Looking for black composite decking to give your home a dynamic, bold look? Black is a statement-making choice for your composite deck – but you don’t have to stick with just black to get the look you want. You can achieve many of the same aesthetics with rich grays and browns.
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Reasons You May Want Black Composite Decking
- Gives you a bold, striking aesthetic.
- Matches with the exterior style of your home.
- Doesn’t show wear and tear as easily as lighter colors.
Here’s the thing: Black composite decking will necessarily retain the most heat and can lock you into black-only trim if you want your home exterior to match.
Why Our Darkly Saturated Alternatives Are Better
Our rich brown and gray composite decking colors give you all the benefits of black composite decking — and then some.
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Design Ideas Based on Your Style of Home
Homes with bold elements, such as dark trim, work particularly well with alternatives to black composite decking, like our rich grays and browns. Some styles of home that are well-known for high-contrast trim and other striking looks include:
Traditional
Traditional-style homes are characterized by:
- Often a dark, warm color palette.
- Symmetry.
- Harmony and order.
- Details, but are not overly ornate.
Bungalow or Craftsman
Bungalow- and craftsman-style homes have many of the same characteristics, including:
- Dormer windows.
- Veranda with exposed eaves.
- Hand-crafted stone or woodwork.
- Mixed materials used throughout the structure.
Mid-Century Modern
Characteristics of mid-century modern-style homes include:
- An emphasis on functionality.
- A mix of geometric and organic shapes.
- Minimal ornamentation.
- Juxtaposition of contrasting materials.
For a Traditional-Style Home
Keep It Classic With Black Composite Railing
Complement your home’s dark trim with black composite railing. Composite railing offers a traditional milled wood look for a classic vibe.
For deck accents, choose dark colored outdoor furniture and brighten the space with throw pillows, blankets, and greenery.
Featured: TimberTech® AZEK®, Vintage Collection®, Dark Hickory with Classic Composite Series Premier Rail® in Black
Use Warm, Dark Colors for a Cozy Atmosphere
Warm, dark colors are common in traditional-style homes and help spaces feel cozier. Mix warm neutrals in your outdoor furniture with a variation of black composite decking for an inviting feel.
For even more warmth, incorporate deck lights like lanterns or in-deck lighting.
For a Bungalow or Craftsman-Style Home
Stick to an Earthy, Neutral Color Palette
Play off the natural materials used in your craftsman- or bungalow-style home via earthy, neutral-hued accents like furniture or potted plants. To complete the space and add a touch of contrast, mix and match railing materials for a custom railing.
Featured: TimberTech® PRO®, Reserve Collection, Dark Roast™ with Classic Composite Series post sleeves in White Impression Rail™ in Black
For a Mid-Century Modern-Style Home
Go Bold With Primary Colors
The mid-century modern style champions neutrals, but welcomes pops of primary colors.
Use one primary color in deck accents for a minimalist look or incorporate all the colors for an eclectic Bauhaus vibe.
Featured: TimberTech AZEK, Vintage Collection, English Walnut™
Mix Organic and Geometric Shapes
Create a sense of harmony between geometric and organic shapes with a low-to-the-ground deck encircled by elegant landscaping.
Garden greenery brings attractive visual contrast to your deck’s crisp profile and creates a seamless transition from deck to yard.
Use Dark Colors for High-Traffic Decks
Unlike black composite decking, dark grays and browns are less likely to show foot traffic, making them perfect for decks with high traffic. With so many family and friend gatherings taking to the outdoors, choosing a dark color for your deck can mean cleaning the surface less frequently.
Get a More Nuanced, Nature-Inspired Look With Dark Browns & Grays
The TimberTech color portfolio offers rich browns and grays that give you the bold look of black composite decking – but with a more nuanced, nature-inspired aesthetic.
Rich Grays From TimberTech® AZEK® & TimberTech PRO®
Dark Hickory
From the TimberTech AZEK Vintage Collection®
Choose this color for: A striking, dark look that adds a touch of the dramatic to your space.
Espresso™
From the TimberTech PRO Legacy Collection
Choose this color for: A bold, yet nuanced look thanks rich, color-blended hues.
Rich Browns From TimberTech AZEK
English Walnut™
From the TimberTech AZEK Vintage Collection
Choose this color for: A soft warmth achieved with color-blended hues.
Mahogany
From the TimberTech AZEK Vintage Collection
Choose this color for: A luxurious hardwood feel from richly hued brown.
Kona®
From the TimberTech AZEK Harvest Collection®
Choose this color for: A sophisticated look with its solid, rich color.
Rich Browns From TimberTech PRO
Mocha
From the TimberTech PRO Legacy Collection
Choose this color for: A reclaimed wood look with high board-to-board variation.
Pecan
From the TimberTech PRO Legacy Collection
Choose this color for: A warm charming vibe with high color variation.
Dark Roast™
From the TimberTech PRO Reserve Collection
Choose this color for: A rustic wood feel due to its deep dark brown.
Now that you’ve discovered even-better alternatives to black composite decking that can give you the look you want – without the heat build-up and visible foot traffic – it’s time to take a closer look at your options. Order up to four free samples of our dark gray and brown options to determine which suits you and your home’s exterior best.
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