If you like gray but prefer to see the wood grain ... the one on this deck by @kongarmor. We love how it subtly plays off the home’s brick. Add some leafy green plants and black or dark gray furniture ...

But all decks, whether real or composite wood, are a magnet for all sorts of unsightly stains that completely ruin the aesthetic. Mold, algae, and rust are all common enemies of outdoor decks, and the ...