Back Deck Makeover/Pergola Reveal

Tonya Diehl
by Tonya Diehl
We have lived in our house for 8 years now & it seems as though each year we have worked on and/or added to our outdoor space. It has always been a work in progress, but this year, I think we have finally reached a point where we can say that the back deck is DONE!! With the addition of a pergola, outdoor curtains, & a fireplace, we have completely transformed the space into a backyard oasis!
A look at the space as a whole.
One of two entertaining areas.
Outdoor fireplace from Lowes.
Dining area.
Window box full of petunias & succulents serve as a centerpiece.
DIY curtains made from bedsheets. Then I added the stripes to the bottom with paint & painter's tape.
Here is a look at our back deck last summer.
And here is a look at our space now.
Tonya Diehl
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  • Pra28313410 Pra28313410 on Mar 14, 2021

    Pure cotton sheets? Polyester? Want gauzy type feel but some privacy. Need air, too! Curious as to ur experience.

  • Leslie B Leslie B on Aug 19, 2022

    Trying to find the step by step instructions ?

  • Leg67071116 Leg67071116 on Dec 20, 2023

    Where’s the pergola instructions?

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  • Sarah Stuck-Kurtzer Sarah Stuck-Kurtzer on May 17, 2020

    If you are into woodworking ideas and want projects that come with specific instructions then maybe look into handyman magazine. They give you such cool projects and ideas and a lot of guidance in order to actually make those projects yourselves!

  • Patti Patti on Apr 22, 2023

    Don’t see pergola creation...

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