
Libby Smoot, February 13, 2015
4 Top Trends For 2015 Outdoor Living
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 [...]

Libby Smoot, December 10, 2014
Integrate Pantone's Color Of Year - Marsala - Into Your Deck Design
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 [...]

Libby Smoot, April 14, 2014
Outdoor Living Abroad: Escape To Trex Paradise
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 [...]

Libby Smoot, March 21, 2014
Decked Out: A Look At Northwest And Southwest Outdoor Living Trends
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 [...]

Libby Smoot, March 18, 2014
Decked Out: A Look At Southeast And Central Outdoor Living Trends
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 [...]