My original deck is concrete so when I decided I wanted to extend it, I had to figure out the best way to do it without having to tear up the concrete. I decided on composite decking for the extension and new rails all around! After the rails were up and the extension complete, I painted the original concrete deck a similar color to the new composite decking. There is a sand like additive in the paint so that the newly painted deck won't be slippery.
I also had a partial roof built over part of the original deck and 2 big columns are used to brace it. Now in the afternoon I don't have to worry about the sun beating through the sliding glass doors all afternoon!
It was finally time to decorate and put my deck together with patio furniture I had, plus a new table and chairs I recently purchased. I also bought a new hanging chair which is placed next to the hammock on the new extension.
Attached you will see some pictures of the deck as it was being built, to what it is now, the newly remodeled deck!