An ipe deck slopes sharply skyward behind Amy Persin’s house in Menlo Park, California, creating a secluded backyard getaway that feels like an outdoor extension of her living room. A single step on either side leads to patches of gravel, which her children have claimed as areas for unstructured play. Photo 9 of 11 in Take it Outside With These 11 Spring-Friendly Deck Spaces from Bay Area Ipe-Clad Backyard Getaway

Take it Outside With These 11 Spring-Friendly Deck Spaces

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An ipe deck slopes sharply skyward behind Amy Persin’s house in Menlo Park, California, creating a secluded backyard getaway that feels like an outdoor extension of her living room. A single step on either side leads to patches of gravel, which her children have claimed as areas for unstructured play.