Have you started looking at your deck and thinking that your space could use a facelift?
This post has lots of easy styling tips to bring your deck and outdoor spaces to life again, ready for the spring and summer. Let’s start styling your deck.
Add Comfortable Furniture
Adding comfortable furniture can transform your deck or backyard. Extend your living space into the outdoors to open up the house. Choose a sturdy material for your deck, like Woodgrain Composite Decking Boards, that will look good and provide a flat surface for your furniture and create an outdoor room. If you don’t have somewhere comfortable to sit, the likelihood of you enjoying being out there is slim.
Optimize Shade
Shade is a must in the garden. If you don’t have an area in the shade on your deck, you might not use it as much and get the most out of it. Shade is especially important during the hotter months of the year. A decking area can very hot during the height of summer, so you might find yourself not sitting outside because it’s too hot or you’re worried about sunburn. An area of shade gives you the choice to retreat without having to go back inside, keeping you cool and out of the sun.
A gazebo can be a great addition to your deck, as can umbrellas or an awning attached to the house.
Bring In Greenery
Greenery is so beautiful and a must, especially in the summertime. If you live in the suburbs or the city, adding some greenery can really make it feel like more of an outdoor wilderness. If you live in the countryside, adding bright flowers can really bring the deck to life. Either way, some greenery makes your deck feel like an oasis.
Create A Cooking Station
Cooking stations are a lot of fun. Some people like to go all out with a built-in BBQ, or options like a pizza oven or a smoker, or you could just have an area to sit a standard BBQ. A cooking station is great for entertaining in the summer.
Dining Area for Easy Entertaining
A dining area is a must-have when you are styling your deck. Having a place to eat your meal gets you outside more and changes up your usual dining scenery from inside the house. You are more likely to use your deck if you have a table and chairs for you to enjoy a nice meal. Also, if you are entertaining, it is nice to offer guests somewhere to et outside, rather than just being inside.
Lighting To Set the Mood
Lighting really adds some great depth to any deck area. When you are entertaining and it starts to get a little bit dark outside, it’s nice to be able to turn on string lights or have some solar power lights come on automatically. String lights are pretty too, as well as being practical.
Music And Entertainment
Music and entertainment for your deck could be something well worth investing in if you like to host or spend a lot of time out on the deck. Having an outlet or a way to play music is great. Outdoor Bluetooth speakers, so you can play music from your phones, are perfect when you’re outside or hosting an outdoor party. If you have a smart speaker, you could also just move it outside too.
Another fun entertainment option is to have outdoor movie nights with a screen and a projector. Just make your electrics are safe if you’re going to be using power outdoors.
Adding Cosy Elements
Bring out some pillows, blankets, cushions, and even a patio heater to keep you cosy on cooler evenings. Adding some touches that will keep you warm in the evenings in the summer, or even on autumn and winter days, will keep you out on your deck for longer and help you to stay comfortable.
Storage
Adding some storage to your deck is a must. Having a place to put all your things is a big must-have. A good option could be a coffee table that opens up as a storage bin. You could store things like sunbathing towels, blankets, bug spray, sunscreen, or some garden toys. If you’re going to store things like pillows and cushions, make sure your storage is waterproof.
With a combination of these tips, you can make your deck a place you can use for more of the year, whether for relaxing on your own or entertaining.
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