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Create a Millboard seating area or planters in a contrasting color, or clad an outbuilding or shed in a complimentary shade to create a diverse garden scheme.\u00a0
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Think about the surrounding hard materials in the area to complement or contrast with them, such as fencing, a shed or outbuilding, or even the color of the window frames or interior scheme.\u00a0
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For example, the cool grey tones of Millboard Enhanced Grain Brushed Basalt work wonderfully with anthracite windows, so why not create planters in a contrasting color such as Millboard Enhanced Grain Smoked Oak to draw the eye. This helps to break up the space and injects a little brightness to a scheme that may heavily feature one color.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n- \n
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Not only beautiful, but practical too; highlighting the edges of steps or drops from the side of decking can reduce the risk of visitors misstepping or losing balance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Picture framing your decking in this way also adds a formal feel, whilst choosing a contrasting step riser adds a fresh, contemporary look. <\/p>\n\n\n
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Create an interesting pattern using two or more colors from the range. You truly can get creative with this and the options are endless, ideal to make your decking stand out and create a focal point.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You could create an attractive pattern in the middle of a seating area to create a focal point or mix different colors across the whole deck.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
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Create a large decking area and use a contrasting shade to zone the two areas. Think about how your decking will be used; one side could be a formal area set up with a table and chairs for al-fresco dining, the other a place to relax with an outdoor sofa, rugs, blankets and festoon lights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternatively, visually separate the two by choosing a conjoining deck in two different colors to provide a clear contrast. This would work well for a space which has two very different uses, such as an outdoor kitchen and bar area coupled with a separate dining area.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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For a modern look try pairing\u2026 Smoked Oak with Burnt Cedar
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