What's on Trend?
Popular fence paint colours include a wide range of options, with grey, natural wood stains, muted greens, and black/charcoal being particularly on-trend for 2025. The best choice depends on your garden's style and the desired effect, as colours can influence the perception of space and brightness.
Contemporary Colours (Greys and Blacks)
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Slate / Anthracite Grey: A smart, mid-to-dark grey with cool undertones, perfect for a sleek, modern, and architectural look in city gardens. This is a very popular option currently.
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Charcoal / Black: These deep, dramatic colours create a high-contrast backdrop that makes lush green foliage and colourful flowers "pop". They can also blur the garden's boundaries, giving the illusion of a larger, deeper space.
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Pebble Grey / Silver Birch: Lighter greys are ideal for brightening smaller or shaded gardens and work well with minimalist or coastal styles.
Vibrant & Pastel Shades
Cornflower Blue / Dusty Blue: Light and cheerful, a soft blue can add a playful, coastal, or vintage edge to cottage-style gardens.
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Terracotta: This warm, earthy shade brings a Mediterranean or rustic touch and pairs beautifully with stone paving and terracotta pots.
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Dusky Rose / Blush Pink: A soft, muted pink can lend a romantic, whimsical quality to the garden.
Natural & Earthy Tones
Sage Green / Willow: These soft, muted greens harmonise effortlessly with plants and natural surroundings, making the fence almost disappear into the background and letting your garden's features take centre stage.
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Chestnut / Rich Cedar / Dark Oak: Classic warm and deep browns add a rich, heritage feel to traditional timber fencing, pairing well with red brick and aged stone.
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Natural Wood Stains: For an organic look that highlights the wood grain, stains like cedar, walnut, and teak offer a versatile, rustic aesthetic that works in both traditional and contemporary settings.
Classic & Bright Options
White / Cream: These classic, reflective shades help make a garden feel brighter, larger, and more open, providing a crisp backdrop for plants and flowers.
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Forest Green: A timeless, dark green choice that blends well with lush greenery and woodland-inspired planting schemes in traditional gardens.
Available in over 40 colours
What is Woodstain & Protect?
Wood Stain & Protect is an ECO FRIENDLY, multi purpose and versatile wood paint that weatherproofs and protects all varieties of outdooor timber. With a high-build formulation that enriches and allows the nature of the wood and grain to show through, it leaves a matt finish with the colour and sheen being intensified with the application of further coats. Offering 40 fence paint colours, this product is the perfect wood stain as you can apply by brush or sprayer. In addition to that, you can simply rinse clean when you've finished.
Choosing fence paint colours
Choosing the right paint colour for your wooden fence can enhance its appearance and durability. Royal exterior wood paint is versatile, suitable for fences, sheds, and furniture. Light fence paint colours like white or light grey can visually expand your garden by reflecting light, creating a brighter, more inviting space.
Here's why lighter colours work: Light Reflection: Light colours reflect more sunlight, making the garden appear brighter and more spacious. Openness: Light colours create a feeling of openness, blurring the boundaries of the garden and making it feel larger. Complementary: Light colours act as a neutral backdrop, allowing the colours of plants and flowers to stand out and make the garden feel more vibrant. While darker colours can also be used, they may make a small garden feel more enclosed. However, dark colours like deep greens or blues can be effective in larger gardens by blending with the foliage and creating a sense of depth. Ultimately, the best colour choice depends on the specific garden's size, light conditions, and desired aesthetic.
WHY CHOOSE WOODSTAIN & PROTECT?
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More About Fence Paint Products
It may be that you have chosen your fence paint colours, but you're not sure which is the best product for your needs. Find out more as we talk through the various differences with the fence paint products, including how to apply the treatment and how long each product will last.
