#deck makeover

Large backyard deck image in the arts and crafts style without a cover

We won Deck Makeover of Our Dreams! See how we used our prize to make our deck into a farmhouse style outdoor space!

We never win anything. That is, until we did. And we won something pretty amazing.

We are thanking our lucky stars for what happened this fall. To our surprise, we were selected as the grand prize winner in the Deck Party of Your Dreams contest hosted by Thompson’s WaterSeal. And, it was kinda like hitting the deck lottery.

But first… We have a pretty amazing backyard space that we’re really…

In late June I signed up for Serena’s Thrift Diving challenge: a 30-day outdoor patio makeover. Serena hosts these challenges a few times a year. Many of her followers sign up for the fun of it and for the extra motivation that comes with a deadline.  I’m an avid follower of her down-to-earth, informative and fun blog.

Our deck needed refreshing more than a complete makeover, but I signed up for…

Since it is enclosed, it is automatically inferior to a normal deck. However, that doesn't mean it couldn't be transformed into a sweet hangout/storage/reading room. 

Right now, it's a smelly back room with a stained futon, tons of unfolded cardboard boxes and like, a mini grill. The walls are completely bare, which means it is RIFE with storage possibilities. It's got a few windows, and we have a screen door we AREN'T USING, and even if it doesn't fit perfectly it would be a great way to let air flow through the apartment on nice days.