COLOUR CHOICES
Choosing the right colour for your fencing depends on what kind of look and feel you want to achieve.
Elegant
Use pale stone shades like natural stone and muted clay to create an elegant, classic country look and soft blues and greens to add a sense of breezy tranquility. Avoid bright colours which can be overwhelming on areas like fence panels but look great picked out in furniture and pots.
Contemporary
For a more contemporary feel, try a dark shade. Black creates a stunning background for all planting. These dark colours are brilliant at hiding imperfections in your fencing and will help small gardens look bigger because the boundaries between your garden and the next visually melt away.
Bold
A bright shade of paint gives a strong statement. If you have a particular favourite colour and wish to show off your creativity, opt for a bright panel. Think about how it works with your planting and other buildings as such a bright colour can stick out like a sore thumb without careful thought.
Muted
If you’d rather your fence didn’t stand out at all and you would like your plants to take centre stage, you need the fencing to be able to become almost invisible. Try selecting a shade of outdoor paint in a green colour that blends well with the foliage.
Classic
A natural wood colour can be very appealing in it's own right so you may not want to cover it up with paint. Use a protective varnish or stain to enhance the look and protect the wood. Keeping the classic wood shade will give a rustic and naturalistic look to your garden. It's also easy to add a coat of paint if you fancy a change later.
Two tone
Why not mix up the colours and pick complementary shades for your fence? Splitting the fence lengthways with a colour stripe can create interest in a small garden and helps you to open up the space. A stripe also stops it feeling oppressive.