The Deck

When I was designing Parkview, one area I had high hopes for was the deck. But since we've been in it's become a dumping ground for bikes, outdoor toys, and clotheshorses. Hardly a welcoming relaxing space and since you can see it from the hall and back parts of the house when it's messy the whole place looks messy.

But, my friends, that is all about to change thanks to a chance visit to an outdoor furniture retailer today!

We were only cutting through to go to the BBQ store, when we spotted a nice outdoor couch. It was LARGE (a very generous 3 seater). And then the salesperson explained it actually flattens out into a double bed sized daybed.

Of course - it's a large deck so needs a bit to fill it. Hence we've ordered two daybeds - to arrive next Saturday

 

Am seriously considering mounting the spare TV out there, too, so we can lounge around outside and use it much more as a living space. It's really a great spot with plumbed gas, powered and even data/phone points.

We've also ordered the matching coffee table but it's on backorder. Still - for now deciding on cushions to decorate the daybeds will keep me busy ;(

I should add that one of the things which 'sold' me on the daybeds is that Sean very decidedly wanted them. Usually he'll leave the decor selections pretty much to me. But these ones he was actively promoting. And since he really asks for so little, how could I say no to something he did want? Especially since the daybed is so comfy ;)