When the weather starts heating up, it’s natural to begin thinking about jumping into a pool to cool off and enjoy the sunny days. Pools, though, can come with some serious maintenance requirements. Homeowners who have pools must constantly pay for maintenance, balance chemicals, repair or replace machinery, and conduct cleanings to ensure that the pool is safe for swimming. They also require attentive and constant supervision. When all of that adds up, pool removal services start looking like a good idea. Once the pool — and all of its hassles — are finally gone, consider adding in a new deck. Decks are versatile, useful outdoor elements that allow homeowners wide-ranging flexibility. A deck can be used for entertaining, relaxing, and even gardening, among other activities. Here are six deck ideas that will have you calling a pool removal contractor right away.
1. Create An Outdoor Living Space
Relaxing Refuge
Reward yourself for all those years of pool work by creating a relaxing space where you can spend endless summer days. A comfortable set of patio furniture, an umbrella, and some colorful pillows are all you need to set yourself up after pool removal services are completed. Purchase pillows made of outdoor-resistant fabric to stand up to the elements, or cover your existing pillows with a fun fabric instead. With the right covering, you’ll be able to leave your pillows and furniture outside all year without worrying about potential damage, giving you one less thing to think about each day.
2. Add A Pergola To Your Deck
Pergola Perfection
Adding an elegant pergola to top off your deck gives you a multitude of future decorating options. Alone, the framework adds some visual interest to your deck area that elevates it from a normal addition to your home to a classy space to gather. However, a little extra effort can go a long way. Ambitious gardeners can install vines and other greenery to create a heavenly canopy that’s sure to wow. For the less adventurous, consider winding Christmas lights around the beams and across the top of the pergola for a breathtaking backdrop to your summer nights. For a festive party, hang streamers and other decorations, then snip it all away to return back to your everyday deck after.
3. Turn Your Deck Into A Sun Room
Keep It Inside
If you’d like to enjoy the sun without all of the wind and wildlife, consider enclosing your new deck to turn it into a sunroom. All-glass walls let all of the sunshine and none of the mess in. You can decorate the room with elegant curtains or blinds that can be pulled back during the day to warm the room. At night, enjoy the atmosphere of the great outdoors without bundling up or making constant trips back inside for forgotten blankets and snacks. It’s the best of both worlds, perfect for those living in more rural areas who want to enjoy their space with even less stress.
4. Choose A Multi-Level Deck
Level Up Your Deck
Now that your pool removal services are complete, you have plenty of space to create an architecturally interesting deck. Consider making a multi-level deck area that will allow you even more space for entertaining and socializing. Each area can be used for its own, distinct purpose. For example, one level can contain a fire pit, while the other focuses on an outdoor bar setup. Or, let the kids use the bottom level and allow the adults to have a space of their own above. The multi-level structure provides extra space in a small environment, making it ideal for homeowners with smaller yards or homes that would be dwarfed by a huge deck. Whatever your chosen activities, it’s important to tie the levels together with similar landscaping and other design elements. Of course, you can’t forget the staircase — make sure that it’s placed somewhere easily accessible to avoid traffic jams as people move around.
5. Choose Tile Over A Wooden Floor
Tiles Of Smiles
When we think of a deck, we usually think of a wooden, almost rustic structure. But that’s not the only option nowadays. For an extra burst of color and personality, replace the classic wooden floor with tiles. Tile can be used to create a vivid, unexpected foundation for your deck. This design element automatically updates your deck into a modern, exciting space for your home, setting it apart from traditional decks and adding some modern appeal to your home. You can use the tile to extend the theme of your house to the outside, or switch things up and use some contrasting colors to set the area apart. As an extra bonus, they’re even easier to clean than wooden floors, too.
6. Add Plants And Flowers To The Deck
Gardens Of Greenery
A deck is the perfect place to add some extra greenery to your yard after receiving pool removal services. Using large containers, you can strategically place flowers, plants, and even a small vegetable garden throughout the area of your deck to create a lush landscape. Use drought-tolerant plants that need a minimal amount of watering and other maintenance to make your plants extra easy to handle and give yourself more time to actually enjoy your deck. Plants can also create a natural wall around your deck if you’d like an extra assurance of some privacy while you lounge. If you’re not interested in living plants, some artwork and other decoration hung around the deck can add some much-needed color instead.
Hiring a Pool Removal Contractor
Speak to a pool removal contractor for more information or to schedule your pool removal services. Dirt Connections offers full and partial pool removal services as well as free consultations to help homeowners determine the best course of action for their pool type and goals. The firm works to conduct its projects in a clean and timely manner to disrupt homeowners’ daily routines as little as possible while their pools are being removed. Dirt Connections also provides a variety of other services, including residential remodeling, commercial and heavy construction, pipeline work, and free dirt for a range of construction uses. The firm has years of experience in helping Maryland and Northern Virginia area homeowners create the backyards of their dreams and always strives to provide the best service possible for its clients.
