Embrace colour in your exteriors
Painting your exteriors is a fabulous way to personalise and enliven your outside space, creating the perfect, relaxed setting to spend time outdoors.
There are many ways you can design your outside space depending on the look you want to achieve. For lasting impact, your exteriors are a fantastic place to showcase bold and vibrant hues from our palette. Our durable exterior paint finishes are available in our complete palette, giving you the freedom to embrace colour in your exteriors.
Discover ways to incorporate strong, statement shades in your exteriors, from bright and energising yellows, to rich blues that evoke the Mediterranean…
Create a bold backdrop with jewel-toned greens
One of the most versatile colours, greens sit comfortably in a variety of interior and exterior schemes. Deep, richly coloured greens work wonderfully in outdoor settings. They blend in easily with their natural surroundings, whilst creating real design impact.
If there is a bold green that you love, but you’re hesitant to use it inside your home, consider introducing it in your outside space. Outside walls painted in the jewel-toned Mid Azure Green can look very striking, providing a fabulous bold backdrop for a tranquil sitting area. Or consider Hopper – a beautiful, natural deep green that partners well with contrasting orange and yellow fabrics for a contemporary look.
Green colour inspiration
Complement your dining space with sumptuous dark hues
Creating an outdoor dining space is one of the best ways to prepare your exteriors for the summer months. Here you can make the most of the morning sunshine by enjoying breakfast outside, or inviting friends to dine al fresco for warmer evenings. Introducing a bold paint colour will instantly elevate your outdoor dining scheme, transforming the space with an elegant, sophisticated ambience.
Rich and earthy shades will beautifully complement the natural greenery and natural finishes in your outside space. Consider the sumptuous aubergine hue, Córdoba, to create a captivating focal point that draws the eye. Alternatively, a dark chocolate brown like Scullery will feel both soothing and luxurious when embraced all-over.
Dark colour inspiration
Add a pop of colour to furniture with sunshine yellows
Yellow is a wonderfully positive shade that is useful for adding a joyful colour highlight to both interior and exterior schemes. In outdoor settings, yellows can work well embraced on entire walls, where they will radiate warmth and vibrancy. But if this feels too much, consider incorporating just a touch of yellow to enliven your exteriors and provide an instant mood boost.
Painting garden furniture can be a quick and simple weekend project that allows you to introduce some vibrant colour to your outside space. The Little Greene palette includes a host of bright and energising yellows, perfect for exterior projects. Shades like Indian Yellow, Giallo and Mister David will look beautiful on a pair of garden chairs, a table or a small potting shed. These cheerful hues will bring a ray of sunshine to your garden, all year round.
Yellow colour inspiration
Embrace vibrant blues on walls for a Mediterranean feel
From gentle linen hues to sophisticated navy, blue is one of the mostloved paint colours. Shades of blue can add real beauty to exteriors, as they contrast elegantly with the surrounding greenery. Muted light blues like Celestial Blue are a popular choice, reflecting coastal settings or pretty country gardens. But consider using rich and vibrant blues to evoke Mediterranean landscapes, with a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.
Captivating deep blues like Mazarine look sumptuous when bathed in natural sunlight, making them a fantastic choice for the sunniest spots in your garden. Surround your chosen blue with verdant foliage and botanical elements to create a vibrant oasis where you can escape into nature. Or consider our striking bright blue, Smalt, to provide a bold and eye-catching backdrop for tropical potted plants and succulents.
Blue colour inspiration
Explore our range of hardwearing exterior paint finishes to plan your project, or find more inspiration in our exterior gallery.