Welcome to our gallery featuring a wealth of incredible, extensive multi-level deck designs.
While homes with smaller backyards may only need one deck and patio area, if you have the space, the trend is to build a sprawling, multi-level deck. Each level is used for a different purpose; on a single-level deck, a grilling area, dining area, and a place to visit with friends and family are all cramped into the same space.
For larger gatherings, guests may end up spilling out onto your lawn, with few places to sit. This is where a multi-level deck comes in handy.
In multiple-level deck designs, each level can have its own specific purpose. Most commonly, the first level, the one closest to the home, is reserved for open-air grilling and dining.
The next level typically is used as a private entertaining area, much like an outdoor living room. Below that, on a third level, might be a hot tub or fire pit area. Even if each level is only down a step or two, they can feel like entirely different rooms.
In addition to having multiple areas to use outdoors, a multi-level deck is raised, providing storage beneath the deck, or even a secondary patio area that is “screened” in by the top deck.
There are dozens of ways to design your deck to fit your needs, so why not consider expanding your deck beyond a simple square single-level area?
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Table of Contents Show 1. Two-Level Deck Overlooking a Pool
This incredible set of decks are high enough to look out over the sizable swimming pool and the forested land beyond the backyard’s fence. The top tier is a dining area, with a secondary table and chairs on the tier below.
2. Two-Level Deck and Patio Area
The bottom tier of this deck is connected to the home, while the top sits at eye level with one of the interior windows and serves as a dining area.
3. Spacious Two-Level Deck
The home leads out onto the top tier of this spacious deck. The side of the lower level is screened in by vine-covered latticed screens.
4. Multi-Level Deck with Spiral Starcases
Source: Zillow Digs™
This incredible deck has several tiers that are connected to one another through thin walkways and stunning spiral staircases. The homeowners can go from the ground floor to the upper floor’s balcony without ever stepping foot inside the home.
5. Multi-Level Deck with Two Staircases
Photo by: American Deck and Patio
Depending on where your guests want to be, they can take one of the two sets of stairs coming off this deck. One set is diagonal and leads to the front yard, while the other leads directly down to the pool.
6. Two-Level Deck and Patio with Infinity Pool
The more subtle levels of this deck and patio disguise the depth of the infinity pool and hot tub. The landscaping is lush and seemingly tropical.
7. Two-Level Deck and Patio
Seen from above, this multi-level deck has stairs leading down on either side to various other levels and even down to a play area and a garage.
8. Multi-Level Raised Deck and Overlook
Source: Zillow Digs™
The sheer height of this deck allows occupants to see beyond the heavily landscaped gardens. The top tier features a dining area, while one of the lower tiers has lounge chairs for sunbathing.
9. Two-Level Wooden Deck
A simple wooden deck leads down onto a secondary tile patio area, creating the desired effect of separate areas without the expense of building multiple wooden layers.
10. Two-Level Deck and Balcony
Designed by: Bates Masi
The sheer height of the upper level of this deck makes it feel more like a balcony, while simultaneously creating a covered deck area below. The wide stairs ensure guests won’t bottleneck on the stairs.
See more of this home here.
11. Two-Level Deck with Hot Tub
Steps lead up to a small raised portion of the deck that looks out over the yard. The middle tier is home to a hot tub, and is much more private than the other tiers.
12. Multi-Level Deck With Attached Kitchen Area
Designed by: Miller + Miller Real Estate
This deck complex features a large dining area, a covered kitchen area, and a lower tier with a fenced in hot tub that overlooks the swimming pool.
See more of this home here.
13. Multi-Level Cedar Deck with Privacy Wall
Photo by: Paul Lafrance Design
This lovely cedar deck has two distinct areas: the top level is walled off with decorative privacy walls and serves as a private dining and entertaining area, while the lower level is open and is a great place to enjoy the breeze and soak up some sun.
