Pretty pastels

Encourage the kids to make the most of the summer sun by inspiring them with some fun and funky furniture.

This is quick, easy, and fun to do with Cuprinol Garden Shades, which come in 23 different shades to choose from. Being so quick and easy to use, means you can change colour schemes as often as the children change their shoe size!

Our top tip is to cover all the slats in Pale Jasmine before alternating with pale pink and baby blue. It's also advisable to mask-off any areas that you're not treating to ensure a crisp finish.

Mixing your own pastel colours couldn't be simpler. We took a can of Pale Jasmine and gradually poured in a tester pot of Rich Berry to make our own pale pink.

Mix thoroughly until you achieve the desired tone and always remember to paint a test area first as it may look a little different once dry.

There are many ways you can add a touch of personality to your design. For a fun finishing touch, hand paint your child's name onto the front of the chair.

For a special occasion or just to treat the kids one afternoon why not have a look at our Recipes section that will give you ideas on how to make delicious summer treats such as a Raspberry swirl ice cream.