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: Ti Point, Riversdale
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.
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. Inject personality with pops of colour applied to your front door.
A beautiful, soft terracotta such as Broadway or an elegant aqua like Punakaiki can create an uplifting atmosphere that sets the tone for the rest of your home.
Create a peaceful, relaxed exterior scheme by combining versatile green tones. Willow Flat is a beautiful neutral grey-green that pairs perfectly with a pop of the serene Te Ānau for the door. Complete the scheme with trims in Ōpononi Quarter.
Play with pastels
Soft, pastel touches are another way to lift the mood of your outdoor spaces.
A soft dusty pink such as Rangiora on large walls can envelop you in a calm and cosy feeling and pairs beautifully with warm greys like Millwater. Refresh tired outdoor furniture with a coat of colour such as Warrington to really make an alfresco area pop.
To enjoy a peaceful pastel look for longer, be sure to use Weathershield® paint on your exterior and Duramax® Spray Paint on your furniture.
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 patio or backyard with the addition of neutrals and hues in shades of brown.
Frame an alfresco setting in the natural greige of Ngarunui Beach and timeless warm greybrown of Rakaia. Similarly, a warm neutral such as Waiau Bay is perfect for creating inviting and relaxing outdoor dining areas.
Alternatively, encourage a sense of solitude in relaxing spaces with Waitangi Double, a timeless beige neutral with subtle brown and green undertones.
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 your outdoor sanctuary is protected from all weather conditions with Dulux® Weathershield®, which has been specially designed to provide a tough, hard-wearing finish. Formulated with MaxiFlex™ technology to expand and contract with the surface, Dulux® guarantees Weathershield® won’t peel, flake or blister for as long as you live in your home.
Why choose Weathershield®
Dulux Weathershield® promise
With more than 45 years of testing and knowledge of New Zealand 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 New Zealand from the morning frost to the scorching hot afternoon sun.
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