Using Color To Your Advantage
You don’t have to be an expert in color theory to understand how you can use color to your advantage in your landscaping. However, becoming familiar with the best tips and tricks of the trade can give you the edge you need to create something vibrant, unique, and powerful.
Color is very important to landscape design. No matter how large or small your yard is, and no matter how many natural or artificial materials you incorporate, you can enhance the look of your yard by adding just a few touches of color. Below, our Pioneer Landscape team has broken down the basics of color theory to help you figure out how to incorporate your own colorful and easy outdoor design ideas into your landscaping.
COLOR THEORY IN YARD DESIGN
The first step to understanding basic color theory is to understand the way colors are separated and categorized. Knowing the different categories of color can help you determine which colors may look best in which areas.
When it comes to yard design, colors are often split up into 4 subcategories:
● Primary colors - These are the most basic colors you will see, and you will most likely see them in flowers and plants. Red, yellow, and blue are the primary colors.
● Secondary colors - These colors are achieved when two or more primary colors are combined. They include greens, purples, and oranges. You will likely have a wide array of secondary colors in your yard.
● Tertiary colors - These are achieved through a combination of primary and secondary colors. Pinks, golds, and browns are a good example of a tertiary color. You will most likely find them in shrubs, berries, and flowers.
● Neutral colors - Gray, white, and silver. A combination of natural and man-made elements often use these colors.
Keep in mind that not only are the colors important, but the material of those colors as well. Choosing the right way to display those colors - whether it be through natural flowers and plants or through manmade decorations and furniture - can make just as big of an impact on your yard’s overall design as the colors themselves.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT MATERIALS TO CREATE A VIBRANT EDGE
It’s important to keep in mind that color can completely change or set the mood of the location. If you want a peaceful, relaxing environment, you can incorporate neutral and tertiary colors for a color palette that isn’t as bold or intrusive.
You can also use materials to make spaces appear smaller, larger, or more vibrant in general. Laying down some colorful brickwork or handmade mosaic tiling can add a huge pop of vibrancy to an otherwise neutral-toned yard.
Think hard about all the different elements you want to incorporate into your landscape. You should also think about what color palette you would like to design with, as well as what materials you can use to achieve that palette. Flowers are a great way to start; if you are thinking of decorating your yard with pinks and purples, you can find a variety of natural plants and berries to add that pop of color. Adding a neutral element like a stone or a gravel walkway can help balance out the color with neutrality, making the hints of color even more powerful upon view.
Artificial grass is another great way to incorporate color and vibrancy into your landscape. It comes in a variety of distinct colors and materials and can give you that perfect pop of hue to match the tone of your garden. You can check out our artificial grass options to spark inspiration for your next design idea.
EASY OUTDOOR DESIGN IDEAS
If you want to learn more about the impact of color theory, and you’re looking for easier outdoor design ideas, our Pioneer Landscape professionals are always here to help. You can get in touch with us by contacting us online or by giving us a call at (866) 525-4079. We look forward to helping you today!