{"id":416,"date":"2016-03-22T16:33:54","date_gmt":"2016-03-22T15:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/?p=416"},"modified":"2016-03-18T16:46:40","modified_gmt":"2016-03-18T15:46:40","slug":"top-tips-to-help-you-design-your-own-deck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/uncategorized\/top-tips-to-help-you-design-your-own-deck\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips to Help You Design Your Own Deck"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What separates a good deck from a great deck? Forward-thinking design. If you\u2019re gearing up to start your own decking DIY project, then you\u2019re in luck! Join us as we share our top tips to help you design your own deck!<\/p>\n<h2>Gather Inspiration<\/h2>\n<p>You may already have a rough idea of what you want your deck to look like, but ordering a load of materials and diving straight in isn\u2019t the best approach. Instead take the time to gather inspiration and consider what sort of decking fits in with your garden and home.<\/p>\n<p>Social DIY havens such as Pinterest are a great place to begin gathering inspiration. Create a mood-board of your ideal decking and collate ideas into different collections. As you gather more and more photos of decking, you\u2019ll be able to identify common themes and establish quickly the sort of materials you\u2019ll need to craft your vision.<\/p>\n<h2>Put It onto Paper<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve taken the time to curate your own decking mood-boards, the next step should be to compare your inspiration to your garden. Be realistic and compare the scale of your inspiration decking to what is viable for your garden \u2013 going too big will dwarf your garden, and going too small will look out of proportion.<\/p>\n<p>Begin \u201cbrain-dumping\u201d your ideas onto paper \u2013 draw sketches of your garden to help you establish the optimum size of decking for your backyard.<\/p>\n<h2>Consider Limitations and Features<\/h2>\n<p>When planning to design your own deck, be sure to factor in considerations such as the time, budget and manpower available to assemble your decking.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure where to begin? A brilliant place to start is with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/projects\"><strong>customer projects<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 all of which detail the cost, number of people required to build, length of time to complete and even the very materials used!<\/p>\n<p>Also consider safety requirements and ask questions like: will the deck attached to the house comply with building regulations? Will the decking require security railings? How will the changes in level be handled? Will there be any additional features to enhance the aesthetic?<\/p>\n<h2>Design Your Own Deck with eDecks<\/h2>\n<p>Designing your own deck can seem a tad overwhelming. If you\u2019re feeling a bit out of your depth, our super-friendly eDecks Sales Team are only a phone call away and would be delighted to give a helping hand! Get the ball rolling and give them a call on 0844 474 4444!<\/p>\n<p>Already prepared with your decking design? Head on over to explore our cheap decking supplies to crack on with your project <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/deptpack\"><strong>here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are you planning to design your own deck? Or do you already have a plan in place? Share your top tips with us in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What separates a good deck from a great deck? Forward-thinking design. 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