Splash of Color

Not too long after we completed the back patio, I gave Jonathan’s old bistro table and matching chairs a coat of glossy black paint. It was easily the cheapest home upgrade to date and it made a world of difference. I began to think it was time to repaint the rest of our patio furniture.

The once candy apple red furniture had turned a faded pink over the years. Although I loved the idea of red, I wanted something that would go with the house colors as well. A trip to Home Depot and a quick review of the caps on the spray paint cans yielded what we hoped was the perfect shade—paprika. Although only available in satin, the color was right so we grabbed a couple cans.

The end result was just what I was looking for. It feels red but coordinates better with the house colors—without actually matching the Roycroft Adobe of the back door.