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