One of our readers, Rune Eriksen*, sent us photos of his design for a home-built ... toward the outside edge of the deck about 1/4 in. per foot. If the span under your deck is 12 ft., ...

I asked an interior designer how I could style my outdoor space, which is a large empty deck. She suggested dividing it into sections: one for grilling, one for lounging, and one for dining.