Railway sleepers are versatile and helpful in the design and development of your garden, making great outdoor furniture, foundations for patio and decking areas, and being adaptable for use indoors.

With a few simple tools and some patience, you can create your own sleeper table system from scratch. In this article, we will guide you through the process and provide tips on how to make it successful.

Railway sleepers are becoming increasingly more prevalent as more people start landscaping their gardens prepared for the summer. Many people are moving into new homes and have been left with a very simple and dull garden. Others are finding that their existing garden is becoming very tedious.

For your garden, there are so many great ways to use them to improve your garden’s aesthetics. With the benefits of sleepers, read to find out 5 ideas for using sleepers.

Using sleepers can be a creative way to create new furniture, walkways and water features, all for your garden. Even though sleepers are simple materials, they have an unlimited number of uses. When carrying out DIY in your garden, it is best to use a mixture of new and reclaimed sleepers.

We’ve noticed that in the past decade trends have repeated themselves in regard to everything; fashion, interior design, colour, food etc. In the 50s and 60s wood panelling was all the rage, but quickly fell out of fashion in later decades and was replaced with bright, vibrant coloured wallpaper. But like we said, trends repeat themselves – meaning wood panelling is back! 

As we mentioned in previous articles railway sleepers can be used for a wide array of different outdoor applications. Surprisingly untreated ones may also be placed indoors, serving as furnishings such as benches and tables, stair treads, shelving, and even a mantelpiece.

For nearly three decades, our company has been producing and selling high-performance garden and fending merchandise. Perhaps some of the most popular products in our collection however are the M-Track railway sleepers.

Railway sleepers are surprisingly versatile and can be used for a wide array of different landscaping and gardening projects. They come in a selection of timbers, finishes, and sizes, allowing property owners and landscapers to be creative when using them. The one thing to always keep in mind though is that the success of a project and its longevity comes down to the sleeper quality.

Did you know Hillsborough Fencing offer both new and reclaimed railway sleepers? They’re great for building all sorts of garden centrepieces, and can even be used for furniture inside the home as well. They look great, being large, sturdy timber, and they’re really made to last.