This Patio Color Is the One Experts Told Me They'd Always Pick If You Hate the Idea of Having to Power Wash Your Paving Every Few Months

A backyard patio with a large door leading into a living room. The patio features gray paving, a pair of tan chairs, a side table, and lush greenery.

It's almost al fresco season. That means brunch outdoors, hosting in the garden, and quiet evening nights spent in the fresh air. But not before a total patio spruce. And if you're taking it one step further with a color revamp, then it's best to prioritize a finish that keeps you from frequent power washing.

What might that be? Well, the experts tell me that darker porcelain shades are the winning palette for low-maintenance garden patio flooring. And aside from it cooling the aesthetic of the space, it does a lot more.