A simple, straight forward deck can compliment almost any home. A built-in bench, planter, add style to the basic deck. Benches offer a place for people to sit. And they can act as a replacement for railings on a low level deck and really define the deck perimeter. Planters will spruce up any deck with color and life and also are a great way to really make your deck feel alive rather than just an empty space.
See here the New AZEK Bench Planter Kit.

Raised integrated benches and planters (as the deck on the picture above), and a unique railing style all contribute a sense of craftsmanship and purpose to a well-planned deck.

The multi-level deck (above) is made of maintenance-free composite decking TREX Transcend and it is a good example on how to mix planters and benches into the design of your new deck.