You’ve decided to spruce up your outdoor space with a new patio or carport. But now comes the tricky part – what colour will suit your existing home? With so many options, it can feel overwhelming trying to visualise how a new structure will look against your house. Don’t stress! There are a few simple tricks that will help you pick patio and carport colours that complement your home beautifully.
At SEQ Patio Group, we believe the best patios are the ones that look like they’ve been there the whole time. We’ve helped thousands of homeowners find their dream patio and know exactly what it takes to add a patio that improves the function and style of your house.
Read on for our biggest tips on matching a patio to your existing home. With a bit of planning, you’ll have a stylish new outdoor space that looks like it was designed just for your home.
The Importance of Choosing the Right Patio Colours
Choosing a colour scheme for your patio that complements your home is key to creating an outdoor space you’ll love. If you get it right, your new patio will look like a natural extension of your home. Get it wrong, and it could stick out like a sore thumb.
Match your existing fixtures
The easiest approach is to match your patio to your home’s existing colour scheme by choosing a colour that matches or closely coordinates with your gutters, window sills, roof, or other exterior accents. This helps your patio blend right in for a cohesive look. Most Queensland homes utilise a set number of colours for their window sills, gutters and downpipes. Our manufacturer of patio supplies, Stratco has taken that into account and offers a wide range of colours that can be used on the roofing, framing and guttering. Unless your home has had custom fixture colouring, chances are we can match it for a seamless aesthetic match.
Matching the Roof
Another matching solution is to opt for a colour that closely matches your existing roof. Stratco roof panels are made from Colorbond® steel which means if you have a Colorbond® roof on your home, then we can find an exact match.
Even if your existing roof isn’t Colorbond®, the broad Stratco colour range is based on the most popular colour options for Aussie houses, so there’s sure to be a close match. Matching the roof colour adds unison across both designs and helps your patio blend in. Most often, homeowners will want the top of the roof to match their existing roof colour, and the underside to match the interior colour of their home to assist in the transition from interior and exterior living spaces. This is a tried and true method that a large percentage of our clients end up choosing.
Go neutral
For a timeless look that will work with any home style, neutral and earthy tones like beige, grey, and brown are always a good choice. These muted shades pair well with most homes and landscaping. If your house has a render or cladding, we likely have a colour that closely matches the exterior of your home.
Add contrast
Want your patio to stand out while still looking put together? Choose a colour that contrasts with your home’s exterior but shares complementary undertones. For example, a mist green patio would pair nicely with a house in shades of grey, brown, or red. The contrast adds visual interest, while the colour harmony prevents clashing. Or, using the example above, the crisp grey and navy colour scheme pop against the warm sandstone bricks.
With so many colours to choose from, you’re sure to find a shade that will make your patio a welcoming extension of your living space. Carefully considering how a colour will work with your home’s existing scheme is the key to creating an outdoor room you’ll enjoy for years to come.
Matching Your Existing Home’s Colours and Materials
The easiest approach is to choose a colour scheme that complements your home’s existing exterior. Take a look at your gutters, windowsills, and downpipes. Do you have a predominant colour like cream, black, grey or red? Matching or closely coordinating with these established shades is a foolproof way to achieve a cohesive look
Tie It All Together
Once you’ve selected patio colours that complement your home, look for ways to tie everything together for a cohesive look. Matching or coordinating outdoor lighting fixtures, planter pots, and garden decor will help your new patio feel like a natural extension of your home’s exterior space. For the best results, stick to a cohesive style and colour palette for a polished outcome. With some thoughtful coordination, your new patio will look like it was always meant to be part of your home.
Wooden Accents Match Most Aesthetics
When you’re not quite sure how to tie everything together in your home design, adding some natural elements is a surefire way to create a cohesive look. Timber support posts are like the secret ingredient that adds a cozy, rustic vibe to any project. They blend in seamlessly, especially with brick or rendered homes, giving off that charming, down-to-earth feel that makes a house feel like a home. So, whether you’re sprucing up the exterior or jazzing up the interior, these timber posts bring in that touch of nature that just feels right.
