Photo: Courtesy of Affordable Views by RJB Construction Inc. One of our favorite deck design ideas, this partially covered deck from Deome Builders has an area with a built-in hot tub and a ...

As far as hot tub shelter ideas go, a shade sail is especially simple. The hardware (sold separately) connects to the D rings on all four ends and attaches to poles or beams around your hot tub.

If you decide to use a cable railing for a minimalist look, you should play around with proportions. If your deck faces a ...