Dark fence garden

It’s just about the perfect time of year to do that horrible painting job in your garden – your fence panels. We all know how much of an effort painting them can be, but we also know how much of a difference they can make with a fresh lick of paint. But before you head to your DIY store for your usual brown colour that you have used year in year out, why not add a little more colour?

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Dark dramatic interiors are very much the trend in 2015, and outdoor spaces are following suit. Black walls ground a space, and encourages other any colors in proximity to really stand out. Bright, sunlit spaces can handle all the darkness, and become cozier instead of claustrophobic. Embrace these moody surroundings, and absorb all the drama.

Valspar Charred Gray Semi-Transparent Stain- pops the landscaping and matches our gutters/shutters/garage door SW Peppercorn paint 7674.

Behr's 'Slate' stain for the fence

White picket and natural wood fences may be more common, but garden fences painted black can be surprisingly effective in the landscape.

Tips to consider when choosing fence colours for your garden. We love this dark and moody fence, which works perfectly with the other garden finishes #garden #gardeninspo #gardenfence #absoluteprojectmanagement

“We chose Manhattan Grey as it’s a soft grey green that blends well with planting. It also reflects the light around the otherwise quite dark garden." - Garden Designer, Joanna Archer, on one of our most popular garden joinery paint colours. Read the full case study on the website for more insights into this beautiful garden.

Small-space garden designers on Instagram: “The use of trees (in this case ginkgo trees) as living garden sculptures. The dark fence highlights this effect more. Image via…”

Painting a garden fence using paint or stain. Dark, light or untreated fences in a garden plus tips for painting to get a good finish