Happy Happy Nester

Weekly Inspiration for Your Nest

  • About
    • Contact
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast/Brunch
    • Desserts
    • Dinners
    • Drinks
  • Crafts
  • Decor
  • Shop My Favorites
    • Fall Decor
    • Kitchen
    • Pillows
    • Holiday Decor
  • Boutique of the Week
  • Saturday Chitchat

Home » Decor » Deck Remodel Made Easy

Decor Decorate DIY

Deck Remodel Made Easy

Our Summer Deck Remodel

 

Dreaming of a deck remodel? Last summer I decided that our deck needed a fresh coat of stain. It had been like seven years since it was it was last painted, and the harsh California sunshine were taking a toll on it. I had a painter give me an estimate, but as predicted the job was going to be somewhere in the ballpark of $4,000. So, I took matters into my own hands and began scheming how we could paint it ourselves, I’m sure my family wanted to run far, far away when I started planning my painting project. I do have a reputation of painting everything in our home.

 

A Note About the Nester

During the summer months, we mostly hang outside in our yard. On the weekends my husband will eat every meal out on our lanai and rarely can you find him in our home!

I found a wonderful opaque stain made by Cabot that looks like paint, and this meant that I could choose a solid color, and the choices were more like a paint option. Of course, this is like many of my painting projects, and I tested out three different colors before choosing the white. Originally, I wanted to paint it white, but since it is a big deck I was worried that it might be too bright. Now, here is the thing about any painting project, it is a process and the key to success is not to panic! It is a huge project, and you want to get it right you need to give yourself time to find the right look. I had a peanut gallery of three who critiqued every stain color I tried, and of course, I had to ignore their little comments!

 

patio before the deck remodel

For this deck remodel, I wanted the deck to match our other white patio, and I always felt that the red stain (to the right) that the previous homeowners installed just didn’t go with anything else in the yard.

I must let you in on a little secret, I had painted a good portion of the deck the color to the left, and then decided to change to white, I got a lot of grief from some family members. After much deliberation, I took the plunge and stained the upper section white, and I love it.

 

 

 

 

The white on the deck and patio now compliment each other and it also, ties in nicely with the house trim. The white was a tiny bit overwhelming, but once I placed the furniture and umbrellas on it,  it became a beautiful background for our outdoor furniture. Somehow I lost all the photos of the kiddos painting, and now I think they may have deleted them. It is funny how their personalities came out on this project, and my daughter was covered in white for most of the summer since this project did span over a couple of weeks of painting. My son barely got any paint on his hands or body, and I’m sure he now loathes painting projects.

 

 

safavieh deck remodel

 

Our deck remodel was on my mind all winter and spring, so when this summer arrived, I was super excited to start decorating the deck. All our efforts paid off, and now the fun was about to begin. I’m enjoying our new outdoor sofa from Safavieh. The fabric is almost a washable texture, which is easy to clean, the only thing I read is not to put it in the dryer since it will shrink. I love that it is a deep outdoor sofa that doubles as a bed, which so far both my daughter and my husband enjoy lying on while reading a summer book. I love the style, lines, and color of this couch and it kind of set the stage and look of our deck.

 

Our rug is an old outdoor rug from Target that lost all its fuzziness. A couple of months ago, I decided to try covering it with acrylic paint. It was a hard project since the rug is huge which means I had to use lots of paint and lots of time. I’m pretty happy with the results, and I still have one more rug to tackle. I hope to get a blog post out on that project, but if you are inspired choose a small rug instead of one that is gigantic like mine, not sure what I was thinking tackling such a big project.

 

 

deck remodel lights

I added some fun twinkle lights and lanterns, and we sometimes like to turn them on when we relax in our Jacuzzi, it just makes the evening so lovely.

 

 

We also braved placing some drought-resistant plants in the wooden planters, this is our first time putting plants up on this super hot deck. I found that the cute Boxwood bushes need small amounts of water. The nursery guy said to only water it once a week, so we now have drip irrigation watering it a tiny bit. So far, we haven’t killed the plants, and we have had them for about two months.

 

 

 

deck remodel umbrella

Here is the post about our Umbrellas: Sunbrella Umbrellas

I’m so happy how our deck remodel turned out. It is surprising how with some stain and a little bit of decorating can transform your area into a lovely outdoor room.

Cheers,

deck remodel post signature

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
happyhappynester
Follow me
happyhappynester
I named my blog Happy Happy Nester because I love everything related to the home. I’ve always enjoyed decorating my surroundings. Get cozy and stay for a bit, thanks for visiting!
happyhappynester
Follow me
Latest posts by happyhappynester (see all)
  • Easy Spring Craft Ideas (DIYs) - March 6, 2021
  • Decoupage Easter Eggs With Cupcake Liners - March 4, 2021
  • Spring and Easter Decorations - March 3, 2021

MORE FROM HAPPY HAPPY NESTER

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from Happy Happy Nester!

You have Successfully Subscribed!


17 Comments

« Pineapple Salsa Fish Tacos
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale »

Comments

  1. Chloe Crabtree says

    July 19, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    I want to curl up on that sofa and read a book…or two! Pour the lemonade and I will be right over. The look you put together is so classic, and refined. This is so much prettier than the redwood stain. I am sharing this on FB and Twitter, I would love it if you would stop by and share this at Celebrate Your Story Link party! Glad to have found you and the Happy Happy Nester!

    Reply
  2. [email protected] Bits says

    July 21, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    Oh this looks so beautiful and relaxing! I’m sure there will be lots of lovely times spent out there with you and your family!!!

    Reply
  3. Vineta @ The Handyman's Daughter says

    July 22, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Your deck looks gorgeous! Hope you enjoy it all summer long!

    Reply
    • happyhappynester says

      July 27, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      Thanks so much, Vineta! It is so nice to have our deck done and repainted! We are enjoying it and I’m so happy to reap the rewards from our hard work!

  4. Coco in the Kitchen says

    July 26, 2016 at 11:44 am

    You guys did an amazing job. The deck looks so fresh and inviting.
    Now you have to plan some pool parties!

    Reply
    • happyhappynester says

      July 27, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      It is whole new world up on our deck!

  5. Sheron says

    May 11, 2017 at 2:18 pm

    Your backyard is simply amazing.. Just moved into my first home and waiting to get clearance from the city to build a fence..so frustrating.. Hope to add some of your style to it..hopefuly this year..

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Summer Home Tour - Happy Happy Nester says:
    July 31, 2016 at 8:38 am

    […] I painted our huge deck, and I recently published a post about those shenanigans, here is the link: Deck Remodel  I love our new room and so does the rest of the family. Many nights, various family members will […]

    Reply
  2. Outdoor Firepit: A Great Way to Warm up a Patio - Happy Happy Nester says:
    December 5, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    […] Our Backyard Deck Remodel […]

    Reply
  3. How to Simplistically Create a Spring Deck Update You'll Love - Happy Happy Nester says:
    May 7, 2017 at 2:30 pm

    […] Before I dive into this post, I need to share with you what this deck looked like about a year and a half ago. If you are interested in that post here it is, Deck Remodel. […]

    Reply
  4. Our Beautiful Outdoor Living Rooms are Loved 153 days of the Year - Happy Happy Nester says:
    May 11, 2018 at 7:45 am

    […] I even cringe sharing it with you, but if you are curious you can view my original deck, here. […]

    Reply
  5. My Happy Summer Home Tour 2018 - Happy Happy Nester says:
    July 24, 2018 at 7:59 am

    […] it used to be a bright fire engine red deck, you can view my DIY deck post if you are […]

    Reply
  6. Home Renovation Ideas on a Budget - Happy Happy Nester says:
    May 25, 2019 at 2:46 am

    […] can read about Our Deck Remodel and how my kids and I painted the whole thing one summer. We could’ve spent thousands of […]

    Reply
  7. My Favorite Remodeling Projects - My 100 Year Old Home says:
    May 25, 2019 at 7:24 am

    […] Happy Happy Nester   Janine from Happy Happy Nester redid her deck as she painted it herself! I am so impressed and I love how it came out! And yes Janine, it looks much better painted white!   The Happy Housie Krista from The Happy Housie did a remarkable job redoing her master bedroom suite. I cannot even believe the transformation. You have to take a look!    The Pickled Rose Kristi from The Pickled Rose remodeled her bathroom in a huge way! The transformation is remarkable and one of my favorite remodeling projects.   She Gave It A Go Brendt from She Gave it a Go repainted her kitchen cabinets! The transformation from dark brown to these beautiful white cabinets is remarkable!   Dreaming of Homemaking Sarah from Dreaming of Homemaking redid her fireplace and what a difference! I cannot believe how amazing this looks!   I hope you enjoyed seeing these projects as much as I did. There will be a lot more Waco updates in the next month as we are nearing completion. I cannot believe we are almost done! MAKEOVERS, The Waco Fixer UpperTagged favorite remodeling projects, fixer upper, remodeling, remodeling projects, waco fixer upper […]

    Reply
  8. 10 Fab Remodel & Renovation Projects | The Happy Housie says:
    May 25, 2019 at 9:24 am

    […] friend Janine, at Happy Happy Nester, shared her deck remodel and updates.  What a difference white paint makes! Her furnishings are dreamy, and I love the pops […]

    Reply
  9. Simple DIY Backyard Ideas - Happy Happy Nester says:
    July 6, 2019 at 3:01 am

    […] This is my Outdoor Living Room Ideas post from last year. As you can see, my backyard took a turn towards pink, and it was a fun adventure. But, our deck wasn’t always white and grey, you can see the original fire engine red in my deck remodel post. […]

    Reply
  10. 6 Home Remodeling Projects That Transform A Space - She Gave It A Go says:
    August 12, 2020 at 5:58 am

    […] Happy Happy Nester […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Home, Craft & Cooking Circle Membership

portrait
hello from the nester We love everything related to home, so get cozy and stay for a bit. Thanks for visiting our blog.
  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Holiday Printables eBook

search

Most Popular Posts

Home for the Holidays Blog Tour: White Christmas

December 2, 2016 By happyhappynester 115 Comments

Almond Cookies are my family's favorite cookie. This recipe comes from my mom. It is easy to make and is a delicious and light cookie.

Amy’s Almond Cookies (Super Easy Recipe)

October 6, 2012 By happyhappynester 72 Comments

Organizing Kitchen Labels That You’ll Love!

January 17, 2018 By happyhappynester 72 Comments

DIY Paper Flowers Tutorial | How to Make Paper Flowers

January 11, 2019 By happyhappynester 60 Comments

If beautiful linens and comfort are important, then Hallstrom Home is for you. Rhonda creates gorgeous linens that are comfy and perfect for your home.

Linens and More: Interview with Hallstrom Home

October 29, 2016 By happyhappynester 57 Comments

Join Our Newsletter

Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

Affiliate Disclosure:
I am grateful to be of service and bring you content free of charge. In order to do this, please note that when you click links and purchase items, in most (not all) cases, I will receive a referral commission. Your support in purchasing through these links enables me to keep my design and customization prices ridiculously low and empower more people worldwide to blog with less worry and less hassle. Happy Happy Nester is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
Thank you! :)
- Happy Happy Nester

Categories

Archives

you might also like

Zucchini Casserole Recipe – With Panko Topping

10 Steps to Designing a Small Studio on a Tight Budget

Reader Favorites Top 10 Blog Posts of 2019

Reusing Old Garden Pots

One Week in Kauai Hawaii

Copyright © 2021 · Happy Happy Nester by Janine Waite

Copyright © 2021 · Divine Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Privacy Policy · Log in