Home Home Decor Ideas Zen-Inspired Backyard Deck By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 10, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photo: Ralph Anderson Indoors and outdoors merge on the serene backyard decks of this Bali-meets-Austin home 01 of 05 Texas Zen Photo: Ralph Anderson Architect David Webber designed the home for Michael and Patti Rogers, drawing inspiration from a trip the couple had taken to Bali. “We fell in love with the architecture there and wanted to find a way to re-create it here while still being true to this region,” Patti says. The couple calls the resulting East-West fusion “Texas Zen.”Sofas and ottoman: Jerri Kunz Design; jerrikunz.com or 512/474-8005.White stool: Prince Aha Stool (0132) in White by Philippe Starck and side chairs: Bertoia Side Chair (7396) in Black, both available from Design Within Reach; dwr.com. 02 of 05 Open-Air Dining Photo: Ralph Anderson Behind this home’s stunning facade is an equally impressive rear view. A series of decks jutting out into ancient oak trees cascade down to a concrete pool and nestle beneath a second-floor section of the main house. Dining chairs: Bellini Chair in White by Heller (helleronline.com), available from Hive; hivemodern.com. 03 of 05 Integrated Spaces Photo: Ralph Anderson Paths of randomly laid concrete pavers connect outdoor spaces. 04 of 05 Seamless Blending Photo: Ralph Anderson Deliberate moves by David resulted in the seamless blending of the home’s interior and exterior. Dark ipê wood flooring inside the house carries out to the deck’s floor, the horizontal slatted railings, and a quartet of columns. Lights (hanging in trees): Havana Outdoor Pendant Lamp in White by Foscarini (foscarini.com), available from YLighting; ylighting.com. 05 of 05 Tips for Integrating Indoor & Outdoor Spaces Photo: Ralph Anderson Architect David Webber shares his best strategies for integrating your indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly.Webber + Studio, Architects of Austin, TX; webberstudio.com or 512/236-1032.1. Repeat materials. If possible, choose materials that are applicable both inside and out, such as the ipê wood used here. If a material is meant mainly for inside, you can still consider using it outside in a protected area, such as on a ceiling.2. Transition with glass. Use floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors for continuous views and walkways.3. Go with the flow. Position the exterior doors to continue the house’s natural traffic flow into outdoor spaces. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit