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About to buy a greenhouse, just put yours up, or want to give it a fresh look? In all these cases, you’ll want to grab a paintbrush rather than your pruning shears (for now). Pick a shade or two from these greenhouse paint colours for both the interior and exterior.
Best Exterior Wooden Greenhouse Colours
The outside colour gives your greenhouse its personality. Go too bright and your neighbours might wonder if you’re hosting a party, so maybe skip the neon. Instead, paint the main frame and any timber panels with any of these:
Classic green
Painting it green lets it slip into the garden naturally, almost like it belongs there. It won’t upstage your plants, perfect for showing off the bright flowers around or in the landscape. This shade won’t clash with borders, hedges, or lawn, either.
Crisp white
White is a classic for a reason. It catches the light, making your greenhouse brighter and your plants stand out more. White frames also work with any garden style.
Be ready for the occasional smudge or finger mark, though, as gardening isn’t exactly a clean hobby. But that’s not a problem if you use a water-based acrylic or latex exterior paint. Just avoid a flat or matte finish for light colours like this.
To top it off, muddy boots, fingerprints, and random water splashes barely show.
Natural wood tones
Stains are a great choice, rather than paint, for maintaining that natural colour.
Using wood tones can bring out the character of the material itself. For instance, darker stains make the grains pop and give the greenhouse a rich, solid feel. Lighter finishes work like magic, too, highlighting the natural texture.
Highlight sections of the frame or panels with wood tones. Try darker on the main frame and lighter on the smaller panels or trim.
A black greenhouse?
It might surprise you to learn how popular black is as a greenhouse colour, but it makes sense once you think about it. It’s common knowledge that black items absorb more heat from the sun, so your greenhouse could become warmer inside with this colour applied. However, we’d recommend ensuring you have ventilation options as this can become too much in the height of summer.
The added bonus of a black greenhouse is what this does for the appearance of your plants. Black is often used for product packaging and other promotional signage because of the way it draws the view and causes other colours alongside it to stand out from their background.
If black is too dark, a near-black such as anthracite grey is a great alternative.
Best Interior Greenhouse Colours
Now it’s time to look at the inside. A few clever colour choices can make everything from leaves to flowers stand out more, such as:
Pale yellow
Pale yellow brings a bit of sunshine inside. It brightens darker corners and makes green leaves stand out. Use it on panels or around shelves where your plants spend most of their time. That way, the colour reflects onto the leaves and makes them look fresher.
Light blue
Light blue gives off that calm vibe, like a little slice of sky, but make it inside your greenhouse. Flowers look brighter against it, especially pinks, yellows, and oranges. The shade evens out the space, giving your eyes a place to rest among all the leaves.
It makes it easier to notice changes in leaf colour or new growth, and that’s something you’ll notice for yourself.
Soft white
Soft white is a safe bet if you want a clean, simple look. It works exceptionally well if your greenhouse exterior is painted crisp white. The interior is bright, and your plants can show off their true colours. It also gives you more freedom to experiment with bright pots or patterned planters.
Mint green
Mint green feels right at home in a greenhouse. It goes with the plants rather than competing with them. This makes the colour suit anything from rows of herbs to bright flower trays. It also looks good next to timber shelves or clay pots, which most of us already have lying around.
Round-up
Classic greens or greys on the outside keep your greenhouse tidy and grounded. Inside, lighter shades like yellow or mint make the plants stand out more. There are plenty of greenhouse paint colours to try, but these give you a solid place to start.
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