When it comes to creating a luxury outdoor living space in Colorado, design isn't just about function. It's about blending natural beauty with comfort and style. The Centennial State offers a backdrop unlike anywhere else: rugged mountains, brilliant blue skies, and vibrant seasonal changes. To create a space that feels truly connected to Colorado living, thoughtful use of colors, textures, and design details is essential.
Embracing the Colorado PaletteColorado's landscapes set the tone for outdoor design inspiration. From the earthy reds of the Garden of the Gods to the rich greens of the Front Range, your outdoor living space can mirror the natural palette right outside your door.
- Earth Tones: Warm browns, rusts, and tans create a grounded foundation that harmonizes with the Rockies and foothills.
- Cool Neutrals: Grays and soft charcoals echo the stone of the mountains while providing balance against bold natural hues.
- Accent Colors: Deep forest greens, muted blues, and terracotta accents add personality while still reflecting Colorado's environment.
Texture: Bringing the Outdoors to Life
Texture is where Colorado outdoor design truly shines. The goal is to capture a tactile sense of the outdoors and layer it into your living space.
- Natural Stone: Flagstone, slate, and river rock add organic texture to patios, fire features, and retaining walls.
- Wood and Composite Decking: Wood grains, whether natural cedar or high-end composites, bring warmth and durability to decks and pergolas.
- Mixed Materials: Combining metal railings with stone bases or wood beams with sleek glass panels creates a rich, balanced look.
- Soft Furnishings: Plush, weather-resistant fabrics in woven or textured patterns invite relaxation while standing up to Colorado's sun and sudden weather changes.
A well-designed Colorado outdoor living space should feel like a seamless extension of the landscape.
- Frame the View: Orient seating and gathering areas to highlight mountain vistas or dramatic skies.
- Play with Contrast: Mix smooth and rough surfaces, like polished countertops paired with raw stone fireplaces, for visual depth.
- Layering Spaces: Use pergolas, covered patios, and open decks to create zones that suit every season.
- Four-Season Appeal: Incorporate fire features, overhead heating, and flexible shading so the space feels inviting from snowy winters to summer evenings.
Designing an outdoor living space in Colorado is about more than aesthetics. It's about creating harmony with the environment while elevating your lifestyle. By thoughtfully weaving in the region's natural colors, diverse textures, and breathtaking scenery, you'll have a space that feels timeless, inviting, and uniquely yours.
It Starts With The Space
We help Colorado families design and build outdoor spaces that allow them to enjoy the Colorado outdoors 365 days per year. With our Forever Steel Frame System, Clearview Glass Walls, and signature fire features, we can bring your Colorado vision to life! We want to hear all about your vision, schedule a completely free in-home consultation with one of our expert designers.
About Masterpiece Outdoorliving
Garth Hystad has become the premier outdoor living designer of his time. With over 40 years of experience, his innovative and unique designs display his creativity from coast to coast. Many of his greatest designs have been featured on the popular hit tv show, Mega Decks, which premiered on the DIY Network.
His love and vision for making the outdoors become an accessible and beloved part of everyday living for Coloradans has led to two incredibly successful businesses. His proudest moment has been mentoring and getting to work alongside his son, Brandon Hystad, at Masterpiece Outdoorliving.