In addition to houses in the classic Swedish style and glazed arbors in a variety of wood tones, garden houses in neutral yet very natural gray and white are very trendy. They impress with their versatile appearance, which goes just as well with modern green spaces as it does with classic English-style gardens.
How do I paint my garden shed gray and white?
To paint your garden shed in gray and white, clean it thoroughly, remove old paint, prime the wood, paint it in gray tones along the grain and add contrast with white accents on windows and doors. Pay attention to good wood protection and thorough preparation.
For lovers of shabby chic
The vintage style has been very popular in home furnishings for several years. A garden house painted in gray and white complements this style of living because this color combination radiates natural comfort. What makes it really authentic is furnishings that show slight and intentional signs of wear. Keep these in light tones and complement the cozy room design with loving details such as pillows, antique jugs and green plants.
Stylish in Brit Chic
The neutral color design goes at least equally well with a garden house that is reminiscent of a cozy cottage. A sofa or at least cushions with a rose pattern, the typical wall clock above the entrance and a cozy plaid transform the arbor into a British clockhouse.
Sober and modern
The clean tones of gray and white can also be perfectly combined with modern garden houses with flat roofs and straight lines. Very nice with this: A furnishing in Scandinavian design, whose simple but very well thought-out shape fits wonderfully.
How to paint?
No matter whether it is a new garden house or one that has been standing for a long time, the wood must be protected in any case. If you would like to beautify an older arbor, follow these steps:
- Clear out the garden shed and clean it thoroughly.
- Remove any remaining paint with sandpaper (€14.00 on Amazon).
- Sweep the wood well again so that the new glaze adheres well.
- Apply primer to protect against pests and fungi.
- Paint the garden house gray following the grain.
- Windows and doors are given a contrasting white coat.
Tip
If you are renovating the arbor, check the interior thoroughly for water penetration. The roofing felt often wears out after a few years and it is worth re-covering the roof as part of the work.
