✔ Have you got a Garden at home that could use some repurposing? You can never go wrong with building and decorating a deck! Placed in a garden, it can be a versatile addition to your home — you can redecorate it depending on the season and it can serve as many purposes as your creativity allows.

✔ But don’t worry if you don’t feel creative or confident enough for the job, here are seven inspirational ideas to help you get the ball rolling:

(1) Add a modern touch with glass balustrades

✔ Glass balustrades might just be what you need if you want to give your deck a modern look. These transparent balustrades serve as safety barriers similar to railings. The main difference is that they don’t create a visible division between your deck and the rest of your yard. Thus, the unobstructed view of the outdoor space creates the illusion of having a bigger deck.

✔ Origin does a great range of glass balustrade for decking, and we particularly like their frameless option, which gives an “infinity” style without handrails. They’ve got countless options when it comes to sizes and designs, and you can explore as many styles as possible to achieve the modern vibe you want for your deck.

(2) Build a vertical garden

✔ Worried about building a garden with limited deck space? Make a vertical garden! Use trellises, doors, fences, and even whole walls to support the upward growth of plants instead of pots or boxes. By arranging them vertically, you’ll have more floor space for movement. Plus, the decorative barrier you’ll have around your deck will surely be a visual treat.

✔ Fun fact about vertical gardens: you can grow whatever plant you like! Your vertical garden can be filled with ornamental or edible plant varieties with no problems if you have adequate lighting, water, and nutrition. Moreover, proper care, drainage, and orientation will help you create a beautiful, thriving vertical Garden Deck full of healthy flowers and plants. 

(3) Make your own Zen garden

✔ Want to turn your garden deck into a meditation and relaxation area? Then, a Japanese Zen-inspired space might just be what you’re looking for.

✔ While Zen gardens are popular for their subtle vibe and appeal, they’re some of the easiest garden designs to build and maintain. Hence, you can surely recreate one on your deck in no time!

✔ Japanese Zen gardens are built on dry grounds filled with rocks, sand, gravel, and boulders. These earth elements represent water in Japanese garden design, and they promote stillness and peacefulness perfect for meditation. 

✔ When it comes to greenery, you’ll only need minimal plants in muted colors, such as moss, potted plants, and shrubs. The rest of the space can include tiles, landscape fabric, and other understated, neutral design elements.

(4) Turn your garden deck into a glamping site

✔ If you’re into camping, turning your garden deck into a glamping site is like hitting two birds with one stone. It’s an excellent way to enjoy outdoor activities while having all the conveniences your home could offer within reach. 

✔ Your garden deck is the perfect place to build your personal glamping spot: a flat, private space with beautiful scenery close to nature. Just add your favorite camping materials and don’t forget the essentials for comfort:

• Tent
• Mattress, pillows, blankets
• Firepit 
• Grill
• Hammock
• Outdoor furniture for sitting and dining
• Light fixtures
• Wash area

✔ Setting up a glamping site is also a smart way to make your deck a purposeful area. You can use your new glamping site to entertain visitors, host game nights, or simply spend quality time with loved ones. 

(5) Give your garden deck a beach resort vibe

✔ Who wouldn’t love the calm atmosphere of a beach? Go for neutrals with a pop of color for the décor and furniture with a bit of boho accessories. Imagine it’s a resort lounge next to a pool, where you can relax on a beach chair, cool down with a refreshing drink, and hide from the sun under a huge umbrella. Add side tables, bean bags, and hammocks to complement your design, and you can have your beach resort vibe in no time.

✔ This resort-style garden deck will surely be a stunning, picture-perfect aesthetic you’d want to enjoy every day. 

(6) Go for a themed design

✔ If you’ve been browsing for inspiration, you’ve probably lost count of the number of styles you’ve come across with. To narrow down, here are the most popular themes you may want to consider:

• Enchanted forest 
• Vintage/retro
• Miniature garden
• Edible garden
• Succulent garden
• Floral/ornamental garden
• Fairytale
• Sensory garden
• Gothic
• Butterfly/pollinator garden
• English cottage garden

✔ A deck with a themed design will give you more freedom to be as creative and expressive with the colors, décor, furnishings, and even plants you’d like to add to your garden. It’s also a fun way to add a new and exciting dimension to your outdoor living space that could be totally different from the indoors.  

(7) Splash some water elements

✔ The sound of moving water can create a relaxing ambiance perfect for garden decks. To achieve this, you can incorporate water features into your space. Add a wildlife pond, garden pool, birdbath, garden fountain, or waterfall feature to match the rest of your design. This will instantly energize your garden, and time spent on your deck will become even more enjoyable. 

✔ However, building man-made ponds and pools ideally requires a professional. If you prefer easier and simpler options, you can just buy oversized pots, bowls, dishes, or basins that can work as a birdbath or mini pond. Then use it as a focal point and decorate around it using rocks and plants. 

A slice of paradise

✔ With patience, creativity, and the right combination of plants, décor, and furnishings, you can have a slice of paradise where you can make lasting memories with your loved ones just right outside your door. Explore the ideas discussed above and get started on a new project: transforming your garden deck into the outdoor oasis of your dreams.