Decking Decoration Ideas to Transform Your Outdoor Space

As a homeowner, I’ve always been fascinated by the potential of outdoor spaces. Whether you have a sprawling lawn or a cozy balcony, there’s something magical about transforming it into an oasis that’s perfect for relaxation and entertainment. In this article, I’ll share my top decking decoration ideas to help you create the ultimate outdoor haven.

Create a Cosy Outdoor Lounge

A comfortable outdoor lounge area

Dress up your decking area with suitable items, such as a garden sofa with cosy (weather-proof) seating, an outdoor rug, and shower-resistant cushions. Tie it all together with accessories and plant pots in a cohesive colour scheme. This will quickly form a space for lounging in the garden.

Plant a Succulent Garden

A beautiful succulent garden

Setting planters and flower beds into decking is actually really easy and effective. If you’re building a decking from scratch, you have the advantage of planning where you want to incorporate some beds for planting. The raised height of decking allows ample depth for planting all sorts of plants – simply fill with compost and soil and plant your favourite varieties.

Build a Kids’ Zone

A fun kids’ zone

Like with the inset flower beds that make use of the depth of raised decking, you can get creative here by making a purpose-built sandpit. It’s a relatively easy garden idea to create.

Knock Up a Garden Bar

A stylish garden bar

You may not have a garden overlooking a river or lake, but it’s still worth considering adding some garden bar ideas to your decking decoration. Entertaining at home is so popular now, with plenty of us opting to wine and dine in our own backyards.

Zone a Breakfast Spot

A lovely breakfast spot

When you think about dining al fresco in the garden, the immediate thought that springs to mind tends to be barbecues in the evening. But think outside the norm and use your decking area at other times of the day.

Decorate with Bright Colour

A pop of bright colour

Decking, most of the time, is one of several natural shades of brown, grey, green or occasionally black. Whilst bringing some warmth and correlation with nature, it can zap the cheeriness of a space by being devoid of cheerful colour.

Go Al Fresco on the Balcony

A cozy balcony

A balcony may be a small area, but don’t overlook it. Add decking planks to yours if it isn’t already there, and it’ll give it an immediate warmth and a back-to-nature feeling.

Make Your Own Outdoor Cinema

A magical outdoor cinema

Creating an outdoor cinema is a wonderful decking decoration idea for your garden, and a brilliant way to spend a balmy summer’s evening.

Find a Spot to Just Chill

A relaxing hanging rope chair

Everyone is obsessed with hanging egg chairs for the garden – it’s a craze that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere fast, but we’re starting to feel like it needs taking up a notch. Intro the hanging rope chair.

Position a Bench

A simple garden bench

This is a simple decking decoration idea that you can do to totally transform an area of your decking, or any part of your garden for that matter. The humble garden bench is the perfect addition and can be dressed up or down, depending on the season.

Hang Pots for Plenty of Colour

Hanging pots for a pop of colour

What a beautifully simple idea this is for your decking – hang pots planted with blossoming summer flowers for an instant pop of colour. Choose simple baskets in neutral shades so that the blooms are the focus and take centre stage.