7 Decking Ideas That Will Make Your Neighbours Jealous
Decking is a great option for smartening up your outdoor space and helping you to make the most of your summer garden. It can provide you with space to watch your kids playing in the garden, reminisce with old friends about memories and so much more! Here are seven garden decking ideas that will have your neighbours turning green with envy.
1. Zone dedicated areas of your garden
Use timber decking to mark out areas of your garden and what they will be used for, in the same way we do inside our homes. Create a decked dining area in one part of your garden and a decked space to relax in the other. You may want to use contrasting decking options for these areas. For example, composite decking is an easy-to-clean option for a dining space, while a more rustic timber deck may be ideal for your seating area. You may want to create just two zones within a smaller outdoor space - a decked area for sitting and relaxing with a grassy area for the kids to play, meaning you get more time to relax, and who doesn't want that?
2. Use paint to add personality
Why not personalise your decking by using paint to make an eye-catching statement?
Create something totally unique by using bold block colours for a modern twist or pale pastels for something subtle. Darker coloured decking will help increase the vibrancy of your grass and flowers too and so can be a smart choice in gardens with lots of beautiful blooms. Perhaps you and the family could come together to create soom cool designs on your decking, I'm sure in ten years time you'd look back with fond memories on it.
3. Use tiered decking in a sloping garden
Sloping gardens can sometimes be difficult to manage effectively. Make full use of your space by creating tiered decking. For more severe slopes, opt for several different decked platforms with steps, also created from timber decking, in between. This will make your sloped garden more accessible and functional.
4. Build seating and planters into your decking
Add built-in seating which matches your timber decking to create a seamless and ultra-modern look. Built-in benches can be versatile and welcoming. You can also add built-in planters in matching timber too, with flowers and plants providing a welcome pop of colour. These are a great idea, especially for the summer months! You can sit on your decking, after a long day of work, and enjoy the sun and fire up the barbeque.
5. Make the indoors flow
Use decking to help your home flow into your garden. A decked patio, particularly one in the same shade as your indoor flooring, can help take the indoors outside and make it seamlessly flow. You may want to raise your decking so it meets your indoor space, particularly if you have patio or bi-fold doors. By doing something like this, you are sure to make your neighbours jealous of your garden and decking! By making the indoors flow you will be making your house look more modern.
6. Create a firepit space
A firepit has become an essential in the modern garden. Work yours into your decking by creating a dedicated space for your firepit. Integrate it into your decking, using stones, and create a focal point which will help you enjoy your decking in the evenings too. Once again, this is great for the summer months. Imagine sitting round the fireplace with all your friends, enjoying a drink or two and sharing tales and memories from your childhood.
7. Lay different patterns
Add interest to your garden by laying your decking in a different configuration. You can choose to go horizonal, diagonal, or chevron style - the choice is yours. Choose something that can make your garden stand out from the crowd, and most importantly do something that will get your neighbours talking for all the right reasons.
Whatever garden decking ideas you choose, George Hill Timber and Building Supplies is your go-to supplier of premium decking, decking boards and accessories. Contact our friendly and knowledgeable team if you have any decking questions and make your dream garden a reality.