CLEVELAND —
There’s no better place than your patio to express your personal style. Design expert, author and do-it-yourself television personality Kathy Peterson suggests fun-filled themes and bold color combinations for painting outdoor furniture. “Outdoor spaces are often the backdrop for entertaining, so consider strong, vivid colors for sunny spaces, or metallics that dazzle in the moonlight.”
To demonstrate, Peterson used Krylon(R) Outdoor Spaces(TM) spray finishes to create four distinctly different looks with the same outdoor furniture pieces. These satin, metallic, textured and hammered paint finishes offer lasting beauty in designer-inspired, coordinated color palettes, so you can infuse your favorite outdoor space with colorful whimsy or refined sophistication, whatever suits your fancy.
Island Dreams
Dreaming of an island lifestyle? Peterson paired Outdoor Spaces Mango Satin with Watermelon Satin to punch up plain wood with Key West colors. Accessorize with decorative pillows and batik throws then sit back and sip a pina colada. For fabric furniture cushions, outdoor rugs and tablecloths, use Outdoor Spaces UV Fabric Protector to protect against fading from UV light, while repelling rain, moisture, spills and stains.
Precious Metals
Indoors and out, black is becoming more popular in decorating as consumers are becoming more sophisticated, while hammered metal finishes add warmth and a global dimension. For the ultimate in outdoor elegance, Peterson suggests teaming Outdoor Spaces Hammered Black with Metallic Copper for furniture pieces, while accessorizing with Hammered Platinum candleholders.
Country Retreat
Try combining Outdoor Spaces Brick Satin and Earth Satin with natural materials and warm, inviting textures. Textured Khaki accessories such as the pitcher, topiaries and a woven rug add interest to complete the look.
Garden Oasis
Outdoor Spaces Satin Lime and Satin Moss celebrate nature’s palette and giving outdoor furniture a cozy, cottage garden feel. Carry through the garden theme with accents of outdoor statuary, birdhouses and potted, flowering plants.
Outdoor Spaces Satin, Metallic, Textured and Hammered spray finishes may be applied directly to metal with no primer. They are ideal for use on previously painted surfaces or wood, metal, wicker, pottery, ceramic, glass, tile, drywall, or masonry and are available at craft, hardware and home center stores. For inspiration and more home improvement hints, visit the Krylon website at www.krylon.com.
