Once your second-story deck is completed, you’re sure to enjoy lounging around on it, but one lingering question remains: what should you do with the patio space left empty underneath it? This space, which will be shaded and weather-resistant because of the deck covering it, can be an incredibly useful area that is often overlooked. No matter what your lifestyle looks like, you’re sure to find a use for it that supplements your home.
Read on for some creative ideas for how you can transform the patio space under your second-story deck into a productive, unique oasis.
Entertaining Space
You can never have too much space set aside for entertainment, and your guests will be sure to thank you if you offer them this shaded, cool area for the afternoon or evening. Outdoor furniture such as lounge chairs, sofas, tables, bars, and fireplaces, all of which you can find at Lawn & Leisure, can transform this space into a refined, impressive entertainment area. Just think of all the relaxing, fun events you can have here with your closest friends and family members.
Cozy, Isolated Nook
If entertaining isn’t your thing, don’t fret, because even introverts can find a productive and fulfilling use for this space. Transform the area under your deck into a cozy, isolated nook. You can purchase cushioned sofas, chairs, and hammocks that become the perfect place to curl up with a book or just close your eyes and get some rest. Finally, you will have a place to escape from the chaos of your house, which offers the perfect balance of hearing cheerful nature sounds while also experiencing all the comfort of indoor living.
Mudroom and Storage Area
If you are looking to make the area under your second-story deck more functional, you may want to create an outdoor mudroom and storage space here. Shelving units, shoe organizers, coat racks, and other pieces of storage furniture will keep all your belongings organized. This place to clean off and get set before entering the home will help keep the dirt and germs outside, which can be especially difficult if you have children. Therefore, using this space as a mudroom and storage area can reduce clutter and messes inside your home as well.
Outdoor Kitchen
If your family members are fans of outdoor barbecues and meals al fresco, then an outdoor kitchen might be the best use for the space under your second-story deck. Tables, chairs, and bar furniture will create your ideal kitchen and dining space outdoors. Lawn & Leisure even offers a variety of outdoor grill brands and products, including American Outdoor Grill, Big Green Egg, and Napoleon Gourmet Grills. Throw some meats on the grill, roast marshmallows over the fire, and enjoy great foods, drinks, and quality times with your family and friends.
While the space under your second-story deck could seem obsolete or best left empty, your imagination can lead you to transform this area into a true extension of your home. Whether you think it would be best used as an entertaining space, a cozy nook, a mudroom, an outdoor kitchen, or anything else that may come to mind, Lawn & Leisure is ready to help you bring this vision to life.
Our top-notch outdoor furniture, grills, and fireplaces are sure to revive any empty area and give you a new place to enjoy life outdoors with your family and friends. If you want more information about our products or would like some assistance with choosing what items are best for your unique new space, then feel free to visit our website here or give us a call at 703-997-4355.