![]() ![]() Not only does it allow us to use our deck on cooler evenings well into the autumn months, it means we can do s’mores all summer long! It doubles as a coffee table when the lid is on, which is a space-saving win. ![]() We added this small propane fire table last summer, and it’s one of my favorite things about the deck. I’ve also been known to purchase outdoor fabric and make my own! (I did that for the front porch last summer.) ![]() I snagged the blue ones from Walmart last summer, and the coral stripe ones were a two-pack from TJ Maxx. Whatever kind of patio furniture you have, whether it’s a high-end sectional or just some simple inexpensive or secondhand chairs, it’s easy to dress them up with outdoor pillows! My favorite places for cheap outdoor pillows are actually Walmart and Big Lots. ( This is the cover we use to cover the sectional and fire table together when rain is in the forecast.) Unfortunately, our specific outdoor sectional no longer available, but I’ve linked a few similar options below. It has held up really well against the elements, too! We always cover it when it’s not in use, so that helps. We purchased our outdoor sectional from Wayfair several summers ago and we’ve used it a ton. When we moved in, I knew I wanted some comfy outdoor seating in addition to a dining table and grill out here, so that took some creative space planning. It’s 180 square feet (12 ft by 15 ft) – not as tiny as most townhouse/duplex decks, but it’s still on the small side, especially for a 2200 square foot house. We have a walkout basement, so our deck is a full story off the ground. SMALL DECK DECORATING IDEAS: OUR DECK TOUR In case you’re also looking for small deck decorating ideas, I thought it would be fun to give you a tour of our space! We’ve gone through several layouts and furniture combinations since we moved into this house almost 6 years ago, but I think we’ve finally settled on a way to make the most out of this small deck and give us what we need here! I still have dreams of expanding it someday, but for now this works well for us. Needless to say, it was important to us to maximize the space on our small deck. We’ve even been known to pull out the big movie screen and watch a movie on the deck! Yes, without a doubt, we are deck people. On nice evenings after the kids are in bed, my husband and I light the tiki torches and have a mini-date-night over a glass of wine. I like to catch some time on the deck to do my Bible study during the kids’ afternoon nap/quiet time. We sit out there with a cold drink after my husband gets home from work and the kids are playing. All summer long, whenever the weather is nice, we are out on the deck. We just don’t spend any time out on our deck.” WHAT? There are actually people like that? The thought had honestly never occurred to me. I was a bit taken aback last summer when my good friend and neighbor told me, “we’re not deck people. Need small deck decorating ideas? See how we maximized the space on our small deck to include a seating area with fire pit plus dining area, and how we decorated it to be functional, practical, and inviting. ![]()
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