Timber and Composite Deckings can add a level of warmth and luxury to your home. However, it doesn't have to be limited to the typical application of a standard Deck! Read on to discover more ways to use your Timber Decking to improve the look, value and street appeal of your home.
Create a privacy screen
Create a privacy screen with your timber deck to keep out peeping neighbours or to create a zen space for you to relax. Both beautiful and practical, a Decked privacy screen can be standalone or connected to your existing Decking to extend the visual appearance of your space.
Create a beautiful backdrop
Create a stunning and visually appealing backdrop to your garden or outdoor entertaining area. These can be built against existing fences or walls to upgrade the look of your space.
Bench seating
Add some extra space for relaxing with inbuilt Decked bench seating. Whether a continuation from your standard Decking or stand alone, Decked bench seats create extra usable space in your back yard to relax and unwind.
Conceal your garden or pool shed
Necessary but unsightly, Timber Decking can be used to camouflage your shed, or turn it into a beautiful feature in your garden! The image below shows an amazing example of how to completely revamp a pool shed.
Add a beautiful stairway
Even if you have a paved or concreted alfresco, you can still incorporate the beauty of Timber Decking by creating accessibility to your area with Decked stairs.
Upgrade your home's facade
Add Timber Decking accents to your home's facade to improve its street appeal and value, while creating a cohesive look with any existing Timber Decking. Whether a small accent or large feature, Timber accents can create a luxurious way to tie in any timber features within your home or in your backyard.
Create a Decked Pathway
Creating a feature Decked pathway can add a sense of luxury and beauty to your home. Even in small scale, creating 'zones' within your backyard connected by a beautiful Timber walkway can create a beautiful and aesthetically appealing space.
Hide those unsightly bins!
Use Timber Decking to conceal those unsightly bins! Whether a small fence or a fully enclosed container, hiding your bins will immediately improve the look and feel of your space!
Extend the height of your fence
Whether you're looking to create more privacy or keep in escape-artist pets, a timber fence extension will add a beautiful but practical addition to your home.
Create a timber accent for your house number
Add street appeal and an upscale look to the front of your property with an accent wall to house your street number.
Upgrade your letterbox
Another way to upgrade the front of your home and improve street appeal is to create a beautiful feature Timber structure to house your letterbox.
Create plant trellises
Create a frame for beautiful climbing plants as an addition to a privacy screen, to conceal fences or to upgrade the exterior of your home.
Hide your AC unit
Hide your unsightly AC unit with a Decked cover that won't restrict airflow.
Raised Planter Boxes
Create beautiful raised planter beds to extend the look of your existing decking or to create a beautiful freestanding statement.
Hidden Storage
Create hidden storage within your Backyard to house everyday items such as kids toys and gardening equipment, or to conceal larger items like generators or pool covers.
Upgrade your alfresco ceiling
Create a high-end finish to your alfresco area with the addition of a timber ceiling feature, designed to compliment the other timber elements of your backyard or alfresco furniture.
Decked Furniture
Depending on your DIY skill level, building furniture from scratch could be the perfect project for you to complete your backyard - or for those with a more mild skillset, upgrading your existing furniture with Timber Decking accents could be the perfect upgrade to your Backyard.
Window Screens
Add extra privacy while improving the look of your home with Timber window screens. Suitable for the front or back of your home, reduce glare from the sun as well as the prying eyes of neighbours or passers-by.
Whether designing your backyard from scratch, or looking for a weekend DIY using left over decking from an existing project, there are many ways in which you can elevate your garden using Timber Decking elements. If you're ready to create something beautiful in your Backyard, get in touch with us today and our friendly team will help you to design the Decked Backyard of your dreams!
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