4 summery ways to style your composite decking in 2024

Summer is the perfect time to make the most of your outdoor space, and if you have composite decking, you’re already on the right track! With its enhanced durability and low maintenance, composite decking provides an excellent base for creating a stylish summer chill-out spot for you, your family and your friends. So, if you’ve been thinking about spicing up your decking to make it your garden’s summery centrepiece, here are a few quick, easy and, better still, budget-friendly ways you can take your deck to the next level this summer!

Invest in some stylish garden furniture

One of the easiest and most obvious ways to enhance your composite decking is by adding stylish outdoor garden furniture. These days, garden furniture is widely available and doesn’t break the bank. Depending on the size of your decking, you can choose an assortment of lounging chairs, outdoor sofas, or maybe even an alfresco dining set to create a stylish comfortable seating area!

Because you can never guarantee a prolonged period of sunny weather during British summer time (especially here in the North), it’s best to choose furniture made from weather-resistant woven plastic rattan or wicker to ensure durability, especially if you plan to leave it out all summer long! With the right furniture arrangement, your decking can become a relaxing spot for unwinding with a book, having a cup of tea in the sun or hosting summer parties with friends and family!

Get tactile with texture

Once you’ve got your furniture in tow, spruce up your composite decking even further by tossing in some outdoor rugs and adding a splash of colour with stylish throw pillows. A carpet in the middle of your seating area can really help tie things together if you’re creating a cohesive outdoor space for entertaining (plus, it gives you a plush surface to walk on). Mix and match with an assortment of throw pillows of different sizes to bring in some fun patterns and hues to your outdoor space. Don’t forget some matching throws when it starts to get chilly out; it’s the little details that really make the most difference!

Create atmosphere with outdoor lighting

Add outdoor lighting to enjoy your composite decking well into the evening. Fairy lights, lanterns, or solar-powered path lights can create a charming atmosphere, so you can enjoy your outdoor space well after the sun goes down. There’s something cosy about chilling outside on the deck with a warm throw after a day enjoying the sun! What’s more, outdoor lighting helps keep you safe while you’re on the deck at night by improving visibility so you don’t accidentally trip over anything!

Be prepared for all weathers

It is British summertime, after all, so it’s best to be prepared for a few rainy or chilly days! Don’t put your summer plans on hold; instead, use outdoor heaters or a table fire pit with a cover to stay warm and cosy while enjoying your decking area. If you want to really weatherproof your summer fun, add a pergola, canopy, or retractable awning to your decking to provide shelter from the rain so that no matter the weather, you can be outside and enjoy yourself decking.

These are just a few of our favourite ways to help spice up composite decking in summer; you may have a few of your own! And, if reading this has made you think about what composite decking would add to your garden, you’re in the right place!

At North Valley Composites, we stock our composite deck ranges in a variety of stylish shades, such as Teak, Ash, Grey and Black Ash. If you need help deciding, that’s what we do best. Just give our friendly team a call at 01282 677300, and we’ll be happy to assist!