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Fence Paint: 10 Best Color Ideas

If your faded fence is ready for a makeover, get your paint brush ready and check out these stunning paint color ideas.

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Courtesy of @grass.to.garden

Navy

A white picket fence is the traditional choice, but don’t be afraid to go dark and bold. @grass.to.garden proves trending navy blue, for example, looks stunning on an outdoor fence. The inky color creates a grounding effect for the plants around it.

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Courtesy of @housekidscats

Pink

More and more, pink is being used as a neutral color in home décor — it goes with everything! Bring the trend outside with a pink fence, like this one from @housekidscats. The black furniture and green plants pop against the pink backdrop for a cozy, chic look. Pink is also one of the colors known for reducing anxiety, which can only help encourage outdoor relaxation.

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Courtesy of @colourfulsaz

Colorful Mural

Artist @colourfulsaz created this mural on her parents’ fence using blue, green and ivory. We love how it emulates Instagram or a stage backdrop, right in the backyard! A mural is a great way to make a big statement in your outdoor space without spending a lot of money. If your artistic talents are limited, try a simple design like stripes, polka dots or ombre.

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Courtesy of @laceandgraceinteriors

White

Painting a cinder block fence white lends a sleek, modern look, and also makes it a perfect backdrop for whatever it encloses. Case in point: This poolside oasis by @laceandgraceinteriors, where the patio furniture and greenery shine.

Photo by: @natalieryanphotoaz

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Courtesy of @rachelhartleygardendesign

Black

This small garden designed by @rachelhartleygardendesign is anything but boring thanks to the dramatic black fence. A common interior design rule says every room should have at least a little black. Outdoors, the same rule can apply. The custom seating and all those green plants become the worthy focus, thanks to that stunning deep black background.

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Courtesy of @prettypinkhearts1

Green

Painting your fence green may seem like too much of a good thing. But if you choose the right natural green, the fence acts almost like a hedge, becoming a backdrop that showcases your plantings in front. Take this one by @prettypinkhearts1. It acts as a visual extension of the other greenery and makes the yard seem bigger.

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Courtesy of @trish_morfitt

Rainbow

Ready to take your fence to the next level? Go rainbow! Whimsical, fun and unexpected, a rainbow fence will wow guests and give you something to smile about daily. Use bright, bold colors, as in this example by @trish_morfitt, or tone it down with a muted color palette.

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Courtesy of @stone_still_haven

Aqua and Gray

Your fence is a great place to experiment with color, so don’t be afraid to take a risk. This two-tone fence by @stone_still_haven pairs aqua and gray to give a basic fence an uncommon, sophisticated look. Try colors you’ve been reluctant to use indoors for fear of overpowering the space. Go for it!

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Courtesy of @vomontalvan

Yellow

This sunshiny yellow fence by @vomontalvan is a real mood brightener. That’s supported by Color Psychology, which calls yellow joyous and radiant, the color of optimism. Pair it with another color for a wholly different version of cheer. Pairing it with white, for example, feels fresh and classic. And Pantone’s 2021 Color of the Year is a combo of yellow and gray.

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Courtesy of @broskom_home

Cornflower Blue

It’s hard to go wrong when you look to nature for color inspiration. A fence painted in browns, greens or blues, for example, blends in seamlessly with its outdoor surroundings. This light cornflower blue fence by @broskom_home is the same tone as the sky on a clear summer day, and beautifully shows off the variances in the wood.

Originally Published: March 25, 2021

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Updating your garden fence color ideas is a brilliant way to spruce up your backyard. Perhaps you've moved into a new house and want to make your own mark on the space, or you're just a bit fed up with the color you have and fancy a change.

Whatever your motivation, sunny dry days are the ideal time to get outside for these types of garden jobs. It's important to note, however, that not all fences can have their color altered. Wood is easily painted whereas vinyl and composite fences aren't.

'When considering your project, wood and metal paint can be just as effective as a masonry paint to create an individual and premium style,' says Matthew Brown, Sadolin & Sandtex Technical Consultant. 'To the front of your property a fresh coat of paint for railings, gates, fencing or a front door can immediately impart your style or improve curb appeal. In your personal space at the rear of the home, why not look to be a little more adventurous with your garden fence ideas.'

Give boundaries a lift with these garden fence color ideas

From pretty pastels that will instantly lift a backyard to darker shades that will act as the perfect backdrop to your planting, there are plenty of garden fence colors to choose from to suit your outdoor space.  

1. Bold black

Elevated halo 36 gas fire pit from Solus Decor

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'While a black fence may appear aggressive, it actually serves as a neutral shade,' says garden style expert Samantha Jones from MyJobQuote . 'Because it has a bit more edge than lighter tones, black is suitable for a more modern feel in your yard. What makes black such a great choice is that it allows your favorite plants for fence lines to stand out. 

'The dark surface completes the layout by forming a different frame around the perimeter. If you want to define your own space, consider dark fencing, as a black edge will provide much more definition than a lighter shade.'

Enhance colors with high contrast

(Image credit: Joanna Kossak, Designer: Chris Harrington)

'A dark fence works perfectly in both traditional and contemporary garden spaces,' says Marketa Rypacek, Managing Director, Industville Ltd . 'It provides the perfect backdrop for plants and flowers to really stand out, as well as offering a wonderful contrast to make a statement with stylish metallic accessories and pale landscaping. '

When painting natural wood fencing, ensure surfaces are clean, dry and sound, advises paint expert Matthew Brown from Sadolin and Sandtex . 'Don’t decorate over something that isn’t in a good condition,' he says. 'New coatings only adhere to previous coatings that are in a good condition or a clean timber surface, so anything flaky needs to be sanded off.' 

On timber fences, only use the best exterior wood paint for your chosen fence color too so you can be sure it will create a professional looking finish.

2. Natural wood stain

If opting for a natural wood appearance, you can finish with a protective coating of Sadolin wood protector

(Image credit: Sadolin)

A natural wood color fence can make very appealing garden screening in its own right so you may not want to cover it up with paint. Use a protective varnish or stain to enhance the look and protect the wood. 

Paint trends may come and go but keeping the classic wood shade will mean that you'll create a timeless look which will have wide appeal. Far from looking rustic, a smooth wood grain can give a contemporary feel which at the same time lends itself to a more naturalistic look for your garden. It's also easy to add a coat of paint if you fancy a change further the line.

3. Charcoal gray

Dark gray painted fences can allow other garden features to stand out in your scheme

(Image credit: Valspar)

Whether you're looking for the latest privacy fence ideas or a simple way to section off your plot, using darker gray tones can help make smaller spaces feel bigger as they add a sense of depth. 'They can also be used in bigger outdoor areas to emphasize what space is available, whilst establishing shape and boundaries in your garden,' says Charlotte Radford, Senior Product Manager Emulsion at Valspar . 

'Stony gray colors can help achieve a deep and mature backdrop for your garden foliage and accessories,' she adds. 'Using a gray with a slight blue undertone will help promote other brighter colors that either naturally or artificially make up your garden landscape, as well as promoting a calming atmosphere that is carried through the seasons. '

If you're updating other areas of your garden at the same time, there's no rule that says that your shed or decking ideas need to be the same gray color as your fence, so you can introduce a more playful touch on these garden structures. 

'Colors that complement gray are pinks and coral oranges for a summery and vibrant feel,' says Charlotte. 'Adding a pop of color draws the eye in and helps create a focal point in the landscape. For a more relaxing theme, pastel greens work well with dark gray and will complement the shades of your garden’s foliage and plants.'

4. Pretty pastels

Try tonal pastel stripes say the experts at Sadolin and Sandtex

(Image credit: Sandolin)

Giving your existing boundary a unique lift can be as simple as updating it with a few complementary shades of outdoor paint, as shown in this striking scheme. 

Matthew Brown, Sadolin & Sandtex Technical Consultant, recommends that you choose tonal shades rather than clashing colors. A number of clashing brights could end up looking quite jarring and will eclipse all other features in your garden. Remember, you want your garden fence color ideas to enhance your space, not detract from it.

'Once you have picked the colors you want to paint your fencing, pick out the starting color and paint two trellises starting from the left,' says Matthew. 'Then choose another shade and paint the next four trellises in this. Continue with your additional color choices and repeat the steps to achieve a cohesive look.'

Whatever fence type you have in your plot, just make sure you use products that are suitable for exterior features – in other words, leftover paint from your living room walls is a no go.

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5. Grey and green

A combination of paint colors can boost a small tiled patio

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High garden fences can run the risk of making a small garden feel oppressive, but introducing some color can help to open up the space and create an interesting focal point. 

Combining different textures and colors is a great way to boost the interest further. In this patio space, a green painted band softens the look of the garden wall, while the complementary dark-gray slatted fence panels highlight the darker tones in the brickwork. 

'Green comes in a variety of tones, and if a deep forest green isn't your style, try a lighter shade that matches the surrounding plants, trees and foliage,' says Samantha Jones.

6. Pale neutrals

Light colors will enhance the sense of space

(Image credit: Future)

Lighter garden fence color ideas will generally reflect natural light rather than absorb it, making them a good choice if you want to brighten a dark patio or courtyard space that doesn't benefit from much sunlight. 

If you opt for a really pale color or white, try to choose one with a blue undertone rather than yellow, as white with a hint of blue will add more depth to the paint. 

'Pale tones add a luxurious and contemporary feel to your garden color scheme when combined with neutral coloured surroundings and outdoor furniture,' says Samantha Jones. 'This can work particularly well in a plant-filled garden because the greenery will complement a pale fence.'

7. Two-tone gray

Introduce pops of color with accessories

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You can transform your outdoor space into a stylish, modern garden haven by painting a cool gray color on your fence. 'Gray paint is not only on trend, but it also provides long-lasting protection to exterior wood from the elements, which means it will keep your fence looking good for longer,' says Samantha Jones. 

Gray is a versatile paint color that works well with everything from modern fences to traditional picket fences. It's a middle ground between black and white, so if you're a bit unsure about going for something too bold or stark then gray is a safe bet. 

For a modern garden fence decoration idea, opt for two different shades of gray and paint the lower two thirds of the fence in a darker tone and the top third in a lighter version of the same color. 

8. Natural shades

If a pared-down look is more your style keep fence colors simple

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Not everything in your backyard has to make a statement. For instance, you don't always choose a dramatic paint shade for the walls in your house. Sometimes a neutral backdrop is all that's needed to create a serene space where one element doesn't overpower the other.

So rather than making a stand-out statement, you might just want a garden boundary to blend in with its surroundings and blur the lines between the edge of your garden and the surrounding landscape.

If there is lush greenery in a neighboring garden for example, you might wish to borrow this as a feature for your own garden. So a natural wood shade with peep-through slats would be a great choice, as in this project. 

9. Earthy colors 

Break up your garden fence color with a horizontal stripe

(Image credit: Sadolin)

If you're looking for something a little different for your landscaping, why not mix it up and pick a trio of shades for your garden fence color ideas? 

Choosing three tonally similar shades will ensure that the finished paint effect is harmonious rather than clashing, while splitting the fence lengthways with bands of color can create interest and help to open up the space. 

10. Paintbox brights

Release your inner child with this striking color combination for your fence

(Image credit: Stephen Sykes / Alamy Stock Photo)

Whether you have kids or are just looking to indulge your inner child, this scheme won't fail to delight. It would work particularly well with an existing picket fence. 

So if you're looking to give a playful edge to your entire space, or use it as a garden divider in a family space, then pick up a few sample pots in an array of shades. The more the better for a proper paint-box of delights.

To create this look, paint the full length of your fence panel. Leave the pointed top bare if it's a natural wood color, or paint it to look like the top section of a coloring pencil and leave to dry. Finish by adding a splash of the main color as the point of the pencil.

11. Classic white

A white picket fence is the bucolic fantasy

(Image credit: Jorge Salcedo / Alamy Stock Photo)

White is a classic color choice for fences if you're looking to create quintessential cottage garden ideas. After all, nothing says elegant country style more than a white painted picket fence. 

It's best to avoid bright colors if you want to create a traditional look as these can be overwhelming on areas like fence panels. You can always pick out bright colors in your furniture and pots if you're craving that extra pop. And, perhaps most importantly, it will allow your billowing cottage garden plants to really sing.

12. Pink and blue stripes

Fun tropical colors will give a summery feel to your space

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Make it pink or make it blue? Why not both! Fences which have stripes of color tend to be in blocks. However if you're wanting to create a dreamier look with plenty of depth, then try a mix of vertical and horizontal stripes which overlap each other at irregular intervals.

The fresh pink and blue creates a real party vibe so this could work well as a pool fence idea. That way you'll have the joys of summer all year round (well, not quite, but almost!). Finish off with some festoon light ideas, because why wouldn't you?

A blue and white striped fence is ideal for a coastal style garden

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Nothing quite says coastal style like a classic sailor blue and white nautical stripe. If you have a coastal garden then play up to this nautical theme by reflecting it in your garden fence color ideas.

Add thoughtful details like interesting pieces of driftwood and shells from your beach combing to your beds and borders to pick up on this theme throughout your space. And of course, add some of the best coastal plants to your planting scheme, with pops of blue to complement your new fence color.

14. Pretty pink

Donna @decorbydonna_ went for a pretty pink pastel color for her fence

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It may come as a surprise to some of us to learn that soft pink is a color which has been identified as creating the illusion of more space, as Donna from @decorbydonna_ shows in her pretty decked patio area.

Sylvia James and Calum Maddock, an interior designer and a gardening expert from Homehow.co.uk say, 'If you are willing to be a bit more daring with your fence color, then a soft pink is the perfect choice, especially in the sunshine and when the sun sets. Lighter colors can often blur the boundaries of your garden and can make a space look bigger.'

Sticking to a single color is also the best option if you're searching for cheap fence ideas. It's easier to work out how much paint you'll require if you're just using one color, plus there's less chance of wastage when compared to painting a fence in several different tones. 

What is the best color for a garden fence?

'Painting your fence a new color can make a huge impact on the look of your garden, so it's well worth considering all the different options, looking at different trends and researching what you like or dislike,' suggests Leigh Barnes of Jacksons Fencing . 'Whether you're planning a whole new design or just making some subtle changes by painting a fence, it may be worth thinking about choosing a color or tone for your fence in line with the surrounding area to see what best fits.

'There is no one perfect colour for a garden fence,' says Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director at Dulux , 'it all depends on the mood you want to create, the size of space and the kind of plants you have. '

'Earthy colors such as yellows, browns or greens, for example, are in keeping with many surrounding areas in the UK,' adds Leigh. 'Painting your fence can be modern and can act as an on-trend contrast to the more traditional aspects of your garden. A golden fence stain or dark timber color, meanwhile, is a good option if you're looking for something subtle but equally as attractive.

For practicality and long lasting good looks, Marianne recommends choosing a shade of green. 'It will blend in with the foliage and make the space look bigger – plus darker greens are great for adding a bit of sophistication whilst hiding a bit of dirt too. Paler blues and greens fill the space with a breezy freshness, which is perfect for young families who like to spend lots of time outdoors. 

'Darker shades make all plants look amazing (even weeds...) and earthy stones and creams add a classic cottage garden feel that never goes out of fashion,' she adds. 

Leigh Barnes agrees that blue and green colors are ideal for a modern scheme: 'Blue-gray or even contemporary green shades are ideal for making a refreshing statement with your garden fencing. These colors look particularly good set off against darker-colored plants and foliage to act as a standout feature.

'Overall cost wise, there are no major differences with either paint or stain,' Leigh continues. 'Each can have expensive or cheaper versions. Both will not heavily impact your fence, but paint may restrict the natural movements of timber. It comes down to whether you want to change the whole look and color of your fence with paint, or enhance the natural beauty of timber, with stain.'

We love blue-gray garden fence ideas, such as this one from Jacksons Fencing

(Image credit: Jacksons Fencing)

What fence colors are good for a small garden?

If you're wondering what color fence paint makes a garden look bigger, you have a few good options. 

'White, cream and pale shades inspired by nature that reflect the light will always make a small space look bigger,' says Marianne Shillingford, 'but strangely so does black – which makes the borders of your garden visually melt away. ' 

Samantha Jones from MyJobQuote also likes bright, eye-catching colors for opening up a space. 'Bright colors for your fence will draw the eye to them and increase the overall dimension of your garden.'

Light blues and greens can also be a smart choice for fences in less-than-large plots, plus they will also add a contemporary feel to your space. 

Black painted fences can enhance the feeling of space in a small garden

(Image credit: Future)

How do I choose a fence color?

Choosing a new fence color will impact the overall look and style of your garden and home. Here are some tips from garden design expert Samantha Jones at MyJobQuote on what to consider before choosing your fence color.

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Teresa has worked as an Editor on a number of gardening magazines for three years now. So she is lucky enough to see and write about gardening across all sizes, budgets and abilities. She recently moved into her first home and the garden is a real project! Currently she is relishing planning her own design and planting schemes. What she is most passionate about when it comes to gardening are the positive effects it has on our mental health to grow and care for plants, as well as being great for the environment too and help provide food and shelter for wildlife.  

What fence color should I choose? How to choose paint and what color is better to paint

Autumn is getting colder, but the days are still clear - it's time to audit the site and start updating it. Including painting the fence, which has long been waiting in the wings. Dilapidated places and minor breakdowns over the summer sore eyes, but the "hot" garden season did not leave time for those things that have a chance to be postponed until later. With the advent of autumn, this "later" has come. Take hold of the brush as soon as possible - in the spring there will be no time for painting again.

Garden Studio

Autumn is autumn
More and more rainy and cloudy days. In order for the paint to hold well and not peel off in the spring, it is important to study the weather forecast - choose a dry, clear day with temperatures above zero for work. Then the coating will lie down well, dry quickly and will last a long time.

House + House Architects

Choose your paint
Be guided by the type of surface - picket fence and corrugated fence require different paints. There is no particular reason to use "old-fashioned" compounds on organic solvents (you will recognize them by their pungent smell). Now there are a lot of environmentally friendly and comfortable water formulations. The main thing is that they must be suitable for outdoor conditions and match the material of the fence.

Grafted Landscapes

Prepare the fence for painting
Old peeling paint must be removed. The one that holds tightly, we advise you to additionally treat it with a special primer so that the main paint layer lies well. For such large planes as a fence, it is good to use an airbrush: it will not only save your strength, but also provide a more uniform application, help paint over the most inaccessible places, and due to a thinner layer, it will also save paint and speed up its drying. The recommended nozzle diameter is usually specified by the paint manufacturer.

Tip: Even when using water-based formulations, it is worth using protection - not only a raincoat or overalls, but also special goggles and a mask.

Set the color
If everything is clear enough with the choice of the right paint, then the choice of color can be confusing. Come on, you have a great chance to try something unusual! The fence is a large plane that can be seen from almost anywhere in the site. Sometimes you want to hide it, but it's almost impossible. So why not highlight? In the interior, it is much more difficult to decide on such experiments (isn't it an argument?). And besides, a bright color will enliven the site during winter monochrome.

This selection of bright and incredibly colored fences is able to overshadow the glory of Tom Sawyer - hands reach out to grab a brush and start painting.

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Secret Gardens

Red
An open red plane is a call. Declaration of confidence, activity, uncompromisingness. If these words are about you, then you have definitely made your decision regarding the scarlet fence.

Red in the garden is a field of blooming poppies, luxurious roses and dahlias. Red and green are opposite colors of the color wheel, they make each other brighter and more active. So, a red fence is a great way to emphasize the splendor and richness of the floral design. It will be an excellent backdrop for openwork and graphic plants. As well as a bright accent, appearing in the gaps of greenery. If you decorate the garden with shrubs that are easy to care for, but modest in flowering, then the red background will act as a replacement for bright flower beds.

Terrasses et Jardins

Are you afraid to make such an extensive red plane? Color it fractionally, alternating with fragments of a hedge, as in the photo. Later, when the greenery grows, you will get a spectacular fence built on the rhythm of accented red stripes and green plants. Additional expressiveness is given by the fact that the contrast here is built not only on a combination of colors, but also on a combination of textures - smooth concrete and a voluminous rugged crown.

GREEN LANDS garden company

Sauvaje

If you prefer more subdued colors, use wine and berry shades. But here there is a risk of "merging" with the neighbors. Such colors are standardly used by profiled sheet manufacturers, there are many of them among various stains. Therefore, either choose a shade very carefully - complex and “tasty”, or rely on the design of the fence: with interesting textured surfaces, as in the photo, such colors show their depth.

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Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

Orange
Another traditional shade from the natural ocher palette. Orange is full of energy. It is the color of heat and ripe fruit. In our northern regions, his warmth and joyful mood will come in handy - he is able to give a southern flavor even to a completely non-southern garden. Bright shades of orange look very modern and dynamic. At the same time, this color has become a tradition precisely because of its natural origin: natural ocher has been used for painting and surface treatment all over the world. Shades differ depending on the area and depend on the content of various impurities, in particular, iron. If you want to get a still warm, but more natural look, use restrained, slightly “washed out” shades.

Bianchi Design

BERNARDO SANCHEZ G

Yellow
Yellow represents the same ocher range. Its warm shades continue the effect of orange and perfectly pair with it. An organic addition to such an ocher yellow will be traditional ceramics - both decorative and quite utilitarian tiles. But in its open version, yellow is considered the brightest color in terms of perception, which is literally "striking". Extensive yellow surfaces will fill the space with the sun even in its absence. Being a natural shade, yellow also goes well with greenery, making it smarter and fresher.

Raymond Jungles, Inc.

Green
The most "garden" color - it seems there is nothing better to dissolve the fence in the surrounding landscape. But for this purpose, only shades close to natural are suitable - deep and complex. Dark green natural shades seem to recede into the depths, setting the natural background. But if it is difficult to completely disguise the fence, then another, more interesting effect is provided for you: a fence painted in natural shades of green adds splendor to the garden. It's like it's pulling it apart. Against its background, even a not too rich floral design will look more developed.

SP Gardens - Susanna Pagan Landscape Design

Light salad and warm yellow-green shades can visually prolong spring: they make the overall color of the garden more fresh, spring. And brighter shades of lettuce and pistachio serve as an excellent company for turquoise and coral, setting an ethnic southeastern imagery.

Roman Spiridonov

Light blue and blue
Emerald and sea shades, transitional between green and blue, carry the energy and optimism of green combined with the freshness of blue. Such multifaceted colors are very advantageous for the landscape. In them, variability is especially pronounced - depending on the environment, companions and weather. They are fluid, like water itself, and ready to adapt to a changing environment.

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Le jardinet

Lighter and more restrained shades of blue help to relax, fill the space with freshness and coolness. Perhaps this is not a vital quality for northern landscapes, but during the summer heat it will help create a feeling of a light, relaxed oasis.

Approximation to gray makes blue shades almost universal, rhymes them with the northern sky, merges with nature. If you add such a gray-blue fence with silvery greens and cereals, you get a fabulous, slightly frosty, as if bewitched image. Perhaps it is blue shades that best create a separate atmosphere on the site, separating it from the surrounding bustle and setting the tone for balance and tranquility. Just what you need to take a break from city life.

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

Le jardinet

As it deepens, the blue becomes more assertive and defined, while still retaining an air of serenity. Bright deep blue makes the space even more fabulous, evoking at the same time associations with exotic Morocco and strict Russian classics, elegant Gzhel and elegant cobalt mesh of Lomonosov porcelain. Where to turn this image is up to you - on which companions you choose for him. Bright blues bring out the cool elegance of white flowers, bring out the brightness of yellow-leaved and yellow-flowering plants, and make greens fresher and juicier.

The Garden Builders

Violet and mauve
Violet shades show off your extravagance by combining the brightness of red with the deepness of blue. No wonder purple is considered the most mysterious color. However, these shades are perfectly combined with wildlife. They shade a wide variety of flowers well. Depending on the shade, such a fence will be an advantageous background for yellow and orange flowers, all kinds of greenery. And if you build a composition on close shades, you will have the widest range of plants that bloom in pink and purple tones and even have purple foliage. If you have enough courage, then use the trick with a photo. By painting the garden house and fence in purple, you will divert attention from their modest size and fairly simple materials.

Dean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes

Sandy Koepke

Lilac will retain expression, but will not take on so much attention.

LDAW Landscape Architecture, PC

Pink
Tenderness, lightness and… severity will give your garden pink. No wonder this color was one of the most common in the era of the dominance of the classical style and baroque. So the pink fence and facade make your site not at all related to the Barbie house, but, for example, to the Stroganovs' mansion or the Beloselsky-Belozersky palace. Pink has the power to prolong spring in your garden, and pairs well with a variety of plant species to set the scene for a foamy blooming spring garden.

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The Refined Group

ORS, brown
Restrained oy -rod and earthen shades, like no others, can combine your site nature. To do this, choose tones that are typical for your region. Like these sandy walls in the photo, literally merging the building and the courtyard with the surrounding landscape.

In addition, natural shades are a universal backdrop. Light beige is so restrained that it makes the plants even more expressive, allowing them to solo against their background. Here you can choose almost any shades of green design, they will sound even brighter. And if a beige interior runs the risk of becoming boring with a lack of accents, there is no such risk in the landscape - there are enough details around that will take on the role of decorative design.

Marcie Harris

Dark brown is also a great background for light and bright plants. It recedes into the background, making the space deeper. But so that such a fence does not look dull, it is imperative to provide a spectacular foreground of plants with bright foliage or an unusual shape. Just look: orange crowns on such a background light up even brighter.

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Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Grey, black, white
"Colors without color" - achromatic tones are a universal decor tool. They are traditionally used as an addition to complete the composition, as they are combined with all the colors of the spectrum. But they are great solo too. As a background, gray is able to compete with sand. It makes even the most expressive color appear. And he himself will calmly go into the shade, literally become this shadow, absolutely not diverting attention from the decor. And at the same time, it will create a calm soft background due to reduced contrast.

Victoria Harrison

Black as a background is no less advantageous due to its depth. If an all-black fence seems too radical for you, create an image of a starry sky, as in the photo. This can be done with paint, simple or fluorescent - then the "stars" will glow in the dark, or with the help of built-in LEDs.

Another option to use black is to paint the fence with chalkboard paint. The kids will do the rest for you.

Sarah Greenman

Fence white is a versatile classic. But if this design is already boring, use the degraded effect, as in the photo. Please note that the color transition here is manifested not only in the fence. The surrounding elements, gravitating towards white in their lower part, support it.
By the way, this gradient can be used not only in black and white.

Agence BFB, Décoration d'intérieur

Combine
Is it hard to decide on such a massive bright spot? Or is it simply impossible to stop the choice on any one color? Use several at once!

Paint each section of the fence a different color, as shown in the photo, or alternate pickets of different colors. Using two or three colors will create an interesting rhythmic pattern. Notice how the bright colors take the focus away from the simple material and form.

Le jardinet

However, a combination of more restrained, pastel and natural shades can also be very advantageous. For example, in this photo, beige complemented by blue creates a calm backdrop for bright marigolds, making them glow in such a discreet neighborhood.

The Design Laboratory

Or, as in this example, paint the main "background" part of the fence in a restrained natural color, and place accents using local planes of bright color. Here, the yellow plane, highlighting the zone near the hearth, is further accentuated by a brilliant decorative panel. In addition, free-standing blue frosted glass panels are used for zoning. Such a play of color spots, located in different planes, gives additional depth to this, in general, a small courtyard.

Kitchen Concepts, Inc.

All kinds of ornaments, traditional or created by you, as well as murals and art panels, there is an incredible scope for testing different combinations and combining many shades in an overall composition.

YOUR TURN…
What color is the fence on your property? How did you choose the shade for it? Do you use bright colors in your landscape? Tell us about it in the comments section!

What color to paint a wooden and metal fence

What material will be used to fence the site depends both on the preferences, financial capabilities, tastes of the owners, and on the functional purpose. An equally important point in the design of the territory is the correctly chosen color of the fence.

Table of existing colors for painting the fence

Fences made of materials such as metal corrugated board, polymer sections do not need painting, their color range is stable, applied by the manufacturer during the production process. It is necessary to approach the choice of colors for the fence and the roof of such materials more carefully. If the realization that the color combinations of the house, the fence and the roof are chosen incorrectly will come too late, alas, only dismantling will save from this.

Painting a wooden, metal or concrete fence a different color is much easier: it's just a matter of choosing the paint.

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