The best decks are sited where they take advantage of all outdoor conditions. Choose a location that gets sun and shade at different times of the day. This will allow you spend time outdoors in the conditions you prefer.
Decks that wrap around a house corner usually provide similar options with cool air movement, even in hot weather, as well as a sheltering wall no matter which way the wind blows.
Adding a deck immediately alters a home's exterior design. The most successful plans take this into consideration and strive to complement a home's style, size, exterior materials and even era of construction.
Outdoor decks are relatively modern architectural embellishments, but they don't have to look modern. If you live in a grand old Victorian, a deck rail with turned balusters and ornamented columns will fit right in with the home's period style. Similarly, if your home has a painted exterior, consider finishing your new deck with a bleaching stain to make it blend in rather than stand out.
