A fence with character
If wood remains a safe bet, new materials have appeared. Metal, concrete or composite slats can be used alone or in combination, and there is enough to make personalized and rather canon fences.
If you definitely have a crush on the traditional wooden fence, consider choosing the planks carefully. Warm and bright, a light wood species is a sure bet. To give a little relief to the fence while remaining sober, it suffices to alternate the boards of varying width and thickness.
Follower of trends even in the garden? Gray is the color of the moment. You can opt for a total look of medium to dark gray – the trend of the year – or treat yourself to a fence that alternates light gray and dark gray. This last option is ideal for giving a little lightness to a large fence.
The other trendy and trendy option: the openwork panels. Floral or graphic design: you are spoiled for choice. Top to add a very decorative touch to a fence, especially if you don’t intend to revegetate it or embark on additional beautification work.
With a little daring, even the traditional wooden fence can be chic and graphic!
Want to revamp your fence without changing it – and without breaking the bank? Bet on a classic: stain. You can even raise the standard by transforming your simple wooden fence into a model in precious or exotic wood species, by opting for a colored stain.
A very natural fence
The easiest way to beautify a fence is to green it. The trick? Choose the varieties carefully! Because while it is important to take into account the requirements – in particular your geographical region, the climate and the exposure of the fence – the aesthetic aspect is also very important!
If you have enough space, simply bet on plantings along the fence. The good idea: break the rectilinear aspect, by creating thickets and alternating varieties. It is on the one hand to play with colors, shapes and heights, and on the other hand, to ensure a decoration full of life throughout the year. So think about mixing flowers and evergreen plants!
If you are short on space, opt for minimal floor space by combining the base and the planter. A 2 in 1 option which is enough to install a few very decorative plants.
The smart alternative? Remove a panel from the fence and replace it with a mesh. Depending on the configuration and exposure of the fence, you can plant many varieties there: ivy, of course, but also star jasmine, clematis, hops or rosebush.
Have you chosen a fence with a contemporary design, in harmony with the modern architecture of the house? Favor crops with graphic foliage.
For a decidedly rural atmosphere, prefer less sophisticated varieties. The trick, for a decoration full of charm and authenticity: the recovery containers, which will take the place of flower pots suspended or placed at the foot of the fence.
DIY enthusiasts can embark on the creation of a mini garden of aromatic plants by simply using a palette. Not only will it add a decorative touch to the fence, but in addition, it will prove to be very practical to give flavor to your good meals!
A luminous fence
How about killing two birds with one stone by decorating the fence and brightening up your outdoor space?
Simple and quick: unroll a light garland and attach it along the fence. To avoid tedious installations – and skyrocketing power consumption – opt for a solar-powered model. The guinguette garland remains a safe bet, because it is as pretty by day as by night. But there is no shortage of models, and you can fall for a garland with a more atypical design!
For an atmosphere more appropriate to contemporary architecture, we prefer more sober LED lighting, ideal for highlighting the fence and the volumes of the garden at nightfall.
If you have taken the trouble to green the fence to decorate it, consider highlighting your crops by highlighting them with light.
A living space
How about optimizing the space in the garden? By housing a living space, the fence acts as a partition… which we hasten to decorate!
On the vegetable garden side, the fence can house many practical accessories, which have excellent decorative potential: thermometer, planters and hanging storage, bird feeder, etc.
Smart, the garden chest which also serves as a bench. And why not install it against the fence, which will create a cozy and rather hot space for chilling in the great outdoors?
What if the fence played overtime? Add a few panels – preferably openwork – to create an intimate space where you can sit and relax away from prying eyes. Poufs, rugs and cushions: all you have to do is create a cozy summer lounge!