Now that you have an awesome deck, don’t you think you should get the absolute most out of it? It’s easy to transform all that wood and nails into a ceterpiece of the backyard that will impress your neighbors and friends. Below are several ideas to turn your deck into the jewel of the backyard, instead of it simply being that place that you stick a grill and some cheap plastic patio chairs:
Buy a nice wrought-iron patio set. Those plastic chairs from Wal-Mart are fine when you’re in college but it’s time to upgrade now that you have a nice deck, just begging for some quality patio furniture.
Container plants add a nice touch to deck, especially small trees such as a ficus or lemon/lime trees.
Tiki torches and lights add to the ambience, and don’t require spending a lot of money or time. Stringing some tasteful simple white Christmas lights can jazz up a deck for just a few bucks.
Be prepared for mosquitos and flies, with plenty of citronella candles on hand. There are all sorts of decorative candle holders that you can use, as well as citronella oil that burns in tiki torches and other decorative burners.
If you’d like to still enjoy your deck in the winter, consider buying a firepit or chimenea. Not only do they look cool but they let you enjoy your deck year-round, if you’re so inclined.
