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modern backyard deck ipe wood

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by
Ike Edeani
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Ike Edeani
Originally appeared in 7 Wood-Clad Houses We Love
on May 27, 2014
modern backyard deck ipe wood
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.

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