Best colour to paint fences to make your garden ‘appear bigger’ or risk ‘oppressive’ space (Image: Getty)
Whilst many people aim to keep their garden light and bright, an expert has recommended dark. According to Angela Slater from Hayes Garden World, using dark colours in an average-sized can work wonders. The expert said: “Generally, a fence painted in dark colours makes an average-sized garden appear larger as it shifts the eye from the fence to the .
“If you have a lot of plants packed into your garden space, you can get away with black or dark graphite. This will provide a foil to the colours of your plants and make any light-coloured stand out, giving the illusion of depth to your plants.”
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Blue fencing can look brilliant against greenery (Image: Getty)
If you have a lot of green in your borders, painting your fence a dark olive or navy can help to make the garden appear bigger.
However, if you have a small courtyard garden, the expert recommended pastel colours, such as soft blues, greens and pinks.
Angela noted: “Painting your tiny courtyard in dark colours can make it look oppressive.
“However, if you are trying to achieve a jungle look to the space, then a dark olive or graphite colour would give the illusion of depth and really make tropical flowers stand out.”
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If you have a themed space, such as Mexican, opting for bright colours such as orange or yellows can help to strengthen the theme.
According to the expert, if you have a theme, it’s best to keep planting to a minimum.
She added: “A Provencal-themed courtyard could be painted in sky blue and planted with a statement olive tree, lavender, rosemary and thyme.
“Opt for seating in a pale blue colour to tone in with the walls.”
In addition to painting the fence, adding an outdoor mirror can also help make your garden appear larger.
Angela continued: “An outdoor mirror placed at the end of a path or at the end of the garden will make the garden appear as if there is another part to be explored.
“Better still, place an arbour covered with climbers around the mirror to further the illusion of a portal into another spacious garden.”
If you are looking to paint your fence this spring, make sure you have the correct tools, such as a roller.