Written by Amanda Shaw
Whether you’re looking at adding a fence to a newly built home, or updating a worn out fence, there are a multitude of options out there for you to choose from. So where do you start? After all, picking the right fence will increase street appeal and the value of your house- but not all fence choices are created equal.
Here’s our advice:
Pick The Right Height
Tall fence, or short fence? The answer lies in relation to the proportion of your house. Be sure to design your fence to suit the scale of your house. Step back, right back, and pick a height that not only functions for your needs, but one that will complement the height of your house.
Pick The Right Materials
Use different materials for variation and to keep your fence interesting to look at. If the heritage look is what you’re after, consider using granite pillars, board and batten profiles, cast iron gates and timber federation style fencing. Have fun and add character to your home. There are no hard and fast rules here, but if we can give you one word of advice- pick the best quality materials you can- there’s nothing worse than a faded wonky fence to greet the neighbourhood!
Pick The Right Look
If you’d like to keep your house open and welcoming, use see-through style fencing. You can always plant some bushy shrubs on the inside to keep that feeling of openness whilst still retaining some privacy. Open style fencing not only softens the look of the façade, but it takes you into the house, rather than closing you off from the street.P
icking the right fence for your house can be over-whelming, but when done right, can transform the overall look of your house. Explore your options and enjoy the process, for the end result will be well worth the investment.
If you need help styling your next project from the inside out, our Style It team would love to help, so contact us today.