For a small house and yard, an ordinary deck might take up too much space or look uncomfortably large compared to the rest of the home. If you're in this situation, you can still have a beautiful, comfortable space to enjoy. Here are a few ideas to discuss with your contractor to find the right look for your property.

Design Tips for a Small Deck

1. Grill Station

If you have a limited amount of space to work with, decide which deck activities are most important to you. For many homeowners, being able to barbecue with family and friends is the most important consideration, so plan your design around a grill and a modest dining area.

2. Reading Spot

In other cases, just having a place to sit and relax with a book or other entertainment is the best option. This type should be designed around comfortable furniture. To create a calming garden atmosphere, add a few plants to the space.

3. Multi-Level

If you've got plenty of space but it's on a slope, don't worry. Tiers arranged in a staircase fashion give you space to enjoy the outdoors while following the natural shape of your property.

4. Covered

If you only have room for a small addition, you can help it feel more inviting and cozy by building an arbor over the top. Beautiful vines or flowers and shade filtered through leaves will create a small but picturesque oasis in your yard.

5. Round Shapes

Rectangular decks are traditional and simplest to design, but if you want to add a little extra visual appeal, rounded shapes can also be used. Circular and semicircular styles can hug your home or stand apart from it, whichever works best in the space you have available.

To build the perfect deck for a home of any size, contact Morris Fence Company in Statesboro, GA. Locally owned and operated since 1973, they are Bulloch County's trusted source for fences, railing, gates with automatic options, and deck building. For a free estimate on your project, call (912) 587-5536. To view their past work, check out the gallery online.