The fastest way to update your garden on a budget

telegraph.co.uk:

Little Greene, whose paints have been used to pep up the outdoor space pictured, below. ‘It’s  a painless and rewarding exercise.’ Here, the exterior wall has been given a coat of colour too – a clever trick for giving your whole garden a smart new look – in a vibrant green that makes a stylish background for plants.

Kitchen chairs have been repainted (a good way of reusing indoor furniture you might want to replace), and the mix of pale grey with a pop of vibrant pink gives them a more ‘outdoor’ look. Design tip Take the inside out, and furnish your garden  as you would a room in the house.

The shelves here add interest and allow for a display of plants – painting their pots gives an extra decorative flourish.Chairs: Intelligent Exterior.