| Small decorative touches can offer a fun way to | | | | yard. |
| provide a deck with unique appeal that is | | | | Hanging strings of small decorative mini lights over |
| aesthetically pleasing. Deck decoration can be | | | | a dining area, under an arbor or in the branches of |
| temporary in nature or permanent. | | | | a tree can create a wonderful, festive |
| A still life made up of pumpkins and gourds | | | | atmosphere. |
| combined with container grown mums can easily | | | | Table decorations outdoors are effective |
| celebrate the arrival of fall. A simple snow | | | | decorative touches. Dress up an outdoor table |
| sculpture on the deck could be a fantastic focal | | | | with a simple all-weather centerpiece. A collection |
| point for a few weeks in winter. | | | | of cacti and succulents can be grouped together |
| Because decks are often visible from indoors it is | | | | for a summer display. A shallow bowl planted with |
| important to keep in mind that deck decorations | | | | annuals or bulbs can be another great choice. |
| are wonderful design ideas to strengthen the | | | | Avoid leaving wet pots on wrought iron tables |
| connection between indoor rooms and outdoor | | | | because of the potential problem of rust. |
| living spaces. Look for different ways to repeat | | | | For party occasions make extensive use of |
| materials or colors indoors and out. | | | | candles. Lanterns designed for boats are |
| Consider using similar objects in both places for | | | | wonderful because they are safe on wooden |
| dramatic effect. Something as simple as a vase | | | | decks and usually do not blow out on windy |
| placed on a shelf in the living room and others | | | | evenings. |
| that sit out on the deck can connect these rooms | | | | Blown glass rings designed to hold 1 or 2 flowers |
| inside and out. | | | | can be floated in a dish of water. Combine them |
| Wreaths and decorations are easy to hang on | | | | with floating holders for votive candles to create |
| deck railings to send holiday grettings to the whole | | | | an enchanting nighttime centerpiece. |
| neighborhood. Make sure that some are positioned | | | | A deck is an ideal place to display objects that |
| to point toward the house so that they can be | | | | are reminders of special people or places. Tuck a |
| enjoyed from indoors. | | | | piece of driftwood from a favorite vacation spot |
| When making a selection of decorative objects or | | | | or a garden sculpture from a close friend next to |
| ornaments, keep in mind that they must be able | | | | a container and a daily reminder of a special |
| to withstand the harsh conditions of certain types | | | | memory will be the result. |
| of weather. They should also be heavy enough so | | | | Consider displaying collections of items that can |
| as not to be blown around in windy conditions or | | | | withstand the weather. Place these items among |
| be securely fastened down. Metals such as | | | | plant containers, along the base of railings, beside |
| aluminum, stainless steel and bronze have the | | | | bench seating, at the base of stairs off to the |
| advantage of being rustproof. Other metals do | | | | side and on side tables. |
| not possess this characteritic and may not be a | | | | Walls that surround a deck cry out for some |
| wise choice for display on or around the deck. | | | | type of decoration. Experiment with hanging |
| However, some metal pieces look great when | | | | all-weather versions of paintings, metal wall |
| they rust and can become wonderful display | | | | ornaments and stone plaques. An antique metal |
| objects on the outdoor living space. The options | | | | section of fence or old iron gate may be just the |
| for decorative ideas in decorating a deck | | | | right thing to hang on a wall. |
| year-round are almost endless and limited only by | | | | Ornamental latticework is also a very effective |
| a homeowner's imagination and creativity. | | | | wall decoration possibility. Any number of |
| Basic lighting is an essential ingredient with decks | | | | collections can be used to decorate walls including |
| for safe lighting to illuminate steps and walkways. | | | | old garden tools, birdhouses or floats from crab |
| Lights can also easily bcome wonderful decorative | | | | or lobster pots. |
| elements all their own. Shining 1 or more small | | | | Decks can easily become wonderful, aesthetically |
| spotlights up into a nearby tree or shrub can | | | | appealing outdoor spaces year-round by simply |
| easily add drama to a deck at night. Ensure that | | | | adding deck decoration that reflects the |
| the spotlight does not shine into the neighbor's | | | | personalies and creative energies of their owners. |