Spring House, PA, May 2, 2006 – Paint color selection is often a prime consideration when painting the exterior of a home. Dressing outdoor havens with hues that complement a homes exterior color palette can add flair to upcoming outdoor celebrations including neighborhood barbeques, family gatherings and graduations right around the corner.

“With outdoor living spaces gaining in popularity, many homeowners are incorporating color on decks, patios, and outdoor furniture as well,” Debbie Zimmer, of the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute, explains. “Given today’s vast selection of hues, there’s no reason these entertaining areas can’t be a showstopper.”

Zimmer offers the following easy and quick ideas to add outdoor style and color:

• Paint wooden furniture with vibrant hues such as bright yellow, sky blue or candy apple red.

• Give garden and deck planters a facelift by painting them a bold or contrasting color. Try the unexpected when contemplating a deck color scheme. The simple incorporation of two-tone railings and multiple colored deck benches can revitalize that exterior living space.

• For added inspiration, “borrow” colors that appear in nature or take a cue from contemporary patio furniture and colorful umbrellas.

Today’s outdoor spaces are often viewed as an extension of the homes interior and are designed to be inviting, relaxing and personal. By incorporating a dash of color, these exterior rooms will be a favorite gathering spot, long after the sun goes down.

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