During a home remodel, a renovation team can help its clients design and construct decks to serve their needs and upgrade a home’s appearance. Seven Valley Home Renovations offers remodeling and repair services for the interior and exterior elements of your home. Here is more information on maximizing your outdoor space with creative designs for decks:
Multi-Tier Deck
Multi-level decks allow you to have different zones for multiple purposes. Some ideas include having a designated dining area on a higher level and then a lounging space at the ground level. For convenience, you can have the dining area be outside the kitchen; this allows you and your guests to easily step between the different spaces. Having multiple levels offers elevation changes that provide different perspectives of the backyard, and deck layers offer more dimension to your outdoor space. Having designated sections can help you decide what type of furniture and amenities to include in the different spaces. In a dining area, add an outdoor grill and tables. A lounging area can include a fire pit or swing.
Staircases provide transitions to the different areas of a deck. Wide board staircases can offer more space to place your foot, and this helps make it safer to walk down. Wider boards also work for a modern appearance, which fits a contemporary design. Sevan Valley Home Renovations is able to build wide steps and create flush thresholds to prevent tripping hazards between the indoors and outdoors.
Utilizing complementary or identical finishes helps with overall unity; you can choose what design to use for multi-tier decks. A modern look sometimes includes composite decking material with vinyl railings. For a traditional look, use wood with a natural stain finish.
Overhead Shelters
Creating a covered deck for a seating area allows you to protect furniture, rugs, and other decorative elements. An overhead shelter or pergola also allows you to utilize these seating spaces in more adverse weather conditions, such as rain or snow, and this makes it possible to use the outdoor space in the winter. You can still use the seating area when it is raining to visit with family members or friends or read a book next to a fire table. An overhead shelter also works to provide shade from the sun, which helps you to spend time outside without overheating. This allows you to still entertain outside during the summer months. Having a designated covered area can also provide visual contrast to the rest of the deck. We offer design consultations, which include an inspection and walkthrough of the space.
Using a shelter also allows you to have integrated seating. Having protection from the weather means that you do not have to bring in furniture during bad weather, so this gives you the option to include built-in seating. Including integrated seating, such as a bench, offers greater stability and creates the effect of an outdoor room, and it helps add flow between the exterior and interior. To make this seating more comfortable and integrate your preferred colors, add throw pillows. Outdoor armchairs and tables are other furniture options for creating a sitting area. Rugs help define the space and make the deck more comfortable to walk on; make sure that the rug extends beyond the table and the chairs.
Outdoor Lighting
Adding lighting to your deck may increase safety and add more ambiance to the space. Integrating LED lights into the stairs of the deck illuminates the steps at night; this helps prevent tripping accidents. It can also provide cohesion between different levels of the deck. Seven Valley Home Renovations is able to upgrade your deck with walkway lighting, allowing you and your guests to transition between spaces more easily during evening get-togethers.
Appropriate lighting allows you to spend more time outdoors during the evening. Choose lighting that fulfills the needs of the space and fits your home’s overall design; this allows for greater harmony between the interior and exterior spaces. You can also add decorative elements such as string lights, bistro lights, or lanterns.
Overhead lighting in covered spaces on your deck, such as seating areas, allows you to see your activities when hosting events at night. Incorporating outdoor lighting helps illuminate the pieces of a board or card game or the pages of a book. This makes it easier to host game nights or book clubs outdoors, and it gives you more space to hold events. Overhead lighting also allows you and your visitors to see each other’s faces when you speak.
Durable Materials
When choosing materials for decks, look for items that offer greater durability. This includes wind-resistant materials, which help protect the deck during storms. Utilizing strong materials for your outdoor space reduces the need for additional repairs. When working with a renovation team, discuss materials and finishes with them during the project planning process. Our team from Seven Valley Home Renovations will help you find durable deck materials that also match the style of your home.
Depending on how often you and others use your deck, it can experience a lot of foot traffic. Having durable materials allows more people to stand on and use the deck without it collapsing; this helps make it safer to use. Utilizing stronger materials for the deck may help protect against scratching and the other effects of use. Low-maintenance finishes work to protect the appearance of the deck while requiring little upkeep; this helps you save time during house cleaning.
Renovate Your Decks With Us
If you consistently invite friends or family for gatherings, look into creating a larger, comfortable deck. Our team offers free quotes along with estimates of how long the project will take, and this helps you make decisions about the renovation before starting. You also have the option of making changes to the plan during the renovation process. The team also cleans up the debris and construction material. Our online gallery offers different examples of our deck renovations and other remodeling projects, such as bath and kitchen upgrades. To learn more about upgrading your deck, complete our online form or contact Seven Valley Home Renovations today.
