When opting for a decking area in your outdoor space, it’s easy to fall into the mindset of linear patterns and uniform design.
The tried and tested route of cascading deck boards, flowing straight from left to right or stretching from top to bottom is one that has reigned supreme for decades and is as timeless as the decking itself.
However, to overlook the potential for creativity is like going into a cocktail bar and ordering a pint of Carling.
With that in mind, it’s time to shed the blinkers, expand the horizons and breathe some life into your outdoor space with deck patterns that are designed with wow factor built-in.
Unusual Deck Patterns
Outside of laying your decking in a traditional vertical, horizontal or diagonal orientation, there are a whole host of styles you can create by combining a combination of the three.
Here are a few creative deck patterns you can easily create using some simple techniques and design blends.
Transition Board
Combining horizontal decking with one or two vertical boards in the centre at strategic points throughout the deck can be a fantastically easy way to mix up your design.
This can be particularly effective if you opt to use a contrasting colour for your transition boards; e.g. opting for light Teak boards to break up an overall Walnut design.
Picture Framing
As the label suggests, picture framing adds a border to your decking for a custom look that adds a sense of confinement to your design.
This is a great way of definitively separating your deck from another area of your garden making it ideal for zoning and multi-purpose outdoor spaces.
The alternating rib width of our EvoDek range is perfect for this, providing notable directional change and design distinction, as well as the option for bi-colour blending.
Herringbone
Named for its likeness to the skeletal structure of a fish, the herringbone deck pattern is essentially a combination of two mirror-image diagonal boards.
The result of this is an arrowhead pattern that gives a unique aesthetic as well as an element of direction to your deck design.
Chevron
Very similar to the herringbone design, chevron decking also follows a V-shaped pattern, providing an aesthetically pleasing directional design.
However, the main difference between the two is that, while the herringbone boards overlap end-on-end, the chevron boards meet with ends flush.
The chevron design is perfect for combining two different colours, while it can be further customised with a transition board to open up a world of creative design options.
Hopefully, this blog has helped open your eyes to a new realm of possibilities for deck patterns in your garden, but it’s important to remember that we’ve only scratched the surface in this blog.
With a bit of flair and an eye for creativity, there’s a whole world of variations to explore when it comes to your deck design.
For more deck pattern ideas, head over to our deck inspiration page now for more unique concepts and unusual designs.
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