XP from ML: Backyard design help needed

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I'm in full blown panic mode people.

We start our backyard remodel the first week of August. Design is basically confirmed (we'll make tweeks with our landscape guy as the frame goes in for the stamped concrete, etc.) but I have yet to pick:

1. Style/color of stamped concrete
2. Color(s) of the Calstone being used for the retaining walls
3. House color - we are not painting our house right now, but WILL be in the future, so deciding on a color is important in order to make sure the colors we pick for #1/#2 match (i.e. right now our house in beige and i think i want a dark blue or green or brown...so do i go more in the gray color family for stone or what?)

I am an epic fail at googling/using Houzz/using Pinterest to locate inspiration images. I'm just generally overwhemled.

So my point is - this is a call to action for all of you to:

1. post your dream backyards
2. if you have done stamped concrete before, can you share with me how you decided on design and/or color?

THANK YOU.

Read more: pandce.proboards.com/thread/203435/speaking-backyards#ixzz2ZVcrZcQa

[munkii]

Here's a link to my Pinterest patio/outdoors page: pinterest.com/jbarco79/outdoors/. 

Another good Pinterest page is this one: pinterest.com/chiarapiccino/outdoor-spaces/. It's not all patios, and there's a lot to sort through. BUT it has a lot of good inspiration on it, IMO.

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Thank you! Checking both links out right now.

[treedimensional]

I think you're over thinking it. They don't have to match. Chances are any color will be just as good as the next. None of them are gaudy so no matter what you choose, it will work well with any house color you choose down the road, regardless of how many times you repaint or change the trim or shutters. You could probably close your eyes and throw a dart at the palette and be safe. Relax and try to enjoy the process!