Outdoor Living (Deck Updates)

I’ve always wanted a comfy sofa for our outdoor living room (a.k.a the deck), so when Target was running a too-good-to-be-true outdoor furniture sale with free shipping during the Fourth of July I did my patriotic duty!

deck

outdoor Target furniture

It’s really well made, and the cushion covers have zippers to make washing really simple.  I’ve yet to machine wash them.  I’ve just been spot cleaning, and that’s been working great so far.  When we get a really heavy rain I bring them into the garage, but I think if I had a good waterproof cover I probably wouldn’t have to.

The new sofa also prompted me to pick up some new outdoor pillows (Pottery Barn – summer sale).  They match the umbrella (Bed, Bath & Beyond) perfectly.

pottery barn outdoor pillows

We use this outdoor living space so much.  It really is like an extension of the house.  The four chairs (also from Target) we’ve had for about 2 years now, and they’re still in perfect condition.

On the other side of the deck we keep the grill and a small table and chairs tucked away.  (The outdoor dining area is set up on the patio below the deck.)

deck

The lattice on both sides provides much needed privacy.  I feel like I can come outside in my pajamas on most mornings. 😉

lattice deck privacy

We’ve also recently replaced the broken brass light fixtures for these little cuties (Lowe’s).

outdoor lighting fixtures
So now our deck area is officially done (but don’t quote me on that).  
deck

wine bottle oil lanterns

red geraniums
When it’s 70 degrees and sunny you can find me here. 
outdoor living areas deck
So did you take advantage of any of those great summer sales?  You can always find such great deals on outdoor furniture and accessories when you wait until the end of the season.  (And that you can quote me on!)

*Linking up at Savvy Southern Style, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, Between Naps on the Porch

Share this

Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest

you might also love

  • Love the new sofa! Looks very inviting. I have been on a shopping hiatus since my kids are home all summer. Looking forward to getting back into the swing of things!

  • Looks awesome, girl. I love the burlap around the wine bottles. Oh, and a client of mine was really smart and bought a car cover to toss over her furniture. So much easier than the fitted stuff. Easy to drape over if you need to cover from the rain at some point.

  • It looks beautiful! I'm dying for some new outdoor furniture, but I have to wait until we can upgrade our patio – it's way too small for anything right now!

  • No sales, but i found two great wrought iron chairs on Craigslist for $20 for both. They will make the perfect sitting area in our courtyard and match our table and chairs. All I need to do is freshen up the paint. Score!!! By the way, we would love to be on your side bar. Just sayin……

  • I love your outdoor space! I don't think I will get to mine this summer but hopefully I can work on it for next Spring/Summer. I love your furniture and accents, the clock. It looks like a really comfortable place to hang out.

  • It looks amazing! I would totally be spending some serious time out on that deck! And, I'm way behind, but I have say I love your sweet bear lamp! He's so cute!

  • When my husband saw these pics of your outdoor space be responded, "See, why can't we buy something new like that? Why does everything have to be someone else's old used sh*t?" haha, cause that's what I do, baby! Thrift store! Anyhow, looks so inviting! I wish I could build up a super nice outdoor area, but we have Asian Tiger mosquitoes and those suckers bite during the day (my 2 yr old gets the worse of it), so our outdoor yard is almost uninhabitable *sob sob*

    Serena
    Thrift Diving

  • I love the outdoor furniture from Target. I've had my eye on a couple of their sets. Just waiting for the right time to buy and that might be coming up soon. I love how your deck turned out. Looks so inviting. Enjoy!!! 🙂

  • very pretty and inviting. Could you please tell me where you got the lattice? Thank you!

  • Thank you for the great article I did enjoyed reading it, I will be sure to bookmark your blog and definitely will come back from again .

  • Want to be a Fifth House Insider?

    Get the latest updates, exclusive content and behind the scenes photos delivered to your inbox weekly!