How to Decorate Around a Round Deck

On a deck, it’s possible to congregate with others to enjoy food and fresh air without crowding the interior space of the house. While decks, patios and other similar outdoor constructions are intended for socialization, the choices that you make in decorating and framing your deck can determine how welcoming it is to others. A round deck especially conjures a sense of community, as it offers a traditional circular space that is conducive to storytelling and shared experience. It also embodies elements of organic architecture, wherein curved edges create a structure that is in balance with the surrounding natural environment.

Instructions

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  Planting shrubbery at the edge of your round deck will create a barrier between your deck and the exposed outside, creating a comforting, enclosed atmosphere. Be sure to avoid flowered plants that attract wasps and other insects that may bother you and your guests. Installing a trellis and planting climbing vines ensure that your deck will have a defined border even before your vines have fully grown.
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  An outdoor fireplace provides warmth and light during the cooler evenings.
  
  A simple lighting system can emphasize the coziness of your deck and make it available as a gathering spot even after the sun has gone down. During the summer, tiki torches can add a festive accent to the border of your deck. Decorative citronella candles can do double duty as a gentle light source and a defense against mosquitoes. If your deck has a railing or overhang, try hanging lanterns or draping an elegant string of white lights around the border.
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  A path with a slight curve feels more inviting than one that is perfectly straight.
  
  Even if the accents on the edges of your deck create the warm and inviting space that you desire, your deck may still lack connection with the rest of your property. To eliminate any sense of disconnect between your outdoor oasis and your home, consider creating a pathway out of stone slabs or other materials that stretches between a door and the entrance to your deck. If your deck is already connected to your home, think about a path that leads from the outside edge of the deck to another welcoming space, such as a flower or rock garden.

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