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garden wall in UK

Chandrika Joshi

2 years ago

I have garden wall going all the way round . It is painted the same colour as my house - magnolia . Love the shadows on the wall but British weather means it gets dirty. Designer recommends I paint it black - my house and garden are not contemporary.

Comments (2)

minnie101
2 years ago
I don't think it just works with contemporary gardens. A dark colour creates depth. I also think your eyes are drawn to the walls atm rather than the plants. i tried painting it for you but it didnt paint very well because of the plants…

It depends on what you like though!
Sonia
2 years ago
I like Minnie’s suggestion, but if you want something lighter you could try a terracotta to give you a more Mediterranean vibe. I’ve also included a soft pink and a deep Teal.
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