Blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors remains a strong desire for homeowners as we head into the 2015 outdoor living season. Trex talked with homeowners, contractors and industry experts recently to compile our annual list of top trends that will dominate the outdoor living landscape this year. Here's what you can expect [...]

Pantone recently selected “Marsala” – a rich, earthy brown hue named for a Sicilian wine – its 2015 Color of the Year. The choice will influence fashion, beauty, home decor and other design in the coming year.Marsala is a departure from the more tropical tones, such as Tangerine Tango (2012), Emerald (2013) and last year's Radiant [...]

With warmer weather and outdoor living season quickly approaching, what’s the world looking forward to the most this outdoor living season? As it turns out, simply doing nothing at all.According to a new Trex international survey, conducted in Australia, France, Germany, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, many global citizens (82 [...]

We’ve touched on decking trends from the eastern seaboard to the heartland and south of the Mason Dixon Line. This week we’re wrapping up our outdoor living forecast with a look into the deck designs and styles of the Northwest and Southwest regions.Northwest: Given the expansive beauty of the Northwest, it’s not surprising that de [...]

After dishing on the top decking trends last week, we’re back to share more outdoor living trends that will be emerging outside of homes in the Southeastern and Central regions.Southeast: When it comes to decking colors, Southern homeowners lean toward browns, tans and rich, natural tones that bring to mind the tropics. The most po [...]