Summer Deck Decor Ideas to turn your deck into a beautiful, relaxing oasis! See these gorgeous outdoor living ideas that will get you spending more time outside!
Summer is here! Summer is here!! Whew! I wasn’t sure it was actually going to arrive this year after the LONG winter we had and COLD Spring! But Summertime is finally here and I’ve been furiously getting my urns and planters done up and decorating our deck for some summer relaxation!
Here’s our summer deck decor: Summer Lodge style!
This year’s ‘Summer Lodge’ look just sort of happened and fell into place as I was pulling out our outdoor furniture and decor….and it all started with two pairs of gorgeous antler candlesticks that I bought on clearance in January!
UPDATE! See my post Summer Deck Decor Source List for the sources of all of my deck and pergola decor!
Our home in Deer Run is surrounded by forests of pine, cedar and birch and right now our forests have all exploded in every shade of vibrant rich green you can imagine. It’s so lush and beautiful!
We also live close to a huge national park known for it’s fabulous camping, canoeing, freshwater lake swimming, moose, deer and summer lodges.
So this year I wanted to bring all of that outdoorsy beauty onto my deck…but as you all know I always love to add a touch of glam to my decor too!
So I added a bit of drama with some sparkle and with the color black.
Rich dark green, moss green, summer white and ebony are my summer colors this year! It’s a new color combo for me and my summer decor….and I l-o-v-e it!
I added shades of forest green in the beautiful basket weave print outdoor cushions and shades of woodsy moss green in the napkins and little moss accents.
This gorgeous big black lantern (I am obsessed with lanterns!) holds real moss in a birch bark pot.
Lots of white dishes, white lanterns and a swoon-worthy white garden stool (love the size and pattern… and it’s metal, made for outdoors!) add lots of summer white to our deck.
Black gauzy drapes add a bit of drama and bring the indoors out! I planted two big white hydrangeas in glossy black urns.
I also planted three 5 feet tall Emerald Cedars in tall black planters to bring in more greenery and nature.
I love the height and scale of these cedar filled urns! They make our deck so inviting and relaxing….are so easy to care for too.
Oh and my outdoor rug!! L-o-v-e the cream and black trellis border. I love geometric and trellis patterns! This rug is so my style!
I’m still smitten with our DIY Restoration Hardware Knockoff Farmhouse Table (I custom designed this table from 2 RH Table styles – the x base and the bricklayers table.) Hubby and I made it last year for $157.00!!
Restoration Hardware’s version is over $4,600.00!! Whattt??? I know!! It’s amazing how inexpensive our table was to make!! What a huge savings to make it yourself!
I’ll be sharing later this week a resource list for our deck decor and I also have some fun lighting ideas to add to our gazebo so stay tuned to see that! I’ll also be sharing the rest of our backyard gardens, patio and fire table sitting area too!
I hope you enjoyed my ‘Summer Lodge’ deck decor ideas! We’ll be spending lots of time out here cooling off this summer with the odd Lemon Blueberry Pomegranate Iced Tea and Almond Banana Coconut Smoothie!!
I hope you and your family have a fabulous summer!
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Cathy farmer says
May 20, 2015 at 6:23 amMy porch is my little piece of heaven.
heather says
May 20, 2015 at 9:44 amI wish I had a porch Cathy – I bet your’s is beautiful!! Enjoy your summer and thanks for visiting and entering the giveaway! Good Luck!
Kathleen says
May 20, 2015 at 6:49 amI love to decorate my porch. It’s a great place to just sit and relax after a long day 🙂
heather says
May 20, 2015 at 9:43 amYou are so right Kathleen – summer is all about relaxing outside! Happy Summer!
[email protected] this top that says
May 20, 2015 at 7:46 ameverything about your space heather, tells me that I should come over this weekend for dinner and drinks! seriously, a gorgeous space and that table. oh my…beautiful
heather says
May 20, 2015 at 9:42 amPack your bags Laura and come over!!! I’d love for you to visit me anytime!!! 🙂
[email protected] says
May 20, 2015 at 7:53 amSo so pretty! In my book you can never go wrong with black and white and green. Love it
heather says
May 20, 2015 at 9:41 amThanks Julia for your sweet compliments! I usually decorate with blues but this year I’m really loving green! I hope you have a great summer!
Heather @ new house new home says
May 20, 2015 at 8:11 amLooks gorgeous, Heather. I love the black against the wood of the deck. I can see many evenings out there!
heather says
May 20, 2015 at 9:39 amNow that it’s finally warmed up here I’m spending as much time as I can on our deck!! Thanks for visiting Heather! Happy Summer!!
Sue Farmer says
May 20, 2015 at 8:22 amLove your deck!! I have been wanting to do drapes and yours look so nice.
heather says
May 20, 2015 at 9:38 amThank you Sue!! These drapes make such a huge impact and make our gazebo area cozy- you’ll love adding them to your outdoor space!!
Patricia says
May 20, 2015 at 9:00 amMy favorite place to decorate is my gazebo. I too love making it look like an extension of my interior space. Your ideas are very inspirational.
heather says
May 20, 2015 at 9:47 amI hope you get lots of relaxation time this summer in your gazebo Patricia!! Thanks for visiting and entering the giveaway!! And your compliments too!! Happy Summer!
[email protected] Designs says
May 20, 2015 at 9:13 amJust love your beautiful deck and the wonderful color scheme….gaining some great inspiration here as I have 3 porches to dress for the summer…..
heather says
May 20, 2015 at 9:36 amThank you Shirley for your lovely compliments on my deck decor! I can’t wait to see your porches all decorated! I imagine you’ll have lots of fun prettying them up for summer!
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
May 20, 2015 at 9:47 amOh my! Everything you do is just so beautiful! I love love love the black, white and green colors you chose to upscale the lodge look! Heather, thanks for all your very hard work!!!! I just love being a part of anything you do!
Amy K says
May 20, 2015 at 10:36 amI love the black, cream, green combo. I’ve used it in our master bedroom for years and just now lightened it up some. That combo is perfect for a deck or sunroom. Love your ideas.
Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says
May 20, 2015 at 10:38 amEverything looks so beautiful, Heather, and the color combination is fabulous! I think you’ve created a whole new decorating style ~ Summer Lodge Chic. It’s always great to party with you.
Julie says
May 20, 2015 at 10:46 amYour deck is stunning, Heather!! I love all of the pretty details! The word lodge is perfect for us Northern girls!
Gina says
May 20, 2015 at 11:36 amOh it’s so pretty! I love decorating the porch – I can do it different for each month of the year.
Alexandra robertson says
May 20, 2015 at 12:27 pmWow this looks beautiful!!!!! I have entertaining envy lol. We just moved and only have a little patio that needs to be decorated! Love the inspiration!
heather says
May 26, 2015 at 7:29 amI’m so glad you found some outdoor inspiration here Alexandra! Thanks for visiting and Happy Summer!
Vanessa says
May 20, 2015 at 1:48 pmI LOVE your deck Heather and it’s decorated just beautifully! Thanks for coordinating all of this my friend!
Kristen says
May 20, 2015 at 2:18 pmI am really enjoying adding flowers and a few things to our back porch area. I am saving to buy a rug – love yours! I love black and cream together!
Laura Reynolds says
May 20, 2015 at 3:43 pmI love, love, LOVE decorating my back yard during the summer! We spend so much time out there, why not make it beautiful?
Maria says
May 20, 2015 at 4:54 pmLove all the décor, you are so talented! I love to decorate my deck 🙂
heather says
May 26, 2015 at 7:29 amThank you Maria – enjoy your deck this summer and thanks for visiting and entering the giveaway!
kristin says
May 20, 2015 at 5:47 pmEverything is just so pretty! Love the black and green colors! Would love to have some dinner and wine with you here! THanks for hosting such an amazing party!
Susanne says
May 20, 2015 at 6:44 pmSo much inspiration!
Mia White says
May 20, 2015 at 8:57 pmLove all these great ideas and inspiration– can’t wait to get outdoors this summer!
Robin Gasser says
May 20, 2015 at 8:59 pmGreat looking summer space!!
vonna says
May 20, 2015 at 10:33 pmLove the lodge look Heather
my bedroom is done up in lodge style. your porch is very beautiful I can tell you are a great designer. have a great summer on your lodge style porch.
heather says
May 26, 2015 at 7:28 amThank you Vonna for your lovely compliments!! I’m sure your bedroom is lovely!! Happy Summer!
Malia says
May 20, 2015 at 11:24 pmLooks gorgeous Heather! The graphic black and white tablescape is stunning.
Megan B says
May 20, 2015 at 11:37 pmI love how you have created your deck into a beautiful and comfortable extension of your home. I am inspired to do something like this to my patio.
Jenn says
May 21, 2015 at 12:57 amJust gorgeous Heather! I love the curtains! What an amazing place to relax this summer.
Karrie says
May 21, 2015 at 2:22 amI would love to redecorate my patio
Connie says
May 21, 2015 at 7:16 amI love my deck! I change it up with new pillows and decor each year… Love your table!
Ginnie says
May 21, 2015 at 11:19 amI wish I had an outdoor space, but for now I’m settling for the windowsill in my NYC apt! 😉
heather says
May 24, 2015 at 8:24 pmThat’s a great idea Ginnie!! An ‘outdoor space’ can be made anywhere with some imagination!! Happy Summer!
Shelley says
May 21, 2015 at 11:55 amI love decorating our front porch and having a pretty garden 🙂
deloresw says
May 21, 2015 at 1:48 pmcurrently waiting for the rain to stop so I can outfit my deck, yours is lovely
David Holder says
May 21, 2015 at 4:49 pmI enjoy decorating the deck and if I could figure out how to get rid of the mosquitoes I could enjoy it more!
heather says
May 26, 2015 at 7:27 amLOL – I hear you on the mosquito problem!! Annoying aren’t they? Thanks for visiting and good luck with the giveaway!
Diane says
May 22, 2015 at 8:02 amFirst time here Heather and I will be back. Anne from OSP sent me. Love your porch and I can’t wait to see the rest of your yard. Would love to know what your ‘drapes’ are made out of…what a great touch! Have a great holiday week-end.
heather says
May 26, 2015 at 7:26 amHi Diane – I love Anne!! Thanks for visiting! The drapes are polyester and somewhat sheer so they give a nice light look to our gazebo. They are indoor drapes but are great for outdoor use being polyester – when it rains they dry super quick and don’t get really heavy. Thanks for your sweet compliments and I’m so glad you found me! 🙂
Amanda A says
May 22, 2015 at 9:44 amI don’t have any of those so I love decorating in my garden. One day I’ll get a deck but that’s still a project in the making 🙂
heather says
May 24, 2015 at 8:23 pmDecorating your garden sounds like a beautiful idea Amanda – I imagine you really enjoy it in the summer! Thanks for visiting and good luck with the giveaway!! Happy Summer!
Regene Adams says
May 22, 2015 at 11:10 amI love to decorate the front porch.
Elizabeth says
May 22, 2015 at 3:16 pmLove your deck Heather; who wouldn’t love to hang out there ?!!
Shannon Alexander says
May 22, 2015 at 7:01 pmI only have a small patio to decorate this year. In the past I have enjoyed decorating large decks, sun porches, and landscaping our yard.
Natalie S. says
May 22, 2015 at 7:36 pmWe have a big covered patio that we love to use and could really use some extra cash to decorate it!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
May 22, 2015 at 9:22 pmHeather your summer deck is gorgeous! Love the colors! Thanks for planning all this summer outdoor fun!
Sarah Oswald says
May 23, 2015 at 12:32 amI love decorating around my porch in the nice weather.
Karen Eidson says
May 23, 2015 at 9:45 amMy porch. I love to sit out there in the evening, so I want it to be pretty.
Kari says
May 23, 2015 at 10:03 amOur back porch is a place I enjoy sitting and relaxing with family/friends. It could really use a decorating update.
Joy McFalls says
May 23, 2015 at 1:17 pmI love to decorate the porch!
Rita Leonard says
May 23, 2015 at 2:12 pmI love to decorate our deck with flowers. This is where I spend the most time in the summer
heather says
May 26, 2015 at 7:23 amSounds beautiful Rita! Thanks for entering! Happy Summer!
Barrie says
May 23, 2015 at 2:26 pmWe have a back patio that is a mess! The cement is cracked and it looks like pooh. We want to put new tile down with a matching border…that is the longterm plan anyway.
Diana B says
May 23, 2015 at 5:14 pmI wish we had an outdoor space to decorate, but unfortunately we are in an apartment right now. My daughter and I put together dream plans for our future house.
Bettsi says
May 23, 2015 at 5:27 pmHow lovely! It looks so inviting. What time is dinner???
heather says
May 24, 2015 at 8:17 pmC’mon over for dinner Bettsi!! Thanks for such sweet comments – Happy Summer!
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says
May 23, 2015 at 9:28 pmI love to decorate my patio! The weather is so horrible here in Iowa, that I “get to” redo it every other year, LOL Thanks for the fun giveaway, and awesome decorating ideas. 🙂
Babette Thurston says
May 23, 2015 at 10:23 pmI am working really hard on my patio right now. It is in very rough shape, but hopefully by the end of June it will be much better! Love the black and white!!! That is my favorite color combo. Throw in hot pink and it is to die for!
S. Carter says
May 23, 2015 at 10:58 pmI live in a condo building with a rooftop deck. We decorate for 4th of July and tons of residents come up and watch the fireworks that are about 2 blocks away.
Allie says
May 24, 2015 at 3:40 amYour patio is beautiful! I love decorating my patio too! We bought a new Canopy last summer, and haven’t gotten to use it much this year with all the rain. But its wonderful to decorate and have friends over to hang out and enjoy ourselves out there.
heather says
May 26, 2015 at 7:21 amTHat sounds wonderful Allie! Thanks for entering and good luck! Happy Summer!
Kelly Kimmell says
May 24, 2015 at 2:10 pmI love decorating the deck for the summer.
Michelle c says
May 24, 2015 at 5:31 pmMy patio needs so much work!
heather says
May 24, 2015 at 8:16 pmThanks for entering Michelle!! Good luck and Happy Summer!
wen budro says
May 25, 2015 at 12:02 pmI love decorating my patio for summer the most. I love putting out flower pots and nice outdoor furniture.
Kalyani N says
May 25, 2015 at 5:52 pmI love to decorate our patio.
Joyce Tucker says
May 25, 2015 at 9:56 pmI love to decorate my deck for the summer most of all …!!!
heather says
May 26, 2015 at 7:17 amThanks for entering Joyce! Good luck!
Cindy V. says
May 26, 2015 at 11:05 amHubby and I have been sprucing up our patio the past few weeks. I’d like to get a rug for underfoot (yours is beautiful!), it would really bring the space together.
heather says
May 26, 2015 at 10:23 pmGreat idea Cindy!! Yes – it’s amazing what a rug can do to cozy up an outdoor space!! Good luck with the giveaway!!
Pamela Smith says
May 26, 2015 at 10:29 pmLove your style! Your patio looks great! I love to decorate my patio too. I always use tablecloths and linens whenever we have people over. Thanks for sharing your decorating!
heather says
May 29, 2015 at 12:21 amOh thanks Pamela for your sweet compliments!! Happy Summer!
Tianna says
May 27, 2015 at 1:08 pmseriously gorgeous deck decor! it looks amazing ♥
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
May 30, 2015 at 9:39 amSuch a gorgeous outdoor dining space!!!
heather says
June 3, 2015 at 8:50 pmThank you Jennifer!! Come on over anytime and we’ll have an ice tea on my deck!! Happy Summer friend!
Lisa says
June 11, 2015 at 9:46 amLove the black and white! Where did the rug come from???
I have a black and white porch and that rug is perfect!!!
Thanks
Lisa
heather says
June 12, 2015 at 10:17 amHi Lisa – you can find the sources for all of my deck decor here: https://www.settingforfour.com/2015/06/summer-lodge-deck-decor-source-list.html Have a great day!