How to choose the best composite decking colour

Your outdoor living space is an extension of your home so choosing the right colour pallet to complement this can feel a little overwhelming. Choosing a timeless colour which will last for many years to come may be a priority for some, or staying up to date with the latest trends can give your garden the modern look you are wishing for.

From selecting the right surface finishes to picking the correct colours and textures there are many simple ways you can achieve the right aesthetic for your garden. Below are our tips and tricks for choosing the best colour for your garden.

Enhancing Your Current Garden Landscape

You may already have key features in your garden already and are just looking to add a tweak to your garden. Choosing Teak or Light Oak may be a perfect choice for your outdoor living space if your style is more minimal and traditional, keeping to wooden colours and tones will blend the surrounding environment seamlessly.

One of the key benefits of composite decking is its natural aesthetic of having the appearance of wood without the disadvantages of timber decking. Teak and Light Oak are a perfect mix of a natural beauty feel which will incorporate any trees and plants perfectly, the composite decking will blend in nicely amongst them.

Contrast Composite Decking

Creating a contrast in your outdoor living space has become one of the latest trends when designing your garden. Adding a pop of colour can be easily done with accessories such as plants, cushions, plates, tableware and rugs etc which is also a cheaper alternative than re-doing your full garden. You can add a contrast to your garden by adding grey or black decking which is currently one of our best sellers due to being a new popular trend amongst garden lovers.

Choosing those colours offers a huge benefit that most colours pair nicely or will add a contrast perfectly well. You can also add a contrast with your decking by choosing an alternative trim colour. For instance some customers will opt for a lighter grey decking but choose an anthracite grey trim to add a contrast. This can also be done by picture framing which is adding a different coloured board around the decking area.

Choose a Cohesive Colour Palette

In order to ensure an indoor-outdoor living feel is created you may wish to choose a cohesive colour palette. In doing so, this creates an illusion of a larger space as the colours and textures will seamlessly flow together blending the indoor and outdoor. As your garden is an extension of your home you may wish to keep the colours the same which will ensure you will enjoy the appearance of your decking for years to come.

Currently the latest trend for composite decking is black and grey, which will provide your garden with a modern feel however may become a more dated look in years to come. Opting for a more classic neutral aesthetic may be more of an option for some due to keeping the natural traditional feel with the wooden tones and the wood grain textures.

Factors to Consider When Maintaining Your New Outdoor Living Space

When adding composite decking to your outdoor living space, it’s important to consider other factors for this product. For example if you will be utilising your decking area for a BBQ area or for an alfresco area, you may wish to opt for a darker shade of decking due to spillages when cooking or accidental spillages. This will ensure it’s easier to remove/hide the marks of stains.

Another key factor to consider is if your decking will be in direct sunlight. Sunlight does fade composite decking slightly over time with an estimated up to 30%. Fading for composite decking is inevitable however there are differences in the fading between the first and second generation boards, the second generation boards will fade at a slower rate than the first generation boards.

Samples

When choosing which decking colour is the best one for you, order samples to see the quality and the correct colour. Sometimes computer screens can show a misrepresented view of the product and tones. Here at Ultra Decking we ship samples the same day these are ordered and they are received within 48 hours! Pop our friendly advisors a call to discuss options for your garden, ideas and much more!