Outdoor areas like your deck have become additional space for living and entertaining. Easy Entertaining On The Deck was made much easier with a major makeover. At the time, plans were to paint the railings and decking when the weather cooled, but we moved. I really miss this deck.
In choosing the seat cover color, it was easy to choose the deep red as I thought it would look good with bright colors like this for the summer, then add a few more muted for the fall. Most of the deck on that end is fairly shaded so the red really pops.
There’s just a casual feel when you are sitting out under the trees and enjoying friends.
Having a love seat, chairs, and coffee table, it gave me a lot of options for spreading the furniture out over the deck to make several seating arrangements.
For this summer, I knew my accent color would be shades of turquoise as this gave me a fun and happy looking deck.
We are fortunate here in the South that we can use our outdoor areas more than just a few summer months. Maybe a football party (red is my Razorback color after all), red, white, and blue is always a great color scheme, and what about adding a Christmas tree for those unusually warm December days we get.
And you can’t forget a favorite time is the fall. It’s really one of my favorite times to sit outside and the crisp air and enjoy some quite time and a great cup of coffee.
When entertaining on the deck, remember not everything will remain outside. Shop your house as they say. Go through and pull things out such as baskets, trays, lanterns, and candles. Keep in mind if you are using a certain color and choose things in that variation. Not everything needs to be too matchy-matchy.
A galvanized bucket is great to fill with ice to keep the drinks cold.
I bought this wood table/cart from a friend, and it needs a bit of work, but I covered a bad spot with a tray which had been made from a cabinet door. Find instructions HERE. No one ever knew. I’m still debating on painting it or refinishing the wood. Your thoughts?
When decorating or getting ready for friends, think of what you need to be comfortable.
Throw pillows in a variety of colors and patterns not only adds comfort but brings in other colors.
When I redid this deck, it was toward the end of summer, and I was lucky and found many items on sale. That’s how I like to shop. Think ahead and plan your décor and you can find end of season a great time to purchase items. Also, with using a color such as red, it can be used in so many seasons and holidays such as Valentine’s Day, 4th of July, and Christmas.
What’s your favorite part of the deck?
Some evenings can get cooler, so have a few throws to use. Bring a big basket out if you have one and fill with cozy throws for those times.
This blue rocker was moved from the front porch to add another seat to the conversation area. It’s been in the family for many years. I remember my Great Uncle Bill sitting in it and listening to the St Louis Cardinals baseball game. For a long time, he didn’t have a TV.
I found two of these lanterns in a neighbor’s yard with a free sign, so you know I had to stop. My original thought was to paint them, but after a little cleaning, I loved the look of it. A few river rocks covered the rusty bottom and made a great place for a battery-operated candle.
It’s really embarrassing to admit what my deck looked like earlier this year. You will see this metal patio set made over in a later post. But it’s amazing what a couple of hours of trimming and power washing can do to make it look better and get ready for entertaining on the deck.
I’m happy to say this table set got made over with a great white paint and it now lives in Arkansas.
Now, let’s get ready to start thinking of cooler weather and all the Easy Entertaining On The Deck in the fall.
Another DIY project used on the deck is the ROLLING PLANT CADDY. It was perfect for these large pots to move around for shade or full sun plants.
Do you have an outdoor area to enjoy for yourself or for entertaining? Remember I said we moved. We downsized to an apartment but I’m luck and do have a patio, so I do have a small outside area. Big enough for a small grill, table and chairs, and a few plants. Do I miss my large deck? Yes, I do. There was also a smaller deck off the kitchen too.
Well the unofficial end of summer is here and a great time for easy entertaining on the deck. Making the celebration even better was enjoying our new Leisure Made Outdoor Furniture.
There’s just a casual feel when you are sitting out under the trees and enjoying friends.
Plans are to complete the makeover this fall with new paint on the railings and decking.
I was provided this set from Leisure Made but all opinions are my own. I met the owner of the company last year in Atlanta (where Samantha lives) at a Designer Blogger Conference and was impressed with the quality of this furniture. So I was especially excited when I was offered a set.
In choosing my Leisure Made Outdoor Furniture and seat covers, I went with Thompson Style as I loved the curved lines of the armrests. By choosing this set with a love seat, two chairs, and coffee table, it offered many options for arranging or re-arranging this outdoor furniture as your needs change.
Not only can you find several styles of outdoor furniture on LeisureMade.com but also at most major stores such as Home Depot, Lowes, Target, and more.
There are four color choices for the removable seat covers and I went with red. As you can see, our deck is fairly shaded so I thought this color would brighten up the area and offer different possibilities as the seasons change.
For this summer, I knew my accent color would be shades of turquoise as this gave me a fun and happy looking deck.
We are fortunate here in the South that we can use our outdoor areas more than just a few summer months. Maybe a football party (red is my Razorback color afterall), red, white, and blue is always a great color scheme, and what about adding a Christmas tree for those unusually warm December days we get.
And you can’t forget a favorite time is the fall. It’s really one of my favorite times to sit outside and the crisp air and enjoy some quite time and a great cup of coffee.
When entertaining on the deck, remember not everything will remain outside. Shop your house as they say. Go through and pull things out such as baskets, trays, lanterns and candles. Keep in mind if you are using a certain color and choose things in that variation. Not everything needs to be too matchy-matchy.
A galvanized bucket is great to fill with ice to keep the drinks cold.
I bought this wood table/cart from a friend and it needs a bit of work, but I covered a bad spot with a tray which had been made from a cabinet door. Find instructions HERE. No one ever knew. I’m still debating on painting it or refinishing the wood. Your thoughts?
When decorating or getting ready for friends, think of what you need to be comfortable.
Throw pillows in a variety of colors and patterns not only adds comfort, but brings in other colors.
Some evenings can get cooler, so have a few throws to use.
This blue rocker was moved from the front porch to add another seat to the conversation area.
I found two of these lanterns in a neighbors yard with a free sign, so you know I had to stop. My original thought was to paint them, but after a little cleaning, I loved the look of it. A few river rocks covered the rusty bottom and made a great place for a battery operated candle.
It’s really embarrassing to admit what my deck looked like earlier this year. You will see this metal patio set made over in a later post. But it’s amazing what a couple of hours of trimming and power washing can do to make it look better and get ready for entertaining on the deck.
But now I’m proud of the look and Leisure Made Outdoor Furniture was a big part of this.
Check it out from our upper deck.
Now, let’s say goodbye to summer and hopefully those hot temperatures, and let the fall celebrating begin.
I think it’s time to for maybe adding a few mums to start bringing in the fall.
I’ll let you know when the deck gets painted.
How do you use your outdoor areas?
I love being able to relax out on the deck and comfy furniture is a must. Love your look you put together and that lemonade looks inviting.
Yes comfy is key. I love a great glass of lemonade, with a few strawberries.
Great looking pieces for outside living. Really like serving area.
That bar is my absolute favorite! I also love the colors and how well they go together.
I think the bar just needs some love with a new top coat. I’m really liking the wood.
That is a picture perfect deck…there is even a space to do yoga. So peaceful.
I have thought of yoga, but just never have. Of course, the peacefulness depends on how many dogs my neighbor has at the time (and they bark a lot).
Wow! This space looks absolutely amazing. We are wanting to upgrade our current porch situation. Entertaining in a setup like that would be nice. I really love what you choose!
I love to decorate out outside area according to the season. These are really nice suggestions. They look so welcoming.
Thanks. It’s so easy to change things up with just a few pillows, a throw, and candles. People forget even changing up a basket and glassware can make a difference.
Your deck looks amazing. I especially love that cart/table – I wouldn’t do a thing to it. Looks fantastic.
I’m thinking the cart will stay wood look. There’s a few places to sand, then a good outdoor sealer will be all. I love painted things, but wood can always add warmth.
This is such a cute space, I love the colors of the cushions and the pillows. Throws are always good for the cooler months!
I tend to get cool a lot, so a throw is a must. Or it can keep those pesky mosquitos away who love me.
The deck looks amazing and it’s perfect for having friends over. I love the pops of color, especially the hint of red and blue. It’s really a good combination.
I love using a few colors, then changing it up a bit with just a few hits of other colors.
Your outdoor space is beautiful and so colorful! I am pinning for inspiration.
Thanks – I don’t use these vibrant colors inside, so I thought outside it would really brighten it up.
Your porch looks amazing! I actually just turned my porch into a play area for the kiddos, but once they get bigger I would love to do something like this.
This deck is so big I avoided decorating it because I thought all had to be done at once, but it didn’t. Yep – kids take over. I remember.
I absolutely LOVE the final look of your deck!We have a fairly big deck but we are not doing anything with it at the moment! I’m inspired to now!
This is our first set of really nice furniture like this. And what a difference it makes.
Pretty deck now with that lovely furniture! What great finds curbside…the little lanterns. I’d say paint the potting bench. I’m from the South too, so I know exactly what you mean about the heat lingering. Fall doesn’t really arrive for couple more months. In the meantime, you can enjoy your deck.
What a beautiful space! Those trees and the furniture definitely make it inviting. 🙂
I love the trees as they provide so much shade – but I worry too every time big storms come through.
Your deck is so beautiful! Love the colors, so vibrant! I need to upgrade my porch.
Check into this furniture. I love the size of these pieces and can be moved around so easily.
This is a gorgeous deck! We’ve been looking at new places recently and hope to move sometime soon!
I want some sort of outdoor space, even if it’s just a deck or balcony.
What a nice back yard, so inviting and festive. Love the relax feel to the whole place. Will pin.
This is such a pretty deck. I wish we had one, but alas, we do not. Maybe one day, because I’d love to relax here.
Ohh very cozy! I would problably spend all my spare time sitting on that sofa sipping tea or a lemonade! Lucky you!
Mornings with coffee is one of my favorite times. So quite – unless the dogs next door see me.
We’ve been considering the thought of building a deck just for the sake of entertaining. I love how laid back your deck’s vibe is.
I want to add a fire pit but we have so many trees I’m a little scared.
I love it. Very nice patio furniture set. Good for outdoor relaxation and social time with family and/or friends.
This furniture is so nice.
Your outside seating area looks great!I love the colors. Your colors will look good for a while to without getting visibly dirty or getting bleached out by the sun.
Your patio is so nice, I really love how you have decorated it. It’s perfect for relaxing and having friends over.
We are so happy with the finished look.
That was indeed a beautiful deck.. the comfy couches and the vibrant colours added to the beginning of fall. The bar arranged also looked perfect, a good way to utilize the outdoors.
You have such a pinterest-worthy patio! Love the color combinations of the furniture and decor:)
You did a great job! The furnitures and accessories you’ve put together are well coordinated and very relaxing to the whole look. And ohh, you have those trees! Gorgeous!
You did very well putting everything together. I love the outdoors so a relaxing deck is critical. Thank you for sharing your concept.
Thanks. I’m enjoying the cooler weather on it too.
Totally loved the makeover .You picked just the right colours .Those Outdoor sofas look perfect.
Omg just love your deck set up!!! So chic! And the color scheme!!! So awesome
This deck looks so cool here. I love all the way you decorated the deck and it does look so relaxing to spend time there. I will be excited to see when the deck is all painted.