When spring arrives, backyards come alive. The latest deck colour trends are bound to grab your attention and elevate your outdoor living spaces. Explore the season’s standout shades.
How to choose the colour for your exterior deck?
Colour has the power to completely transform a space, set the mood and spotlight a home’s finest features. With so many options available, how do you choose the right one? We have expert tips to guide you on your quest to find just the right shade.
Choosing what material to use
Your choice of colour largely depends on the material selected for your deck. Keep in mind that wood gives you a lot of leeway. It’s easy to paint or stain and you can update the shade whenever you want to refresh the look of your outdoor space.
A wood stain is a great way to keep your deck looking fresh over time. Offered in such a wide variety of colours, you can customize the look of your deck to match your personal style. Stains come in transparent, semi-transparent and opaque finishes.
With so many tile choices on the market, tile (cement and stone) also gives you a lot of flexibility. When choosing concrete, however, the colour is often integrated into the slab itself, which means you may have to apply paint or finish to achieve the look you want.
Consider doing some research on each material as their unique features will affect the time and effort you’ll need to spend on deck maintenance. Concrete and tile sometimes require a special treatment to prevent wear, tear and stains, which is something worth noting before making your decision. Think about your lifestyle and how you plan to use the space.
Once you’ve settled on the base you want, you can go ahead and explore different colours to find the perfect match.
Creating harmony with your environment
Your colour selection and deck layout should blend in with the surroundings: exterior walls, landscaping, outdoor furniture and accessories. Choose carefully; the goal is to create a consistent and visually balanced look.
Focus on an accent colour
Have you chosen a shade for your deck? The next step is to pick an ideal accent colour. Be sure to select a shade that matches both the flooring and your property.
Introduce your accent colour by adding decorative items, such as planters, stools, cushions, vases and carpets. That’s the beauty of colour! Small touches can make a huge impact and there are so many options to consider.
As a general rule, it’s best not to use more than three colours in a single space to achieve a visually appealing effect. However, individual taste also plays a big role. Some people prefer bold and dynamic, while others gravitate to softer, more neutral colours. The possibilities are endless.
To help you create your dream colour scheme, follow Benjamin Moore’s basic principles and use a colour wheel to guide your choices!
The most important thing is that you’re able to enjoy your backyard… relax, spend quality downtime by yourself or with family and entertain friends. The exterior design, how it all comes together, is really the icing on the renovation cake.
5 deck colour trends
Colour is everywhere in our homes, even underfoot in outdoor areas. With a variety of flooring options—wood, concrete or even paving stones—you have an opportunity to create a beautiful backdrop with room to add coloured accents. So, which one should we ultimately choose?
1. Dark grey
Dark grey—or anthracite—is a modern and trending deck colour. While it’s less intense than black, it still makes a strong statement. Deep and neutral, it matches a wide variety of styles. It can either flow seamlessly with a house’s exterior siding (using a similar or identical shade) or serve as a striking contrast (when paired with a lighter tone like beige, for instance).
It’s a popular choice and suitable for concrete and composite wood surfaces, which can have a matte or slightly textured finish. However, bear in mind that darker colours tend to absorb more heat, making a patio, deck, or balcony floor particularly hot in the summer. Consider adding an umbrella or pergola to your space to provide shade and protect you from the sun’s strong rays.
Suggested colour combination: dark grey, pale blue and off-white
2. Mahogany
Wood is a top choice for deck renovations. It’s well known for its durability and weather resistance, making it ideal for Canadian winters.
This is good news as mahogany is one of the latest trends! Its rich hue, halfway between red and brown, brings a touch of warmth to patios and exterior spaces. One thing’s for sure: earthy tones are on trend right now.
If you’re looking for an alternative, there are other wood species that aren’t as dark but still as attractive, like teak or cedar.
Suggested colour combination: mahogany, black and beige
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3. Blue-grey
For a softer effect, blue paint (or stain) can be applied on wood slats. This colour infuses freshness while staying under the radar. It’s especially calming when found in the grey spectrum, and truly stunning if applied to the front porch of a home. Pair it with white and/or black to make it even more sublime!
Suggested colour combination: blue-grey, black and white
4. Greige
Moving on to greige (a mix of grey and beige), one of those ideal trending patio colours that matches with various types of flooring. And it’s available in several materials: stone, cement, concrete and composite wood.
Since it’s fairly neutral, it highlights other surrounding elements such as a home’s walls and outdoor furniture.
Suggested colour combination: greige, white and oak wood
5. Plum
Plum is bold and utterly captivating! It belongs to the purple family, which is a key part of the 2025 colour trends. It’s a bold exit from classic shades, yet perfectly in tune with today’s trends.
Before adopting this trending deck colour, think about where it will go. It’s a strong colour that will dominate the overall look if not properly used. A great idea: apply it on the stoop leading up to the front door (also in plum).
Suggested colour combination: plum, blue-grey, and beige
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