NOW that spring is officially here, DIY fans are turning to projects outside their homes.
From the first grass cut of the year to power hosing the patio, it’s time to prepare our outdoor spaces for the warmer weather.
And a mum of three has managed to make her garden look unrecognisable by using just one product.
Kerry Branchflower, from Essex, picked up a tin of beige multi-surface garden paint to freshen up her shed and fencing.
She even used it on her plant pots to help them tie in with her neutral look.
Kerry said: “I love spending time in my garden, but it was starting to feel a little drab lately.
“I’m certainly more of an interior person than a gardener, so I looked for a quick way to inject some life into the space.
“Turns out all it took was one tin of beige paint to completely revamp the area.”
She added: “I used just one tin of Sadolin Superdec for my fences, shed, and wooden picnic bench, and the garden is now unrecognisable.
“I went for a neutral beige shade, which has made the space feel so much lighter and has brought cohesion across every area of the garden.”
Prices for the Sadolin Superdec paint start at £22.80 for a one-litre tin, making it much cheaper than replacing the tired items in your garden.
And DIY fans can’t get enough of Kerry’s outdoor transformation.
“Oh wow what a difference, love this colour”, gushed one.
A second wrote: “It looks amazing. Well done you.”
A third added: “Yes! Yes! This is what you call a glow up.”
Meanwhile, a fourth echoed: “What a gorgeous transformation.”
Michael Rolland, Managing Director at The Paint Shed, hailed Kerry’s renovation for “elevating and widening” her outdoor space.
He said: “Particularly in the winter months, we can often forget about giving the exterior of our homes the TLC it deserves.
“Now that spring has arrived, it’s the perfect time to invest in your garden to reap the rewards on sunny summer days.
“We love how Kerry transformed the exterior of her home using just one tin of paint in a single colour.
“It really goes to show what a significant impact colour can have, with the beige shade instantly elevating and widening her outdoor space.
“If you’re looking to paint wooden exteriors such as fences and sheds, opt for a durable paint from a trusted brand such as Sadolin, Jotun Demidekk or Osmo.”
Kerry offered up her top painting tips if you're looking to freshen up your own garden...
Best ways to paint a shed
“I wanted to use the same paint shade for the shed, gate and picnic table. I roughly sanded the shed panels first and then was methodical with the painting, covering one horizontal panel at a time.”
Best ways to paint a fence
“The fence panels were more difficult to paint but luckily, because of the type of paint I used, they didn’t need a separate primer. I also used a Prodec Shed and Fence Brush, which made the job even quicker.”
Best ways to paint a picnic table
“The picnic table was damaged from the weather, so it needed quite a bit of prep work before it could be painted. My tip here is to go away on holiday, have your in-laws house-sit for you and ask your father-in-law to sand it down so it’s ready to paint when you return; that’s what I did, and it worked a treat!”
Picking a colour
“In the past, I painted our home in bright, vibrant colours with furniture to match, but over the past couple of years, my tastes changed, and I’ve gone for a more neutral palette. I wanted to bring that into the garden too to make our entire home more cohesive.”
