With the promise of warmer weather in the coming months, it’s no surprise that more and more people will soon be pulling off those Garland garden furniture covers and spending a lot more time in their gardens.
It will also soon be time to get the BBQ out and start planning those summer parties, but if your garden is feeling a little dull or cramped, there is one quick and easy thing you can do to give it a summer refresh.
Paint your fence!
Giving your garden a quick and affordable refresh is as simple as a lick of paint. Smaller gardens can be made to look a lot more spacious with the right colours, and it will even make the place feel a lot livelier.
Avoid dark colours
When painting your fence, it’s important to go for lighter colours that reflect natural light. Dark colours absorb the natural light and give the opposite illusion of less space.
Stay neutral
If you’re not sure what your colour scheme is, keep to neutral tones like cream or a soft grey. Greys or light blues help the fence blend nicely with the summer sky, tricking the eye into thinking the garden is bigger.
Don’t forget to keep your garden clutter free
Another way to keep your garden looking refreshed is to keep it clutter free. Sometimes, less is more, and if you’ve just spent time painting your fence but can’t see the effect because of clutter, the illusion will be wasted.
A painted fence that catches the eye makes all the difference.
