How to Decorate Deck Railings
- 1). Staple strands of twinkle lights beneath the rim of the railing cap to add soft, ambient lighting to your outdoor festivities. Make sure that the staple gun includes a feature for stapling around wires and make sure that the feature is set. You can also wrap the lights around individual posts.
- 2). Line a row of 2- to 5-inch-diameter terracotta pots along the top of your deck railings; be sure there are saucers under them. Plant a single annual blooming flower in each pot, such as a pansy or a gerbera daisy, to add color to the decoration. Get creative and paint the flower pots with acrylics to coordinate with your outdoor décor.
- 3). Hang strands of crystals and glass beads between five or six of the posts along each side of your deck. Thread the beads and crystals on wire, and then staple the strand to the underside of the top railing cap. The crystals will catch the sun and decorate your deck with rainbows.
- 4). Wrap beaded wire strands around every other individual post on the deck. Use colorful glass beads to withstand the elements. A single bead color on each strand can create a cohesive perimeter for your outdoor décor. Multiple bead colors on each strand will add an eclectic element to your deck.
- 5). Paint or stain wooden deck railings to coordinate with the deck floor. Selecting a slightly lighter or darker color than the paint or stain on the flooring will add emphasis to the railings.
- 6). Decorate your deck railing with planter boxes attached so that they hang just beneath the rim. Fill the planters with annual flowers for color all summer long. When the blooming season is over, fill the planters with dried willow branches, painted to coordinate with the season or with your décor. You also can decorate the planter boxes with mosaic tile or painted designs.
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