There will be several areas you’re thinking about as you go about the process of designing a residential basketball court for your property, and one of these is the kind of color scheme you’re looking to utilize. Your selections here will depend on several factors, and knowing these in advance can be helpful for your entire setup and design process.
At Courts Unlimited, we’re happy to assist clients with every possible need they may have while designing and installing one of our high-quality residential basketball courts, including color and related aesthetics. What are some of the top areas and options to be considering when selecting color for your basketball court? This two-part blog series will dig into several.
Matching Home or Property Colors
For many clients who are installing a residential basketball court on their property for use or enjoyment, the first consideration is often matching color schemes and aesthetics that are already in place. This may involve choosing colors to match the exterior of a home or other building where your court will be located, or it could simply mean selecting colors that flow well with neighboring houses, landscaping, and other existing features.
This is a common choice for those whose courts will be easily visible from the street or from neighboring properties, as it can help to reflect a sense of unity with the surrounding environment. Choosing colors that match and complement these existing features will make your entire property look well-styled, seamless, and even professional in some cases.
Contrasting Colors
In other cases, clients will prefer to select colors for their residential basketball court that stand out and make a statement. Contrasting colors are helpful in this regard, as they can be chosen to really pop from the surrounding environment, making your court look polished and well-designed.
This is an option that is especially popular among those who want their courts to be visible from either the street or the home — whether for safety reasons or simply for aesthetic purposes. The contrast can be especially powerful if you choose a dark color (black) for your court and then use bright, light-colored accents to draw focus and attention to certain areas, such as the markings or lines of the court.
Favorite Team Colors
If you or someone in your family is a sports fan, it’s also worth considering the colors associated with your favorite sports teams. This can be a great choice if you want to sport team colors yourself or if you simply want to reflect that passion through your basketball court!
We’ve worked with many clients who have opted for colors from their favorite professional sports teams, usually choosing the colors of their favorite sports franchise. This is another option that can make your court stand out and be noticeable from a distance, so it’s perfect if you want to use your court as a place for socializing or hosting gatherings.
In part two of our series, we’ll go over some other important concepts like line markings, custom color designs and more. To learn about all of your color and design options for any of our basketball courts, tennis courts or other court options, contact our team at Courts Unlimited today.