8 Out-of-the-Ordinary Fencing Options That Add Character to Homes in New Albany and Lewis Center OH Areas

Fencing may be functional, but that doesn’t mean it can’t enhance your property visually as well. Go beyond the standard picket fence or privacy panel with these chic ideas for __ out-of-the-ordinary fencing options that add character to homes in New Albany and Lewis Center, OH, areas.

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Horizontal, and Thin

Traditional wooden fencing focuses on relatively thick slats both for structural stability and privacy. However, the look can be very heavy and chunky. You could lighten the look and create a very on-trend privacy fence using thin slats of wood with very small gaps between them. These slats could be 2x2, for example, with a one-inch gap that lets in a bit of light and makes the fence feel more airy. The slats could be supported by wooden posts or for a cool industrial look, you could use rusted metal posts. 

Varying Thickness

Playing around with varying thicknesses and depths of individual slats can create a fence that’s loaded with character. For example, one row could be 2x4x1 slats, followed by a row of 2x2x2, then a row of 1x4x1, then 2x2x4, and so on in more or less random order. It’s not just the varying heights (when laid horizontally), it’s the varying thicknesses that make the fence so eye-catching. To prevent a homemade scrap-wood look, stain the whole fence a uniform color.

Playing with Angles

Most privacy fencing can make a backyard feel like it’s enclosed with a cardboard box. It may be private, but it can feel too boxed in. A more dynamic look can really help make the space feel more expansive.

One approach is to build a privacy fence using panels, where the wood slats are angled 45 degrees rather than horizontally or vertically. Separate the slats with a very small gap (just one inch will do) and vary the stain used on the slats to add interest. The vertical supports between individual panels, as well as the top and bottom horizontal pieces, could be stained much darker than the panels. 

Incorporate Planters

A long expanse of privacy fencing could be interspersed with vertical gardens made using concrete blocks or other materials. This is an especially wonderful solution that adds a green touch to a fence that would not have any plants in front of it.

Light and Airy Top

A fence that uses thicker slats on the lower two-thirds could be topped with smaller slats on the top, to create a nice transition from ground to air. Stain the whole fence a uniform color for the best appearance.

Alternating Orientation

Alternating orientation is another way to make for an interesting fence. A horizontally oriented panel would be followed by a vertical panel, then another horizontal panel, and so on. In this approach, stain or paint the panels a uniform color to keep the fence from being too blocky.

Use Dark Colors

Any fence can be made more interesting with a coat of black paint or espresso stain. Dark colors blend into the landscape more, and won’t stick out as much as a natural or white fence.

Airy Latticework  

A wood latticework fence enhances a natural setting by allowing light and air to come through. Some latticework fences are oriented vertically while others are at a 45 degree angle (the vertical orientation looks more finished and the angled orientation looks more casual). Top the fence with a sturdy beam top and bottom for a more finished look.

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