We prove that size doesn\u2019t matter in our NeoTimber\u00ae guide to small garden decking ideas.<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nDoing your research and swatting-up on small garden decking ideas<\/a> before embarking on your project can ensure that you minimise costs and maximise space. When it comes to designing a small garden, it\u2019s tempting to go as minimalist as possible to prevent clutter but a carefully designed, busy garden can look just as big, if not bigger.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"small](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/NeoTimber-Small-Garden-Design-Ideas.jpg\" "\\"NeoTimber")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Size doesn\u2019t matter. It\u2019s not all about how big your garden looks, it\u2019s much more about how big it feels, how useful the space is and whether you have a consistent theme which ties core elements such as planting, materials, palette and function together. Here we\u2019ve identified a few key small garden design ideas<\/a> to help you maximise your space and create a garden which works for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span>Small Garden Decking Idea #1 – Planting<\/p><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>When deciding on the layout of your garden<\/a> it\u2019s tempting to plant fewer plants and to not over-clutter your borders. However, a flowerbed, border, or planter packed with a variety of differing elements can maximise the space you have, massively.<\/p>\n\n- Experiment with different textures, such as lush green succulents, feathery ferns, and tall grasses to create depth to your beds.<\/li>\n
- Layer your plants by placing shorter plants at the front and taller ones at the back so that the full bed is visible.<\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t be afraid to experiment with large plants. A tall palm or flowering shrub gives height, depth, and texture to your planting. If done well, it can create a longer-looking garden by obscuring parts, creating a sense of mystery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Plant pollinators. Flowering plants, create a buzz in the garden. BeeBombs.com<\/a> sells a great hardy variety of bee-friendly blooms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"small](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/NeoTimber-Small-Garden-Design-Ideas-Planting.jpg\" "\\"NeoTimber")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span>Small Garden Decking Idea #2 – Go Vertical<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>When floor space comes at a premium, why not opt to think vertical. This maximises space and when done right, can add bundles of character.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Hanging baskets increase your capacity for planting, with trailing plants and flowers adding a pinch of colour<\/a> to your garden.<\/li>\n
- An old wooden stepladder can be repurposed as plant shelves, to create a sense of height in decked or slabbed areas.<\/li>\n
- A vertical wall of planting, cut into fencing<\/a> or an old wall takes the eye upwards with trailing plants continuing the planting theme.<\/li>\n
- Even a simple plant on a table ties the area together making it a part of the wider theme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Small Garden Decking Idea #3 – Zone Your Space<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Though it may sound contradictory, it is possible to make a small garden look larger by sectioning off different zones for specific materials, planting or purposes. A small lawn can look nice but having somewhere dry and mud-free to sit is also important.<\/p>\n
\n- Experiment using multiple materials. Stone, slate, turf or decking<\/a> can add to the detail in a smaller garden.<\/li>\n
- Consider building a patio<\/a> to create a specific zone for sitting, place it in the area which maximises sunlight. Consider screens, bamboo, timber or rustic metal screens can create a cosy nook for huddling around a fire pit.<\/li>\n
- Composite decking<\/a> is a great alternative to timber<\/a>, as it requires no maintenance<\/a>. Looking good, year-round it is the ideal solution for the busy professional or those who have not the time or energy to maintain a timber deck.<\/li>\n
- Careful planting can create pathways which meanders around your garden. Not being able to see the whole garden in one glance adds to the illusion of a larger garden.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Small Garden Decking Idea #4 – Colours<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>When choosing a colour palette<\/a>, there are no hard and fast rules as to how to plan your layout. Light colours create a sense of space but multiple bright colours in a border or in your accessories add to the detail which makes your space your own.<\/p>\n\n- Light colours for walls or decking<\/a> expand your canvas, widening the vista of a narrow garden.<\/li>\n
- Experiment with topiary. Planting ball standard, or \u2018lollipop\u2019 trees increases the width of the garden by removing lower branches, revealing a continuous line of wall or fencing behind.<\/li>\n
- Concentrating planting at the end of the garden draws the eye to the end, increasing the sense of length and width.<\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t always avoid clutter. A well-thought-out scatter cushioned chair or fully planted bed gives greater detail to a garden increasing the sense of space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span>Small Garden Decking Idea #5 – Furniture<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The way you dress your deck<\/a> can make or break your theme. Too much furniture can look clumsy and cramped, too little can make a space look sparse. Try to choose functional, multi-purpose furniture to save on clutter.<\/p>\n\n- Try to choose furniture which has a small footprint. A tall table with stools is functional and takes up less space than a garden sofa and coffee table.<\/li>\n
- Choose furniture you can see through or under. Garden furniture with long legs or a slatted design creates less of an impact than a solid piece. Visible deck underneath your furniture adds to the flow and continuity of your garden.<\/li>\n
- Choose multipurpose furniture. Incorporate planting into tables to tie seating areas into the rest of the garden. Build seating around your hot tub or a tree to maximise space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Small Garden Decking Idea #6 – Incorporating A Deck<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Composite decking<\/a> lasts a long time, NeoTimber\u00ae<\/a> is guaranteed for 25 years<\/a>, and so choosing the texture<\/a>, colour and finish is important as it will down be for a long time. Here are some hints to help you choose the right composite decking colour<\/a> for your small garden<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n- Lighter coloured composite decking<\/a> tends to look bigger by increasing the amount of light in your garden. Light surfaces reflect light, whereas dark absorbs light.<\/li>\n
- Laying decking boards<\/a> width-ways in a narrow garden increases the apparent width of your garden in much the same way as vertical stripes in clothing make you appear taller.<\/li>\n
- Take care to use every inch of available space. By installing your composite decking<\/a> from wall-to-wall you create a smooth continuity which maximises all available space.<\/li>\n
- Even with a small deck, experiment with laying patterns<\/a>, picture framing<\/a> and varying textures to highlight things of interest for the eye to fall upon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span>
Small Garden Decking Idea #7 – Garden Lighting<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Lighting a small garden well is critical to maximising your space. You can use lights for safety, to make your garden visible from your house at night.<\/p>\n
Doing your research and swatting-up on small garden decking ideas<\/a> before embarking on your project can ensure that you minimise costs and maximise space. When it comes to designing a small garden, it\u2019s tempting to go as minimalist as possible to prevent clutter but a carefully designed, busy garden can look just as big, if not bigger.<\/p>\n<\/div> Size doesn\u2019t matter. It\u2019s not all about how big your garden looks, it\u2019s much more about how big it feels, how useful the space is and whether you have a consistent theme which ties core elements such as planting, materials, palette and function together. Here we\u2019ve identified a few key small garden design ideas<\/a> to help you maximise your space and create a garden which works for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Small Garden Decking Idea #1 – Planting<\/p><\/h2><\/span> When deciding on the layout of your garden<\/a> it\u2019s tempting to plant fewer plants and to not over-clutter your borders. However, a flowerbed, border, or planter packed with a variety of differing elements can maximise the space you have, massively.<\/p>\n Plant pollinators. Flowering plants, create a buzz in the garden. BeeBombs.com<\/a> sells a great hardy variety of bee-friendly blooms.<\/p>\n<\/div> When floor space comes at a premium, why not opt to think vertical. This maximises space and when done right, can add bundles of character.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Though it may sound contradictory, it is possible to make a small garden look larger by sectioning off different zones for specific materials, planting or purposes. A small lawn can look nice but having somewhere dry and mud-free to sit is also important.<\/p>\n When choosing a colour palette<\/a>, there are no hard and fast rules as to how to plan your layout. Light colours create a sense of space but multiple bright colours in a border or in your accessories add to the detail which makes your space your own.<\/p>\n The way you dress your deck<\/a> can make or break your theme. Too much furniture can look clumsy and cramped, too little can make a space look sparse. Try to choose functional, multi-purpose furniture to save on clutter.<\/p>\n Composite decking<\/a> lasts a long time, NeoTimber\u00ae<\/a> is guaranteed for 25 years<\/a>, and so choosing the texture<\/a>, colour and finish is important as it will down be for a long time. Here are some hints to help you choose the right composite decking colour<\/a> for your small garden<\/a>:<\/p>\n Lighting a small garden well is critical to maximising your space. You can use lights for safety, to make your garden visible from your house at night.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/span><\/div>Small Garden Decking Idea #2 – Go Vertical<\/h2><\/span>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Small Garden Decking Idea #3 – Zone Your Space<\/h2><\/span>
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Small Garden Decking Idea #4 – Colours<\/h2><\/span>
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<\/span><\/div>Small Garden Decking Idea #5 – Furniture<\/h2><\/span>
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Small Garden Decking Idea #7 – Garden Lighting<\/h2><\/span>