Creating cozy, comfortable, and chic outdoor spaces
Every home has indoor as well as outdoor spaces. The indoors is a private and personal space done up for utility and convenience to cater to one's needs and requirements. The living room becomes the space for entertaining guests and parties and can sometimes be restricting. Adding an outdoor space not only provides more room to entertain but also enhances the curb appeal of the home while giving it a vibrance and unique character. Austin Deck Builders are experts in building decks and creating aesthetic outdoor spaces for your Texas home.
A deck is ‘ a wooden floor outside a house, usually with railings and without a roof ’. The idea is to have an open space with sunshine and fresh air that is an extension of the house. It may be at the house level but is usually a little elevated from the ground. Sometimes, a deck can be attached to a higher floor or on the roof, and it is important to keep in mind the purpose of the deck while deciding on the area in which it has to be constructed. While there are many DIY options, it is always best to get a deck building contractor to build your deck for professional and well-thought-out job execution.
Embellishing the Deck with a Pergola
A deck can be as simple or as embellished as desired. A cozy corner where one can unwind with a book and some soft music; a chic sitting space for guests by a pool, bar, and barbeque grill; a romantic getaway for a little intimate space where one can enjoy the view without disturbance; or a happening party area with a dance floor and a games area for kids. Whatever be the purpose, a Pergola is an exciting and versatile addition to the deck.
‘A freestanding structure with an open roof that is supported by columns or posts. A pergola may be used to cover a walkway or to provide filtered shade for an outdoor living space.’ The Pergola was popularised in Italy and the rest of Europe during the Renaissance. It is a structure that can elevate the open space giving it a classy and comfortable feeling all at the same time. Companies that build decks have taken this elegant structure to a higher level. Built on a deck, it can create the air of a cozy haven that one can retreat to when one wants a little me-time. Or it can be a refined dining-cum-entertainment area for a formal garden party in the summer. Different shapes, sizes, and designs of pergolas give a diverse character to the outdoor space. While a pergola is essentially an open structure, it has a lattice or trellis on top to afford some shade. It is often decorated with flower vines or wisteria on the top which provide an elegant and chic look to the deck. It can be of any shape, but it is important to know that a pergola is heavy on top, so the pillars or posts must have strong support at the base so that it does not become too heavy for the deck. It is always a good idea to attach a railing to connect the posts which will strengthen the structure and be decorative.
Why Austin Deck Builders?
Sitting under a pergola, with a light breeze blowing in and the fragrance of roses from above, subdued lighting - a surreal experience! Fulfill this experience with a deck builder in Austin TX. Reach out to Austin Deck Builders to create, enhance, remodel, or repair your outdoor space. For a hassle-free experience in deck building, call (512) 337-3069.
