What color should I stain my new deck?

Question

My house is taupe siding on the top and reddish-orange brick on the bottom. The trim is taupe and the shutters/front door is dark green. The roof is dark brown, but that will be done in taupe shingles in a few years. The windows are white. Here is a photo:

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The deck is currently stained solid green, but we are getting the top boards and railing replaced with treated wood due to rotting.

How do you select a deck color? Match the trim? Or match the brick??

Answer 1

For me personally I like earth tone colors that blend and accent the home.

Since your re doing your deck I believe that a look at composites would be in order.Composites are a little bit more spendy but last a lifetime and are next to maintenance free.

Click on the "learn more" tab and it may give you some ideas.

Good Luck