For some homeowners a fence is purely for function, privacy, and to distinguish the boundary between their property and their neighbours land. For many others though, the fence is a design feature and to them the looks of their fence is very important. If you fall into the latter group, you don’t have to settle for a generic looking fence! There are many options to personalise your residential fencing and we share 5 of the most popular in this post.
1. Brick Columns and Rendered Pillars
Brick or stone pillars between fence panels can give a solid and stately look to complement the home design and can be used to attach fencing panels to instead of standard fence posts. The permanent look also adds value to a home and increases street appeal while letting others know that you take pride in the property. The stylistic options available for brick or rendered pillars are many and include different heights, rendered finishes and brick types.
2. Adding Greenery to Your Fence
Some fences blend into outdoor environment perfectly. A fence is an opportunity to incorporate climbing plants into the fence. From jasmine, wisteria and bougainvillea, plants can liven up a traditional fence and add a splash of colour and blur the lines
Even if you don’t want climbing plants to grow along the fence, many people plant trees or shrubs along the fence line to soften and provide some balance to the hard lines of a fence.
3. Spears and Spikes
For a heritage, regal or imposing look, fencing spears at the top of each bar or post in a fence panel can create a unique look and can perfectly suit many styles of homes. From the medieval spear to a more classic triangular shape, these can also be a visual deterrent for would-be intruders who may think twice about trying to climb over a fence with spears. There is also the option to alternate between spears of different height on every other post which creates an attractive, yet off beat symmetrical design.
4. Fence Panel Style
The style of the fence panel is yet another way people choose to personalise their fence. Not all fencing panels include standard vertical bars. When choosing your panel style there are many decorative insets and sub panels which parallel below the top horizontal railing of the fence which can add character. These include circular insets, square or rectangular features or decorative twists and spiral designs.
5. The Fence Colour
Finally colour choice is another important way you can add personality and uniqueness to your fence. While most people choose more muted tones or colours which complement or contrast with the roof colour, house colour and fascia trimming. Read our blog for tips to choose the right fence colour.
These are 5 ways to personalise your fence, but since we believe choosing a fence is always a very personal experience and no one fence suits all homes or needs, we encourage you to see the team at Fence Corp for more advice. Call Brisbane’s premier fencing contractors today on (07) 3715 5055