Outdoor living spaces are all the rage this summer. So, I took a look at my own. The deck was weathered, some floorboards were coming up, last years patio set went to the trash…and it lacked that inviting feeling. I rented a floor sander from Home Depot, stained the deck with a 100% color concentrate wood stain by Behr. Then, I purchased a new patio table, chairs, and some new flower boxes. Consider red flowers for deck areas. Wow, they add that much needed bold splash of color. I mounted the flower boxes on top of the deck rails to save on space, put some candle lanterns out, polished up the stainless steel grill and it all came to life. Outdoor candles, plants, rugs, pillows, and color, color, color!!! What a difference. And I thought I needed to replace my deck?? What a wonderful transformation.
About Carriann Johnson
HGTV designer, Carriann Johnson, of Concepts by Carriann, LLC, is not only one of Colorado's top interior designers, she is also a television personality, host, and spokesperson. Read more ...