Millboard Decking & Bespoke Planters
These bespoke Millboard decking and bespoke planter installations demonstrate how premium outdoor construction can transform hospitality venues into elegant, welcoming environments that combine outstanding durability with timeless architectural design. Designed and constructed by Decking Gurus, these commercial projects were delivered across some of London's most prestigious hospitality destinations, including Coco Asia at Lakeside, Canary Wharf, and London Bridge. Each installation was individually designed to enhance the customer experience while meeting the demanding performance requirements of high-footfall commercial environments. Combining Millboard composite decking, bespoke steel-framed planters, architectural lighting, and precision detailing, every project reflects our commitment to innovative design, premium materials, and exceptional craftsmanship, creating outdoor spaces that are built to impress and perform beautifully for decades.
Millboard Decking + Bespoke Planters - Hospitality - Coco Asia, Canary Wharf, London Bridge
Clients: Coco Asia Lakeside, Canary Wharf hospitality terrace, London Bridge venue
Location: London + Lakeside hospitality
Material: Millboard decking + Millboard-clad planters on steel frames + LED lighting
Build: Heavy-duty steel subframes, Durafix fixings, integrated drainage, planters divide seating
The Project
High-footfall restaurants/bars - needed decking + planting that looks premium at 8pm with lights, but takes 100s of covers daily, spills, weather, no time for maintenance.
What We Built (across 3 venues)
Millboard decking - oak look, resin-mineral, anti-slip, no rot/algae/staining - keeps looking new despite hospitality abuse
Bespoke planters: galvanised steel frame, Millboard clad, same material as deck = cohesive. Define seating zones, circulation, soften hard architecture
Integrated LED lighting under planter capping - evening ambience, highlights decking lines, extends usable hours
Precision subframes: level, drainage falls, movement allowances, built for commercial loading
Picture-frame borders, hidden fixings, clean lines
Why This Works for Hospitality
Planters = more than decoration - they create intimate areas, increase covers, guide customers
Millboard = no sanding, no closure for maintenance - save operator cost
Lighting = terrace works lunch + dinner, year-round
Result
Riverside dining at Coco Asia, terrace dining at Canary Wharf + London Bridge - all feel luxurious, welcoming, perform under heavy use.