Summer Color Schemes for Outdoor Furniture

Even though summer is here and flying by fast, there is still plenty of time to enjoy the best parts of summer. Whether there is a lot of traveling in the schedule or no big plans at all, one of the best parts can be just relaxing at home and soaking up the perfect weather. 

If you’re reading this, then it’s safe to assume that you have a patio, deck or other outdoor living space and are seeking a bit of guidance for either a style revamp or a starting point. Well, you’re in luck because picking out a color scheme is perhaps the most important part of styling your outdoor space. 

The furniture can be the most comfortable in the world, but if it looks like a garage sale setup, it can be hard to enjoy it. Just like with indoor furniture and design schemes, it can be extremely overwhelming because the possibilities seem endless.

Depending on your own personal style, there are two different routes that you can take before deciding on any specifics. Choosing between neutrals and vibrant can be tough but ultimately comes down to your inner style voice because both can be done extremely well, tasteful and look incredible. When it comes to a neutral color scheme, the focus is on the soothing colors of an earthy palette to help create a visually larger space and natural warmth. 

Where to start when choosing a color for your outdoor furniture?

A good place to start is with the exterior color of your home. Start by picking out a signature, center color that coordinates with paint, stain or finish of your home and bring that into your patio. Whether you are incorporating that color into the stone, brick or wood surfaces, this creates a natural extension of your home and eliminates any stark contrast between the two spaces.

Choosing natural shades of furniture is a safe bet and then you can add in color accent pieces to finish up your theme. Always try to bring in some color, even if they’re matte or muted colors but blues, greens, and reds go well with earthy tones. 

Stone/grays/tans/reds/blues are a great place to start. Don’t forget that your landscaping can help add to your summer color scheme. 

If you are leaning towards incorporating some vibrant, eye-catching colors, picking a coordinating color combination and not going overboard is crucial. Too much of a good thing can be bad.

Some of the popular color combinations

• Eggplant and Tangerine – essentially, purple and orange create an elegant color scheme that isn’t seen often. Purple is a sturdy, powerful color that can anchor a room, while orange adds the flare and attention that you want/need. Choose purple for some furniture and other solid pieces of structure and leave orange for your accents. 
  • Coro Clea Sofa
  • Gan Bandas Rug
  • Mamagreen Fringe Pillow

• Green and Blue – this color duo evokes the natural combination of land and sky/sea; grass and water. Perfectly balanced, the options in blues and greens are numerous, whether its furniture, paints or accent pieces. The soothing combination allows complete relaxation while being just the right amount of eye-catching pop. 
  • Mamagreen Ekka Sofa
  • BD Barcelona Aquario Cabinet
  • Cane Line Infinity Carpet 

• Citrus Mixture – reds, yellows and oranges all go together and create a fun, spunky scheme that immediately provokes the thought of fruits and summer. A big umbrella, seat cushions, and a rug can be the prominent staples of focus. 
  • Fermob Luxembourg Bar Cart
  • Gan Bandas Big Pouf 
  • Knoll Drop Wallcovering 

• Black and Yellow – not for the faint of heart, this stark combination will certainly be the center of attention. This is a scheme that requires a bit more thought to pull off because it can be easy to overdo it while trying to create the perfect balance. 
  • Royal Botania Shady Umbrella 
  • Gan Silai Cushion
  • Royal Botania Vigor Lounge
  • BD Barcelona Showtime Chair

When it comes to the best selection of colorful patio furniture to fit your design needs, CLIMA has it all. From the top designers and manufacturers from around the world, we’re proud to offer our customers the largest selection of luxury indoor and outdoor furniture and accessories. 

When it comes to popular colors for outdoor furniture, we can help you narrow down your choices and ensure that each piece is perfect for you. Come check us out today and start enjoying the patio you’ve always dreamed of now.