Summer is just around the corner, but there is still plenty of time to update your outdoor living space! Use these ideas to get your DC area home ready for backyard barbeques, relaxing summer nights, and festive holiday weekends!
Easy Deck Ideas for Your DC Home
Redo the railing and posts. It will help your deck look new from the street. For durability, consider using composite materials rather than wood. Glass and aluminum are options too! Think of incorporating earthen tones for color and accents.
Deck posts can be embellished with planter pots holding flowers or herbs.
Built-in lighting is a hot trend, especially around steps, pathways and corners. Start with a small amount of deck lighting for subtle illumination. Solar lighting is popular, but if your deck area gets heavy shade in the summer, you may need to go electric.
Add texture and interest to balusters. The spindles between your rail posts can be topped with hammered copper or other materials to provide a unique, sophisticated look. Or, go easy on the budget and use metallic paints, or whatever may appeal to you.
If your deck is older and has endured more than its share of the elements, consider redoing the base. Composite materials can be used, though wood remains the most popular choice. Also, resale value – when outdoor living enters the picture – leans higher for natural wood.
Mix it up. Not everything has to match – some creative expression can be employed. Incorporate elements of the Earth in your decorative accents, such as stone, clay and so on.
If you have a balcony instead of a deck, employ hanging basket gardens to add visual green space. Use low-profile, small-footprint outdoor furniture to avoid crowding the area.
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