When looking at colours for your decking, there are more options than ever before to choose from. For many years the common decking colours have been variations of brown. In recent times we’ve seen more and more people favoring grey for a contemporary look. Another design consideration which is often overlooked is the colour temperature. Warmer colours like orange, red or yellow have distinct undertones from cooler colours like green and blues. Even neutrals, like grey, can have a warmer or cooler undertone that will either complement or clash with its environment. Below are some simple recommendations for how to pick the perfect Trex decking colour that will suit your outdoor living area.
Consider your climate
Australian weather can be unpredictable, and your location and the location of your deck are something to consider when choosing your decking colour. This is because white composite decking will heat slower than black composite decking. It will also cool down slower. If your deck is exposed to the full sun over the course of the day, you may benefit from selecting a lighter colour, especially if you and your family will be walking barefoot on the deck. If your deck is covered or isn’t exposed to the full sun throughout the day, then this factor becomes less of a concern.
Avoid an exact match
It’s important to consider the other colours around your home when picking the colour of your decking. You may want to avoid choosing a colour that is an exact match to the rest of your exterior, as this may end up creating a monotone and visually boring look. If you want to keep your outdoor decking area simple, try to find colour complements which are appropriate for the dominant colour of your home. These can be direct colour complements, tertiary colour complements or others. Also, consider the colour of your patio or alfresco and the furniture you'll be using to style the area.
Consider your external environment
It’s important to not only consider the colours of your home and outdoor area but also the external environment and scenery surrounding the area where your deck will be. How do your colour choices pair with the dominant colours of the scenery around your deck? For instance, if you’re in a densely wooded area surrounded by lush greenery, you may want to consider colours that will complement green.
Order sample colours of your decking
It’s easy to see a colour on a digital display and fall in love. Sometimes, these colours aren’t true to life. Even when they’re close, variables like lighting conditions, contrast and brightness can have a big impact on the presentation of a colour on a digital display. Samples are the most reliable way to ensure you know precisely what a colour really looks like, and how it will look in your outdoor area.
Example Decking Colour Combinations
If you’re looking for some simple but effective colour combinations, then look no further.
- Combine a warm brown (like tiki torch) with cooler white or blues. Cooler blues harmonise with warmer browns for a peaceful ambience often found in coastal cities.
- Teak composite decking complements exceptionally well with green. But pay attention to the undertones of the material, teak with yellow undertones pairs especially well with blue and yellow.
- Combine a cool brown and a warm brown for a classic two-toned deck. This no-nonsense combination makes use of all neutral colours, allowing it to work well in most environments, modern and rustic alike.
- Grey composite decking with cooler undertones, (like Gravel Path), harmonises well with warmer browns and greys. As a neutral tone, grey pairs well with many colours, helping ensure it's typically one of the safest colour selections you can make.
- Walnut composite decking also goes great with grey. Combining two neutral colours allows you to decorate the remainder of your deck with essentially an unlimited range of colour options without clashing.
Have you decided on a colour choice that you think will complement your home and create an inviting outdoor living space? If you’re ready to take the next step with your order or still need some help, fill in the form below or give us a call on 1300 165 165. Why not see some colour choices in-store at your local Stratco store to help you decide?