Nine Bloggers Share their outdoor spaces
I shared our outdoor space in this post last year and it has not changed all that much, but we did work with Sherwin-Williams again this year! Last year we used Sherwin-Williams porch and floor enamel on a cement pad and the improvement was huge. We were so impressed with the quality of the floor paint, it was an easy decision to use Sherwin-Williams stain and paint for this project. We chose Tricorn Black SW 6258 paint and stain to transform the garage. It was quite an eyesore with a white metal door. Painting the door and trim Tricorn Black SW paint and the cedar shake shingles with black stain, just made it look so much better. I was pretty confident that we would love it since we painted our garage in New Canaan black as well. It wasn’t a huge job since it’s a small garage, but it makes a big difference as the backdrop for our small backyard.
Sherwin-Williams
Tricorn Black SW 6258
Older homes often have a garage that was most likely added in later years and they often end up being detached buildings in the rear of the property. Backyards are now where we entertain and so making these structures look less like a garage has been the goal both with our current home and our former home in New Canaan.
The View of the Long Island Sound
When we entertain, we usually start the evening with drinks on the porch or by the water, but we usually end up having dinner in the backyard. It’s a little more private and since we don’t have a table on the porch, it makes sense to move the party to the backyard. When we purchased our home, it was in terrible shape. A cement pad once had some sort of spa. We thought about covering it with pea gravel, but in the end, we decided to paint it in a checkerboard pattern. It kind of reminds me of our chalkboard wall. Making our tiny outdoor space livable took some paint, major cleanup, and a few new plantings. Oh…and some string lights, because the right lighting makes everything magical!
String Lights make everything magical
Painting the garage Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black creates a dramatic backdrop in a small space
Our Almond Surf Board against our newly painted black garage with new modern lights for less than $100
By painting and staining the entire garage black, we sort of glossed over the fact that it’s slightly leaning, the garage door is cheap…paitning it all one color made those flaws slightly less obvious! We added small modern lights on each side, also in black.
We have the Standish Patio Furniture from target on the back patio and front porch
We love Coors Edge Non-Alcoholic Beer!
the shore bench from Serena & lily
Camille Diamond Medallion
Camille Scroll & Camille Mosaic Pillows
So would you paint your garage, shed, or even your house black?
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Annie love your space and how the black garage really made the yard pop and give it a wonderful backdrop like you said to your entertaining space. The surfboard ups the cool factor so much. I love also how you have the wetsuits on pegs!! You know I love how you do hooks! Always inspired by your spaces Annie. I am sure that is where all my love of black came from- your blog! I wonder if my house would have looked better dark? Love, love, love everything here. I will try that beer too. I always want one with pizza and I can’t barely do alcohol anymore. It just makes me feel bad and sleep horrible. Fun doing this with you! xoxo
Annie,
Such a pretty view. I love the simplicity of your table setting, it’s very inviting.
I would certainly paint a cottage or garage black. The Gardeners Cottage (blog) is painted black and I love that house.
I hope your enjoying your new home. (I guess it’s not that new, but I have followed you from your former house to this one :-))
Karen
I love this! And in answer to you question, YES! I did paint my husband’s shop (which is large) black (SW green black) and love it. The paint company tried to talk me out of it but it’s been 3 years and I still love it. I get comments all the time about how great it looks.
NO!
I would NEVER PAINT MY HOUSE BLACK but I DO GET THAT IT CAN BE STUNNING!
Your outdoor seating area is VERY INVITING!
I do have a question for you……….BLACK CARS AND BLACK IN GENERAL RETAINS HEAT.Do you notice the GARAGE is warmer than it was in the summer months?Which I guess you will find out soon enough!SUMMER IN TWO DAYS!!!
MY neighbor had BLACK FRONT DOORS they faced WEST.THE PAINT WOULD PEEL OFF IN THE HEAT ALSO………..that could be the grade of PAINT TOO however, she changed them too WHITE as it did not work for her.NO MORE PEELING.
I love homes painted black and definitely would consider perhaps on a future house! I don’t think that they would fare well where I live though because paint fades here like crazy. Cool surfboard!!
It’s absolutely stunning what you’ve done to the place! And that black surfboard is awesome! I love your Marvin Beach house and garden 💙
Wow, you really know how to use paint to pop and define a space! Looks fantastic!
Annie – I love the black garage. A bold move that paid off. Your yard may be small but it is overflowing with charm. Lucky guests who enjoy dinner with you on your newly painted patio. Lovely! xo
I love your modern patio in black and white. Your style is so perfectly pulled together with a sophisticated edge. And I am a huge fan of black painted houses – your garage looks amazing!
Sorry I am late to the party. I babysat for a rambunctious two year old yesterday and promptly went to bed when arriving home. Yes and yes to the color. We are looking at a property that we would promptly do the exact same thing to. Okay….that orange…genius! You amaze me how you can always make less look like so much more. Everytime I want to add something I think no…Annie wouldn’t do it. She always knows when to stop. Minimalist at it’s best. You rock it Annie!! I always learn so much from you.
Annie this is soooo pretty! I love it. Personally I like smaller spots for dining out of doors. It reminds me of going to an intimate restaurant and you can connect with your guests more, I think.
As you know I now a huge fan of black houses too and yours is a favorite. I love the surfboard too. I don’t do SU Paddling but this makes me want to start.
I am hoping to finally meet everyone soon, especially you. You have been so supportive and such an amazing inspiration to me. All of your hard work shows in this wonderful house and hope you will be able to enjoy it a little this summer.
Let’s keep talking!!!! xxoo. kel
Annie, such a talent you are, this is a gorgeous space in every regard and adore the black…..great choice. you have me looking around and wondering what can go black, or which client I can suggest this too. thank you for this inspiration!
xx
debra
Debra! You are just the sweetest. I’m just over here making something out of nothing…you are the one with all the talent and inspiring us all!
xxoo