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Light or Dark Stain on Cedar Tongue & Groove Patio Ceiling?

4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago

We just installed a 500+ square foot IPE deck off the back of the house. There will be a roof over 30 feet of it, and the ceiling will be Cedar tongue and groove. I am struggling with whether I should stain the ceiling a lighter warm color, or a very dark black/brown. The ceiling will be on risers in the roof and extend out over the long posts in the photo. Light will come in between the roof and ceiling beams. I don't want to match the IPE in color, as it would be impossible anyway, but I am nervous that the dark will darken the space too much. This deck faces west and overlooks the pool. The house will be painted white with a chocolate/charcoal trim in the Spring. I have to decide quickly, and would love to hear others thoughts, and even see some photos of suggestions. Thank you.


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