Modern Decking Ideas: New Ways to Improve the Look of Home

Creating a modern decking space, this is the perfect way to make sure your outdoor area is used all year round. By adding a few key modern features, such as a fire pit and pergola, this will ensure your garden is suitable for any weather – even the rain! As your garden is an extension of your indoor living space, you may wish to add an entertainment area for hosting and having friends and family over.

Here at Ultra Decking we have many ideas on how to style and transform your outdoor living space into the garden of your dreams.

Unique Decking Ideas

You can add some personality to your garden through your unique garden design!

In contrast to bright colours that grab your attention and help liven up your garden, a minimalist theme with lighter colours can create a sense of space and relaxation in your garden.

As your garden is an extension of your home, personality has to live through from your home into your garden

Decking With Pergola

Use your outdoor living space all year round by adding a pergola over your decking area. This will enable you to use this space all year round and is the perfect space to create a serene family seating area which can be enjoyed by friends and family. Add a dining table or seating area to create an alfresco dining experience – which will be fully protected by your pergola. In the summer the roof could be pulled back so you can enjoy the glorious sunshine.

Hot Tub With Decking Steps

Planning on adding a hot tub to your garden?Besides being a great addition to your outdoor entertaining area, a hot tub will also give the feeling of being on a mini holiday right in the comfort of your own garden! You may wish to build steps around your hot tub which can be a great benefit in reducing slip hazards.

Composite decking offers slip resistant properties so it’s a great choice of material when considering adding a hot tub to your garden. Many customers also wish to add a pergola over the top of the hot tub which again can ensure your outdoor space is used all year round.

Multi Level Decking Entertaining Area

You may wish to add a multi level decking area to your outdoor living space. Adding multiple levels can create character to your garden and can also help elongate the feel to your space. This kind of design helps to separate your area into multipurpose zones which you can use for entertaining or create a relaxation section.

Decking With Planters

Continue your decking aesthetic by using leftover composite decking to create planters. Not only does this create a seamless finish but is also a nice way to finish off your project.

Most homeowners now opt to have planter boxes instead of usual garden borders. This is due to less maintenance and you can have these planters at different heights so if you do decide to have steps like the image to the right you can create multi levels.

Decking With Balustrades

Complete your decking area by adding steps with balustrades. This eye catching statement piece is a great way to utilise your space if you have an uneven garden. Depending on the height of the steps, you may require adding balustrades or railings around them for safety. Adding modern balustrades are becoming more popular with homeowners due to their seamless finish whereas railings can be more of an eye saw – however these are the cheaper alternative.

Decking Around a Pond

If you wish to add some water wildlife to your outdoor living space, composite decking is a great material to use around your pond.

This is due to its anti-slip properties and will also not rot or split which makes this the perfect material to use as a pathway around water!

Decking With Seating Area & Furniture

Adding furniture is a great way to style your decking. This enables you to use your outdoor living space all year round! Be careful when deciding which pieces to go for as you don’t want to over crowd your decking. Having too many pieces of furniture can make your decking look cramped and clumsy but not having enough can make the space look sparse!

Add an Entertainment Area

Add a statement piece to your garden by adding an outdoor entertainment area such as a bar. This is becoming widely popular as a modern design in most homeowners homes.

Enjoy your outdoor space all year round with an outdoor bar, pair this with an outdoor heater or fire pit and your set for all weathers! Opt for adding a seamless finish to the area by using your left over decking boards to create your bar.

Add a Kitchen

When renovating your outdoor space, if you enjoy having friends and family over for a bbq; then adding your own outdoor kitchen area may be a perfect option for you!

A modern design is to add a seamless finish to your garden by building the kitchen out of your leftover decking boards. This creative way is perfect if you have boards left over!