What colours will define outdoor furniture and hospitality design in 2027? The answer is increasingly clear: outdoor spaces are moving towards warmer, softer and more nature-inspired palettes. For hotels, restaurants, resorts and beach clubs, colour is becoming an important design tool—not just a decorative choice.
Looking ahead to 2027, terracotta, olive, beige and sophisticated pastel shades are particularly relevant for outdoor furniture. At the same time, matte finishes are gaining ground as designers move away from overly glossy surfaces and towards more tactile, understated aesthetics.
Professional colour forecasting supports this broader direction. RAL’s COLOUR FEELING 2027+ emphasises colours inspired by material authenticity, nature, softness and enduring design, including shades such as Pale Sienna and Olivine Grey.
Terracotta: still one of the strongest outdoor colours
Terracotta is not going away in 2027. Its success comes from its ability to create warmth while remaining strongly connected to natural landscapes, Mediterranean architecture and handcrafted materials.
From burnt orange and clay to cinnamon and softer terracotta, these shades work particularly well on terraces, poolside furniture and restaurant seating. Recent outdoor furniture trends confirm that earthy terracotta tones remain highly relevant, while designers increasingly recommend combining several related shades rather than creating a uniform colour scheme.
For hospitality projects, terracotta can also provide a distinctive alternative to the traditional black, white and grey outdoor furniture palette.
Matte colours for a more sophisticated look
One of the most important developments for 2027 is not only which colour is chosen, but how that colour is finished.
Matte and low-sheen surfaces are becoming increasingly desirable. They create a softer visual appearance, reduce reflections in strong sunlight and work particularly well with natural materials such as teak, stone, rope and woven fibres.
This shift towards matte finishes is part of a wider design movement away from highly reflective surfaces and towards tactile, layered environments.
For aluminium outdoor furniture, powder-coated matte finishes are therefore particularly interesting: they combine contemporary design with a warmer, more architectural appearance.
Pastel colours: soft, elegant and versatile
Pastels are also evolving. Rather than the sugary or overly playful pastels of previous years, 2027 is moving towards muted, sophisticated versions of pink, green, blue, yellow and beige.
These softer colours are particularly suited to hospitality environments because they can create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere without overwhelming the architecture or landscape. Current 2027 colour forecasts highlight warm pastels and softened greens as important directions.
Think dusty sage, pale olive, soft blush, muted blue or warm sand rather than highly saturated colours.
Olive and beige: the new natural neutrals
If one combination is likely to define outdoor hospitality design in 2027, it is olive green and warm beige.
Olive connects outdoor furniture directly to vegetation and natural surroundings, while beige provides a calm, timeless foundation. Together, they create a sophisticated palette that works beautifully with wood, stone, linen, rattan and aluminium.
Importantly, beige itself is becoming richer and warmer. Designers are moving away from flat, cool neutrals towards nuanced shades with earthy or green undertones.
What does this mean for hospitality outdoor furniture?
For hotels, restaurants and resorts planning new outdoor spaces in 2027, the trend is clear: natural does not have to mean neutral.
The strongest outdoor colour palettes will combine earthy tones with subtle contrasts:
- Terracotta + warm beige for a Mediterranean atmosphere
- Olive + sand for a natural, sophisticated look
- Soft pastel green + beige for a contemporary resort feel
- Terracotta + olive for a warmer, more expressive setting
- Matte black + terracotta or olive for a modern architectural contrast
The key is to create layered colour palettes rather than matching every piece of furniture.
Designing outdoor spaces for 2027
The 2027 colour outlook reflects a broader change in hospitality design: guests increasingly expect outdoor spaces to feel comfortable, authentic and connected to nature.
At SIMEXA, we believe colour should work alongside material, texture and architecture to create memorable outdoor environments. Whether the project calls for terracotta outdoor furniture, olive green aluminium, warm beige finishes or sophisticated pastel tones, the right combination can transform a terrace into a genuine hospitality experience.
Looking for the latest outdoor furniture colours and finishes for your next hospitality project? Explore SIMEXA’s collection and discover how colour, material and design can work together outdoors.
