What color should I paint my garden bench?

by Laura

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I'm stuck on what color to paint my garden bench. I think I want to paint the trim on the window above it and the small table beside it too.
I want a bright color to really make them pop. Should I make them all the same color? Or use something different on each piece?
I'm really not sure why I'm having such a hard time choosing - usually this sort of decision comes easy for me!

what color should i paint my garden bench

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Kimberly Noelle on Jun 16, 2015
I think a yellow or red would be really pretty.

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Goldens on Jun 16, 2015
RED!!!!

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SusieJen on Jun 16, 2015
I agree, a sunny yellow would look adorable!

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Dianna on Jun 16, 2015
A bright blue.

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Hannah V on Jun 16, 2015
A pretty coastal mint blue would add a nice fresh touch :)

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Donna on Jun 16, 2015
mint or turquoise

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Lauren Gardner on Jun 16, 2015
Pale green

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Love Digging in the Dirt on Jun 16, 2015
If it were me, I would paint it PINK! My favorite color. But any pop of color would look fabulous!

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Laura on Jun 16, 2015
Ha! The above list of comments when read, pretty much sounds like the exact commentary that has been playing in my head for the last week!

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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Jun 16, 2015
I would stick t painting the bench, table and other pots and stuff. I would not paint the shed because it is too rustic and cool as it is. Do not forget about purple. I would go buy 3-5 colors of spray paint and have some fun. I would paint that square pot by door to and put it in front of the birdbath with some wave petunias, lantana, or verbena. Have fun!

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Barbara Valenti on Jun 17, 2015
I would pick a rainbow of colors! Or even pick 2or3 and make things quirky, to say. That way you can have fun with many colors. It can be a special place where you can go and enjoy a cool drink or snack. Have a great time and let us know how it turns out. I am excited to see!🌈

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Edward on Jun 17, 2015
Fire engine red!

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Barb Witherspoon on Jun 17, 2015
You have yellow flowers growing beside the bench, so I think yellow would go great with them.

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Rachel on Jun 17, 2015
bright yellow or purple

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Frances lawrence on Jun 17, 2015
What color did you choose? All the colors sound nice. I would pick a shade of blue. Goes well with the shed and yellow flowers.

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Debbie Williams on Jun 17, 2015
oh so many chooses, any bright color would do it like orange anda light blue and paint the ladder, and some of the other things

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Debbe on Jun 17, 2015
Red was my first thought when I was reading this! Let us all know what you choose please ?

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BJ on Jun 17, 2015
I'd go with red or turquoise

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Debs on Jun 17, 2015
I vote "Red" and like the others I would love to see pics when your done please.... I would not paint the shed either, just the bench and pots..

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Kathy Friston Collier on Jun 17, 2015
I say a rich Coral color.

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Jennifer on Jun 17, 2015
I say paint the bench a bright blue, the window frame a light blue and the table lime green.

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Tammie Gilstrap Herring on Jun 17, 2015
Lemon chiffon.... it's a bright pale yellow

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Tammie Gilstrap Herring on Jun 17, 2015
I ed going to say lavender to compliment the yellow flowers, but that might not pop enough for you. .. red is just the go- to color with this sort of scape. I think it's overdone, unless it's just perfect for you. Given that you are struggling, sounds like you might like a little out-of-the-box look

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Holly on Jun 17, 2015
Red!!!!

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- Linda Stroud Huggins on Jun 17, 2015
  @Holly, agree barn red.
  
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Richardpearce on Jun 17, 2015
POWDER BLUE

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Change of Art on Jun 17, 2015
Love Jennifer's idea of a bright blue – here's a quick rendering of what it might look like.

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- Laura on Jun 17, 2015
  Wow! It really helps to see it! Thank you for that. :-)
  
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- Pamela Pianfetti on Jun 17, 2015
  This one gets my vote
  
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- Frances lawrence on Jun 17, 2015
  How did you do that?
  
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- Change of Art on Jun 17, 2015
  @Frances lawrence It's just a Photoshop 'paint over'. Don't look closely – it's pretty sloppy – but, it's enough for an idea how the color would look. I just happened to be opening Photoshop earlier & thought it would be fun to play with (it was). Took less than 3 minutes. A whole lot easier than getting sample paint, painting, etc., right? (I'm a fan of 'short cuts')
  
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- Frances lawrence on Jun 18, 2015
  Well, I think it's a great idea!
  
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Derenda on Jun 17, 2015
Well, I'm old (not THAT old) but the first thing I would do is make sure the roof of that gorgeous shed is secure. Then I would paint the bench white (no groans, please.) Brighten the area by painting the pots, tables, etc a bright turquoise. Some I would possibly paint yellow (and I don't even like yellow) or red. It would be a bright, cheerful little area. I don't think I would paint any of the trim on the building as it's so lovely and rustic. I would love to know what colors you choose!

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- Laura on Jun 17, 2015
  I have thought about fixing the roof, but unfortunately I don't own the building. We live right on Main Street in the middle of town in an old hotel (we are renovating into a house) so we really dont have a yard. The building is in my ally and belongs to the equipment service/dealer you can see off in the distance behind it. (They are kiddy corner across the ally from us.) I asked them a few years ago if i could plant around it, they loved the idea and don't really care what i do to it. The picture is the view from my back yard. When I asked them about fixing the roof, they (a couple of old guys own it) laughed at me and said it wasn't worth it. My husband and another guy with a business next to us are talking it over on what they can do. Keep your fingers crossed - I love that old building and will cry a river if it falls!
  
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Patty S on Jun 17, 2015
Paine the bench Chartreuse and paint nothing else.

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Janet on Jun 17, 2015
Red!

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Marie on Jun 17, 2015
Check out rustoleum Lagoon or Watermelon great colors that really pop

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Pam on Jun 17, 2015
Bright red or blue

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Mildred Owens on Jun 17, 2015
i like the white

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Smu1485110 on Jun 17, 2015
Turquoise!

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Laura on Jun 17, 2015
I have thought about fixing the roof, but unfortunately I don't own the building. We live right on Main Street in the middle of town in an old hotel (we are renovating into a house) so we really dont have a yard. The building is in my ally and belongs to the equipment service/dealer you can see off in the distance behind it. (They are kiddy corner across the ally from us.) I asked them a few years ago if i could plant around it, they loved the idea and don't really care what i do to it. The picture is the view from my back yard. When I asked them about fixing the roof, they (a couple of old guys own it) laughed at me and said it wasn't worth it. My husband and another guy with a business next to us are talking it over on what they can do. Keep your fingers crossed - I love that old building and will cry a river if it falls!

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- LInda Pemberton on Jun 17, 2015
  @Laura I'd paint the bench a bright blue and bright yellow on the window sill.
  
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Candace Warren on Jun 17, 2015
I like a bright cheery yellow! And, I see you have some yellow flowers, so that might really pick those up.

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- Lillian Santana on Jun 17, 2015
  @Candace Warren That is exactly what I was thinking!
  
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Laura on Jun 17, 2015
For those that have said not to paint the window frame, I really do like the idea of bringing some color up to eye level. (The ladder was an attempt to add visual interest a bit higher. I could hang a bright piece of metal art on the wall above the birdbath instead. I have a couple that I made a few years ago for a different project that would probably be the right size.

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- Lillian Santana on Jun 17, 2015
  @Laura And the ladder, too , in a different bright color. I love old ladders!
  
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Lana on Jun 17, 2015
I agree yellow

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Diane Nuckolls on Jun 17, 2015
yellow or lime green would look great go bold and paint fushia or bright blue

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Crystal Fletcher Pendergast on Jun 17, 2015
Dark Red or Burnt Orange. It would bring out the colors in the roof.

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LInda Pemberton on Jun 17, 2015
I love that old shed. I'd check into buying it and fixing it up a little. What's inside? It'd make a great potting shed! An old white window with frame would look great on the side as well.

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Maggie Hugie on Jun 17, 2015
I thought the same thing Crystal, a rusty red/burnt orange would look organic next to that weathered wall http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/400/ee/ee861611-78e4-4614-9c7f-3954c30757a0_400.jpg

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Rs-kim on Jun 17, 2015
Any bright colors would work. I love the look of bright blue, lime green and hot pink. Fill the space with beautiful pink flowers!

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Eileen B. on Jun 17, 2015
Purple and put a couple of pots of pansies beside it.

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Shari Veater on Jun 17, 2015
Turquoise or bright red!

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Mary Testin on Jun 17, 2015
How about coral pink?

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Tris Smith on Jun 17, 2015
I suggest cherry red for the window, colonial blue for the bench and antique white for the table. Coordinating your flowers and adding yellow flowers too. Add a couple of outdoor pillows on the bench. Could add some color to the pottery by stencil or speckling some color on a couple.

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Linda Tatom Peterson on Jun 17, 2015
Red and black

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G on Jun 17, 2015
Bright yellow.

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Monica manning on Jun 17, 2015
YELLOW OR TURQUOISE

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Warefh albogh on Jun 17, 2015
Green dark

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Junebugtx on Jun 17, 2015
Bright red and yellow should look really great with the weathered wood. Good luck!

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Cherie on Jun 17, 2015
Turquoise!

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Jim L on Jun 17, 2015
Try a "nautical" blue...like the building in the background. It works very well with the gray of the barn.

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Jan on Jun 17, 2015
whit

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Jan on Jun 17, 2015
white wash window, and bench red

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Nancy Anderson on Jun 17, 2015
Red and Yellow with just a bit of sanding to show a weathered look!!!

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Jocelyne Tremblay on Jun 17, 2015
Your shingle roof is inspiring me to say: I'd love your bench to be terra cotta with arm rest and legs in a charcoal grey color. Very chic. Whatever you choose show us what your heart decided. Beautiful serene garden shed by the way

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M. j. vergot on Jun 17, 2015
paint it cyan

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Alice on Jun 17, 2015
Barn yard red

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Arcie on Jun 17, 2015
Any shade of blue would look great next to that barn.

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Debbie Day McGilvray on Jun 17, 2015
Red is overused- go with blue- a bright blue for both

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Carol Lucas on Jun 17, 2015
I love a nice cedar color with baby blue arms and legs

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Joanna Smith on Jun 18, 2015
RED! Brings life and joy to all who see it

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Dave kilzer on Jun 18, 2015
I think lavender would look marvelous.

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Lynda Dexter on Jun 18, 2015
Blue with little hints of bright yellow for a pop of contrast.

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Laura on Jun 18, 2015
Wow! Thank you to all. I never expected this many responses! This has given me a ton to think about and I really appreciate it. After reading every last comment and considering every idea, I think my biggest take away is that it isn't going to matter what color(s) I ultimately choose, it's probably going to look pretty good! I hadn't considered painting the pots or ladder before, so those are new ideas from this I am kicking around now too. The colors I seem to be most drawn to are yellow (my favorite color), turquoise (or another fresh and bright blue), and sunset orange. Decisions, decisions... :-)

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Rhonda on Jun 18, 2015
Barn Red....

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Shelby Harvey on Jun 19, 2015
Bright Yellow will look great!

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Eli mackewich on Jun 19, 2015
FIRST SPEND YOUR MONEY ON THE ROOF REPAIR. YOUR BUILDING HAS A VERY LIMITED LIFE IF YOU DON'T GET IT CLOSED OFF SOON.

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- Laura on Jun 19, 2015
  I have thought about fixing the roof, but unfortunately I don't own the building. We live right on Main Street in the middle of town in an old hotel (we are renovating into a house) so we really don't have a yard. The building is in my ally and belongs to the equipment service/dealer you can see off in the distance behind it. (They are kiddy corner across the ally from us.) I asked them a few years ago if I could plant around it, they loved the idea and don't really care what I do to it. The picture is the view from my back yard. When I asked them about fixing the roof, they (a couple of old guys own it) laughed at me and said it wasn't worth it. My husband and another guy with a business next to us are talking it over on what they can do. Keep your fingers crossed - I love that old building and will cry a river if it falls!
  
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Maggie Hugie on Jun 19, 2015
Sunset orange would be a fine choice.

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- Laura on Jun 20, 2015
  Beautiful - I love that color! Is that in your yard?
  
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Dave kilzer on Jun 26, 2015
Terracotta color , or a drift wood coloring would be nice.

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John on Jun 29, 2015
Something that will blend in like a light gray or a soft color, even a blue. I'd try to buy the building and then fix the roof and use it for storage. Looks like a great building. Maybe put a second roof inside and leave the rustic rood as is. Hang alum. roof sheeting under the rafters. White washed colors or antiquing could work.

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Barbara Valenti on Jul 04, 2015
Boy, that John has got some great answers huh! Really! Wonder if he's got enough $ to help pay for all that work to get done. LOL

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Trixie63 on Jul 24, 2015
I'm having a coral, orange summer so I'm agreeing with Maggie!

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Barbara Valenti on Jul 26, 2015
Did you ever get this painted? I might have missed your pic.

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Bonnie on May 31, 2016
I love it just the way it is, can't wait to see the pop color, Don't forget to re post !

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Mary Lou Morin on Jul 21, 2016
I'd do a glossy red, then put out a hummingbird feeder or two and see what happens!

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Kt on Sep 29, 2016
For sure it would be great RED. Put a touch of red on the birdhouses too...just a touch!

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Dande,OR on Sep 29, 2016
I think any color would be great...personally I'd do red. I agree you need color by the window. Instead of painting that gorgeous weathered wood, could you add a small weathered wood shelf? Then add some pretty little pots, that way you could change out the color when you feel "inspired" by another.

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Libbie B on Jan 20, 2022

A beautiful green would be lovely.

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Johnavallance82 on Mar 13, 2023

IF IT IS IN A SUNNY SPOT YOU COULD GO FOR COOLER COLOUR - IF IN A COOLER SPOT USE WARM AND SUNNY COLOURS.

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