If your deck is looking a little worse for wear, the change of seasons is as good a time as any to give it a simple but effective makeover.
Warmer weather is here and that means spending more time outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine. And if you’re like us, it probably also means dusting off the barbecue and enjoying some relaxing evenings in the backyard with family and friends.
Make your deck your go-to entertaining area this summer.
But if your al fresco area is looking a little worse for wear, then it’s time to give it some attention. With minimal effort and outlay, you can refresh and revamp your deck area, return it to its former glory and gear up for the summer months ahead.
So, how can you start working some magic on your deck?
If you have a hardwood deck, make the most of the warmth and richness of the natural timbers. Hardwood decks ooze style and, with care and some maintenance, they can last for years and be the scene of many happy summer gatherings. Apply a timber finish or oil to your deck every year to keep the wood looking its natural best.
A hardwood deck looks best when cared for correctly.
If you are on a tighter budget and are relaying a new deck surface, treated pine is great option. It’s light and versatile and you can stain or paint it to create the look you want. Paint the decking a classic and timeless white, opt for a limewashed finish for coastal chic or stick with a traditional rich woody tone.
Pine is a cheaper option for decking that can be easily stained or painted.
To bring a deck bang up to the minute, go for shades of grey. After all, grey is the new black. Decorate your outdoor area – including surrounding walls or even your decking – with a spectrum of greys from the darkest charcoal greys to the naturally weathered greys found in homes along the coast.
Try the shade of the moment, grey, to spruce up your outdoor area.
Don’t forget to freshen up any walls surrounding your outdoor deck area, too. Dulux Weathershield Low Sheen gives a long-lasting finish and can withstand the harsh Australian summer. It’s self-priming and comes in a range of colours to give your outdoor area a new look – choose from classic white or shades of relaxing blue or green.
Or to warm things up, choose splashes of vibrant red, yellow or orange.
Withstand all seasons, not just summer, with a weather-proofed deck.
The Taubmans All Weather Exterior range is also worth a look as it resists peeling, flaking and blistering – which means spending less time on maintenance and more time enjoying your transformed deck.
Finish off your revamped deck with some all-important practical and stylistic details, such as a built-in bench with some colourful cushions. If you have space, add a set of wide steps to the deck. Clad them in the same material as the deck and paint them the same colour so they flow seamlessly into the backyard. They’ll make your deck look bigger and are another seating option when you host a crowd.
A built-in bench is the ultimate deck accessory.
Finally, add some LED lights set into the side of your deck – they’re not only practical but they create atmosphere when the sun goes down, too.
Now, happy entertaining… and bring on summer!
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