Vamp Up Back Deck Stage 1

This year we're going to vamp up our back deck, right now its an unfinished blank canvas. The house came with a covered deck which is really nice especially since we get so much rain! Micah prettied it up by installing lights and this trim detail. We painted the ceiling the same color as our house trim. He also installed a speaker that he wired up so we can enjoy our music or even Pandora station while dining. I love his handiness!

The smoke from the BBQ can get trapped under the cover so Micah built a little bump out for the BBQ.

Next we need railings, which are on Micah's list but I think we're still another month out before it makes it to the top of the to dos.

As for the rest....We've been discussing ideas and we have some loose ideas formulated in our brains. *Fingers crossed that they match as well as we think they do.* Micah did find an amazing piece of furniture for the deck that I'm SO excited about! I haven't seen it yet, but I trust him when he says it's cool. I'll share as soon as I know more!
I found these rod iron chairs at Costco this weekend for (GASP!) $19.99. I got four of them.

Plus 4 blue *they really didn't have much of a selection on the chair pads but I figured this blue was kind of denim-ish so it's like jeans any top goes well with them right!?!* and then I grabbed the two pillows because the blues match. And all of the fabric is outdoor fabric so it's water and mildew resistant kind of gross to think about but let's be realistic.

I feel like this is a good neutral palate the I can add some dazzle to just as soon as this ridiculous rain stops! Grr...clouds! Anyways, I got everything for $168.00! I know it doesn't look like much but it's all part of my vision and the Mr. is on board with it! He's a tough sell sometimes! I can't wait to show you when we go from blah to ta da!
But for now we have lots of work to do....and I mean a lot.