Summer in Australia is made for long afternoons by the barbecue, backyard cricket and evenings outdoors. Your deck should be more than a surface, it should be the heart of your outdoor entertaining space.
With Trex composite decking, home owners can create outdoor spaces that are stylish, comfortable and built to handle everything an Aussie summer throws at them. A great deck starts with flow. Planning zones for dining, lounging and quiet corners keeps the space relaxed and connected from day to night.
Megan Morton recommends mixing seating types and separating food, drinks and people into distinct stations: “I like to really squeeze the seating in, mixing in stools and chairs because we’re not at a restaurant. Separating the food, drinks and guests makes for a more congenial atmosphere and easier cleanup.”
Heat and sunlight shouldn’t force you indoors. Shade solutions like pergolas, umbrellas and climbing vines keep the deck cool and inviting, while lighter-toned boards such as Trex Transcend Lineage Island Mist or Carmel naturally stay cooler. Trex’s Select boards with SunComfortable Technology add another layer of heat-mitigation, making decks more comfortable in peak summer conditions.
Colour and texture bring decks to life. Natural, coastal-inspired hues like Trex Transcend Spiced Rum or Tiki Torch complement the landscape, while layers of rattan, linen and woven rugs add relaxed sophistication. Dedicated cooking zones, integrated lighting and stain-resistant Trex boards make entertaining easy, ensuring the deck can handle spills, sun and heavy summer use without worry.
“Who doesn’t love an outside lunch spread? This summer I’m excited to set up carpets, guest-specific umbrellas and the table outdoors. With the Trex deck being easy to clean, I can focus on styling instead of worrying about mess,” Megan adds.
Smooth, splinter-free surfaces mean no shoes, no worries. Step straight off the sand and onto the deck, hose off salt and sand and relax. Trex decks won’t warp, crack or fade, no matter how many beach days come your way.
With clever styling and low-maintenance composite boards, a Trex deck transforms any backyard into a functional, effortless and stylish hub for all-season outdoor living.
