This post is sponsored by Better Choice Products. All opinions are my own.
I am so excited to finally share our backyard deck with you all! This has been a labor of love and I can’t believe we are finished. It has made such a big difference, it feels like our home has gained a whole extra room. It has quickly become my new favorite place to sit during the day while I watch the girls play and we love spending time out here in the evenings as a family. Before this deck area was finished we didn’t have much shade in our backyard and didn’t utilize it as much as we should have. I am so thankful for this space and how it has completely changed the way we spend time as a family.
The Deck
We actually had this deck built over ten years ago when we bought the house. It was just a plain brown color and had a few chairs on it, nothing special. The first thing we did was replace some of the wooden boards that were rotting out and sanded everything down. I then painted it with a few coats of outdoor black paint. The space felt a little dark so we added the white paint to the railing to brighten things up. I love the contrast between the white and black!
The Gazebo
The next big thing we did was add the gazebo. We purchased this from Costco over the summer… long story but we questioned whether or not to buy it (it’s an investment) and ended up walking away. The next day we regretted our decision and went back to Costco and it was completely sold out! The next closest one in stock was over three hours away and we made a road trip out of it so we wouldn’t miss out again. These things fly off the shelf for good reason! Jeff had some of his friends come over one weekend and it took four guys almost all day to put it together. I can’t say enough good things about the gazebo and it is worth every penny! Lastly we added some outdoor twinkle lights also purchased from Costco.
The Furniture
The cherry on top of the cake is our new furniture! The sectional and matching table is from Better Choice Products. I absolutely love the shade of navy and the pop of color. One of my favorite things about this sectional is that it is completely customizable. We originally had it around our fire pit with two of the middle pieces as chairs on one side and the couch on the other. Depending on if we have company or just spending time as a family in the backyard, I can move the sectional super easily. It is also amazing quality and the wicker is woven tightly around a sturdy, rust-resistant steel frame. It also comes with seat clips that keep all the pieces together in your desired configuration. Additionally, all of the cushions have removable, machine-washable covers that are super easy to clean. Not shown in the photos is the protective cover that is included. This is so important in extending the life of your outdoor furniture and protecting it from the wind, sun, and rain. It also comes with the cute stripe pillows! I can’t recommend this sectional enough, especially for such an amazing price!
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Additional Decor
There are a few additional decor items I added to bring everything together. This stripe lumbar pillow is one of my favorites and I want to grab another one for the other side of the sectional. The cute white candle holder is the perfect dainty addition to the central coffee table. The white planter pot comes is super affordable and comes in multiple sizes. I love that it can store water underneath so you don’t have to remember to water your plants as often, especially when it’s on the complete other side of the backyard from our back door. Lastly, these white chairs we have for the girls were a Home Goods find.
We absolutely love the way this area turned out! If you are working on an outdoor space be sure to check out Best Choice Products for a great selection of outdoor sets at a great price.
Have a great week!