By diane franklin just like you can have a coordinating palette for the exterior of your home you can create a palette for your deck with a color scheme consisting of different hues for the floor boards spindles and railings.
Grey siding house with deck.
Trim colors for gray houses gray house with white trim.
Just like the example shown above.
And if a green house color scheme is done right it can help create a truly beautiful home.
Deck colors for a grey house.
Make your deck look as on trend as the rest of your home.
You might put if off because it seems like so much work.
Staining a deck can be a big undertaking.
This was especially common with wooden decks where the stain used matched the house color.
Grey siding is becoming an increasingly popular choice in modern home design.
Dark green is a traditional color for siding on a red brick house.
It s a safe pick that goes with just about everything and just so happens to be super popular at the moment so if you want to maximize your homes resale value then gray s a smart choice.
Because it s a dreaded and messy project though you ll want to get it right the first time.
As a result modern decks for grey houses have become popular as well.
You don t want to have to refinish your deck because you picked the wrong color or it didn t turn out the way you planned.
Gray house color ideas.
If a home is clad in lighter gray siding then a dark gray deck can look absolutely stunning.
However for darker gray designs you ll want to consider a lighter deck color like tan or a lighter wood hue as it creates a truly one of a kind look.
A dominant secondary and accent color.
You can use these colors on new or existing siding trim doors decking outdoor furniture and more.
While striking deck colors tend to be a little more reserved for grey.
A common mistake is having the decking color be the same as the house.
For the best house and deck color combination consider a scheme that consists of three colors.
Blue house with gray trim.
Gray siding has grown in popularity in part because it makes a bold visual statement.
The decking color should contrast your primary house color.
Selecting which deck color best complements your home can be a difficult decision to make.
Thankfully now there is a variety of composite decking colors to choose from.
Lighten up the look with a crisp white trim.
Blue house siding with gray trim gives familiar home styles colonials or cape cods for example an updated twist.
Green house color schemes.
A black aluminum railing coordinates with the decking color as well as the siding color.
Frontier decking in ridgeway with alx classic railing.
When choosing a decking color you want a nice complementary contrast to your home s color.
The best deck color often depends on the exact shade of gray your house boasts.