As a jewel colour, Teal adds luxury and richness to your space. It’s also more rare to see than other more traditional greens or blues. If you want to add to this feeling of opulence, try using metallic fittings on your doors in gold or brushed brass. To get that coastal character, partner soft blues (such as Fence Life Plus Cornflower) with whites or greens. With your colour in place, you can dial up the theme with nautical accessories or opt for a more relaxed coastal farmhouse vibe with rustic wooden benches and upcycled watering cans for planters.

This treatment can be used on new wood and sheds that have been painted before. Needing only one coat, it’s an ideal choice for those pressed for time and it will stop your shed from greying too.A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. Passionate and powerful, red is a great British colour icon. Used on everything from phone booths to post boxes, it’s a colour full of warmth and pride that commands your attention. So, why not use it on your shed? This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen.

Create your very own slice of the seaside at home using tidal tones to update and refresh your shed. This look is all about being bright and bracing. It will take your shed or summerhouse from frumpy to focal point and add a little escapism to your outdoor areas.

Top tip: Red is a statement shade. Lean into this and keep the colour flowing throughout your fence and furniture for a high impact garden design.