Your decking deserves to be a centre piece of your garden. Whether it be a place for entertaining, a place for relaxing, or simply a place to furnish with further greenery, how it looks can make a statement.

Many decks are multi-purpose, but you may have one core thing you want to achieve with it. Do you want it to be more spacious? Do you want to make it more inviting? Do you want to give it an extra use?

Today we are going to pick a handful of the best tips to give your deck the best style. Read on and find out how easy it is to make your garden decking look better than you could have imagined!

1.      Create a focal point

Making sure people are drawn to your decking is part of the reason you invested in it. Of course, you have your own reasons based on how you want to use it, but there will have been part of you looking at how you can make it something people appreciate.

If you want to create impact, the addition of a firepit will give a centre piece that draws people in. Likewise, if your decking is large enough, a feature such as a hot tub, or something ornamental draws interest, interaction and activity. If the primary use is for children, you can factor in an activity area so they can enjoy playing outside rather than stay in front of a screen!

2.     Use colour and lighting to create effect

The use of correct colours and lighting will help create an effect on your decking that makes it feel not just like an extension of your home but more importantly, part of your home rather than an added part.

Find a colour scheme that matches the exterior of your house. Millboard decking is great at being versatile as it comes in a host of colours that you can match up with your house. Compliment this coloured decking with bright cushions on your furniture and watch as your deck fuses together subtle and vibrant with minimal effort. Factor in lighting and those evenings will take on more of a magical feel. String lights add to the romance on a date night and lanterns and candles can create both a mystical and subtle feel.

3.     Chose the right furniture

If you go for sectional furniture, you can make it inviting and allow for breakaway areas for guests that use it. If you can, add a rug, the appeal of a rug gives a cosy feel for those summer nights enjoying the balmy air. Find some mix and match pieces from a furniture store to create a uniform style across your deck. Maybe new furniture is currently out of the budget. Not a problem-retro and restoration are big right now and if you have a selection of old furniture, a repurposing of it can create a totally unique deck. A quick search on Pinterest can inspire you to find some incredible furniture restoration ideas.

4.     Go Green!

Giving your decking a splash of greenery with some beautiful plants, add more colour with stunning flowers. Maybe get creative and go Bonsai. The best advice though would be keep it simple so that the level of maintenance is not too complicated. Look to blend it with the garden itself. Try and go seasonal so that you always have splashes of colour around the decking. Sectioning with plants can divide the decking if you wish but adorning the floor with potted plants can create a pathway which can look incredible when you chose the fight colours.

5.     Music!

Set the scene for a snug night outside as you relax on your outdoor furniture and channel music through some speakers, maybe add them to your tables outside? You could even put them in some pot plants (as long as the speakers won’t get damaged!) and have audio trailing through the deck wherever people walk, sit and relax.

The potential to create style on your deck is endless. Whatever vibe you are trying to achieve is possible if you have the imagination for it! Our tips are just a guide. Whatever impression you want to create on your decking, contact the team at The Southern Decking Company. We have a team that can create the best garden decking ideas and turn them into reality. Using millboard composite decking, we create something easy to maintain, free from risk of rot and for extra peace of mind, slip resistant. Find out more today about how we can transform your garden into something incredible for you to enjoy all year long.