Easy Ideas for Adding Colour to the Garden

Table: Cuprinol Garden Shades in Green Orchid. Bench: Cuprinol Garden Shades in Winters Night (both £24.99 2.5L) Decking: Cuprinol Anti Slip Decking Stain (RRP £24.09 for 2.5L) in Boston Teak.

We all know that we should regularly paint and protect our garden table and chairs, but why not make a statement with these gorgeous soft shades to make a real focal point of your eating area. Coordinating cushions will finish the look and add an extra layer of comfort for those long lazy weekend breakfasts.

Decking: Cuprinol Anti Slip Decking Stain (RRP £24.09 for 2.5L) in Silver Birch. Benches: Cuprinol Garden Shades (RRP £24.99 for 2.5L) in Black Ash. Table: Cuprinol Garden Furniture Stain(RRP £12.69 for 750ML) in Mahogany.

Even accessories such as lanterns, plant pots, watering cans and herb markers can be given the paint treatment with specialist paint. This is especially effective as brighter, zingy colour accents when furniture and decks are painted a more neutral shade. We love this silver birch decking stain and it provides just the right muted background for some bright orange and green pops.

Decking: Cuprinol Anti Slip Decking Stain (RRP £24.09 for 2.5L) in Silver Birch. Benches: Cuprinol Garden Shades (RRP £24.99 for 2.5L) in Black Ash. Table: Cuprinol Garden Furniture Stain(RRP £12.69 for 750ML) in Mahogany.

Decking and seat: Cuprinol Anti Slip Decking Stain(RRP £24.09 for 2.5L) in Silver Birch.

Fences too, will benefit from a little attention with the brush. Let your imagination run free with some ice-cream shades and create a fun, stylish corner for a little rest and relaxation. The special pigments in the paint will give a rich colour while still allowing the natural texture of the wood grain to show though.

Now sit back and relax!

All paints from Cuprinol. All products from Homebase.

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