In order to transform your ordinary back yard into a personal getaway, you are going to need to add some accessories to compliment your beautiful custom deck or outdoor living space. Back in the day, folding tables with plastic chairs or picnic tables with uncomfortable benches were often the standard for outdoor living. Now people want their outdoor living space to be just as nice as their indoor living spaces. It’s all a matter of personal taste, but in the end, the options go as far as your imagination when it comes to designing your outdoor living room. Listed below are some ideas for ways you can use accessories to enhance your outdoor living experience!

1) Furniture is First

Selecting furniture that meets your desires is truly an important step to creating a complete outdoor living space. Finding an appropriately sized dining set with chairs would be a great start! A bar set with stools could be another great addition while entertaining guests. It’s important to choose comfortable seating with plush cushions to provide a relaxing and enjoyable environment. Options such as wooden porch swings, custom wood benches, and hammocks take up far more space and are not for everyone.

2) Cooking and Dining

We all know that food plays a large role in our lives. Preparing and eating food is a great activity to bring outdoors! Who needs a charcoal grill, when you can have a full outdoor kitchen! Now it is easy to have a grill, fridge, and countertop space all in your back yard!

3) Fireplaces and Patio Hearths

People have always enjoyed gathering around fires for a multitude of reasons; they provide warmth, light, and a comfortable space to share stories and converse with others. With gas fireplaces, you still receive all of the benefits of a fire, without the hassle. Now you no longer need to tend the fire, extinguish it, clean it up, or have everything smell like smoke for days.  We love the contemporary patio hearth designs that double as tables!

4) Accent Pieces

Once you have a strong foundation for your outdoor living space, it’s important to complement it with a few deliberately placed accent pieces. You can add visual appeal through various forms of art: some ideas include statues, fountains, or unique sculptures. Common accent pieces used by many deck owners are plants and flowers, which can add vibrant colors in addition to a pleasant aroma to the space. This all comes down to your personal preference and the options are endless.

5) Additional Lighting

 A common and practical accessory that you could add to your deck is a source of additional lighting. You don’t have to endure harsh flood lights or squinting to see around a citronella candle. There is a wide variety of subtle lighting options that create a pleasant ambiance. Some of those options include gas or solar low voltage lighting, rope lighting, as well as various styles of gas or oil torches.

6) Shelter from the Elements

When it comes to outdoor living, there will be times when the elements are a factor. It is wise to prepare if you want to maximize the time you can spend enjoying your personal outdoor sanctuary! The best way to go about this is adding some shade and protection from the sun when you want to be outside for extended periods of time. You could use a gazebo, umbrella, or an extended roof over part of your deck for the protection you need.

You can even go as far as adding some electric space heaters for the colder months and a fan for the scorching hot days. Both of these are a lot easier to add once you have a roof of some sort. A gazebo or roof would offer the most substantial coverage from the sun and other weather conditions. On the other hand, umbrellas can be a colorful addition to the décor, and they are available in many different sizes, colors, and designs.

If you look, you will find there are a plethora of accessories to choose from that can enhance your overall outdoor living experience. We hope we have inspired some ideas that will help you transform your deck into the cornerstone of your outdoor living experience, a place that everyone loves to be!

We would love to hear your feedback on what you have found works best to complement your unique deck! Please feel free to share your experiences with us in the comments below, or by sending an e-mail to mail@decktec.com