Deck out your space
Composite deck materials like Trex and Azek give you a long-lasting, low-maintenance surface that resists fading, warping, and cracking without staining.
Replacing your deck or porch railing costs around $925 on average, and cable railing systems offer a modern horizontal design for 2023.
Designating separate zones on your deck for dining, lounging, or soaking lets you use every square foot with purpose and comfort.
Hiring a local deck building professional keeps your project on track with expert advice on materials, layout, and built-in features like lighting or garden beds.
Chatting with friends under the stars, grilling for loved ones, taking work calls under the sun—these are reasons enough to add a deck to your backyard. So why not build one with the most cutting edge features? Read on for this year’s deck trends that will upgrade your outdoor space for four-season fun.
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When you build your deck, choose a composite material that will last a long time and require very little maintenance. Consisting of wood fibers encased in plastic, Trex and Azek decking look like real wood but don’t expand, contract, warp, or crack. Fade-resistant, they also don’t require staining or treating.
To accommodate a range of activities, ask your local deck builder to establish separate spaces for eating, watching movies, or soaking in a hot tub. That way, you can use each inch of your deck for a designated purpose. Then, outfit your deck for these different purposes by adding an outdoor kitchen, bar, fire pit, hot tub, or lounge area.
One of the latest 2024 deck trends calls for ditching—or rethinking—the traditional deck railing. Instead, you can install a cable railing system with metal balusters that run horizontally rather than vertically. Or try water-resistant PVC and vinyl railing. To gain more surface area for dining, put in cocktail railing, which is a flat surface on top of railing that’s wide enough to fit a cocktail. Keep in mind that replacing a deck or porch railing costs an average of $925.
To hide the space underneath your deck, use decking material between your deck platform and the ground. Along with obscuring an unattractive area, you can gain storage space and keep out critters. Either go with the same decking material, wood lattice, or stone. For a more modern look, install planks horizontally rather than vertically.
Install built-in lighting on deck posts, stairs, and the bottoms of railings. Consider LED lights and smart lighting systems, which you can control from your smartphone or voice-operated virtual assistant.
To make your deck’s design more distinctive and help establish different zones, include an inlay in your deck flooring. Inlays are basically unique designs created using contrasting or complementary textured and colored patio pavers. For continuity with the rest of your backyard, repeat this pattern in your landscaping or patio.
Grow herbs or vegetables just a few steps from your kitchen. A new trend is to include permanent raised beds, boxes, or vertical planters on your deck. Be sure to choose a durable and rot-proof deck material if you opt for built-in garden beds.
For climate control, install ceiling fans or heaters and think about building a fire pit. To provide sun protection, add a pergola or sunshade, but make sure your deck can support the weight. You can also hang vines on the roof of your pergola for a charming, European vibe.
For a tranquil focal point, build a water fountain and illuminate it at night. To avoid water damage, only incorporate it into decks made of treated wood or composite.
Stones add an age-old, upscale feel to decks. Use this material in a fire pit, bench seat, water feature, kitchen, or bar. Or you can simply incorporate stone pillars into your deck’s design.
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