A generous transition
The wide steps make the change in level part of the design, rather than a narrow passage added at the end.
COMPOSITE DECKING · SITTINGBOURNE, KENT
A garden terrace with room to unwind
An expansive composite deck provides a usable area immediately outside the house, while a covered seating zone gives the layout a second focus. Its light finish sits alongside the dark garden structure and rear extension, bringing the different parts of the space together.
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One terrace, several ways to use it.
The deck runs across the rear of the property, creating a clear connection between the doors, outdoor furniture and garden. Rather than ending abruptly at the lawn, it changes level through broad steps that form part of the overall layout.
In the photographs, the board arrangement and border define the terrace’s shape. The light surface keeps the area visually open, while the planting, lawn and darker garden structure provide contrast around it.
This is a useful example of planning circulation alongside seating. The open part of the deck and the covered furniture area each have their own place, with a generous route between the house and the lawn.
Details worth considering for your garden.
A connected layout
The surface provides continuity between the rear doors and the seating area, keeping the garden accessible from both.
A clear boundary
The perimeter gives the deck a defined shape beside the lawn and planting. Edge details matter as much as the central boards.
The layout and finish.
Under the garden structure
The decking continues into the sheltered seating area.
A deliberate edge
The perimeter and steps follow the shape of the lawn.
Space outside the doors
The wider terrace provides room between the house and garden.
A broad route to the lawn
Wide treads create the change from deck level to garden level.
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