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You've added trees, shrubs, and a pretty garden path to your outdoor area, but something still seems a little off. What's missing? It's the frame for your masterpiece: wood fencing.
However, before you add a single post, you need to decide what type of wood fences are best for your needs.
Is privacy you crave or a picturesque border for an open space? We have all the options here to help you choose. Read on for some home fencing ideas as we discuss the top seven styles.
If your garden is a haven, then privacy will be high on your list. With this classic style of fence, you can enjoy an afternoon in the sun without worrying about neighbors or passersby peeking over the top.
A classic privacy fence has solid panels without gaps. You can determine the height that will best suit your needs and yard size, though most homeowners opt for panels between six and eight feet.
These long wooden panels are vertical and often made with the most durable wood, such as pine or cedar.
The overall effect is a warm tone and a natural feel, but robust. After that, you have the freedom to pick a stain or paint that gives you the perfect finish to match the rest of your property.
There are plenty of home fencing ideas to suit all tastes and home exteriors. If the classic vertical fence paneling isn't for you but you still want the benefits of a privacy fence, you can choose horizontal slats instead, offering wide panels with a seamless connection.
What's appealing about this design style is the minimalism and clean lines. It looks contemporary without compromising privacy concerns, so it's ideal for a modern home.
Those wide slats can help a space appear larger and more open when added to a home exterior.
A light stain or paint can accentuate this further. And like the traditional privacy fence, warm woods such as cedar or redwood create appealing outdoor aesthetics that are also practical and resistant to the elements.
If you want timeless charm to be the theme of your outdoor space, there is probably no better option than the traditional picket fence. A picket fence has distinct, evenly spaced wooden, vertical boards with pointed or round tops. Those boards are supported by posts and connected by horizontal rails.
A picket wooden fence design is typically much shorter than a privacy fence, and most homeowners will choose a height of three or four feet. Yet, this is often the perfect way to delineate property boundaries while presenting an attractive and welcoming appearance, especially in front garden areas.
While picket fences can come in a paint color or wood stain, most homeowners choose the most traditional option - bright white. So, if you opt for this, you'll need to set aside time to keep that fence looking pristine and freshly painted to help give it that polished look.
If you aren't sold on the idea of a traditional picket fence but want a similar style, try the scalloped picket fence style instead. It adds more of a decorative element to the traditional style, with elegant arches between each post.
This style creates a more curved, wavy look that softens the overall effect and can flatter a beautifully landscaped garden.
Like traditional wood fences, it's fashionable to paint a scalloped fence in white, but you can choose a color or wood stain that best suits your home.
You can also get this style of fence in a range of woods, like cedar, and it's always worth going for one that's durable so that your fence always looks brand new.
A rail fence is one of the more natural, or rustic, styles of fences and might suit a homeowner who wants a design that blends with the surrounding landscape. It's airy, simple, and constructed with two to four horizontal rails attached to vertical posts.
You might see this style used in farmhouses and other larger residential properties. The wide gaps between each rail mean you have a perfect view of the landscape and countryside beyond your home, bringing nature closer to your front door.
Rail fences made from wood also have a rugged charm and are often constructed from split wooden logs, like cedar. These fences are easy to maintain and robust.
The shadow box fence is a clever design that ensures an attractive appearance on either side, making it perfect for neighbors who want to delineate property lines without impacting the look of their homes.
With the shadow box design, you get alternating panels that create a pattern, allowing in some light and a "shadow" effect, offering privacy too. One benefit of this fence style is that it is less vulnerable to wind damage.
Hence, maintenance costs are potentially lower if your house is exposed to high winds. The two most popular woods for this style of fence are cedar and pine, offering a warm and high-quality finish.
A lattice top fence will be your preference if you want a high level of privacy but still prefer some decorative elements that flatter your landscaping.
With a lattice top fence, you get vertical planks similar to a traditional privacy fence. However, the top part is softened by the use of a lattice framework, allowing some light and adding some intricate beauty to the design.
Lattice fences look stunning when you have climbing plants, so they are an excellent option for those who want to make the most of their garden. They also require minimal upkeep.
Most lattice fences come with durable woods like cedar, offering both style and practicality.
A beautiful home needs a picture frame, and wood fences provide that. They look stunning, are practical, and give you the privacy you crave.
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