This weekend might be the perfect time to give your old wooden garden furniture a good clean in preparation for the sunny days ahead.
But rather than relying on standard wood stains and neutral background colours, why not opt for something more uplifting? Garden designer Ginny Blom has worked with paint brand Mylands to create a new colour range, including Blomster, a deep orange-red colour inspired by the red roofs and walls of traditional Danish farmhouses.
According to Blom, bright hues are perfect as accent colors in the garden to break up the greenery, like a bright sight of poppies peeking out from the grass. “Color is, of course, very subjective,” she says. “Personally, I like soft neutrals like dove grey for casual or earthy pink furniture like mushroom, but I also like stronger colors like Blomster, or deep blues like Murm Larsson.” [also from the Mylands range] It produces a more assertive sound. The Bromster really makes its presence known when placed in long grass or under a tree.”
But if you’re thinking about painting your fence or shed, Blom recommends opting for more subdued colors: “I always paint my sheds a deep khaki green or deep brown. Sheds and fences need to be unobtrusive in the yard, but these tones give them a sense of weight.”
But no matter what shade you choose, be sure to do a quick test first: “Colors perform very differently outdoors,” Blom adds, “so be sure to check your paint choices outdoors under strong UV light before deciding.”
Mylands paints are available in three finishes – Exterior Stone, Plant-Based Multifaceted and Marble Matt Emulsion – with prices starting from £31 per litre.
Jessica Doyle
