At DeckPlus, we understand that every home is different, complete with its own individual features and quirks. Naturally, your garden should be the same, reflecting your own personality and character.
If you’re keen to put your own personal stamp on your garden design, you’ve come to the right place. Create a unique garden space that’s exclusive to your tastes with these top tips for garden deck designs.
Touch of Colour
Over the years, multiple things have been crowned “king” by their industry, from cash to content. In the decking business, we’re proclaiming that colour is king – so long live the king!
A splash of colour can have a hugely regenerative effect on your outdoor space. It also has the ability to turn a standard decking area into statement focal point of your garden.
What’s more, each colour and shade has its own individual personality too, capable of altering the tone and ambience of the space instantly.
Grey is ideal for a modern aesthetic that’s uber-cool, while bright oranges present a bolder, more in your face vibe. Meanwhile, dark woods are perfect for giving your deck an air of sophistication.
At DeckPlus, we offer a wide variety of colours throughout our various product ranges. Why not mix and match by incorporating multiple colours into your design to really make your space unique.
Pattern Pending
Once you’ve settled on the colour (or colours) you would like for your garden deck design, now is your chance to really expand your horizons and colour outside the lines.
There’s no hard and fast rule that says that decking patterns need to flow from east to west or north to south, so throw the compass out the window and prepare to take your garden deck design to unchartered territory.
From transition boards and picture framing to herringbone patterns and chevron styles, the scope for deck patterns goes far beyond simple lines and stripes.
For more ideas on deck patterns, check out our blog dedicated to just that by clicking here to find out more.
Shape Shifting
Following on from the last section, it’s time to really think outside the box and what better way to do that by getting rid of the box entirely?
Decking areas commonly fall within a designated square or rectangular area. One sure-fire way to make your outside space really stand out is to create a decked area that’s shaped completely differently from the outset.
Hexagonal and octagonal decks have become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly when used for the purpose of separating levels and zoning (more on that below).
Even if you have a quadrilateral space to work with, you can still mix things up by incorporate cut-out areas within the deck itself.
This allows you to create a weaving S-shaped deck path that’s totally unlike the standard block deck we’ve become accustomed to. Dedicate these cut-outs to flower beds for the ultimate mix of colour and style.
Level-Headed
Another great way to instantly turn a bland decking area into something special is to take your garden decking design to another level…quite literally!
Incorporating steps into your design can be a fantastic way to not only create a deck that looks visually stunning, but it can also allow you to really make the most of the space you have available.
Levelling is also a great way to split your decking into zones; for example, you could use the lower area for dining and the upper partition for general lounging and socialising.
Creating a raised deck is also the perfect way to transition from one space to another and can seamlessly blend your deck area with a lawn or patio with effortless ease and style.
Raise your game with a deck that performs on every level!
Accessorise All Areas
Like any form of interior or exterior design, the finishing touches can make all the difference and the choices you make for your decking have the ability to make or break your outside space.
Luckily, decking lends itself well to any number of optional extras and creature comforts, from plant pots and garden furniture to fire pits and hot tubs.
Perhaps one of the easiest and most natural ways to incorporate a functional accessory into your decking design is to blend your deck into a bench of the same material.
DeckPlus boards can be easily modified to create a built-in bench that not only matches your deck to the grain but also retains all the hardwearing properties of composite material.
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