Dark Porcelain Paving

Dark Porcelain Paving for Modern Gardens

Find plenty of choice in size and colour among our dark outdoor tiles. Across our ranges, you'll find the XL slabs of Sidewalk, cloudy hues of 900x600 Florence Storm and the dark smokiness of Charcoal, which is also available in setts. Choose the distinctive texture of Cinder grey wood-effect tiles.

The Design Potential of Dark Porcelain Paving

Dark porcelain paving opens new horizons for your garden design, creating a completely different feel from lighter colours. Dark grey and black outdoor tiles intensify the lushness of green leaves, and lay down a background against which the deep, rich colours of flowers 'pop' and architectural shapes stand out.

As a rule of thumb, dark colours tend to heat up quicker and radiate more heat than lighter ones. Consequently, you might find very dark colours less desirable around a swimming pool or hot tub, where you may be walking barefoot on hot paving. Conversely, you can try to take advantage of this by, for example, using darker paving for a winter patio that catches the sun, or in a sunken seating area where you want to enjoy cosy evenings after it's absorbed the heat of the day.

Grouting for dark grey and black outdoor tiles offers the opportunity for striking design detail. Use a colour to match your paving to create a more seamless look, or create a bold contrast with pale or white grout. Making the joints a feature in this way highlights the rectilinear shape of your paving and adds crisp lines that work well in modern design.

Make your garden feel bigger with dark patio slabs

Black and dark grey porcelain slabs can also be a good choice in smaller areas because dark colours recede, disguising the edges of the space and so making an area feel larger. With plenty of verdant planting to accompany them, these darker colours can add mystery and entice exploration.

Match your furniture with Anthracite porcelain paving

Anthracite grey is a particularly popular colour for garden furniture, pergolas and bi-fold doors, and choosing a similar tone will help blend features into a stream-lined, co-ordinated garden layout with a modern feel. Our Anthracite porcelain paving is supplied in 800x800 square slabs - a size that enhances contemporary design.

Find out more about the pros and cons of dark grey and black outdoor tiles.

Choose dark grey for low-maintenance paving

Dark grey porcelain paving is also a good choice for high-traffic areas. First, the colour will disguise mud and dirt, so you won't need to clean so often. Secondly, porcelain is easy to clean, rarely needing more than a brush down or jet wash, thanks to porcelain's stain-resistance.

Discover more about why porcelain paving is good for patios.