I don't feel like there are any hard and fast rules about which colors to use in a backyard,' says designer Kathy Kuo. 'It's really about the colors that you love and that make you feel the most at peace and home in your outdoor space. If you're in a very hot climate, you may want to avoid super-dark colors for your outdoor cushions, just because it's going to absorb the heat more intensely, but other than that, trust your instincts to guide you and trust the natural elements to inspire you!'
'Personally, I love all shades of white and warm neutrals for outdoor furniture. The look of a teak wood outdoor sofa with an ecrus cushion is just perfection to me on a warm summer day, especially if there's a pool nearby! For pops of color I'm drawn to navy blue and sage green.' she adds.
Jennifer Hayman agrees that neutral is usually best when it comes to a backyard color scheme. Keep furniture in calming greys, whites and beige and let the greenery be the focus. 'For hardscape materials, we find that neutral palettes of warm beiges and greys offer a strong base and allow the different shades of green to naturally take center stage,' she suggests.
'My favorite color scheme that is accessible for all types of backyards includes a lighter grey stone that feels naturally calmer and has an almost floating like nature, anchored with darker accents such as wood fences stained a charcoal, inlay of different materials and layered gardens of green, chartreuse and whites.'