Five ways to refresh your outdoor space

Create an additional living area and maximise your existing space for a garden scheme that connects seamlessly with the interior of your home.

Using colour, you can design an outdoor area that works for your space, whether you are looking for a relaxing retreat, a vibrant outdoor kitchen or a place for little ones to explore.

Garden Gate: 'Orange Aurora,' Walls: 'Hollyhock,' Table and Plant Pot: 'Joanna'

Painting a garden gate

Incorporate a highlight of colour and refresh tired woodwork or metalwork for a simple and effective update. A small project that can be completed within an afternoon, consider bold shades to add vibrancy and warmth. Contrast 'Orange Aurora' with neutral walls painted in 'Hollyhock' for an entrance with impact.

Wall: 'Air Force Blue', Table: 'Mister David'

Refreshing outside walls

Coordinate the outside of your home with its natural surroundings. 'Air Force Blue' offers the perfect contrast to natural greenery whilst providing a weather-resistant finish to protect exterior masonry from the elements.

Walls: 'Obsidian Green'

Use dark shades

In such a bright outdoor setting, don't be afraid to use darker, bold tones to create a secluded spot in the shade. 'Obsidian Green' provides a strong contrast to natural wood for a contemporary finish that compliments foliage.

Back Wall: 'Tuscan Red,' Table Legs & Plant Pot: 'Grey Teal'

Create an outdoor kitchen

Extend the kitchen area to the outdoors for a functional, open-air dining space that is perfect for seasonal entertaining. Paint wooden dining furniture or create small bursts of colour by using stand-out shades, here 'Tuscan Red' combines beautifully with red brickwork.

Swing Seat: 'Harley Green'

Transform garden furniture

For a smaller exterior project, update outdoor furniture with our Intelligent Exterior Eggshell, a self-priming finish that is available in our complete colour palette. Suitable for both woodwork and metalwork, the paint will be surface dry in just 2-4 hours so you can achieve a perfect finish quickly.

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