Composite Decking Steps Ideas

If you’re looking for a way to make your outdoor space truly special, our decking steps ideas can help you take your decking to a whole new level. Steps can really add the ‘wow factor’ to your decking area, turning it into an eye-catching 3D structure.

Our composite decking is incredibly durable and resistant to warping, rot and weather, making it perfect for any design, including multiple levels and any composite deck stairs ideas you might have. The sturdiness of the build and slip-resistant surface of composite decking make it better than traditional timber decking for multi-level decks, including steps.

Steps and raised decks may be required in uneven or sloping gardens. They can improve accessibility in some cases, but they can also be a stunning part of a design with raised or sunken decks and different levels. Decking steps aren’t going to suit all gardens due to space, decking planning permission and layout, but they can be the perfect option if you’re looking to add something unique. If you’re planning your ideal deck, order your free sample pack today and check out our decking ideas with steps for more inspiration.

Article Contents

• 1. Create Curved Steps
• 2. Steps with Recessed Lighting
• 3. Incorporate Decking Balustrade
• 4. Create a Sunken Decking Area
• 5. Make Your Steps Floral
• Discover Eco-Friendly Composite Decking

1. Create Curved Steps

Most composite decking ideas with steps use straight stairs that are flush with the decking. This can be an attractive and practical solution, but using curved steps creates an elegant and eye-catching flourish. This approach can make decking stairs look a lot more interesting than regular straight stairs, but it can also be a practical solution, particularly for gardens with limited space.

Curved steps can be used tactically to make the best of decking in small gardens as well as looking stunning. They can be trickier to install though, and if you’re not 100% confident in your abilities, then it might be best to employ a professional to make sure that it’s done safely and properly.

2. Steps with Recessed Lighting

Recessed lighting consists of lights that sit in small holes – or recesses – set into the decking itself. This gives a subtle but effective illumination that can look great, make your outdoor space far more usable in the evenings, and improve safety. Safety considerations can be particularly important when deciding which decking stairs idea to choose, and built-in lighting can make steps much easier and safer to use in the dark. Recessed lights are also flush to the surface of the decking or steps, so there’s nothing to kick or trip over.

As with curved steps, recessed lighting is a slightly more complex job and might require a specialist fitter, but it will definitely be worth it for the stunning effect and extra safety provided.

3. Incorporate Decking Balustrade

Composite balustrade railings can be ideal for many composite decking stairs ideas, as they add an elegant look while providing a barrier and an additional safety feature for multi-level decking. As with our composite decking boards, our composite balustrade railings and posts are made of tough and eco-friendly composite materials. This gives them the strength and durability that they need, and they also come in a range of colours, so they can complement or contrast with your decking. You might also want to consider glass balustrade panels, which can add a sleek, modern feel to any outdoor area.

4. Create a Sunken Decking Area

Many decking stair designs involve raised areas of decking. These can look stunning, but an alternative option for some gardens could involve a sunken decking area. This is just what it sounds like – a designated zone or area of your outdoor space that is on a lower area than the surrounding decking or garden.

This can create an ideal place to sit and relax, socialise or sit around a fire pit. It can be particularly stunning when the sun goes down if you have lights in and around the sunken area. As well as lighting effects, you can get really creative with this area and add cushions, accessories and decorations to suit your taste and style. You might also want to consider extra-wide steps leading to a sunken area, as these can also double as steps if you have people visiting or are working with a limited space.

5. Make Your Steps Floral

Plants, greenery and flowers can complement any composite decking build, and this includes composite decking with steps. Floral borders can work particularly well with composite decking steps, adding a natural splash of colour alongside the sleek look of the steps themselves. Depending on the garden area, the decking design and the location of the steps, floral borders may be planted in soil alongside the steps.

However, plants and flowers in pots can also do the job. Just make sure that the steps are not too cluttered and that there’s room to pass if you place pots on the steps themselves.

Discover our range of Composite Decking

If you’re looking to take your garden to the next level, composite decking with steps can provide a stunning look and transform your outdoor spaces. Dino Decking’s extensive range of composite decking is available in a variety of colours and configurations to help bring your vision to life.

Order your free composite decking samples for more inspiration, or get in touch with our experienced team for more help and advice. For a complete and cohesive look, you can also combine raised or split-level decking with our range of composite fencing and decking balustrade railings.