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Adding a splash of colour is one of the simplest ways to give your garden an instant update. By introducing vibrant tones and broadening your palette beyond trusted neutrals you can lend the impression of brightness and tap into an inviting, summery vibe – even when the sun doesn’t shine!

How much you invest in creating your desired look will depend on what overall effect you are reaching for – and how brave you’re feeling! After all, colourful gardens pose an excellent opportunity to let your creativity run wild and, above all, have some fun. Lime green bench against neutral features – for a chic understated look, choose one feature to highlight with a bright colour, like this lime green bench and keep the rest of your garden furniture and features neutral.

Yellow painted exterior walls – add a subtle splash of colour to your garden by painting an exterior wall a soft yellow shade for a hint of Mediterranean sunshine all year round! An elegant chandelier finishes the look.

Pool-side garden with colourful seating – sometimes all it takes is a small dose of colour to really liven up a space! But if painting a wall or laying down colourful tiles is just too daring to comprehend, try incorporating colour through fabric. It can be easily changed and chairs and daybeds can be reupholstered should your taste change next season.

Colourful geometric garden patio – geometric patterns take all forms in this modern garden patio! A delicate palette of Eastern ceramics brings a lighter touch to ancient motifs and luxurious velvet curtains in deep shades of blue, red and green.

Garden with bright graffiti wall art – create a modern arbour by using an outdoor wall as a canvas for a bold artwork – either your own or an artist’s! This graffiti combines urban attitude with leafy shapes and glorious summer colour to lift a simple garden seating area out of the ordinary.