6 Small Garden Decking Ideas

Size doesn’t have to matter when it comes to planning an attractive, practical deck for your garden. With our small garden decking ideas and versatile Composite Decking, you can create a breathtaking deck for any outdoor space.

If you’re wondering how on Earth you can fit a deck into a limited space without it looking cluttered or cramped, don’t worry – below, we provide a number of decking ideas for small garden spaces. And it needn’t cost the Earth either – if you’re looking for small garden decking ideas on a budget, we can help you create your dream space for a lot less than you might expect. You can make the best of the space you have – and get some tricks and techniques from us that can make smaller gardens look a lot bigger.

Regardless of the size of the space you have to work with, our composite decking provides a lot of benefits compared to traditional timber decking. The combination of recycled wood fibres and plastic materials makes it a tough and durable choice, and it’s designed to resist warping, rotting and mould. Our decking boards also look great and are available in a range of colours, from bold black, white and charcoal options through natural-looking browns and greens to neutral beige and grey tones.

Article Contents

• 1. Add Vertical Features
• 2. Multi-Level Decking
• 3. Replicate Your Indoor Space
• 4. Create a Focal Point
• 5. Add Lighting
• 6. Add Furniture

1. Add vertical features

Adding vertical features is a great way to bring the wow factor to decking that is limited in its flat surface area. These vertical features can save space in a small garden while still adding interest and a stylish, eye-catching look.

There are plenty of vertical features to choose from, depending on the look, feel and any themes you want to bring to your space. Hanging baskets, plant stands and chimineas can all bring their own unique charms, or you could get creative with a set of upcycled old wooden stepladders serving as shelves. You can also get bespoke features such as our composite trellis garden screen panels.

You should take care that vertical features are safe and secure, which may mean placing them against a fence. Our composite decking provides a particularly strong, durable and stable base for vertical features, with boards that are resistant to warping, rotting or splintering.

2. Incorporate multi-level decking

Multi-level decking can be a great way to make the most of your space and to create the illusion that a small garden is bigger than it is. This can work particularly well when you have different levels within your garden, but you can still include raised decking on flat ground.

Raised decks, steps and other features such as balustrades can turn your space into a stunning 3D design, and you can have different areas for different purposes, such as lounging and dining. You can get some more ideas and inspiration from our composite decking ideas to transform your garden.

3. Replicate your indoor space

If your deck is to be located next to or close to your home, then you might want to try matching the decking to the colour scheme and style of your interior spaces. Again, this can create the illusion of space by creating a smooth transition and blurring the boundaries between the interior and exterior to make the garden appear larger. It can also be a great aesthetic choice.

You can use features such as furniture and soft furnishings to echo the themes of your indoor space, but you can also match the colour of your decking to your indoor colour scheme. Our composite decking comes in a wide range of gorgeous colours, from bold blacks, whites and charcoals to natural browns and greens and more neutral greys and beige. This gives you the flexibility to choose, whether you decide to replicate your indoor colour scheme or you prefer a more contrasting look instead.

4. Create a focal point

Focal points are a great way to draw the eye, taking attention away from a garden’s size and highlighting the stunning features instead. Focal points can take many forms, such as water features, rose arches, sunken fire pits, seating nooks or a single tree to capture the attention. It is possible to add one or more focal points in a garden of any size – the only limit is your own inspiration!

In practical terms, our composite decking offers the strength, stability and design flexibility to become the perfect focal point. To enhance your deck further, adding composite decking accessories such as Corner Trims, Bullnose Edges, Fascia Boards and End Caps is a great next step.

5. Add lighting

Make your small garden shine through the clever and effective use of lighting. Lighting a small garden effectively is a good way to make it look bigger and maximise space. However, lighting can also provide additional ambience and sparkle in its own right.

There are plenty of ways to incorporate lighting into your deck. You could use lights positioned under composite decking steps or light-up pathways, both of which can be a safety feature as well as look great. Lanterns and battery-powered candles can be placed and repositioned, allowing you to experiment with different arrangements, levels of light, and even different colours for different moods and ambience.

6. Add some furniture

Having the right furniture on your deck can make your space look stylish and sophisticated, as well as being practical and giving you a place outdoors to relax and unwind. This can depend on the space you have available though, both in terms of physically fitting the furniture on the deck and making sure that it doesn’t look too cluttered.

Small gardens might benefit from stools and a small table rather than large-scale garden furniture, with additional stools or folding chairs added when you have guests. It all comes down to your personal preference though, and there’s no right way to furnish your deck.

Discover our range of Composite Decking

If you want to make the most of your small garden, we can help you create your dream deck regardless of the size or space you have available. Dino Decking allows you to buy custom amounts, so you can buy exactly what you need. We also offer free samples so you can choose the best decking for your small garden.

Get in touch with our friendly, experienced team for more help and advice, or order a free sample pack to start exploring Dino Decking’s extensive range of composite decking products and the colours and other options available.