Decorative Fencing Ideas: Exploring the World of Decorative Garden Fence Panels

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Decorative garden fences play a delightful aesthetic role in any garden design or makeover project, helping you to transform your garden space while adding beauty and functionality.

Bending the design rule book to meet your style is a great way to stamp your personality on your home. By incorporating colourful paint and stains, or artwork, design and patterns, you are saying, “My home is a canvas, and my garden is an extension of my creativity and individuality.” If you want to add interest but not go crazy, we are here for a pared-down artistic aesthetic, too. Adding a decorative fence trellis and climbing plants is a fantastic way to liven up your space while remaining at one with nature. Other forms of outdoor fence decoration include lighting, lanterns and wall art, which all provide simple ways to bring your fence to life.

Read on as we explore more decorative fencing ideas.

Incorporating decorative garden fence ideas into your garden scheme keeps garden life fresh and interesting; you can transform your space into a stunning and personal living extension of your home. By adding unique designs, vibrant colours and artistic elements, you create a boundary fence that provides privacy and security and enhances the beauty and charm of your garden.

Outdoor fence decoration is not just about aesthetics. It is the best way to protect your wooden fence panels, promoting longevity and robustness in the face of fungus, rot and pest infestation. If you live by the mantra that prevention is better than cure, incorporate your art into protecting your boundary fence panels and kill two birds with one stone.

Before getting your brushes out, it is worth considering these decorative fencing ideas before choosing paint colours or stains for your fence:

• Complement your home - it is always a good idea to tie your garden design in with the look of your home’s exterior. An all-around cohesive scheme can create a harmonious look that you and your family will not tire of quickly
• Consider maintenance - fence panel stains generally require less maintenance than paint. However, paint offers a uniform look until it does not. So, if you want more aesthetics but less work, consider using a stain preparation on your garden fencing
• Consider your garden scheme or theme - match your fence colour with the overall scheme of your garden. For a natural look, stick with green, and brown, while a modern look might incorporate more grey, purple or even dark blue
• Use samples first - test out your ideas with sample pots before committing to an entire fence panel in your chosen colour
• Weather protection is vital - choose finishes that offer weather protection against UV rays and moisture penetration. Weatherproofing will extend the life of your boundary fence

For more tips and advice, read our blog – How to Treat a Wooden Fence with Paint or Stain: Guide to Treating a Fence.

While we may not all be blessed with the ability to be creative and develop a cohesive garden design, we can add interest and some design details to our boundary by using outdoor fence decoration techniques. As a major focal point in your garden, you no longer must stick to ordinary or boring fencing options of days gone by.

We offer various style-conscious fence panels that will not look out of place over time:

• Decorative fence panels - the Forest Paloma Decorative Fence Panels are stunning and will not overshadow garden planting

• Contemporary fence panels - the Forest Kyoto Pressure Treated Decorative Fence Panels are stylish and modern

• Coloured contemporary fencing - Forest Contemporary Grey Double Slatted Fence Panels are already treated and painted, taking the hard work out of fence design

• Decorative fence trellis - is the ultimate in decorative fencing and is featured in many heritage gardens throughout the UK

These examples give you an idea of the possibilities without going design and colour crazy.

For fifteen more design ideas click here.

Using trellises for climbing plants in your garden design is an ingenious way to enhance your garden scheme. Incorporating trellis panels into your boundary or as screening will encourage your plants to grow vertically, promoting privacy and security but with an aesthetic appeal. Vertical gardens are popular with homes that have smaller gardens or small patios. Adding trellis fence panels to your boundary fence or as fence toppers over your existing garden fencing is a quick and relatively cost-effective solution to enhance the look and quality of your garden.

Installing a trellis for climbers is an eco-friendly option that promotes biodiversity by providing a home for insects and birds. Trellis encourages climbing plants to grow, improving your air quality by reducing CO2 omissions and contributing to a healthier environment for all.

Here is a selection of climbing plants that look stunning with colourful flowers and green foliage as they adorn your trellis fencing:

In the spring and summer, climbers can include vegetables and edible flowers. Read more about garden trellis ideas for design, inspiration and privacy.

Apart from decorative fence panels, you can spice up your garden fence scheme by integrating lights and lanterns and decorative screening covered in climbing plants, wall art and hanging decorations.

Light is integral to any design aesthetic, whether inside or outside the home. The same is true in your garden. Exterior lighting can literally light up your space, making it appear larger or defining smaller areas. Outdoor lighting creates cosy spaces and places to read in peace. You can change the mood of your garden by simply turning on the garden lights.

Our decorative garden fence ideas would fall flat without the illuminating effect of garden lights. Lighting your garden or outdoor space can be expensive, but that is where solar lights save the garden scheme and your wallet. You can choose from a simple solar light product that lights up your summer house or shed or maybe even buy a complete off-grid solar panel system.

If you are a creative person (even if you are not, but you know someone who is), using wall art and hanging decorations is a fun way to change the feel of your garden. You can change your art with the seasons or change your scheme to match your mood by adding interesting bits and bobs to your garden.

Here are some options you might consider:

• Ceramic lanterns - if you have travelled in Europe, you might have picked up a Spanish lantern or a Moroccan exterior light cover. Why not catalogue your travels in your garden by embellishing your scheme with your travel finds?
• Hanging planters - if they are good enough for the hanging gardens of Babylon, then they are perfect for your space
• Metal sculpture or plaques - metal art is weatherproof and, in some cases, improves with weathering, adding rust effects or turning green with moisture over time
• Mirrors - placing a mirror on the fence or in the flower beds makes a small garden look bigger
• Wooden signs - who does not love a personalised sign, especially if you have a garden bar

You cannot go far wrong considering all these points when adding your wall art and hanging decorations.

Outdoor fence decoration is the fun part of any garden scheme, but when planning your installation of decorative fences, it is vital to balance the look and feel of your fence panels with practical functionality.

To ensure your decorative fencing ideas do not fall at the first hurdle, start by buying either dip treated or pressure treated fencing. Investing in fence panels that have been professionally treated for longevity means that anything you do to the fence line can only make it more durable and less likely to succumb to foul weather conditions or deterioration over time thanks to mould, fungus or pest infestation. Sensible folk know that you still need to maintain your fence and look after it with regular maintenance, but if your foundation is solid, then you can add the decoration just as you would the icing on some cake.

Enhancing your boundary fence aesthetics does not have to cost the earth (either financially or ecologically). We have covered using paint or stain to liven up your scheme. It is also worth considering the installation options.

Do it yourself or call in the professionals. The answer to this question lies with you. How handy are you? Here is a list of things to consider, no matter the size of your garden scheme:

• Timing - do you have the time?
• Tools required - do you have the right tools for the job?
• Confidence - are you confident in your DIY skills?

If the answer is yes, then you are good to go. If not, it is a false economy to DIY when you do not have the time, tools or skills to complete the job.

Choosing the best decorative fencing for your garden requires considering your garden scheme or theme and how new decorative fence panels will sit in it. We explain how to match your fence style with your garden scheme and how to measure and install decorative fencing so it lasts.

In simple terms, always choose ‘like-for-like’ when matching your decorative garden fence panels with your garden aesthetics. If you are a classic gardener, opt for classic or traditional fence panels (you can always add a design edge with fence panel decoration). If you have a minimalist patio, choose contemporary or modern fence panels. If you have a small garden, choose vertical planting options by buying trellis fencing. Only you know what you like, and often it is better to like what you know – small changes rather than big decisions (especially if you are on a budget).

We have written extensively about the best way to measure and install decorative fences. In our informative decorative fence panels buying guide, you can read more about buying decorative fence panels.

Common mistakes that hinder DIYers are easily avoided if you comply with local planning regulations. Implementing most decorative fencing ideas will not need building regulation, but it is worth checking your local council website anyway. Other common mistakes include not checking for utilities in the ground before digging (pipes and cables), not digging your post holes deep enough and misaligning your panels (use a sprit level to keep panels level). Finally, fences need regular care and maintenance to prolong their lifespan.

Adding decorative garden fence ideas really makes your outdoor space personal and stylish. Whether you opt for a classic wooden fence, modern slatted fence or traditional white picket fence, the right choice will boost both the look and functionality of your garden. Use bright colours, patterns, and textures to make your decorative garden fence a feature.

Add trellises and climbing plants for both beauty and privacy. For practicality choose high-quality weatherproof materials for longevity and durability. With planning and creativity, you can get the perfect garden fence to meet your own personal style and décor needs.

If you have any questions about decorative garden fence ideas or need advice on choosing and installing the perfect garden fencing, our team at Buy Fencing Direct is here to help.

Whether you are interested in picket fencing, a slatted fence or other decorative styles like wooden or solid fences, we are ready to assist you with everything from selecting the best fence design to installation tips.

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