With the weather still warm, there are still a few more perfect weeks to spend on your deck or patio feeling the season shift and seeing the leaves change colors. However, if you feel you haven’t been spending as much time out there as you should because something isn’t quite right, River Valley Awning has a few tips to help you. Based in Bullhead City, AZ, they’ve been dedicated to the community and the Tri-State area for more than 30 years.

5 Ways to Improve Your Deck or Patio

1. Establish Priorities

Before you do anything, take some time to figure out how you and your family would truly benefit from your deck or patio. If you love cooking and hope to spend more time firing up the grill and dining outside, plan your space to accommodate the appliances and seating. On the other hand, if you hope to relax and gaze upon your garden, consider a spacious, minimalist approach.

2. Install an Awning

Whatever your priorities may be, an awning offers shade and sun protection so you can spend more time outside without getting too hot or harming your skin. Depending on the design of your home and its proximity to your neighbors, an awning may also provide some privacy.

3. Invest in High-Quality Furniture

Choose the right pieces of furniture so your deck or patio can be something you can enjoy. This doesn’t mean they have to be expensive, but they should be functional, comfortable, and appealing to your personal decorating style.

4. Incorporate Lighting

Don’t forget about the lighting. Even if you don’t plan on staying out all night, consider placing a few lights around the space. Something simple like solar stake lights are easy to install and remove because they don’t need to be hardwired.

5. Renovate

Sometimes you need to go a bit further and make some major changes. If the addition of an awning, better furniture, and lighting don’t seem to be enough, consider extending the space or installing some fencing along the perimeter.

If you're in the Tri-State area and need help making improvements to your deck or patio, call River Valley Awning today at (928) 763-1800. Experienced, professional, and friendly, they can handle everything from awning and sun shade installations to designing and constructing entire room additions. To learn more, please visit their website.