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Lilith Hudson

5 Colors to Paint a Fence if you Want Your Small Backyard to Look Bigger

Painting makes the fence last longer and it is a popular choice as it allows you to extend the interior colour scheme into the garden quite seamlessly.

Spring's welcome return has spurred us all into action, including some much-needed backyard maintenance. A fresh lick of paint on your fence can do wonders for brightening your outdoor space, and the shade you choose could have some transformative effects, too.

We rarely give our fence color half as much thought as our wall color but, as experts will tell you, the shade you pick matters more than you think. If space is a premium in your backyard, you'll want to do whatever you can to make it feel bigger. The good news is, just as the colors we use inside our home can make a space seem smaller or larger, so too can the hue you use around your property's perimeter.

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