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50 Functional Privacy Fence Ideas That Look Great in Your Yard | Architectural Digest

Your home should be the place where you feel the most relaxed, but without some privacy fence ideas it’s hard to truly unwind if you feel like you’ve got unwanted eyes peeking over your shoulder. “Privacy fencing, either along a property line or around a specific area in your garden, creates a sense of sanctuary, seclusion, and peacefulness,” says Janice Parker, a landscape architect based in Greenwich, Connecticut. “A garden should, at its best, connect us to nature, and this is simpler to do when you can relax in a peaceful setting. Hidden areas, made with privacy screening, create a sense of mystery, as you do not see all of the garden at once. Mystery makes a great garden!”

Luckily, clever retaining wall ideas and privacy fence ideas (some are even DIY landscaping designs) can ensure your backyard is the secluded oasis you want it to be. “A privacy fence does all the work of a typical fence—indicating boundaries and keeping people and animals in or out—while also blocking views into the yard,” says Kevin Lenhart, a landscape designer and design director at Yardzen, one of the nation’s largest online landscape platforms.

Here, a guide to building backyard landscaping and a privacy fence—whether you use a pergola or a trellis—to keep onlookers out and a peace of mind in.

Are privacy fences a good idea?

“From an ecological and natural point of view, privacy fences are the least desirable element in the landscape,” says Jonathan Fargion, a landscape designer based in New York City. This doesn’t mean privacy fences are necessarily a bad idea, just that there are a few considerations to take into account before getting started.

Privacy fences cut the land into lots, which can be problematic for the bugs, insects, and other wildlife that live there. “As a rule of thumb, fences should be at least two inches off the ground to let critters the freedom to move between properties,” Fargion explains. In general, he says privacy fences make the most sense on small properties, like town house gardens. For larger yards, he suggests making use of natural greenery, like trees, to keep unwanted eyes from infiltrating your space.

How tall can I make my privacy fence?

Fences that are six feet tall should block most views from the ground level. “I’d advise not going any taller than you have to, both to save on expenses and to limit the shrinking, enclosing effect fences can have on a space,” Lenhart says. If you do need extra height, he suggests adding 12 to 18 inches of lattice on the top of a fence, which will add privacy while minimizing the visual impact of a taller fence. If you opt for a natural privacy hedge, these can be much taller and often go up to 12 feet.

What is the best type of privacy fence?

The best privacy fence will depend on each homeowner’s goals for the fence and their yard. “By necessity, privacy fences must obscure sight lines,” Lenhart says. For this reason, many privacy fences are made from solid wood and designed to be completely opaque. If the goal is to have complete seclusion, something solid without any gaps would likely be the best choice.

There are also fences that are a little more open and offer breathability in a space. “Obviously, a privacy fence fails if you can clearly see through it, but there’s a gradient with which designers can play,” Lenhart notes. In these instances, he says the goal is to include gaps that are large enough to be visible, but small enough to prevent a clear view. “The homeowner’s style and priorities will dictate the particular fence design to use on a given project,” Lenhart explains.

23 fence ideas – attractive designs for your yard

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Great fence ideas can do so much for your outdoor space – enhancing privacy, creating different areas for socializing in, and even helping you grow climbing plants in your front or backyard. There are fence ideas for privacy and those that are specifically for making vegetable gardens look good. Whichever you choose, they can add a ton of interest to spaces big and small. Plus, they needn't be expensive to install, or too elaborate to DIY.

Whether you want a traditional rustic look, a more subtle, natural design, or a modern metal finish for a flash of contemporary cool, there are a vast choice of fence styles and materials out there. Just decide which best suits your needs, taste and budget. Then, all you need to do is install the very best garden furniture in your outdoor space, and you're good to go for summer.

Fence ideas for flair and function

A key feature of landscaping a yard, a fence will go a long way in keeping your outdoor space private, stylish and protected from (most) wildlife intruders...

1. Juxtapose a neutral fence with a flash of color

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If you choose only the brightest plants and outdoor furniture for that matter, let your fence take a back seat with a natural, solid wood finish that will help all your bright decor do the talking. Your fence should blend in and disappear into your garden ideas and planting, not conflict with them. 

2. A slatted wooden fence for modern patios

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Slatted designs still increase privacy and make great patio ideas for more contemporary yard spaces. Accessorize and increase privacy further with tall, colorful planting around your fence to create a cool and very liveable section of your outdoor space. 

3. Fence off your outdoor dining space with tall panels

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If your yard is all about outdoor living then creating convivial zones that feel really relaxed and secluded is the right way to go. The dark vertical panels fence off this dining area perfectly and, the dark stain creates a gorgeous atmospheric backdrop beyond those tall trees, helping it all blend into the landscape.

4. Garden fence ideas for boundaries

A small Brooklyn backyard by Todd Haiman Landscape Design

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To mark rear garden boundaries, solid timber fencing, such as closeboard or lap panel, is best. Closeboard, also known as feather edge, is composed of vertical feather-edged boards fitted to a sturdy frame of posts and horizontal rails, while lap fencing, also known as waney or overlap fencing, is made from waney-edge boards that are partially overlapped and fitted horizontally onto a timber frame.

Each has its own benefits: closeboard garden fencing is stronger and more weather-resistant, making it better suited to exposed sites. It can be bought as individual panels, or featherboards can be purchased separately and fitted to a frame, allowing for an uninterrupted stretch of fence. Meanwhile, lap fencing generally only comes in panel form and offers a more affordable option.

Understanding different types of fencing is important to the overall success of your garden design – make sure the fencing type you've chosen works for your backyard style. 

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Go with a garden trellis for zoning

This square-lattice painted trellising was custom-made by The Garden Trellis Co. Bespoke projects are priced on application, and off-the-peg options cost from £20 for a h40cm x W180cm panel

If you want to screen off different areas within your yard, then strength and privacy won’t be as paramount, and you can afford to use a fence design that is less solid and more pretty. Traditional square or lattice trellis ideas are good choices for zoning, particularly for sectioning off a separate sanctuary area without blocking out sunlight. What’s more, it’s great for growing climbing plants against to create a living wall. Alternatively, slatted screening can be used as a garden fence for a more contemporary backdrop.

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B&Q’s modular Neva fencing includes laser-cut aluminium panels that can be positioned vertically or horizontally, shown here as patterned gates and wooden planks , which slot into steel fence posts. From £90 per panel

Treat your garden fence as you would a feature wall in the home to add interest to vertical space. This could mean painting a section of it in a bold color, or using a patterned panel to create a focal point, as above. Explore garden screening ideas that really emphasize beautiful patterns and good materials for maximum effect. 

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7. Pick a pretty picket

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Picket-style garden fencing provides a barrier, without cutting off your plot from the outside world – the low height invites interaction, while the gaps between pales give a glimpse of the garden beyond. This type of fencing design is great for sectioning off a vegetable patch for protection from pets and children. For increased privacy, grow a hedge behind the garden fence or allow climbers to tangle between the rails.

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8. Paint a picket fence for rustic color

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Match the picket fence to the gate and even a suburban terraced property can look like a rustic haven. Stick to a pale shade and match your planting to the color of the paintwork for a really light touch. Painted fences contrast nicely with natural garden path ideas. 

9. Fence off a vegetable patch with a woven number

This hazel fencing from Harrod Horticultural is ideal for a rustic scheme; the wood wraps around the end of each panel for strength. Prices start from £48.95

If you've got a thriving kitchen garden going, then add a little structure around it for better wind and even pest protection. Choose a fence material that is in keeping with nature, like woven hurdle fencing that is usually made from willow or hazel to give a beautiful rustic look to a yard. It's also cheap and super practical too, as in situ it can be shaped to fit curved boundaries, and its open structure makes it wind-resistant.

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Quercus’ woven oak fencing panels are handmade from the highest quality English wood at its Somerset workshop. Finished with self-preserving tannins, the hardwearing panels require no maintenance once installed and will age to an attractive silver tone. From £223.20 for a 6ft x 6ft panel

If you are looking for full-height garden fence ideas, woven panels can provide strength and will protect plants from harsh winds, while letting sunlight through. Note that they are very appealing to climbing plants that may use the weave to anchor their tendrils. This fence design can be used to create a lovely living wall, but take care that the panels do not get damaged over time. 

11. Take out the gate opening for fluidity

Silva Timber’s western red cedar slatted screening offers a modern look. It costs £31 per m2

Instead of fencing your entire space and adding a garden gate, keep the space open to increase ease of movement around your backyard. Also, don't shy away from modern-looking slatted screen fencing designs. Inject a little boho glam into your traditional yard by slinging garden lights from them (the slats are perfect for hooking things on to) to create a twilight entertaining zone. They are also fab in the day as they create shade while allowing some light to stream through.

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12. Consider metal fencing panels

Like an iron-clad barn in a wheatfield, these weathered Corten steel panels from Harrod Horticultural blend naturalism with industrial design. The rust-coloured metal makes a stunning backdrop to cottage-garden style borders. From £410

The industrial look of this fence design works really well for period properties. Add an edge to a garden of pretty meadow flowers with a hardwearing metal fence. There are plenty to choose from, but we like cut-out designs that won't look too heavy in a traditional scheme.

13. DIY a colored fence for an affordable upgrade

Grange’s pre-painted Woodbury timber fencing panels are pressure-treated and guaranteed for 15 years, priced £322 for five h280xW180cm panels at B&Q

Let your front garden fence bring color to your outdoor space in all seasons with a splash of brightly colored paint. You can buy panels that are pre-treated in colored stains, but otherwise, take advantage of the large range of the best exterior wood paints on the market and save cash with this easy DIY.

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14. Build a boundary with climbing plants

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Barely-there wire trellis can be used in vertical gardening to support a number of climbers including favorites like roses and clematis. While you may not want to use this fencing design for the external boundaries of your garden, it can help break your garden up into different areas and maximize the planting potential of your plot.

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15. Choose iron railings for a classic front yard fence

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Wrought iron railings are another garden fence idea that is frequently used as part of front yard landscaping ideas, to create a boundary that looks imposing from a security point of view, without blocking the view of the home. They are strong, can be painted in any color, are sure to keep the dog and kids secure, and finally, they require little maintenance.

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16. Build a living wall

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While not strictly speaking a fence, you can create a beautiful natural boundary with a retaining wall made from vertical oak sleepers. This fencing design will form a raised bed of sorts that can be planted with tall grasses for height, or low herbs and shrubs.

You can also build a very easy living wall with privet or box hedge, as in this exquisite example by J Montgomery Designs . 

17. Create a dramatic backdrop for planting

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Looking for garden fence ideas that really show off your planting? One way to create this is to paint or spray your garden fence a dark color, such as deep blue or black. Then position light-leafed plants in front of it for a dramatic contrast.

18. Mix slatted and solid fencing

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If you have a small patio that faces a busy street or driveway, you can make it more private by surrounding it with tall fencing, one of the most private fence ideas. The trick is not to go for solid fencing on all sides, to prevent an overly severe or boxed-in look. Instead, use a combination of slatted fencing that lets the light through, along with a panel of solid fencing where you need the most privacy.

19. Give your fence the feature wall treatment

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Three gorgeous colors make this small fence pop. Perfect to frame a cozy reading spot – and imagine how great this would look on a grander scale too, if you have the space.

20. Be coherent with your color scheme

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If you have a lot of light tones or another dominating hue on your patio area, stick to it with your fence ideas for added uniformity. What's more, it will enhance the space you have, making it feel lighter.

21. Create a private corner nook with your fencing

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One of the most versatile fence ideas for privacy, a corner seating area can be styled in many different ways. From painted designs fences to attractive natural wood designs like this one by The London Gardener , a corner fence is your opportunity to create a private outdoor living space that's exactly to your taste. 

22. Grow flowering shrubs through your fence

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To achieve a soft and organic look, always combine hard fencing with green fencing. Climbing plants like jasmine and clematis are obvious candidates for growing up a fence, but we also really like the white hydrangea peeking through a lattice fence in this romantic design by Ronni Hock Garden & Landscape .

23. Install a low garden fence to mark out your vegetable garden

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Fence ideas for gardens don't need to be tall. If you want your vegetable garden to look neat and defined, a low, slightly rustic fence is all you really need. A garden fence like this one, designed by Rock Spring Design , will look really good in a larger backyard with a separate area for gardening. 

Which wood is best for garden fencing panels?

Cedar is the ideal choice of timber for most fence ideas, but as pressure-treated pine is more affordable, it might be preferred and can be just as effective if well cared for. When you choose timber, remember to check how it has been treated. Fencing is commonly either dip-treated (where the wood is immersed in preservative), or pressure-treated where it is also treated with preservative but dried first. This is longer lasting but comes with a higher price tag. Dip-treated fences need periodic re-treating, so it might be worth investing in a paint sprayer for regular reapplications of a fence stain.

Fencing can be bought in two ways: you can either have a bespoke design built to specific dimensions, or purchase ready-made panels in standard sizes. Whichever option you choose, we have plenty of garden fence ideas on offer. However, which is best for you should be determined by the purpose and your property type.

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How to install your garden fence

Erecting fencing is within the grasp of competent DIYers, but if doing it yourself, it’s best to ask someone else to help.

Fences, walls and gates do not require building regulations approval, but it is important that they are structurally sound. New fencing will not usually require planning permission either; however, if you live in a listed property, or in the curtilage of one, then you will need to seek listed building consent.

Our top garden fencing tips:

  1. Decide whether you want to set your posts in concrete or use post supports. Metal post supports are quicker and easier to install but can be weaker.
  2. Install your fencing by putting up the posts and panels alternately as you go down the line. Doing it this way should result in the correct spacing.
  3. When installing posts in the ground, ensure that at least a quarter of the total height of the post, ideally 60cm, is below ground level for stability.
  4. Use a spirit level as you go to check that your panels are level
  5. Prolong the life of your fence panels by using pressure-treated gravel boards below the panels.
  6. Fences on a slope need to step up or down the slope.
  7. Leave hedgehog holes under solid fences so these creatures can move from garden to garden.
  8. Use post caps to protect the timber from rain and create a more attractive finish.
  9. Use thicker, 100mm posts for heavy panels for additional strength.

What is the cheapest fence option?

Penny Swift , author of more than 40 books about construction and home improvements, singles out chain-link or wire mesh as 'undoubtedly the cheapest fence option. It’s also reasonably easy to install, though it must be pulled taut and secure at the base so that pets and/or wildlife can’t dig their way in or out.'

'Depending on the look you want and your budget, you can use wooden pools or metal posts to secure the chain link. You can also opt for vinyl-coated chain link, which looks more attractive, typically lasts longer, but will cost a little more.'

How can you make a garden fence look nicer?

The best solution is also the easiest, according to Swift. She says, 'You can improve the appearance of ordinary chain-link fences by growing climbers and creepers over the fence. It takes a while, but will eventually form a much more solid, attractive screen.'

Another option if you have a limited budget is to 'insert narrow strips of wood through the links to make the fence more solid and less visually open. If your fence is made of wood make sure to maintain it otherwise it will deteriorate and start to look shabby.'

What can I put up instead of a fence?

'Walls are the obvious option to fences, but they do cost more', says Swift. 'The other traditional option is to plant a hedge, but that will take years to establish. Shade netting is another option. This relies on sturdy posts or poles to keep the netting in place. It can work visually but isn’t a good option for safety or security.'

Photos of Fences for Private Houses and Beautiful Fences (+390 Ideas)

Everything starts with a beautiful fence. Yes it is! Every private house needs a fence. Having no idea about the house, the perception comes from it. Therefore, this issue must be approached seriously, weighing all the advantages and disadvantages. About everything in more detail later in the article.

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Criteria for choosing fences

Before choosing the type and material of fences, you need to decide on their purpose.

Deciding on the style

Typically, a fence for private houses performs the following functions:

Fence as a decoration of the territory

Wrought iron type of fence

When planning the construction of fences around the site, pay attention to the following factors:

Location

. It will protect against intruders and road noise, as well as reduce the amount of dust entering the site.

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Architectural style of homeownership

The shape and decor of the fence should look harmonious with the landscape and the building, so the conciseness of a simple house will be set off by a medium-height structure made of a picket fence or live plants. For solid mansions with many turrets and other decorations, a fence of a complex configuration made of natural stone or brick in combination with metal structures is suitable.

An interesting design that catches the eye

The amount of financial investment that you planned to spend on the installation of fences is also important. The choice of material and the complexity of the design depend on the amount of estimated costs.

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Fencing options

When looking for a functional and aesthetically attractive fence, consider the requirements of SNiP and soil features in the backyard area, the complexity of the terrain and the location of groundwater.

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You can choose the following options:

1 Capital. Solid constructions provide safety and long service life, but also impair the natural circulation of air in the area, shade plants and reduce the illumination of rooms when located near the house. If you decide to install a capital fence, then it will require a foundation and a significant period of time.

2 Light. Prefabricated structures constructed from wood, plastic or mesh. They cost less but need regular maintenance.

Solid metal structure

If you want to conditionally mark the boundaries of your site, then use bulky shrubs, crops with large leaves and decorative elements in the form of wattle.

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TOP-9 materials for enclosing structures

You can choose from wood, brick, natural or artificial stone, metal and concrete structures for building fences around your home. Combinations of several materials also look organic.

There are a lot of materials that can be used

Wood

Wooden structures are a traditional type of fence for private households that have been protecting estates since ancient times. Their popularity is due to the availability and low cost of the material, as well as the variety of options. As a raw material, you can use softwood or hardwood.

Wood is an excellent choice

Examples of wooden fences

1 Wattle. For crafting, you will need twigs of willow or other plants that are cleaned or left in their original form. Such fences are usually used to divide the site into zones, since they do not provide reliable protection and require constant updating. Wattles harmoniously look with wooden houses in a rustic style.

Wattle with boards

2 Picket fences. You can build it from wooden planks that need to be fixed on horizontal bars. A gap of different sizes is left between adjacent elements, and their top can have a different shape.

The spacing in the picket fence is up to you.

3 Log or timber fence. They can be placed horizontally or vertically. The diameter of the logs is selected in accordance with the massiveness of the house, which must also be built of wood.

Timber fence

Plank fence provides unlimited scope for imagination. Depending on your wishes, it can be solid or imitate weaving.

Gratings assembled with large gaps between boards are used as sections for fencing. They can also serve as the basis for climbing flowers or plants planted around the perimeter of the site.

Imitation board weaving

Classic wood and stone combination

Brick and stone

More durable materials that you can use for building fences are brick and natural stone. They allow you to build reliable and durable structures, but require a foundation. Basalt, granite or porphyry are used for fencing.

Sturdy Granite Fences

The luxury of stone allows you to avoid complex structures by building fences of a simple form. Their beauty is set off by bright flowers and evergreens. Cracks, chips and other imperfections create an aged look that is ideal for buildings with similar façade designs.

Luxury stone fence

To save money, you can replace the natural material with artificial stone or small cobblestones. An interesting variant of the fences are structures made of poles and a grid filled with pebbles or gravel. Such fences resemble gabions and are harmoniously combined with the deliberately rough texture of the pillars and facades of the house.

Common types of pebbles

Brick fences - the best option for owners of cottages lined with the same material. Such fences will reliably protect your territory from strangers and prying eyes. To avoid monolithic and ordinary perception, brick structures are decorated with turrets, arches and other decorative elements.

For fans of intricate fences made of stone and brick

Fences look interesting, for the construction of which they use stacking in a checkerboard pattern. In addition, this method saves material and reduces the cost of building a fence.

Concrete structures

As an alternative to massive brick or stone structures, you can use prefabricated concrete structures. They are sections of different sizes and shapes, which are fixed in the grooves of the pillars. The front surface of concrete panels can have a different texture: smooth or rough, glossy or matte.

Prefabricated concrete structure

You can buy both stained and unpainted sections and choose the right shade for the architectural and color schemes of the house.

Another option for concrete fences are block structures. You can choose a material with the texture of natural stone, wood or with a fantasy surface pattern. Complemented with posts, covers and other decorative elements, a concrete fence will become a decoration for a country house or a city house.

Concrete block structures - reliable and strong

Metal

Metal fences are strong and durable structures. Due to the coloring with special compounds, they are resistant to corrosion and do not collapse over time under the influence of moisture. A variety of metal shapes allows you to create simple and complex designs.

A modern metal fence always looks trendy

From shaped pipes

The simplest option is a fence, the sections of which are made of shaped pipes fixed together by welding. You can choose an option with a different combination of metal pieces formed into a single pattern. Such structures look especially impressive next to the house, the lining of which is made of brick or stone.

Profile pipes that are attached to each other

Profile pipe railings do not provide complete privacy due to the many gaps between the elements. To protect against prying eyes, metal sections can be combined with a profile sheet or boards. Privacy can also be achieved with the help of polycarbonate of different colors and shades.

Complementing the structure with polycarbonate

Fence

No less popular due to their availability and ease of maintenance are profiled metal sheets or fences. Structural elements are painted at high temperature under pressure, so they retain their brightness and color saturation for a long time. The decorative layer also performs protective functions: thanks to the paintwork, your fence will be resistant to moisture and will not require replacement for a long time.

Stable and painted picket fence

Profiled sheets

Fence structures You can purchase profiled sheets, the front surface of which imitates materials of different textures. On sale are sections with the texture of stone or wood of walnut, oak, cherry and other species. Thanks to this finish, the fence around your house will be unusual in decor and durable, since the metal has a long service life.

Fence profile sheets

Metal picket fence is made of profiled sheets in the form of lamellas of a certain width. The slats are fixed with a small gap on the horizontal bars parallel to each other. They can be placed both vertically and horizontally.

Profiled sheet vertical arrangement

Metal sheets

Metal sheets with carved patterns or perforations are an interesting type of fencing. They are fixed on poles and create the effect of an openwork and weightless design.

We combine colors in one design

An elite version of metal fences are forged structures, which are characterized by high cost and spectacular appearance. The more complex the pattern, the more each section of the fence will cost you. If you want to save money, you can use welded structures from a profile pipe, complemented by forged inserts and patterns.

Decking with forged inserts and patterns

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Combined fences

Fences that combine several materials also look spectacular. They are harmoniously combined with buildings, for the decoration of which different methods were used. For example, a stone plinth and a plastered facade or brick walls with wooden shutters fixed on the outside.

Brick and metal

Brick is commonly used to build pillars, foundations and other supporting structures. Profiled sheets, picket fence, metal welded or forged structures are used to make sections.

The combination of brick and metal is very popular

The combination of metal and stone

You can use rocks of natural origin in the construction of foundations and pillars. Various metal structures serve to fill the gap.

Metal and stone look no less harmonious

Brick and wood

As in the first case, brick serves as a material for the construction of load-bearing elements: pillars, lower beams and other structures. The gap between the posts is filled with a picket fence or boards, which can be fixed in different ways.

Original combination of brick and wood

You can use other material combinations. For example, wood and metal. The perforated metal sheet insert contrasts with the sections, which are made from horizontally fixed boards.

Combine correctly and harmoniously

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Use of ornamental plants

In addition to various materials, shrubs and trees can be used to create fences. The height, density and protective functions of hedges depend on the parameters of the selected plants. They can be decorative, no more than 50 cm high, or functional, consisting of 2-3 meter trees.

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Beautiful fence for a private house: the best projects (+50 photos)

The fence around the house and the plot is not only for the sake of security or the desire to retire. A beautiful fence is the visiting card of the owners of the house, it is he who makes the first impression on passers-by or guests, and it is by him that the household as a whole and the owners themselves are judged. If you just need to conditionally hide the house from prying eyes, then a decorative wooden fence or a beautiful hedge will be enough, but when the house is located in a city, in a place where it is noisy, then more serious requirements are usually placed on the fence.

Green spaces adorn the garden plot

Wooden fences

The advantages of wood for fencing, first of all, lie in the wide possibilities when installing a fence. It is always possible to create an original fence of non-standard design and complex structure.

This natural material is easy to work with, making it possible to create at home too. The fence can be not only solid, but also openwork, high or low, of any configuration and very complex design.

Note! Wooden fences for a private house are most often painted, but sometimes left in their natural form, impregnated with special compounds or just drying oil.

Wooden fence with a checkerboard pattern

Interesting design of the fence with horizontal slats

Wooden fence, slightly inferior in strength and service life to a stone, concrete or brick fence, but it has a lower price and can always be replaced.

As a material, you can use not only boards or pickets, but also various slats, stakes, whole logs and even branches. Everything basically depends on the style of your home, on what landscape design is chosen on the plot, on your imagination, and on what goals you are pursuing.

Snow-white fence made of wooden picket fence

This type of fence is decorative

Wooden fence turning into a hedge

Wooden staircase to the house in the same color scheme as the fence


Combination wood fence

Contrary to popular belief, wooden fences look very harmonious not only in the country and in the countryside, but also in the urban private sector, especially when there is a stone, concrete or brick base under the wooden fence.

Combined wooden fence options

  1. It is acceptable to combine a wooden fence with modern building materials such as polycarbonate sheets. Such a fence will look modern and unique, and in terms of its strength it will not yield to a traditional wooden structure.
  2. Picket fence looks very aesthetically pleasing. There is a lot of envy here on exactly how you decide to arrange the picket fence: horizontally, strictly vertically, making a simple ornament from boards.
  3. It is very good if the fence around the entire site is in harmony with small decorative fences that fit into the landscape design of the site.
  4. From a fence, the same as on the fence, it is good to make a small gazebo, a bench, enclose a flower bed or a playground. The result is a very harmonious, completely finished version of the design, attractive in appearance.
  5. Country-style wooden stiles go well with pottery jugs placed on poles, planted next to tall flowers, figurines of gnomes and animals. It is good to place a cart, a large wheel, a chest next to the climb. In any simple material there is both functionality and decorative properties.
  6. Perfectly combined with a combined fence in a rustic style - tall sunflowers, a few panicles of sorghum or corn, fruit trees, a bench made from whole stumps. All this will emphasize the beauty of a small fence and the aesthetic taste of the owner of the house.

Note! In order to extend the life of a wooden fence, it is necessary to cover the picket fence boards with a special protective varnish for wood or drying oil.

Beautiful combined wood and stone fence


Wicker fence

A decorative fence, apparently, will not be able to protect the courtyard from the intrusion of hooligans, but if you live in a quiet place, you should not refuse the opportunity to show off your neighbors and guests with a unique “creative” type of fence, especially if it is done carefully and decorated.

Wicker fence at the summer cottage

Metal fences

Fences made of various metal structures, profiles or corrugated boards are popular primarily because of their reliability, although they are much more expensive and look less aesthetically pleasing compared to wooden ones fences.

Such models are usually assembled from various forging elements or assembled from sheets of metal profile, which is installed on frames of similar material. For reliability and durability, such a fence is placed on a solid foundation of stone or concrete.

Options for metal fences for a private house

If at the same time the foundation is made high, lined with tiles, more budgetary plastic or other material, then the fence will not only last a long time, but it will also look good.

Chain-link mesh can become the center of attention on your site

The most common and affordable fence option

Durable and reliable red metal fence

Interesting metal fence design

But they have a significant drawback - they do not protect the plot with the house from prying eyes from the street. The ideal solution in this case is to plant an ornamental shrub from the side of the house, which in a few years will turn into a dense hedge.

Forged elements always attract special attention

An experienced craftsman will be able to realize all your wishes

The most successful combination of materials - brick and metal

A good idea for decorating a brick fence


  • Metal railing is rock solid. Such a fence is quite durable and safe, in addition, it completely hides a private courtyard. This type of fencing will provide complete insulation of the entire household for a long time, but by itself it does not last so long, unlike a stone or brick fence, since metal sheets are prone to deformation with strong contact.

Even small scratches and small chips can become a significant cause of rust, which significantly reduces the life of the entire fence structure. Such a fence will reliably protect your home from the gaze from the street, and decorate the site, as it is very beautiful.

The design of the roof of the house and the fence should be in the same style

Fence "Jalousie" in dark color

Strict and solid appearance of the metal fence of a private house

  • Looks very modern and fashionable gabion construction , it has recently appeared in some owners of private houses. At its core, it represents an unusual and modern installation technique: stones are laid in a metal mesh.

Important! Installation must be carried out according to strict rules, but it looks great, especially if there are large trees on the site, near the forest. Such a fence is very appropriate, for example, if your house is built in the style of a chalet.

Raw stone fence gaining popularity in Russia

Instead of concrete pillars for fencing, you can use a structure with bulk stone

Beautiful decorative fence in a light tone

Improvisation with a bulk stone fence

Brick fences

It is difficult to imagine something more reliable and durable than brick fence. The owners of these monumental fences may well be in complete safety.

The brickwork of the fence looks harmoniously against the background of a building made of a similar material. For the construction of such a fence, it is required to lay the foundation, it is not cheap, and in addition to practicality, it also looks very advantageous.

A brick fence is the most practical type of fencing, so it is widely used in private housing construction. If the walls of the fence are thick, then the site is securely protected, but at the same time, the loads on the foundation are very high, so it must be reliable.

You should also think about aesthetics: for example, a brick fence in the form of a continuous masonry sheet tires the eye, therefore, for its additional decorativeness, small columns are formed at equal distances.

Unusual brick fence

Very beautiful fences are made by combining brick with elements of forging and masonry. Such a fence fits perfectly into any landscape, decorates the site.

Note! Brick fence looks more decorative if the masonry is laid out in the form of a pattern, a simple ornament. Some bricks can be slightly pushed out, placed symmetrically, or a monotonous surface can be diversified with small gaps.

Low brick fence with wooden grate

Tall and powerful fence made of elegant red brick

Concrete fence

Concrete fences are reliable and strong, their service life is less than that of brick fences - several decades, but they are also less expensive. It is most advisable to purchase ready-made concrete blocks for arranging the fence.

Blocks are produced in different ways, for example, they are both solid and hollow, with additional decorative trim on one side. The color scheme of concrete blocks is also different, it all depends on your individual preferences.

Note! A concrete fence is placed on the foundation, otherwise the structure may lose its strength. Installation of the fence is relatively fast.

Beautiful combined concrete block and metal fence

Concrete wall with beautiful backlighting

Stylish and modern concrete fence in light gray finish

Vinyl fences

Vinyl fences were made relatively recently, and they immediately gained popularity. Vinyl is inherently a frost-resistant and fairly durable material, similar in appearance to plastic.

Another feature of this material is that vinyl is able to take the most unusual shape. This material is not only easy to install, but also very practical during operation.

Vinyl fencing in the design of a standard wooden picket fence

Snow-white fence looks neat and elegant

Vinyl fence does not need to be painted, easy to clean, and it will last a relatively long time. To all these advantages, it is worth adding a long service life and resistance to aggressive environmental influences. A vinyl fence is easy to install, and there are so many ideas for design implementations that it is impossible to list them in one article.

Unusual and interesting design of a country house fence

Beautiful and simple fence made of stone and vinyl slats

Vinyl fence does not require special care and additional processing

Hedge - natural natural fence

design is a living wall, a hedge, colorful panels of evergreen vegetation and flowers. The hedge, taking into account the fact that we attach more and more importance to naturalness and environmental friendliness, is becoming more and more relevant.

A natural fence is always unique, there are no two options that are identical in execution, by default. You can combine traditional fences and hedges. Above, we have already mentioned the possibilities of combining a hedge and a wrought iron fence. But brickwork, concrete can also be decorated with greenery, fast-growing vines, such as wild grapes, ivy. All this will look great, and will give your home a mysterious halo.

Creative fence building - hedge with miniature brick columns

Tip! If you need to protect a small area, it is good to plant trees and bushes with a strong root system around the entire perimeter. When planting a "hedge" you should put racks, stretch rows of wire between them. Plants are planted on both sides of the stretched wire.

A high-quality hedge requires not only the ability to cut such a fence, but also at least elementary agronomic knowledge when growing it. If you have clearly decided to equip such a fence, you need to study this issue. You should be careful with the selection of plants, evaluate their natural density, the time of shedding leaves.

You can decorate a metal profile fence with greenery, such as arborvitae or firs

A pretty fence with an arch of ornamental plants

In conclusion, I would like to remind you that even the most modest fence will look better if it is additionally decorated. If a forged fence does not need additional decorations, then stone fences are better to “revive” a little.

A very high stone fence will fit a huge boulder that will rest near the gate, as well as a row of several fir trees growing in the distance.

Stone is considered the most durable material for construction

High-tech fence with a mound of large stones

An interesting solution to the organization of the courtyard, the photo shows that wood is the object of everyone's attention

Options for various materials today for the manufacture of fences a lot, exactly the same as the options for their original combination and decoration of finished designs.

A beautiful fence is a mirror of your home, an indicator of your attitude towards your home, so it should always be neat, tidy, modern and fashionable, regardless of what material it is made of.

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