L-Shaped Wraparound
Picture-frame border on an L footprint with cable railing and open stairs.
An L-shaped deck follows the house instead of fighting it — wrapping a corner turns two short walls into one continuous outdoor room. This template pairs the footprint with a picture-frame driftwood field and cable railing, which keeps sight lines open across the long run.
The spec
| Footprint | 20×14 ft (280 sq ft), L-shaped |
|---|---|
| Height | 3 ft |
| Decking | Driftwood composite, picture-frame border |
| Railing | Yes |
| Stairs | Yes |
| Skirting | Full |
| Installed cost (est.) | $12,600 – $19,600 |
Best for
- Corner-lot and wraparound layouts where a rectangle wastes the corner
- Views worth keeping: cable railing reads almost invisible from inside
- Splitting dining and lounging zones without building two levels
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