2026 Deck Trends: Creative Additions to Your Deck
By Chesterfield Fence & Deck Expert | March 27, 2026
2026 deck trends in St. Louis that are becoming noticeably more popular include personalized pergolas, custom screen rooms, and innovative railing systems. At Chesterfield Fence and Deck, we offer wood and louvered pergolas, custom screen rooms to fit your needs, and railing systems designed for safety. These creative deck additions support bringing your dream outdoor living space to life.
The value your deck provides for your family is dependent on what creative additions you choose to invest in to enhance your outdoor living experience. Selecting the right custom deck features ensures your backyard is ready for everything from humid summer afternoons to crisp autumn evenings in the Midwest.
Your outdoor living space in St. Louis becomes a place to gather with family and friends, which is why a pergola, screen room, and railing system are key factors to an unforgettable outdoor experience.
Each of these creative deck additions can provide a family with solutions to every problem:
Pergolas
Screen Room
Innovative Railing Systems
Pergolas provide your deck with a seamless transition from inside to outside. Not to mention, they offer additional shade in your outdoor living space. More specifically, a louvered pergola allows for homeowners to decide how much or how little shade they would like, depending on the day.
These are the unique features wood and louvered pergolas can offer you:
Our cedar wood pergolas have fragrant oils that naturally repel termites, carpenter ants, and other wood-boring insects. In addition, these same compounds make it highly resistant to moisture, decay, and mildew without requiring heavy chemical treatments.
As a sustainable and biodegradable material, cedar is an eco-friendly choice for a pergola. Its natural resistance to pests also makes it a safe, non-toxic alternative to chemically treated lumber.
Lastly, wood pergolas give homeowners the option to support climbing greenery like grapevines or ivy because of its strength and stability.
Louvered Pergolas
Louvered pergolas allow you to adjust the roof slats to soften sunlight on mild days, angle them for shade and airflow on hot days, or close them completely for a rainproof outdoor living space.
Many systems are motorized and can be controlled via remote or smartphone app. In addition, some even include rain sensors that automatically close the louvers when moisture is detected.
Lastly, your outdoor living space will become a functional “outdoor room” that’s usable in multiple seasons, and it can increase your property value because a louvered pergola is a high-demand feature for homebuyers that can increase a home’s resale value.
A screen room is our professional solution to getting rid of pesky insects that invade your outdoor living space. Outdoor dinner without a screen room can look like a bug disaster; but with a screen room, homeowners can enjoy the feeling of being outside without all the negative impacts like insects or rain.
Beyond providing a bug-free sanctuary, a screen room elevates your home’s footprint and transforms the outdoor living experience for the whole family.
Benefits of having a screen room:
Deck railings are a vital safety feature for any outdoor living space. To protect your family and pets, Chesterfield Fence and Deck provides reliable options tailored to every St. Louis home’s needs.
From our low-maintenance, in-house vinyl to our durable aluminum, we offer strong railing systems built to last. Each installation prioritizes structural integrity and meets all local safety codes, ensuring proper baluster spacing and a secure, stable barrier for your deck or balcony.
Why Chesterfield Fence & Deck is the trusted choice for safe railings in St. Louis:
Aluminum Railings
Prestige Vinyl Railings
Glass Railings
Cable Railings
Yes, but it requires a structural assessment of the deck’s footings and joists to ensure they can support the additional weight.
Aluminum and Prestige Vinyl railings are highly recommended by Chesterfield Fence and Deck. They were designed with consideration to St. Louis weather and our Prestige Vinyl, specifically, is made in-house which makes it an option you can trust.
High-quality screen systems are designed specifically for pest control, effectively keeping out flies, mosquitoes, and other common bugs.
While not required by most codes, integrated LED lighting improves safety for nighttime use and adds a sophisticated ambiance to the space.
Well-built outdoor additions function as “outdoor rooms,” which are high-demand features that can significantly increase a home’s market appeal and resale value.
Choosing Chesterfield Fence & Deck as your installation expert for custom outdoor living ensures your project is backed by nearly 60 years of local expertise and award-winning craftsmanship.
Whether you’re looking to integrate a motorized louvered pergola, sleek aluminum railings, or a custom-built screen room, our team specializes in transforming standard decks into high-end, functional retreats.
As a premier St. Louis deck builder, we handle everything from innovative designs to professional installation using premium, low-maintenance materials like VEKAdeck™ vinyl.
We prioritize structural integrity and code-compliant safety features to provide creative deck additions that enhance both your backyard’s aesthetic and your home’s long-term value.
Give us a call and speak to our installation experts or visit our 25,000-square-foot showroom:
Visit: 620 Spirit Valley East Dr.
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Call: (636) 532-4054
Chesterfield Fence & Deck is an expert fence, deck, and outdoor living space installation company. With nearly 60 years of experience, you can ensure we are committed to quality and high standards of craftsmanship and customer service. Our office and showroom are located in Chesterfield, Missouri, where we are honored to serve homeowners in the St Louis, metro, and surrounding areas.
