Being outdoors has taken on new meaning as people have been inside more because of the pandemic. One way to enjoy spending time outside and in your Frankfort, IL, yard can be to make use of your deck but often the original deck to your home can be too small. Here are some ways a deck builder can expand and enhance your deck into a true outdoor living space.
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Start with an Expanded Deck
Enlarging your deck can be the first step in creating a true outdoor living space that the whole family can enjoy. One of the ways to maximize deck space can be to create levels that are for designated activities such as the portion closest to the house can be an outdoor dining space because of its proximity to the kitchen. A lower level can be where comfortable outdoor couches and chairs provide a spot to relax and unwind at the end of the day.
A beautiful wood deck can be an affordable material to use when expanding your outdoor living space. Because it is so easy to customize a wood deck with stains, paints, and small details, you can make your deck unique to your style and architecture.
Think About a Bar
An outdoor beverage area can be a space to enjoy drinks without having to go inside every time you need one. You could match the wood color to the deck or you might decide to go with an entirely different wood tone to draw attention to the bar space.
Incorporate an outdoor refrigerator and electricity for a blender and maybe even an ice machine, and you have the space for a party.
Consider a Pergola
If you want some shade but not total shade for your deck, a pergola can be exactly what you need. Supported by substantial wood posts and covered with wood or metal beams, a pergola can be left as natural wood or you can choose to paint it.
If you love flowers and enjoy planting, a pergola can be the ideal spot for climbing vines and blooming, drooping flowers that can really dress up this structure with seasonal color. When the dappled sun filters through, you can be in your own personal oasis.
Privacy Screen
When your home is close to your neighbors, you might want a little more privacy so think about adding a privacy screen. This can be a wall on one side of the deck that is composed of slats that allows the breeze to filter through but can provide some measure of privacy. This type of wall creates a feeling of seclusion without sacrificing the cooling air that flows through.
Don’t Forget the Lighting and Décor
When you add landscape lighting to illuminate your deck, there is no time limit on how long you can enjoy this outdoor space. Outfitting the deck with a size-appropriate table and chairs, as well as some comfortable furniture for relaxing, can complete this space and make it feel like home.
With today’s material and design choices, decks make your Frankfort, IL, outside space beautiful and versatile, especially if your lot would make construction of a paver patio prohibitively expensive. With craftsman-like detail and a wide choice of materials, you can’t go wrong when you expand your deck to be a true outdoor living space.
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