5 Ideas for Taking Your New Deck to the Next Level

Building a deck is a great way to enjoy the outdoor space of your home, especially during the warmer months of the year. There are also plenty of ways to customize your deck so that you can enjoy it even more. The following are 5 ways that you can customize your deck:

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   Build a pergola – Offer some protection from the sun without blocking it completely by building a pergola over your deck’s seating area.

2. Build a slatted ceiling – Instead of building a pergola, build a slatted ceiling that is supported by a pair of trees flanking your deck.
3. Build a lattice – Add a bit of privacy to your deck without blocking the sunlight or the breeze by constructing a lattice.
4. Build a bench border – If your deck doesn’t need a railing, build a bench that borders the deck instead to act as a railing as well as to provide seating.
5. Add a built-in banquet – A built-in banquet can provide additional setting as well as hidden storage space.

Consider using a few of these ideas to customize your deck. If you’re in need of Kansas City lumber for your deck, contact us at Schutte Lumber.