We’ve already told you of some terraces, porches, ponds and fountains to design your garden. Now maybe you need a deck – a place covered with wooden planks, kind of a terrace somewhere in your garden. What’s cool about a deck? You may walk barefoot and enjoy natural wood under your feet which is always warm due to the sun light. You may make a deck terrace, or a deck near the pool to lie in the sun, or create a gazebo for having meals outdoors. Veggie garden near the deck, or just some trees and plants would do but if you want some romance, put a jacuzzi and a fire bowl and enjoy your rest!
How To Style
Choose the decor you like: rustic, shabby chic, eclectic, modern, minimalist, Scandinavian, Nordic or any other. Once you’ve chosen, choose the furniture and decor accordingly: wooden furniture and a fire pit for a rustic space, minimalist wood and concrete furniture for a minimalist space, bright boho and rattan furniture for a boho deck. Wicker and rattan furniture match many decor styles, so you can pull them off for most of them. Think of built-ins – a built-in bench will save a lot of space, it can have some storage space inside, and such a solution will give you a more space, which isn’t wasted. You may add a canopy or an umbrella to hide from the sun.
![a backyard deck with built in benches, potted greenery, lights and a screen for privacy is a great space to spend time A backyard deck with built-in benches, potted greenery, lights and a screen for privacy is a great space to spend time.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-backyard-deck-with-built-in-benches-potted-greenery-lights-and-a-screen-for-privacy-is-a-great-space-to-spend-time.jpg)
A backyard deck with built-in benches, potted greenery, lights and a screen for privacy is a great space to spend time.
![a boho and zen deck with a built in bench, a rattan hanging chair, a bead chandelier, a coffee table and a jute ottoman A boho and zen deck with a built-in bench, a rattan hanging chair, a bead chandelier, a coffee table and a jute ottoman.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-boho-and-zen-deck-with-a-built-in-bench-a-rattan-hanging-chair-a-bead-chandelier-a-coffee-table-and-a-jute-ottoman.jpg)
A boho and zen deck with a built-in bench, a rattan hanging chair, a bead chandelier, a coffee table and a jute ottoman.
![a boho deck with rattan furniture, pampas grass, greenery in a pot, candles and lots of floral arrangements A boho deck with rattan furniture, pampas grass, greenery in a pot, candles and lots of floral arrangements.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-boho-deck-with-rattan-furniture-pampas-grass-greenery-in-a-pot-candles-and-lots-of-floral-arrangements.jpg)
A boho deck with rattan furniture, pampas grass, greenery in a pot, candles and lots of floral arrangements.
![a bright boho deck with wicker furniture, planters with greenery and blooms, a bright blue chandelier and printed pillows A bright boho deck with wicker furniture, planters with greenery and blooms, a bright blue chandelier and printed pillows.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-bright-boho-deck-with-wicker-furniture-planters-with-greenery-and-blooms-a-bright-blue-chandelier-and-printed-pillows.jpg)
A bright boho deck with wicker furniture, planters with greenery and blooms, a bright blue chandelier and printed pillows.
![a bright summer deck with dark wicker furniture, neutral and light colored textiles and potted greenery is very welcoming A bright summer deck with dark wicker furniture, neutral and light colored textiles and potted greenery is very welcoming.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-bright-summer-deck-with-dark-wicker-furniture-neutral-and-light-colored-textiles-and-potted-greenery-is-very-welcoming.jpg)
A bright summer deck with dark wicker furniture, neutral and light colored textiles and potted greenery is very welcoming.
![a colorful eclectic deck with a bright rug, wicker and wooden furniture, colorful textiles and bright blooms in planters A colorful eclectic deck with a bright rug, wicker and wooden furniture, colorful textiles and bright blooms in planters.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-colorful-eclectic-deck-with-a-bright-rug-wicker-and-wooden-furniture-colorful-textiles-and-bright-blooms-in-planters.jpg)
A colorful eclectic deck with a bright rug, wicker and wooden furniture, colorful textiles and bright blooms in planters.
![a colorful summer deck with a sectional sofa, potted greenery and blooms, rattan chairs and lanterns A colorful summer deck with a sectional sofa, potted greenery and blooms, rattan chairs and lanterns.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-colorful-summer-deck-with-a-sectional-sofa-potted-greenery-and-blooms-rattan-chairs-and-lanterns.jpg)
A colorful summer deck with a sectional sofa, potted greenery and blooms, rattan chairs and lanterns.
![a contemporary deck with a built in bench with a planter and a large jacuzzi plus a view to the forest A contemporary deck with a built-in bench with a planter and a large jacuzzi plus a view to the forest.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-contemporary-deck-with-a-built-in-bench-with-a-planter-and-a-large-jacuzzi-plus-a-view-to-the-forest.jpg)
A contemporary deck with a built-in bench with a planter and a large jacuzzi plus a view to the forest.
![a contemporary deck with built in lights in the steps and a built in bench, a coffee table and a canopy over the sitting zone A contemporary deck with built-in lights in the steps and a built-in bench, a coffee table and a canopy over the sitting zone.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-contemporary-deck-with-built-in-lights-in-the-steps-and-a-built-in-bench-a-coffee-table-and-a-canopy-over-the-sitting-zone.jpg)
A contemporary deck with built-in lights in the steps and a built-in bench, a coffee table and a canopy over the sitting zone.
![a laconic modern deck with a built in bench, a coffee table with a drink cooler in the center and sculptural planters A laconic modern deck with a built-in bench, a coffee table with a drink cooler in the center and sculptural planters.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-laconic-modern-deck-with-a-built-in-bench-a-coffee-table-with-a-drink-cooler-in-the-center-and-sculptural-planters.jpg)
A laconic modern deck with a built-in bench, a coffee table with a drink cooler in the center and sculptural planters.
![a minimalist summer deck with a concrete cube, a fire pit, dark metal chairs and a screen for privacy A minimalist summer deck with a concrete cube, a fire pit, dark metal chairs and a screen for privacy.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-minimalist-summer-deck-with-a-concrete-cube-a-fire-pit-dark-metal-chairs-and-a-screen-for-privacy.jpg)
A minimalist summer deck with a concrete cube, a fire pit, dark metal chairs and a screen for privacy.
![a nautical summer deck with a painted striped floor, rattan furniture, potted plants and an umbrella from summer A nautical summer deck with a painted striped floor, rattan furniture, potted plants and an umbrella from summer.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-nautical-summer-deck-with-a-painted-striped-floor-rattan-furniture-potted-plants-and-an-umbrella-from-summer.jpg)
A nautical summer deck with a painted striped floor, rattan furniture, potted plants and an umbrella from summer.
![a rustic deck with dark wicker furniture, an umbrella with a dining zone, a fire pit in the center and a fireplace A rustic deck with dark wicker furniture, an umbrella with a dining zone, a fire pit in the center and a fireplace.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-rustic-deck-with-dark-wicker-furniture-an-umbrella-with-a-dining-zone-a-fire-pit-in-the-center-and-a-fireplace.jpg)
A rustic deck with dark wicker furniture, an umbrella with a dining zone, a fire pit in the center and a fireplace.
![a small contemporary deck with dark stained furniture, potted greenery and succulents, a screen for privacy A small contemporary deck with dark stained furniture, potted greenery and succulents, a screen for privacy.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-small-contemporary-deck-with-dark-stained-furniture-potted-greenery-and-succulents-a-screen-for-privacy.jpg)
A small contemporary deck with dark stained furniture, potted greenery and succulents, a screen for privacy.
![a small deck with a built in white wooden bench, a rustic coffee table and a jute rug is very welcoming to receive guests A small deck with a built-in white wooden bench, a rustic coffee table and a jute rug is very welcoming to receive guests.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-small-deck-with-a-built-in-white-wooden-bench-a-rustic-coffee-table-and-a-jute-rug-is-very-welcoming-to-receive-guests.jpg)
A small deck with a built-in white wooden bench, a rustic coffee table and a jute rug is very welcoming to receive guests.
![a small deck design a small deck with a contemporary feel, contrasting contemporary furniture and potted blooms.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-small-deck-with-a-contemporary-feel-contrasting-contemporary-furniture-and-potted-blooms.jpg)
a small deck with a contemporary feel, contrasting contemporary furniture and potted blooms.
![a striped deck with a dining and sitting space, some potted greenery, trees and blooms plus candle lanterns A striped deck with a dining and sitting space, some potted greenery, trees and blooms plus candle lanterns.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-striped-deck-with-a-dining-and-sitting-space-some-potted-greenery-trees-and-blooms-plus-candle-lanterns.jpg)
A striped deck with a dining and sitting space, some potted greenery, trees and blooms plus candle lanterns.
![a welcoming summer deck with an L shaped wicker sofa, a coffee table, some lanterns and a teal umbrella A welcoming summer deck with an L-shaped wicker sofa, a coffee table, some lanterns and a teal umbrella.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2013/05/a-welcoming-summer-deck-with-an-L-shaped-wicker-sofa-a-coffee-table-some-lanterns-and-a-teal-umbrella.jpg)
A welcoming summer deck with an L-shaped wicker sofa, a coffee table, some lanterns and a teal umbrella.
![a Scandinavian deck with a pallet sofa, lots of pillows, a cage for decor and potted greenery and blooms A Scandinavian deck with a pallet sofa, lots of pillows, a cage for decor and potted greenery and blooms.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-18-554x746.jpg)
A Scandinavian deck with a pallet sofa, lots of pillows, a cage for decor and potted greenery and blooms.
![a small and cozy deck in white with a built in bench and several loungers plus potted blooms and greenery A small and cozy deck in white with a built-in bench and several loungers plus potted blooms and greenery.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-3.jpg)
A small and cozy deck in white with a built-in bench and several loungers plus potted blooms and greenery.
How To Cozy Up
The first thing you should think of is privacy – make a screen or go for a living wall that will keep you private. Then consider lights – hanging them over the space, placing candle lanterns all around, creating a fire pit or a fireplace will help you create an ambience and coziness. Add printed rugs, bright pillows and cushions, a bright chandelier for decor and of course potted greenery and blooms that will refresh the space a lot.
![a contemporary deck with a concrete bar and several contemporary chairs plus greenery in flower beds around A contemporary deck with a concrete bar and several contemporary chairs plus greenery in flower beds around.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-4.jpg)
A contemporary deck with a concrete bar and several contemporary chairs plus greenery in flower beds around.
![a contemporary deck with colorful pillows and potted blooms the deck is integrated right into the trees A contemporary deck with colorful pillows and potted blooms - the deck is integrated right into the trees.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-6.jpg)
A contemporary deck with colorful pillows and potted blooms - the deck is integrated right into the trees.
![a Nordic deck with weathered wood on the floor and metal furniture a bed, a chair, table and some buckets A Nordic deck with weathered wood on the floor and metal furniture - a bed, a chair, table and some buckets.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-8.jpg)
A Nordic deck with weathered wood on the floor and metal furniture - a bed, a chair, table and some buckets.
![a small rustic deck with a built in bench, a table with storage and some potted plants for a touch of freshness A small rustic deck with a built-in bench, a table with storage and some potted plants for a touch of freshness.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-10-554x368.jpg)
A small rustic deck with a built-in bench, a table with storage and some potted plants for a touch of freshness.
![a contemporary deck with wooden floors and simple rustic furniture for dining, some planted greenery around A contemporary deck with wooden floors and simple rustic furniture for dining, some planted greenery around.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-11-554x405.jpg)
A contemporary deck with wooden floors and simple rustic furniture for dining, some planted greenery around.
![a contemporary deck with grasses growing and a cozy sittign room in the corner, a fireplace and some trees A contemporary deck with grasses growing and a cozy sittign room in the corner, a fireplace and some trees.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-12-554x481.jpg)
A contemporary deck with grasses growing and a cozy sittign room in the corner, a fireplace and some trees.
![a contemporary deck with a white and wood walls for some privacy, a built in bench, a fire pit and some grasses growing around A contemporary deck with a white and wood walls for some privacy, a built-in bench, a fire pit and some grasses growing around.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-14-554x415.jpg)
A contemporary deck with a white and wood walls for some privacy, a built-in bench, a fire pit and some grasses growing around.
![a colorful shabby chic deck with a forged garden furniture set, growing tress and greenery and colorful textiles A colorful shabby chic deck with a forged garden furniture set, growing tress and greenery and colorful textiles.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-15.jpg)
A colorful shabby chic deck with a forged garden furniture set, growing tress and greenery and colorful textiles.
![a rustic deck with weathered wood floors, rustic furniture, a bench, a gazebo and potted blooms and greenery A rustic deck with weathered wood floors, rustic furniture, a bench, a gazebo and potted blooms and greenery.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-16-554x415.jpg)
A rustic deck with weathered wood floors, rustic furniture, a bench, a gazebo and potted blooms and greenery.
![a welcoming and bright deck with a weathered wood floor, colorful furniture, yarn lamps and a cocktail table A welcoming and bright deck with a weathered wood floor, colorful furniture, yarn lamps and a cocktail table.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-19.jpg)
A welcoming and bright deck with a weathered wood floor, colorful furniture, yarn lamps and a cocktail table.
![a rustic and relaxed deck with rattan and whtewashed wooden furniture, colorful textiles, a living edge table with food and drinks A rustic and relaxed deck with rattan and whtewashed wooden furniture, colorful textiles, a living edge table with food and drinks.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-20.jpg)
A rustic and relaxed deck with rattan and whtewashed wooden furniture, colorful textiles, a living edge table with food and drinks.
![a cozy rustic deck with simple wooden furniture, pebbles and potted greenery plus greenery all around for privacy A cozy rustic deck with simple wooden furniture, pebbles and potted greenery plus greenery all around for privacy.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-21-554x415.jpg)
A cozy rustic deck with simple wooden furniture, pebbles and potted greenery plus greenery all around for privacy.
![a contemporary deck with a sculptural console, a bright neon chair, a rug and growing greenery and blooms A contemporary deck with a sculptural console, a bright neon chair, a rug and growing greenery and blooms.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-24.jpg)
A contemporary deck with a sculptural console, a bright neon chair, a rug and growing greenery and blooms.
![a small and cozy deck with simple wooden furniture, wicker accents, potted greenery and blooms and lanterns A small and cozy deck with simple wooden furniture, wicker accents, potted greenery and blooms and lanterns.](https://i.digsdigs.com/cool-outdoor-deck-design-25-554x770.jpg)
A small and cozy deck with simple wooden furniture, wicker accents, potted greenery and blooms and lanterns.