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Since you may be spending more time outdoors, summer is the ideal time to upgrade your deck and make it more comfortable, usable, and eye-catching. When it comes to remodels, deck builders can transform your space with several simple upgrades. If you’re looking for inspiration for revamping your deck, here are some ways you can accomplish this to breathe new life into your outdoor area.

Ideas for Remodeling Your Deck This Summer

1. Change the Layout

The sky's the limit when it comes to deck floor plans. A traditional square or rectangular deck can integrate well into any design scheme. A fully- or partially-covered or screened-in area is helpful for providing shelter from rain and sunlight, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors in any weather condition. Clustering furniture like chairs and couches separates the deck into different areas, giving you one spot for conversation, another for barbecuing, and another for dining.

2. Bring Your Kitchen Outdoors

deck builderCooking outdoors allows you to enjoy nature and keeps smoke and fire out of your home, which improves your air quality. If you don’t have enough room, build an extension of your deck to accommodate an outdoor grill. A deck builder will expand the surface to create space for a barbecue grill, small refrigerator, sink, and even countertops and cabinetry.

3. Incorporate a Fire Pit

A blazing fire pit is a place for making s’mores or even just reading on a crisp night. Incorporate a fire pit into your design, which will allow you to utilize your deck not only during the summer, but throughout the whole year. Your deck builder will create a no-burn zone beneath and around the area to ensure it’s safe.

4. Add Lighting

The right deck lighting will create the perfect mood. Your deck builder can install lighting directly into the rails to help you see and move around at night. They can also install fixtures that change colors, allowing you to customize the ambiance according to your tastes. 

5. Increase Gardening Space

A deck can be fitted with shelving or boxes to house plants and flowers. This is especially handy if you don't have the space or time to commit to a full garden. This way, someone with mobility issues who may have trouble accessing a traditional garden can also cultivate a green thumb without ever leaving the comfort of their deck.

 

Since 2001, the deck builders at Coast to Coast Contracting & Development have been serving the Hayward and Northwest Wisconsin areas. In addition to decks, they offer all kinds of home remodeling services, including roofing work, damage repairs, and bathroom remodels. They also provide new home construction. Learn more about what they do online or call (715) 790-0662 to schedule a free, onsite estimate.

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