Simple Upgrades for Your North Carolina Deck

Here’s five easy ways to turn your deck into your own personal oasis:

After installing your top-of-the-line deck, chances are you’re going to want to spend a great deal of your time on it! Elevated from the ground and almost always the peaceful harbor for a calm breeze, a deck is one of the easiest places to create your own personal oasis. It’s easier than you think – here are five simple upgrades that can take your outdoor deck to a whole new level of serenity:

Add Some Greenery
Adding plants to your deck is one of the fastest ways to create the perfect ambiance. Before splurging on luscious plants, take regionalization and deck placement into account. Is your deck mostly in the shade and in a colder climate? Choosing a plant that does well in the heat and loves sunshine probably isn’t the best choice. But, after you do the math, you’ll be able to find the perfect plants for your deck and create a look your guests will love. From potted plants on a patio table to hanging flowers next to your door, plants are one of the easiest and fastest ways to spice up your outdoor space!

Buy Colorful Throw Pillows
The next time you hit up the store, take a moment to browse the throw pillows. Nowadays, almost every store carries cute pillows in bright colors. No matter what furniture your patio may have, a couple of throw pillows is a compatible upgrade that is simple and budget friendly. Adding a pretty pastel throw pillow to each chair can really tie your furniture together and create a tropical feel that takes you straight to paradise.

Hang a Hummingbird Feeders
Who doesn’t love the sound and sight of curious hummingbirds in search of a sweet snack? Hanging hummingbird feeders is a great way to keep nature close by. It doesn’t take hummingbirds long to spot a new feeder. Soon, you’ll be enjoying a morning or evening on your deck with a few new friends. Before hanging feeders, be sure you’re up for the task – these little guys can get very dependent on homeowners’ feeders as a primary food source. But, if you do hang some feeders, it’s a gift you’ll treasure summer after summer.

Invest in a Gas Fire Pit
From large to small and all different shapes and sizes, gas fire pits can be found in homes across the nation and for good reason – they’re amazing! Not only are gas fire pits much safer and easier to control than a wood fired fire pits, they’re also stylish and affordable. Plus, there’s no campfire smell left hanging around after using it! A fire pit is a simple way to create a look and feel that brings the evening to life right before your eyes.

Splurge on an Outdoor Rug
Outdoor rugs are on track to be one of the biggest trends of 2020! Resistant to sun and weather damage, outdoor rugs stay colorful no matter what weather you throw at them and remain in great condition despite being outside! Plus, a colorful rug is the perfect piece to tie your entire deck together. Decorating your outdoor space has never been easier!

Choose Virginia Deck Designs
Are you ready to invest in more than a few decorations? Is your deck in need of a makeover? Virginia Deck Designs is the deck builder countless northern Virginia homeowners trust by to install and repair their decks. Plus, Virginia Deck Designs can provide a custom deck design perfect for your home! Please contact Mark Shriner for a free Deck or Patio Design for your Northern Virginia outdoor living space.