Dopamine Décor, where homeowners use bright colours to create mood-boosting spaces, has sparked joy inside the home, but an eco-paint brand is encouraging homeowners to spread the happiness outside too.
Thorndown, which is renowned for its technically-excellent water-based wood paint, is urging homeowners to embrace bold paint choices in the garden.
Together with the garden’s natural flora and fauna, Thorndown believes using joyful paint shades on furnishings, sheds and planters will help create a mood-lifting outside space.
Caroline Thornborough, Design Director at Thorndown, said: “Dopamine decorating has brought a real sense of fun back into our homes, and we want to see that same confidence move outdoors.
“Gardens do not have to be limited to natural greens, muted neutrals or traditional wood stains. Bold shades of yellow, orange and red can instantly lift an outside space, bringing warmth, energy and personality.
“These colours work particularly well in gardens because they create such a strong contrast against planting. A sunshine yellow bench, a burnt orange shed door or a rich red planter can make greenery feel more vibrant and turn even a small corner into a proper design feature.
“The key is not to be frightened of colour. You do not need to paint every structure bright orange to make an impact. Sometimes one confident splash of colour is enough to make the entire space feel more joyful, welcoming and summer-ready.”
Thorndown’s wood paint can be used on all types of exterior wood, from softwood and tropical woods to pressure-treated and composites such as MDF, and creates a long-lasting, hard-wearing coat that will look amazing for years to come.
For big projects, such as painting a shed or summerhouse, 10-litre pots are available. But for those homeowners who want to tackle smaller projects, such as birdhouses and plant pots, Thorndown’s £6.50 tester pots are ideal for giving garden accessories a bold new look.
Thorndown’s range of wood paint is available now, priced at £24 for 750ml.
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