Backyard Deck Reveal!
For the longest time our backyard was mainly just grass and a little small area where we laid down some pavers so that we could set out a little plastic table/chairs during the summer. Not exactly ideal for entertaining.
For the past couple of years we have wanted to build a deck and enjoy the space, but something has always come up and before we know it the summer is over and we are indoors more and the deck project gets pushed aside.
This year we finally made sure to put the deck in our plans and actually hired it out.
In April we stained it.
Throughout the summer we picked out an outdoor table, added chairs,found outdoor cushions for the chairs, laid down the perfect outdoor rug and hunted down the best deal for an outdoor sectional.
Whew! Here is the final reveal…for now at least. We shall see what gets tweaked next summer.
We now have a seating area with a good amount of shade, a little kids area and a dining area.
Seating Area:
Loving my new lucite tray from Laura Dro Designs. I have been using it constantly since I got it.
My plain jane toss pillows got zhushed up a bit, with a roll of Aztec ribbon and fabric glue.
Love my serapa blanket:
A view from the top:
Kids area:
Dining Area:
Love using my DIY Batik blanket as a tablecloth.
I’m so happy with how it turned out. It was exactly how I envisioned it when I was designing it, which is always a nice thing. 🙂
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My living room is one of the rooms that evolved drastically from when we first moved one. Originally I painted the walls chocolate brown and did accents of white, blue and orange. That lasted maybe 2 years.
Our dining room sat empty for months. Okay maybe it was empty for just a handful of weeks and then we couldn’t take it anymore and put in a folding table and plastic outdoor chairs, but in my mind that was still empty.
On the main floor of our house we have a Florida room. Being that it’s a Florida room it is a considered a 3 season room, because there is no heat in the room. The previous owners used it as an indoor patio with outdoor furniture and it looked like this when we moved in.
Looks so great! Happy, colorful, and welcoming! I love you bold stripe pillows (blue,pink, and orange), would you mind sharing the source?
It’s from a One Kings Lane sale. It’s not on sale anymore so I don’t have a link for it.
Your deck looks great Camila! We’re in the planning stage of adding a deck and am worried about furniture storage. What will you guys do with your lovely outdoor furniture during the winter? Any storage tips? Thanks!
love. love. love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I used those Overstock chairs on a commercial space for their outdoor seating and they have rusted a bit over the year. But you’ll probably take better care than they do.
love it all!!
Your house is finally breathing ! New deck is perfectly sized.
Now. Evergreens. This fall for sure. Best time to plant.
Start simply, evergreen hedges & hydrangeas, easy groundcover. shape the turf, focal points on axis. Take your deck arrangement skill set into the garden and it will be gorgeous.
Garden & Be Well, XO Tara
sigh, that is so so good, i love it! i wish the boyfriend would have been on board with a low deck like that, but i couldn’t convince him. enjoy yours! totally jealous over here.
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This all looks so very welcoming and keeping the kid’s table separate from adults is probably the best part.
Love your new deck!! I am incorporating lots of colors into my home and I was wondering where you purchased the blue rug or did you dye it? Either way can you please provide the source? I think it would fit perfectly with my decor!!
Also the striped rug if you can 🙂 thanks!!!
It’s another find from a One Kings Lane sale. It was a steal at $20! It’s not online anymore. 🙁
It’s a One Kings Lane sale item. Just like the striped one. No links available, because it’s not on sale on the site anymore.
Looks great! I especially love the tablecloth paired with the blue and white striped seat cushions!
Was your SO in 3rd Inf Div? I saw the one table with what looks like the 3rds patch.
No, he wasn’t. I looked back at the post and I can’t see anything that looks like a patch so I’m not sure what you are referring to. Thank you for the comment.