When the air in Colorado starts to get crisp and a little cold, your backyard spa can become the centerpiece of your fall outdoor living space. Whether you are looking for a design that will blend in with the fall foliage in your yard or you want something that will look nice year-round, we have a wide selection of hot tub designs and colors at Wind River Spas. With just a few steps, you can design a tub online that captures the warmth of the season while creating a comfortable retreat for family and friends. We serve Denver, CO, and the surrounding areas, with tubs that offer a chemical-free soak in all seasons.
What Is the Fall Palette?
If you have ever driven past a house in your neighborhood and wondered how the yard manages to look warm, cozy, and welcoming all at once, the secret may be in the colors used to decorate the space. A well-chosen palette can tie everything together and make your spa look like it is part of the space as a whole. The fall palette consists of striking, earthy tones like burnt orange, deep red, and golden yellow, but it is also balanced out by muted neutrals like tan, brown, and charcoal. For your own backyard inspiration, think about the colors that make you feel the most relaxed, and the colors that can transition easily from fall to other seasons.
Choosing the Right Shell Color
The shell of your hot tub is the interior where you will sit when you enjoy your soak. It will only be visible when the cover is off and you are getting ready for a soak, but the color you choose still matters.
Alabaster Wave
Alabaster Wave is a modern white that fits perfectly into a clean and sophisticated aesthetic. It pairs well with wood tones, cream accents, and minimalist furniture for a welcome but elegant outdoor area.
Cameo
Cameo’s textured, pearl-white surface has a sheen that catches the evening light. It can be the perfect choice for those who want to entertain at night and who have an aesthetic that leans more modern, but with a softer touch. It can look great next to light stone, soft gray decking, and simple greenery, and it can be perfect when paired with the warmer colors of fall.
Gray Quartz
This is a sleek and versatile gray with a subtle sheen and texture. It pairs well with metal accents, darker patio furniture, and geometric landscaping. A neutral color like Gray Quartz can blend in with all the seasons, and will help any accent colors you choose to pop.
Pacific Rim
Pacific Rim has a deep, blue finish that is inspired by the ocean. It can make for a nice contrast if you have a lot of plants that turn yellow in the fall, and it can look beautiful next to natural wood decking, white stone, and warm lighting.
Sahara
Sahara is a versatile color that can blend with the colors of any season and with many different aesthetics. It has a tan finish, but with flecks of different colors that can bring out the other tones in your yard and outdoor furniture. It complements rustic outdoor spaces, desert plants, woven decor elements, and more.
Smoky Mountain
This shell color blends a mixture of browns and grays that give your spa a soft, natural feel. It is ideal for backyards that embrace an organic or mountain lodge look. It pairs beautifully with the warm light of fall and can transition easily into winter, spring, and summer designs.
Sterling Silver
This glossy gray with white veining is a timeless hot tub look. It works well in traditional and modern spaces and can be paired with granite, slate, or silver-toned metal finishes. It can look nice alongside the yellow of fall aspen leaves and the green of summer foliage.
Storm Cloud
Storm Cloud is a bold and polished color. Its deep gray marbling naturally fits into the fall color palette and harmonizes with warm hues and neutral surroundings. The finish can be coupled with outdoor features like a fire pit and will blend seamlessly with stone patios accented by black or charcoal decor.
Tuscan Sun
This shell color is one of our warmest, with a mixture of browns, blacks, and grays in a marbled pattern. It complements brick, terracotta, or wood accents and is ideal for cozy fall evenings. Choose this color if you want to invite a little more warmth into your spa area or help your hot tub blend with the natural features in your backyard.
Selecting a Cabinet
The cabinet is on the exterior of the hot tub and will be the most visible, even when you are not using your tub. We design the cabinets with the look and feel of wood, but they are made from an alternative material that resists rot, mildew, and stains.
- Teak: Teak is a rich, warm, chocolate-colored cabinet that blends into many different outdoor designs. It looks good next to cedar decking and is perfect for spaces that have a lot of plant life.
- Charcoal: This sleek tone works perfectly with the fall palette while transitioning seamlessly through every season.
- Sequoia: This is a deep, reddish wood that adds the perfect contrast to your yard. It stands out against evergreen foliage and stone and can be a bold, visual anchor that ties everything together.
- Toffee: Toffee is a soft, earthy tan that brings warmth to the space while also blending in. This is the perfect neutral tone to complement the brighter colors in your yard.
- Smoke: Smoke is a lighter, softer gray that looks good with cool tones but is versatile enough to look good in every season.
How to Coordinate Your Shell and Cabinet
As you choose the shell and cabinet colors, consider whether you want your hot tub to be a focal point or to blend into the background. If you want it to draw the eye, choose an interior and exterior that contrast with each other. A light shell like Alabaster Wave or Sterling Silver will pop against a deeper cabinet. You can also pair similar colors like Gray Quartz and Smoke to make it less conspicuous.
Designing Your Spa to Match Your Outdoor Space
When you are designing your spa, think about how all of the colors will look both with the natural surroundings and with the landscaping. Look at the colors that are already present in your outdoor space for backyard inspiration. Is your outdoor lighting soft and warm, or bright and modern? What is the natural color of the stone, dirt, and foliage in your yard? If you are looking for the perfect fall retreat, try warmer tones like deep brown or charcoal. Once you have your spa installed, you can echo the colors of your hot tub with seasonal decor, planters, and string lights that bring out the tones that you chose.
Will My Spa Be Able to Withstand Seasonal Shifts?
Because Colorado’s weather changes so quickly, fall hot tub design should also take into account year-round performance. At Wind River Spas, every model is made right here in Colorado and is engineered for our climate. The durable construction and insulation system can withstand hot summer sun and freezing temperatures. The cabinet looks great, and also protects the tub from moisture, sun, snow, and pests. Regardless of the aesthetic you choose, the tub will transition perfectly in between seasons with very little effort from you.
Make Every Season a Spa Season With Our Hot Tubs in Denver, CO
With a little planning, your tub can stay beautiful year-round while standing up to the weather. At Wind River Spas, we build chemical-free hot tubs that are designed, manufactured, and sold locally and can handle everything from crisp fall nights to snowy winter evenings. We also have a wide range of colors to choose from. You can preview your ideal hot tub aesthetic with our Build-and-Price feature on our website. If you want to learn more, you can call us at (303) 789-2656 or visit our showroom in Englewood.