Decking trends for 2021

2020 is behind us. Phew! Not a year many of us would wish to repeat, is it?

The start of any new year brings with it a wave of fresh optimism, a thirst for change and the aspiration to make improvements. But this year, that desire is being felt more acutely than ever.

Why? Most likely it’s thanks to a year of lockdown and the heavy restrictions that have been placed on our day-to-day lives. Spending so much time at home – and in our own company – has left people looking for new and innovative ways to upgrade their living space. The result? A wave of exciting new outdoor design trends.

Here composite decking specialists, Modern Garden, take a look at the composite decking ideas set to surge in 2021.

Trends for using composite decking in 2021:

• The staycation solution

Were staycations even a thing before 2020?! Either way – they definitely are now! As the Coronavirus pandemic prevented travel abroad last year, there’s been a big rise in people investing in their gardens. And, with even the tamest of UK based mini breaks still on hold for the imminent future, it’s a trend that looks set to continue.

So, if you’re going to invest in your outdoor space, you want to do so wisely. It’s all very well pimping up your garden for an ‘at home’ holiday but it’s not much fun if the rest of your time is spent maintaining your new handiwork. Which is precisely why composite decking has become the decking material of choice. Requiring next to no maintenance, composite not only looks the part, it is also cost effective and stress free. Happy holidays!

• Creative composite

As the search for home entertainment grows, so too does people’s creativity. Everything from mix and matching decking board to using decking to create weird and wonderful features about your garden. In 2021 anything goes – why not check out our blog ‘Alternative uses for composite decking,’ for inspiration?

• Hot tub decking

Another boom in 2020 was the sale of hot tubs – and their popularity looks set to increase again this year. Composite decking offers a great place to house your hot tub – read our blog ‘Why composite decking makes a great base for your hot tub,’ to find out more.

• Decking lighting

Here at Modern Garden, we predict lighting will continue to be a staple in the world of decking design. Not only does clever lighting increase the time you can spend outside enjoying your decking, but it can also mix things up by creating a different vibe and add a safety element by highlighting steps or edges.

• Covered decking areas

Bringing the outdoors in so living space can be extended, has prompted a wave of covered decking areas and is a theme we expect to see continue.

Building a canopy or shelter over your decking area is a great idea, but it can prove expensive. If it pushes you over your redesign budget, rest assured that composite decking – whilst it won’t shelter you from the rain – is slip resistant. So you can wrap up warm and still enjoy being out on your decking, all year round.

Get your outdoor space ready for 2021

Is your garden feeling very 2020? Are your outdoor areas ready for a little makeover? Then why not order composite decking from Modern Garden, and start transforming your home today? As a modern alternative to traditional wood, composite decking, is already leading the way in the fashion stakes and can transform your tired, old patio area into a fantastic new space to be enjoyed in 2021.

View our full decking range online now. Or, if you’d like to speak to a member of the team, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can call us on 01695 557 711 or fill in our contact form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.