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Our deck needs a freshen up!

Nicole Hastings Photography

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

Today is the first sunny day we have had in weeks - it's been non stop rain and our backyard is a mud pit! My dilemma firstly is ideas for our deck, it needs a freshen up. Apart from needing a good hose down, we would like to replace the lattice around the edge but not sure with what other than decking timber. We did have some plastic pvc clear blinds hanging but they were from the previous owners and completely ruined so they had to go, it would be nice to have some shelter from the weather but not sure if those are the only option. Can't wait to get stuck into cleaning this up!

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2 FIND and DESIGN

7 years ago

Love a freshen up! You could replace the lattice with glass pool fencing to open up the deck. Bunnings have lengths you can purchase and install yourself (if sizing works between posts).

https://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/building-hardware/fencing/glass/glass-panels

You could also paint out the timber posts and beams in white to match the eves and that way will blend into the roof material giving the space a less cluttered feel.

I love the pattern block wall... gives great character..

Some greenery about would finish the space...

Would love to see the finished space

Kirsten

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Bloom Collections
7 years ago
Do you want to keep the balustrade (lattice) or would you like to open up the area completely.
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Original Author
7 years ago
We need to keep the balustrade as it acts as a fence to keep the dog in the backyard.

Love those ideas with freshening up with the white paint. I will have to inspect those glass panels, certainly would brighten it up, I'd need to move my rubbish bins out of sight though ;)
Gallifrey
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
What height is the deck off the ground? We built a deck on our new house and decided not to use any balustrade as it was under 1m off the ground (our local council rules). We do not have small children, and we did not obstruct our views or breezes.
Vy
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
what about these privacy screens instead of lattices ? pop them sideways ?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/garden/landscaping/garden-screen/panels
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Cordony Group
7 years ago
Having the right outdoor set and accessories makes an outdoor area come together. This includes outdoor cushions, lanterns and candles make a huge difference.

The pattern wall to the left is blocking off quite a lot of light. You could knock that down to open up the deck so it flows better on to the backyard.

A fresh coat of timber lacquer will also bring the space back to life!

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annb1997
7 years ago
Hi. I agree painting the posts & blocks (if you need to keep them for structural support) white. Another idea if you are handy is to build a timber rail and balustrade (painted white?) in place of the lattice. The lattice does provide some shade lower down, but maybe you want a different look. Your bricks are a good colour, and I like your Acapulco chairs and the macrame pot hanger. I think you could run with those colours (along with the white paint idea) and pull off a Mexican theme in this space.
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Nicole Hastings Photography
Original Author
7 years ago
Although the breeze blocks do block some light I couldn't knock them down. I'm a big fan of preserving the era. Love those screens, perhaps we could hand craft a retro design one ourselves if the size is not correct. Thanks for all these great suggestions!
Kim Westwood
7 years ago
how about painting the brickwork, paint the lattice to match something fresh even white would make all the difference. Add a daybed covered with bright cushions. Some big pots of lovely ferns & your done.
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7 years ago
We also have one half of the deck (in front on the breeze wall that is cement, this badly needs a repainted it's currently a terracotta color that goes well with the bricks. Keeping the dog off it could prove interesting though!
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2 FIND and DESIGN
7 years ago
Berger have some great colours in their concrete paint range... maybe one of their lighter greys...
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stephcoulson
7 years ago
The white trim is perfect. How about marine wire in lieu of lattice. Paint your garage green trim white. Paint the roller door black or charcoal, and see if you can paint the neighbours shed side the same black or charcoal, the garden will then pop. Repainting the concrete in a mid grey ie colorbond windspray, and recoat your deck. Add three pots, black, white and grey. Could you swop the clothesline and swing around so you have a better view.
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7 years ago
Not a bad idea with the wire. Currently we are waiting to put up a section of new side fence (previous owners did half a job) so that will cover up some of their fence.

All big jobs are currently on hold as we just found out our property could be part of a council buy out for new development!!!!

I got as far as cleaning the deck.

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