Seven Deck Accessory Ideas to Complete Your Deck
By itself, a backyard deck is a great way to enhance your domestic experience by providing a space where you can relax and entertain. However, if you really want to optimize your deck experience you’ll want to add some accessories that will serve to personalize the deck to your specific tastes and make it a more versatile space. In this post, the deck builders at Colorado Deck Works provide seven accessory ideas that will transform your deck into a launching pad for the good life.
#1: Add deck furniture
Many deck owners default to fold-up furniture that they trot out when they’re having guests over. But that’s not what we’re talking about here. By deck furniture we mean outdoor sofas, armchairs, and tables that match and enhance the overall aesthetic of the deck.
Of course the weather in Breckenridge, CO will need to be dealt with so when selecting furniture for your deck make sure it’s weather-resistant and easy to maintain. Some good material choices for deck furniture include teak, all-weather wicker and aluminum. Any cushions will need to be fashioned from fade-resistant materials that will stand the test of time.

#2: Add shades
You and your guests will no doubt spend a lot of time on the deck during the day, meaning you’ll need to provide some type of shade. You have several options to block the sun including large, stand-alone umbrellas and sail shades that can be positioned over the entire deck or strategically located to provide shade as the sun moves and then taken down when they’re no longer needed.
You might also consider having the deck company incorporate a pergola into the design. The pergola itself can be built with a solid roof that blocks sunlight, or you can hang a sail shade from it during the day. Another idea is to have vining plants cover the top which will provide shade while adding a compelling natural element.

#3: Consider an outdoor rug
An outdoor rug can create a sense of warmth and comfort while adding color and visual interest to the deck. The rug will also help define specific areas of the deck while at the same time making the surface of the deck more comfortable underfoot.
An outdoor rug can also be placed in the dining area of your deck to protect the decking material from food stains and drink spills. Just make sure you choose a rug that’s fashioned from durable, weather-resistant materials. If you insist on using a standard rug like an Oriental make sure you take it in when you’re done for the evening and vacuum it well after every use.

#4: Incorporate lighting
With all the choices you have nowadays regarding LED lights, there is no excuse for not incorporating a lighting scheme into the deck that will enable you to entertain long after the sun goes down. Not only will a well-thought-out lighting scheme keep the festivities going into the night it will also add a compelling dimension to the aesthetics of the deck.
As we mentioned you have a ton of options when it comes to lighting your deck including string lights that can be draped over railings or strung overhead, strip lights that can be attached to the underside of railings and along the underside of the tread nosing on the stairs, recessed lighting in the floor as well as lanterns and battery-powered lamps.
#5: Add a heating component
It sometimes feels like the cold weather will never end in Breckenridge, CO. But that doesn’t mean you have to avoid the deck. Consider adding a heating component to the deck to extend its usefulness into months you might otherwise write off.
You’ll need something like a patio heater powered by natural gas or propane. If you really want to impress your guests, have the deck company install a built-in heating system in the floor of the deck. And to keep all that delicious heat from blowing away before it gets to your guests install the aforementioned privacy screens to block the wind.

#6: Install a bar on the deck
You could do what so many others do and serve beverages to your guests from coolers filled with ice, or by making trips into the house to grab beers from the fridge or mix drinks at the kitchen table. Or you could take things up several notches by building a bar into the deck design (if you have the space of course).
By “bar” we don’t just mean a countertop your guests can belly up to. We mean the whole shebang. That’s the countertop with stools on one side and a nook on the other side where the bartender stands complete with shelving and cabinets to hold drink fixins. Add some LED lighting to the bar and put a permanent roof over that part of the deck then watch your guests turn green with envy.

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Outdoor Kitchens#7: Make privacy screens part of the design
Privacy screens give even simple decks the look and feel of custom decks. If your home is located close to other homes, privacy screens are a great way to retain your privacy while adding a stylish element to the deck. Privacy screens can also block the sun when it gets low in the sky and your umbrellas or sail shades are no longer useful. And they can block wind, which has long been the bane of deck parties.
Privacy screen design options are practically limitless so don’t feel you need to be pigeonholed into a certain, common type of screen. Talk to your deck builder about design options. They’re sure to have a lot of good ideas that will help you infuse your deck with a unique character.

#8: Let’s not forget the music
Finally, if you really want your deck to enter world-class status make sure you install a sound system complete with weatherproof speakers discreetly located throughout the deck. The speakers can be hard-wired to a control system inside the house, or you can use Wi-Fi speakers. If you have the space and inclination you can add a screen and projector for viewing sports or movies and integrate it with the sound system.

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No matter what type of deck or deck accessories you have in mind the team at Colorado Deck Works can make it happen for you. Just fill out our contact form, email us at or give us a call at (719) 221-2242.