We're in the process of building our's, actually pouring footings today. Will hopefully have pics for you in a few weeks. We also have a walkout basement & building 2nd story deck. We're using pt and black aluminum railing. May trim deck front in cedar for looks.

We're also considering an under deck drainage system. Looks like it can create a dry space underneath too, which is where my basement entry into my business is. Might be something to consider with a walkout basement.

I can't wait to see your pics! Thank you!

Here's a photo of a deck I finished last year, all ipe with PT dougfir understructure.

Here is a different angle

Thats beautiful! Thats very similar to shape I was thinking of, so I'm psyched to have an example to show my hubby. Obviously we don't have the room for the lower deck, but I love that the upper deck is not just a rectangle. Thank you!!

Not finished yet, but have a pic for you where we're at. One thing I really like is the layout my husband did laying two pieces of the decking in the center perpendicular to the house & using 12' decking from center both directions. Eliminated seams. Our deck is pretty basic, pt rectangular ~10' x 24'. We'll have black aluminum railings. We'll be adding steps at the top right of the photo shown that goes to existing concrete steps on that hill.

Later, we plan to add a patio or 2nd deck behind the garage for a grill area (top of photo) and a 2nd set of steps directly down to ground level (at opposite end of deck).

Our's isn't as large as your's will end up being, is 10'x20'. Finally have a photo for you though.

What material is your railing made of?

We have a few examples that we hope inspire you.