A DIY guide to painting the fence

By Marina WilliamsDec. 7, 2014, 4:30 a.m.

With a few simple steps, you can refashion the fence or outdoor furniture these holidays.

SMART: Dark colours are on trend for exteriors and fences. Photo: DULUX.

Unpainted or weatherworn fences, retaining walls or wooden outdoor furniture pieces can ruin the look of even the most polished garden and outdoor living area.

A few coats of paint can rejuvenate your timber pieces and save you the expense of purchasing new products. And choosing the right colour for your timber fence or outdoor setting need not be arduous, says leading colour trend forecaster Andrea Lucena-Orr.

Andrea, Duluxs colour expert, says theres a trend towards darker colour schemes for exterior fences.

Popular trim colours of past years have traditionally been the standard safe option for home owners. We are now seeing increases in darker schemes in the neutrals shades, earthy greens and deep greys, which create a lovely backdrop, Andrea says.

Darker colours are becoming increasingly popular with fences, which follows on from the popularity of darker exterior colour schemes for the home. Deeper colours can accentuate beautiful natural foliage colours, making your garden the key feature.

Another trend is to feature brighter accent colours with exterior furniture and pool sidewalls, she says.

Poolside retreats are casual and fun outdoor living spaces. Bright and playful colours can reflect the perfect poolside vibe. A hot pink wall, with furniture in a contrasting colour, set off with your favourite greenery, will quickly transform your poolside space into your tropical sanctuary, Andrea says.

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A DIY guide to painting the fence