• Wood garden bridge: If your garden boasts of a natural type of décor, a wooden bridges would be an ideal complement. Choose to go for a garden bridge that is made of redwood or cedar. These types of wood look attractive even in their natural state and consequently hold up a natural décor with perfection. Opt to place a few rustic wooden benches near the garden bridge so that the casual visitor can sit and relax after strolling through the bridge. Wooden bridges are available to span over small ponds as well as expansive pools. Your wooden bridges can even be custom designed to blend in with the other elements of the garden.
• Log garden bridge: A log garden bridge can enhance the natural look of your garden with ease. They can be put over a little woodland stream or creek. Ensure that the logs are pre-treated so that they survive in the damp environment and resist rot. You could also choose to flank the log bridge with some greenery in order to complete the natural look.
• Bamboo garden bridges: Bamboo garden bridges work just as well to amplify the natural look of your garden. Since they are available in a range of styles choose one that would blend in without much effort.
• Place planters in garden bridges: To echo the natural look of the garden you can choose to hang window box planters on the rails of the Wooden bridges. Decorate the planters with beautiful and colorful flowers. If your garden bridge is made out of wood, then you can simply attach the planters with the help of screws. On the other hand if the bridge is made of stone, go for planters that are made for decks and can be simply hung over the railings.

Garden bridges first appeared in the imperial gardens of Japan and china where their function extended beyond being just a means of crossing water. The Asian origins of garden bridges make it an ideal fixture in a garden that is decorated around an oriental theme. Japanese garden bridges are a practical choice for an oriental décor. If you have a large and expansive pond in your garden, then opt for a Japanese strolling garden bridge. These types of garden bridges have lots of meandering curves which will persuade you to stroll through and take in the surroundings. A stone slab garden bridge is yet another model that relies heavily on the oriental design. The bridge is constructed out of quarried and cut granite that imparts a wonderful natural flavor to the surroundings. Simple and arched wooden bridges are also reminiscent of an oriental style of design.

• Paint the garden bridge: Oriental themes are characterized by the use of bright and vibrant colors. So in order to intensify the oriental looks of the garden bridge you can choose to paint them. You can paint the garden bridge in bright oriental shades of red and green. If you do not want to take the trouble of painting the entire bridge, then paint only the handrails. This will also make your garden bridge stand out among all the other garden accessories. If you have wooden benches in the vicinity then paint them in a similar combination of colors so that the overall look of the garden is in harmony.

Garden bridges made out of metal or wrought iron are an ideal accompaniment to a modern style of décor.

A garden bridge can be skillfully manipulated to serve as an accessory that links the décor of your home and garden. For instance if the furniture of your patio is done up in a traditional style and your garden is reflective of a contemporary style, then there could be a clash of conflicting decors. This predicament can be easily resolved with the addition of a suitable garden bridge. The garden bridge effectively brings it all together thus toning down the variance. The various elements in a garden can also be linked with the help of an appropriate garden bridge.