Decking colour ideas and inspiration
Looking for decking colour ideas?
You may be about to design and decorate a brand-new decking installation. Or you could be giving an old deck a new lease of life. Either way, committing to decking colours and designs can be a daunting task. After all, it’s a look you’ll want to last.
Being able to visualise the finished project can be half the battle. So, before you make your decision, take a look through our gallery of garden inspiration below. There are lots of great options to explore and a few styling tips to try along the way.
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Dark and dramatic
Transform your decking into an exotic escape with a dark and dramatic colour scheme. Darker tones are not only practical for high footfall areas but punchy too.
Here, our Ultimate Protection Decking Paint in Charcoal is teamed with exotic plants and a hot tub to create a secluded, spa-like setting. It’s atmospheric and incredibly inviting.
Top tip: When working with large dark spaces, use uplighters to deliver depth, highlights and shadows.
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Cool and calm
Try mixing hues of blues, greys and pastels to create a relaxed retreat.
Sitting on the cooler end of the spectrum, this colour pallet works well against houses with crisp white renders or grey windows and doors. To recreate it, combine Fence Life Plus in Midnight Blue with Ultimate Protection Decking Paint in Slate with lots of comfy, cool-toned accessories.
Top tip: If you opt for a tonal look like this, try breaking it up with pops of pink in your accessories.
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Warmer moments
If your house and garden designs feature warmer tones, you might want to echo this in your decking. Our Ultimate Protection Decking Paint in Warm Stone is a great base for a cosy corner and it works with all ages of deck.
Finish your decking with a natural stained fence, a patterned rug and comfortable seating. Finding a rug that echoes the colour of your decking will help tie the whole space together.
Top tip: Inspired by warmer climates, decorate your decking with plants such as the Canary Island Date Palm.
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Au Natural
Wood has so much to offer. It’s practical, sure, but it’s also packed with character and stunning to look at. If you want to make the most of every knot and notch in your decking, stains and oils will help you showcase its look whilst also protecting it.
Dressing your deck with wicker furniture and neutral textiles will enhance your natural palette.
Top tip: To keep your look contemporary, invest in a modern, structured chair and planters.
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Define with darker shades
In a sea of green, a dark grey decking area can really add definition. A product like our Ultimate Protection Decking Stain in Charcoal will allow you to honour the grain of your wood whilst still providing a really pigmented finish.
Use this technique to zone out a dedicated area or simply draw the eye to a focal point in your garden. Using wildflowers or soft grasses as a border will balance out any heaviness in your structured design
Top tip: Gravel will help you to bridge any gaps between decking and your house. It’s low maintenance and provides great drainage for rainwater too.
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Bring out your bright side
If you’re open to more daring decking colour ideas, consider yellow, green or purple.
Our Ultimate Protection Decking Paint in Bramble, seen above, is a rich and vibrant shade that provides an instant wow factor. Teamed with a complimentary shade of sage or teal on the fence, this decking sets a real style statement for those confident with colour. It’s unique, inviting and sure to start conversations.
Top tip: Carry the colourful experience through to your plant choices. Roses, Mandevilla and Fuscia are just a few choices to explore.
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A wash of white
Crisp, white decks can be used as a base for a number of design themes, from nautical to minimalist.
Just remember that a white, bright deck needs to be treated properly before painting so that wear and tear doesn’t show; using Decking Cleaner and Reviver will help freshen up your deck when prepping to paint.
Top tip: Add interest at floor level by dotting vases, plants and hurricane lamps around your deck.
Having browsed our collection of decking colour ideas and designs, we hope you’ve found a look to fit your home. But, if you’re still set on exploring, our guide to outdoor decking ideas and inspiration has even more to offer. Or, if you want to know how to keep your decking looking fresher for longer, learn about the best way to look after your decking.