Everyone Needs A Little Deck Therapy, Now And ZEN!

Have your thoughts turned to warmer days ahead yet? Many Charlotte-area residents have spring on their minds. Drive anywhere around the area and you are bound to see homeowners preparing their landscapes and backyards for the debut of the outdoor living season. The last few weeks, although chilly, have given us a glimpse of what’s to come with a few scattered 70+ degree days.

As one of the most beloved of all the outdoor living structures, decks bring us closest to Mother Nature. From soaking up vitamin D in your lounge chair on a sunny day to stargazing and pointing out the constellations that make up the night sky with your kids, a deck gives us an open-air environment to enjoy.

What Is Outdoor Living Therapy?

You may have heard of “spa therapy,” or even “retail therapy” but what about “outdoor living therapy”? Does it work? At Deck Plus, we think so … based on the many Charlotte-area clients we’ve counseled over the years. They are all leading more satisfying lives now that they have the perfect deck to make their homes (and lives) more complete.

Here are some signs you may need — and by need, we mean benefit from — outdoor living therapy.

Maybe you’ve purchased a home with an existing deck or builder-grade deck,  but it doesn’t quite feel like “yours.” Even after decorating and re-decorating, you haven’t found the best way to put your mark on it. Do you sometimes feel like you’re trying to relax in someone else’s personal space? Maybe your existing deck is making you feel like a guest in your own home?

If this is the case, Deck Plus can help! We offer both new deck construction along with deck upgrades, redesign and even redecking if your existing space is a candidate.

Read more in our story: Deck Plus Can Elevate and Transform Your Outdoor Living Space Beyond Builder Grade!

Zen Outdoor Living

To completely understand what Zen outdoor living is about, we must define Zen itself. Real Zen is the practice of returning to your actual right-now-in-this-moment self.  It involves a return to the naturalness and simplicity of our true nature. The practice of Zen is not about getting away from our life as it is; it is about getting into our life as it is, with all of its vividness, beauty, grace, and happiness.  Coming back to the simple elements of nature, being at one with the world around you and finding the joy in everyday living!

Our Deck Designs Provide A Space For Quiet Contemplation

Obviously, a standard 10 x 10, square “cookie-cutter” deck design is not the type of structure that you envision when you think of therapeutic or Zen-like. These types of spaces are often confining and having the same exact deck that everyone on your block has, just makes you feel like a number.  No worries, our talented deck designers can customize an addition that offers room to breathe (or meditate). An area loaded with deck amenities that encompass convenience and nurture relaxation.

These include low-maintenance decking materials to reduce the time you have to spend maintaining your deck so you can focus on enjoyment. Custom railing that delivers unobstructed views, bringing you even closer to nature. Built-in bench seating, drink rails, designated kitchen and grill areas, and deck lighting are also features we can integrate into your design — the possibilities are endless when it comes to the custom features we have available.

What Is A Zen Deck?

If you “Google” Zen deck on the web, a plethora of search results will pop up. Everything from adding a container garden to your deck to choosing specific colors for your deck furniture. However, if you read between the lines, they all come down to finding ways to create a deck that is fresh and is designed to add tranquility and calm to everyday life. Deck Plus can design and build a deck for you that had all of this and more!

Start Planning Now For That New Deck In Time For Spring!

If you are planning a new deck addition to enjoy this spring, or improvements to an existing deck, now is the time to make the call to Deck Plus. Waiting until we are in the midst of spring may mean longer wait times to get your project underway and completed. Being proactive will give you more time to enjoy your new space rather than dreaming about it. Contact us today to get started!