Modello wins ‘Best Garden Landscaping’ at the Ideal Home Awards 2025
At Millboard, we’ve always believed that outdoor spaces should do more than serve a purpose. They should spark imagination. So, we’re delighted to share a proud milestone that reflects our commitment to design innovation and uncompromising quality. Modello by Millboard has been named the winner of the Best Garden Landscaping category at the Ideal Home Awards 2025.
This prestigious award celebrates our vision for reimagining outdoor living, highlighting the creative scope, material innovation and meticulous craftsmanship behind our signature Modello decking range.
A Celebrated Milestone
To receive this recognition from Ideal Home which is one of the UK’s most trusted home and garden publications, is both humbling and hugely rewarding. The Ideal Home Awards are an annual celebration of standout products and innovations across the world of interiors and exteriors, curated by the magazine’s expert editorial team and judging panel.
Ginevra Benedetti, Deputy Editor of Ideal Home, shared her thoughts on our award-winning range:
“We’ve never seen garden decking ideas like the Millboard Modello range. It offers a unique spin on traditional wooden decking boards with over 50 different laying patterns. ‘How fun are these?!’ They offer a new way to bring patterns outdoors on a completely different material. Love!”
We’re thrilled that Ginevra and the judging panel saw the same potential in Modello that we set out to create. Our sincere thanks go to the Ideal Home team for championing innovation in outdoor design.
We’d also like to extend our congratulations to this year’s fellow winners and highly commended entries, it’s an honour to be among such an inspiring line-up, each helping to raise the bar across the industry.
What Sets Modello Apart?
Modello offers a fresh perspective on outdoor decking breaking away from conventional formats to introduce pattern and design versatility to outdoor surfaces.
It’s decking, but not as you know it.
The range features over 50 different laying formations, created using two distinctive styles:
Linear — Defined by geometric, structured lines
Contour — Offering a softer, organic flow
This design flexibility means Modello can be tailored to suit everything from bold, contemporary schemes to more traditional garden settings.
But the beauty of Modello goes far beyond its appearance.
Produced using Millboard’s pioneering resin mineral composite and finished with our unique Lastane® surface, each board delivers exceptional performance, including:
Long-lasting form and finish, highly resistant to fading, rotting and warping
Exceptional slip resistance, providing safer footing in all seasons
Low maintenance, no need for sanding, staining or sealing, just a gentle seasonal wash is all that’s required
From hidden fixings to colour-matched edging and accessories, every detail is designed to deliver a seamless finish that enhances any outdoor space.
A New Chapter in Outdoor Design
This award marks more than a win for Modello, it reflects a shift in how outdoor spaces are perceived. Gardens, terraces and courtyards are no longer just practical zones they’re becoming expressive, lived-in extensions of the home.
Modello is designed to meet that evolution.
Available in ten carefully curated colourways, from soft naturals to striking contemporary tones, the range offers exceptional versatility, whether used to frame a tranquil retreat, define a dining area or create a statement entrance.
And thanks to its flexible board arrangement, the design possibilities are endless. It’s an opportunity to design with character, confidence and creativity.
Full Deck
A full deck in Modello immediately feels thoughtful and refined. The Linear and Contour patterns sit neatly together so wide terraces read as one calm, continuous surface rather than lots of separate areas. Because Modello is a high performance composite, you get that crisp, architectural finish without the usual timber upkeep, so the deck keeps its good looks season after season.
Feature Inlay
Feature inlays in Modello are a simple way to add a bit of artistry to your decking. Choose Linear if you want a sharp, graphic feel or Contour if you prefer something softer and more organic. Used to frame entrances, sit beneath a dining set or pick out a pathway, these Modello inlays become quiet focal points that make the whole space feel considered and individual.
Zonal Area
Modello works brilliantly for creating zoned areas outdoors. By switching between Linear and Contour or changing the board direction, you can gently mark out places for dining, lounging or entertaining while still keeping one connected look. The precise profiles and design options in the Modello range make zoning practical, easy to read and genuinely attractive in real spaces.
Looking Ahead
This recognition from Ideal Home reinforces what we stand for: design-led products that perform as beautifully as they look. Modello is a proud addition to the Millboard decking collection and a symbol of our continued mission to help people live. life. outside.
Experience Modello for Yourself
If you’re planning a garden or landscaping project and are looking for a product that combines design versatility with exceptional performance, Modello offers the perfect solution.
With over 50 layout patterns, stunning tones and elegant detailing, the range invites you to create spaces that are imaginative, individual and enduring.
