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Top 9 Patio and Deck Design Accessory Ideas

By David Beaulieu, About.com

Patios and decks are extensions of the home. As such, patio and deck design requires patio and deck accessories to make these spaces as livable as any indoor rooms. Deck and patio accessories enhance patio and deck design. Deck and patio accessories also make great gift ideas. Are you shopping for folks who need to upgrade their patio and deck design? Why not buy them patio and deck accessories? You may be able to provide them with just the piece needed to round off their patio or deck designs.

1. Wicked Wicker

Everything wicker, from chairs to tables to ottomans. Wicker and faux-wicker products treated for outdoor use are not only attractive, but also useful patio or deck accessories. These patio or deck accessories can be washed with soap and water. Can be used not only to complement your patio or deck design, but also for porches or sunrooms.
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2. Wind Chimes, Fountains

Wind chimes and fountains both add soothing sounds to your outdoor living. There's a style to suit anyone's fancy! Let your patio or deck design sing the praises of nature -- whether with wind, water or both.
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3. Outdoor Cedar Bench

An attractive cedar bench, composed of insect-resistant and weather-resistant western red cedar, enhances any patio or deck, both practically and aesthetically. Some come with storage arms, padded for your comfort with 2" of rot-resistant polyester.
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4. Portable Hammock

Coleman is one of the companies that offers a portable hammock (click the "Compare Prices" button to check on availability). A steel frame (100" long x 40" high) comes with the rope hammock, allowing for easy set up (you don't even need tools). The whole unit fits into a nylon carrying case (included) so you can take it anywhere. Sure beats trying to tie up a hammock between two trees!
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5. Deck or Patio Heaters

Wouldn't you love to extend the season for enjoying your deck or patio, so that you could continue dining outdoors throughout the fall? Sure you would. Well, patio heaters allow you that luxury. On the high end are products like the "Hammered Green" patio heater, which puts out 40,000 BTUs. But if you're shopping for price, the Artic and Endless Summer brands offer more reasonably priced units.
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6. Cedar Trellis

Another way to combine your love of plants with enjoying a deck or patio is to install a trellis. Once installed, the trellis can become a home for climbing plants. Many an eyesore has been covered this way! These particular trellises are made of cedar. Cedar is a rot-resistant wood that not only looks great, but stands up to the elements, too.
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7. Deck or Patio Planters, Raised Beds

No true landscaping enthusiast would be caught dead with a deck or patio without planters. Decks and patios simply look too stark without the softening touch provided by greenery and flowers. Click the "Compare Prices" button to browse the variety of possible planter styles available.
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8. Deck or Patio Lights, Other Outdoor Lighting

To fully enjoy your deck, patio, lawn, or garden, you need to furnish them with outdoor lighting. For instance, Coleman puts out a combination light / heater that operates from a standard 20 lb. propane cylinder (40,000 BTU heater). Click the "Compare Prices" button to check on availability.
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9. Deck and Patio Accessories: Lounge Chairs

Lounge chairs are a basic deck and patio accessory for those who enjoy sunbathing. These lounge chairs are designed for stability, but their rear wheels also make them easy to move. A storage bin in the back gives you a place to put your magazines. 77.3" x 29.8" x 40.8".
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