{"id":446,"date":"2016-05-27T15:22:03","date_gmt":"2016-05-27T14:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/?p=446"},"modified":"2025-06-18T11:01:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T10:01:56","slug":"great-outdoor-deck-ideas-the-summer-makeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/decking-accessories\/great-outdoor-deck-ideas-the-summer-makeover\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Outdoor Deck Ideas \u2013 The Summer Makeover!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Barbeque season is almost upon us \u2013 which means less time binge-watching the latest show on Netflix and more time in the garden soaking up the glorious rays of sunshine! Returning to your deck after a break can be less than inspiring \u2013 especially if your decking hasn\u2019t had an update in quite some time.<\/p>\n<p>If this sounds familiar, then a summer makeover is definitely in order. Read on to explore some great outdoor deck ideas to take your garden space to the next level!<\/p>\n<h2>Spruce Up with a Stain<\/h2>\n<p>Is your decking looking a bit sorry for itself? A little worse for wear? Regardless of the type of wooden material your deck is made out of, the natural process of wear and tear can leave things looking a bit drab.<\/p>\n<p>One of the quickest ways to revitalise your deck is to apply a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/dept\/17\/timber-treatment\">decking stain<\/a>! Remember, before going gung-ho and jumping straight into it, try a range of samples and find out what\u2019s the most complimentary to the overall household exterior.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, if you\u2019re looking to add to some brand new pressure-treated decking, leaving the staining process for a few months. This will give the wood time to bed in and dry out properly, providing the best \u201ccanvas\u201d possible for you to paint on!<\/p>\n<p>Feeling anxious about staining your deck yourself? Check out our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/decking-accessories\/how-to-apply-a-decking-stain-like-a-pro\">how to apply decking stain like a pro!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Light Up<\/h2>\n<p>Do you plan to use your outdoor decking this summer for entertaining? Shine a little light on the situation and install some decking lights to take the party well into the night!<\/p>\n<p>Take it up a notch and instead of settling for plain old outdoor fairy lights, trying fitting a more substantial solution such as wall lights. Feeling adventurous? Try laying down <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/dept\/113\/decking-lights\">composite decking tiles with LED lights<\/a> built in for maximum impact.<\/p>\n<h2>Create an Oasis<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing worse than a sparsely decorated deck. A common mistake to make is to furnish your outdoor space with a sun lounger or two and call it a day. Treat your outdoor decking as another \u201croom\u201d to your house and invest in big, bold potted plants to create a suburban oasis.<\/p>\n<p>Tight on space? Why not try out a wall climbing plant? Installing a little trellis fencing can be discreet and blend into the overall look of the deck, whilst providing a frame for your wall-climbers to grow from.<\/p>\n<h2>From Rotten to Rattan!<\/h2>\n<p>Is your outdoor deck looking a bit too 80\u2019s? It may be time to bite the bullet and accessorise your deck with a new Rattan furniture set. 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