Here Are 3 Color Ideas to Consider for New Patios in Worthington and Westerville, OH

Planning a new patio? The colors you choose can completely transform the appearance and the feel of your outdoor living space; and if the process of choosing colors is overwhelming, here are 3 color ideas to consider for new patios in Worthington and Westerville, OH.

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Light and Bright

The design rule that says, “light colors make a space seem bigger” is true: mostly. Choosing light greys or light sand colors (light tan), especially if you use large-format pavers or stone slabs that minimize joint lines, makes a space feel bigger: a good thing to consider if your patio space is small. However, there are a few other things to think about no matter the size of your outdoor living space.

Your patio is both an extension of the home and an extension of the landscape. As such, it needs to be a color that harmonizes with the home and the landscape. If your home is relatively dark (such as eggplant, or stained wood) and the landscape is wooded, a light colored patio will really jump out. This can be what you’re looking for; or, it can be a bit too bright. Consider the colors of your home and whether your site is shaded by tall trees, or if it’s open and surrounded by a lawn.

If your landscape is dark, you could consider darker paving materials that won’t contrast as much. In a wooded setting, light colors will stand out boldly and make the space feel smaller by enhancing the boundary between the patio and the landscape.

If your home and landscape are fairly bright, then a light-colored patio will fit right in. 

Dark and Sophisticated

On the other end of the spectrum are the darker pavers such as limestone, bluestone, or other dark greys, as well as the burgundy reds of traditional bricks and greys/blacks of modern bricks. Dark colors feel sophisticated and offer a wonderfully subtle and unobtrusive backdrop for outdoor living. 

One consideration with dark paving materials are heat: you don’t want to install dark pavers or natural stone where the sun will bake them into a very hot surface that’s painful on bare feet (remember your pets, too, even if you’re always wearing shoes outdoors).

If you use light-colored jointing sand with dark paving stones, you can create exceptional visual texture with patterns: for example, the classic herringbone pattern isn’t just for bricks - you can also use it on many plank-style pavers or stone slabs.

Dark materials blend in beautifully with a darker home and lush wooded landscape. If you want your patio to look like it’s part of the landscape, dark paving materials could be a great choice. If you want contrast - for example against a white home - dark materials also look stunning.

Mid-Tones: a Happy Medium

For most applications, medium earth-toned or grey-toned pavers or stone slabs are the way to go. This way, you get a happy medium when it comes to contrasting/blending in. 

Mid-tones are a more versatile option when it comes to choosing pavers and stone slabs, too. Most will fall into this category so you’ll get the most variety. Whether you want flagstone or flagstone-inspired pavers, you’ll find the largest number of choices in the mid-range.

So while there’s no one perfect color for all spaces, start with the characteristics of light/medium/dark paving materials and then refine your size, texture and finish choices from there.

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