Spend more time outdoors before summer ends, and consider these great ideas for deck upgrades!
You might already have a deck complementing your home, but what if yours is looking a bit worn down? Spend more time outdoors before summer ends, and consider these great ideas for deck upgrades!
Add More Seating
Perhaps you enjoy having people over? Your outdoor living areas should be as fun as the rest of your home Adding more seating is easy. All you have to do is integrate a bench into your deck design. If you’re uncomfortable doing it yourself, rely on help from the experts. Just because the summer’s almost over doesn’t mean you can’t still spend time outside. So if you’re looking to get a new deck built before the start of fall, you could always have a bench included in the initial plans.
Let There Be Light
Outdoor deck lighting is currently one of the most popular upgrade options. Not only can you brighten up your deck, but you can also draw eyes to certain parts of your deck or your landscape. When a deck is properly lit, you can keep using it late into the night. You can also avoid tripping hazards or any other risks, like wild animals, who might be lurking under cover of darkness in your yard.
Fire It Up
Fires are a great way to pass the time with friends and family. Late summer and early fall are the best times for a bonfire, or even setting up the fire pit. Different types of fire pits present different lighting and heating options. Since an open fire on your wooden deck is not a good idea, consider a fire pit fueled by gas or electricity. While these fire pits provide heat levels comparable to a wood burning fire pit, they are much safer to use. All you have to do is switch them on or off.
Contemplate the Water
Why not add some water features to your upgraded deck? Although you might think that a pond or other water feature is a better fit in your backyard, you can section off a part of your deck for just such a feature. It’ll spruce up your deck, and help make it quieter and more tranquil. After all, we’re all looking for an escape from the hectic pace of everyday life.
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