Moody Wenge, vibrant Jarrah, subtle Antique White, classic Western Red Cedar: 19 different DecoWood timber finishes means endless colour combinations and style possibilities.

There are some colour matches that particularly resonate and outlast the fads. Here are five favourites and how to get the look.

1. Classic: DecoWood and White

This classic style works well with just about any DecoWood finish, although it looks best with mid-browns such as Casuarina and Bush Cherry.

The look is beachy, especially when it is paired with a fresh, pure white and other natural materials such as sandstone. Using a slightly warmer, creamier white will create a more country-style appearance. Play around with it: use more white to make the DecoWood the feature, or go heavy with the DecoWood and create a white accent.

2. Double Up: DecoWood and DecoWood

 
This two tone effect looks supurb when it's done right. While you may need a bit more time to find the right mix, it will bump your property's sophistication level up a few notches.

Top Tips:

 • Your two areas of focus are getting the right colour combination, and then the ratio between your two chosen colours.

 • As it can get busy with two strong colours, you may wish to start with a neutral background such as a shade of white.

 • Choose two tones that sit in a category next to each other: 

Category 1: American Oak, Curly Birch, Snow Gum, Silky Oak, Weathered Timber
Category 2: Casuarina, Bush Cherry, Kwila
Category 3: Chestnut, Blackbutt, Wenge

For example, combine Categories 1 and 2, or Categories 2 and 3, but never a Category 1 colour with a Category 3.

 • Steer clear of the orange and red timber grains, unless you're going for an Asian style at home. If so, pair a darker grain such as Wenge or Blackbutt with Jarrah or Western Red Cedar.

3. Greyscale: DecoWood and Grey

Grey is well suited to minimalist styles, but it can feel cold and industrial by itself. Easy solution: use DecoWood to warm it up. There are so many directions you can go with this look. Here are just a few:

High contrast: Choose a fiery finish like Jarrah or Western Red Cedar for high impact.
Monochromatic: Pair grey with Antique White, Weathered Timber or Wenge and then finish off the space with black and white accessories.
Classic: a light grey with mid-brown or cedar DecoWood finish.

4. Complementary Colours: DecoWood and Blue

Remember your colour theory? Orange and blue sit opposite each other on the colour wheel, creating the greatest contrast. However, you're not restricted to the orange shades of DecoWood (Western Red Cedar, Australian Cedar and Ironbark). There are many shades of blue for every DecoWood finish.

A great way to find your fusion is to contact us for a free sample of your favourite DecoWood finish, and try it against blue paint samples from your local hardware store. Play around with navy, ultramarine, teal, turquoise and cobalt as a start, and see how they look when sitting next to each other. If you think it's a bit too intense, add a white paint sample into the mix and see how that changes things. 

5. Natural Wonder: DecoWood and Stone

Natural materials never go out of style, and stone with DecoWood tends to be a match made in heaven. 

Stone is most commonly used as a feature panel or facade. Complement that with a DecoWood deck, fence, windows, doors or ceiling. Easy!

One of the best things about this look is that it's hard to get wrong. Just about any stone pattern will match just about any DecoWood finish.

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