Create a relaxing outdoor area
As an extension of your home, the role of an outdoor area is to provide space for you to connect with nature. No matter the size, these spaces have the potential to embody a year-round sense of relaxation. Colour featured: Colorbond® Shale Grey™
From small balconies and terraces to big backyards and lush gardens, outdoor areas have the ability to instil a sense of calm in your everyday life. Whether it’s a you're looking to capture a moment of peaceful solitude or a blissful summer evening with loved ones, selecting the right colours, tones and textures can help you create your own outdoor oasis.
Here are four ways to unlock tranquillity in your outdoor living space.
1. Add a pop of colour
While whites are often thought of as the most ‘blissful’ colour, don’t be afraid to get more creative. You can easily transform something like a front porch or balcony into a more warm and welcoming space by adding a touch of vibrancy.
Colours like the energetic Italian Clay or the serene Tall Ships applied to your front door can create an uplifting atmosphere that sets the tone for the rest of your home.
Exterior
Dieskau
Dieskau is a welcoming greige with a warm, slightly mauve undertone. Soft and subtle, Dieskau is perfect for any space inside the home and ideal if you're wanting to achieve the Hamptons look with trim in crisp white such as Lexicon® Half or Vivid White™. For exteriors, Dieskau can be used for walls or trims when using darker greige/greys. This tranquil colour also schemes beautifully with the warm dark grey of Klavier and warm mid-based greiges of Teahouse and Stepney.
2. Play with pastels
Soft, pastel touches are another way to lift the mood of your outdoor spaces. A fresh coat of Mint Twist on an outdoor setting can make an alfresco area pop, while a lick of Pink Dust on large walls can envelop you in a calm and cosy feeling.
To enjoy a peaceful pastel look for longer, be sure to use Weathershield® paint on your exterior and Duramax® Spray Paint on your furniture.
3. Try new textures
Bringing colour to textures is an effective way to elevate the serenity of your outdoor space. The Dulux Texture Collection allows you to introduce added materiality to your areas without overhauling the design.
Something like Pewter Frame on an outdoor fireplace or Natural White™ on an exposed brick wall can add a light, authentic feel to any space, no matter the size.
4. Entertain earthy colours
What better way to reconnect with the environment than through earthy colours themselves? A soothing outdoor atmosphere can be achieved throughout your terrace or backyard with the addition of neutrals or hues in shades of brown.
Frame an alfresco setting in the natural greige of Feather Soft and timeless warmth of Beige Royal. Alternatively, encourage a sense of solitude in relaxing spaces with Hog Bristle® or Linseed.
Almost any outdoor area has the power to become your own private haven with the right combinations of textures, tones and colours.
However, not all paint can promise you year-round peace of mind. Ensure the unending serenity of your colours with Weathershield® and protect the quality finish of your surfaces with the Texture collection.
Why choose Weathershield®
Dulux Weathershield® Promise
With more than 45 years of testing and knowledge of Australian conditions, we are confident to deliver lifelong protection against all weather conditions. Nothing is left to chance and we are always looking for improvements. That’s why we have areas dedicated to testing Dulux Weathershield® exposure panels around Australia from the morning frost to the scorching hot afternoon sun.
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