Summers go by so quickly here in Minnesota, it’s really a shame to have such a great outdoor area and not put it to good use! After we had a new sliding door installed this spring (one that actually opens!), we were more determined than ever to fix up our deck! We already had the super comfy outdoor sofa sitting in our basement (an outlet score from a few years ago) and the white dining table/chairs, but we brought in some fun new pieces to make it a colorful, happy place where we could take full advantage of the nice weather and beautiful view!
My jumping-off point was the fabulous fabric on the throw pillows. I’ve been dying to use the China Seas Conga Line leopard print fabric somewhere somehow ever since I saw it on Simply Seleta forever ago. Lucky for me, New York Designer Fabric Outlet had it available in a durable outdoor fabric! It was fate! They also had Quadrille’s Tashkent turquoise chevron fabric, another favorite of mine. While not outdoor fabric, I thought it’d be perfect in our living room or on the deck when we had company. (Or really anywhere in our home since it’s the perfect shade of turquoise!) Both are just so beautiful in person. Definitely check out NYDFO.com if you’re looking for awesome deals on designer, normally “to-the-trade” fabric; it’s a great resource! (Right now they’re actually having a big sale too…their whole store is 50% off!)
On to the turquoise chairs! I’ve seen Jane Coslick use them in her designs, so I knew they had to be good. They’re from World Market, as are the fun turquoise stools (and a lot of other stuff…I love that store.) The craziest thing was how perfect their Lagoon color this season matched the turquoise patio heater I found online. Can you even believe that heater?! Deck season is so much longer in Minnesota with a heater…I’m SO excited to have it! I still can’t believe I found a turquoise heater.
The dining table was really fun to put together; I had a blast mixing colors, patterns and texture. The turquoise melamine plates are fantastic! I bought them a couple months ago and we’ve been using them for every meal. Again, the perfect shade of turquoise. And I was excited to have just enough of the Conga Line fabric left to have a runner made. And the fact that it’s Suncloth material has already proved to be beneficial when Wesley managed to spill his dinner on it! (Is he not the cutest, by the way?!)
I’ll post the sources below, but if you have any questions–just ask!
Sources
Pillow fabric – c/o New York Designer Fabric Outlet
Sofa – Room & Board
Rug – Dash & Albert
Turquoise patio heater – Target
Chairs, stools and green table – World Market
Turquoise party cups – Amazon
Throw – World Market
Colorful outdoor candles – HomeGoods
Stone monogram coasters – Emily McCarthy
Turquoise bowls – West Elm
Striped platter – World Market
Dining table – CB2
Dining chairs – Ikea
Runner fabric – NYDFO.com
Turquoise plates – Pier 1
Le Creuset ramekins – Amazon
Seagrass placemats – World Market
Napkins – Crate & Barrel
White goblets – HomeGoods
Turquoise votives – West Elm
Lantern – HomeGoods
String lights – Costco
Bench – World Market
Colorful planters – Bellacor
Mini adirondack chair – Kohls
Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog Everything Turquoise…updated several times throughout the day! Check out Decor by Color for even more color-themed shopping!
Your deck is absolutely wonderful. That view is amazing and you've decorated everything to perfection. Hope you enjoy lots of time out there. 🙂
Erin, this is a place of my dream! Indeed, decorations are perfect.
Your deck is gorgeous! I have those same chairs in a different color. Here's the bad news – they fade. I bought four of them in the spring and the strapping(?) that holds the chairs together is now several shades lighter than the body of the chair. The entire chair has faded but it's the variance that bothers me. Granted, I am in Houston but we've had unusually mild and rainy weather and they are in the shade. Hopefully it's just the poinciana color that fades and not your beautiful turquoise!
Erin, thanks to You and your wonderful blog, I've found color Turquoise! I'm usually very black-white-gray-person, but now my living room, bathroom and kid's room has some color from turquoise. I'm starting to have it in my wardrope too 🙂
Your deck is just lovely, a dream come true! ( and so is that little fellow too!)
Have a nice vacation!
WOW, when's cocktail hour? Your deck is absolutely gorgeous and begs for entertaining! Heavenly!
Enjoy your little holiday at the cabin!
I love your deck! I also love those chairs. I bought the yellow ones from World Market last year and totally love it! You'll love your Lagoon chairs, too. I only wish I had the space to buy the Lagoon colored chairs. I bought cushions to sit on them, though, to make it more comfortable. I'm sure World Market might have something that matches well enough.
Absolutely Gorgeous!!! Love Everything!!!
What a great deck space! It will be perfect for entertaining and hanging out with your cute little one too. Love love the colours.
Such gorgeousness! But I must say I loved the last picture the most. Wesley is getting so big and cuter by the day! Love that smile 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous! Beautifully done..and your son is the cutest + that sweet English Bulldog! Lucky you!
Sheer fabulousness! As much as I love the leopard print pillows, the turquoise patio heater is my favorite. Great find and beautiful deck!
This looks so inviting. A summer in Minnesota definitely appeals with the high heat and humidity going on right now in Alabama. I can't believe you found that heater in that color — the first thing I thought was — Oh she painted her heater to match!
Wesley is a doll!
it's just gorgeous, Erin!!!! Love every piece and all the fabric!!
Lots of great deck inspiration, too!
Hello,
I am visiting your blog everyday !
Your deck is wonderful ! I so wished I were one of your guests. Happy to see a picture of your litte love turning into a cute little boy !
Have a very happy summer !
Cathie from France
Looks amazing…sweet boy!
So gorgeous, girl!
The best shot was the one with your BULLDOG! 🙂 I kept hoping he was in every shot-cute porch too.
Wonderfully done! Perfect space for a family and my favorite has to be the turquoise leopard print pillows.
Oh so pretty! I am now determined to get that heater, especially since it comes in turquoise. Will be nice for our Colorado autumn.
Very cute!
One question, How do You clean the rug?
MGzPz- We hose it down every once in a while, or if it gets stained, just use some Clorox Clean-Up spray, let it soak a few minutes and scrub if need be, then hose it again. Makes it look brand new!
wow!! you did that FAST!! i scrolled down without reading and though, "huh … that looks a lot like erin's deck", and lo! i'm impressed 🙂 it looks amazing! such an awesome space anyway, but now? heaven!! great job!
Wow great job! I love each and every thing about your deck and your son he just adorable what more can I say. Erin Keep up the fabulous job you are doing I love your blog I’ve been a long time fan, you never disappoint. Thanks for sharing your space.
Wow, that looks fantastic! A turquoise patio heater is a happy one in my opinion!
Hi Erin,
definitely worth the share with my readers, thanks a lot!
Can I ask, what color is the rug you bought from Dash and Albert. I tried to match it but bought the wrong color. Your deck is awesome and I just love it. Hope you don’t mind but I am using a few of your ideas…..