Wonder Walls

Painting an exterior wall a bold colour is a great way to liven up even the smallest urban patio. Choose a shade that's a perfect foil for foliage - we love elegant Stone Blue from Farrow & Ball's masonry paint range. Annie Guilfoyle, director of garden design at KLC, suggests leaning a large vintage mirror against a wall to enhance the feeling of space and light in smaller gardens. "Choose a slightly distressed design to add character," she says. 

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