6 Additions That Can Give Your Decking More of a Wow Factor

It's nice to have a deck to relax on during the warm spring and summer months. Decking gives you a place to relax that is warm underfoot and free from the dirt of your garden. But decking can sometimes look bare if you don't add a flourish of style and comfort.

You can turn your stone or wood decking into an eye-catching as well as relaxing spot by adding the following features to it.

1. A Pergola

If you add a pergola to your deck, you open up a whole world of design possibilities. For instance, a pergola allows you to place hanging baskets full of colourful flowers. You can also train beautiful vines to grow up and over your pergola to create an area that smells and looks good.

2. Shade Screens

Shade screens are a nice touch if you'd like to divide your deck into sections or simply keep the sun off you on hot days. And natural shade solutions made from bamboo or reed can add a quaint and stylish quality to your deck.

3. A Small Garden

Decking can sometimes look plain. So, why not add some life to your decking by adding some planters, hanging baskets or built-in gardens. This will help to create a seamless flow from your decking to your garden.

4. Railings

Railings are more than just safety features. A railing is a place where you and your friends or family members can lean while you look out over your garden. A railing is often a place where people congregate during parties, especially if there is a nice view on the other side.

5. Bright Colours

Add some life to your deck by filling it with colour. You can do this by adding colourful potted plants and cushions or beanbags to your deck. And why not add a lick of bright paint to some of your items of furniture? Turning your deck into a place of colour will create a beach-like atmosphere that is ideal for parties and family gatherings.  

6. Deck Lights

If you plan to use your deck at night, which you should, some deck lights would make an ideal addition. You'll then be able to bathe in the warm glow of nearby deck lights as you relax on warm summer evenings. And, you can use deck lights to highlight certain features, too, such as a small succulent garden or a water feature.

Are you looking for ways to make your decking more appealing? Then the aforementioned ideas should help you to bring your deck to life.

To learn more, contact a resource that offers landscape supplies such as these.