A GARDENING expert has revealed the best colours to paint your fence if you want to give the illusion of more space. Light grey is one of the nation's favourite hues to paint their panels, and pro Fiona Jenkins has revealed it's one of the best to go for. "Light grey softens and blurs the frame of your garden , making it look much bigger than it is," she explained.
"Lighter colours such as grey tend to reflect more light than dark colours, making it feel much brighter and open, enhancing the perception of space." It's also a good option if you have more "foliage-based plants rather than flowers throughout your garden", as "the contrast between the light hue of the fence draws the eye outward". "This makes the boundaries of the garden appear less constrictive and enhances the sense of spaciousness," she added.
If you aren't a fan of grey, why not try light blue? "Light blue is often associated with the sky on a clear, summer’s day and by painting fences light blue, you mimic the colour of the sky, creating the colour of an expansive overhead space," Fiona added. "Not only that, but the contrast of the light blue with any greenery makes vegetation stand out more prominently, therefore casting the eye upward and creating a sense of depth and openness in the garden." And if you're lucky enough to have a south-facing garden, then a soft pink could be the option for you.
"South facing gardens boast beautiful sunshine all day long and the soft hues of sunrise and sunset can cause .
