Home & Garden: Deck Life Part I

Before. I still love Satin Seaglass color from Krylon™ but, I have been using it on my deck furniture for the last two years and I was ready for a change. I wanted to stay with a beachy colorful theme but, go a little bit darker with it. I examined the pillows pictured here and decided to go with the dark blue color which is displayed on the feathers of one of the birds on it.

After. I used the Matte Ink blue color from Krylon™ for the refresh.

I loved this color so much that I painted two more chairs and tables with it.

Stay tuned for the next installment of Deck Life.

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