Top 100 unique privacy fence design ideas for front yards and backyards 2022

[Music] there are fences intended for ornamentation and fences built to secure the equivalent of a domestic stronghold but what if you are merely looking to reclaim a bit of privacy for yourself and your surroundings what if style and curb appeal certainly factor into your decision but the ultimate choice resides in the fence that keeps the world out and encompasses you within yours these top 100 best privacy fence ideas are designed with a simple goal in mind to raise an attractive but nonetheless opaque barrier between your home and the uninvited gaze of the outside privacy fences can be easily customized to blend with your house's exterior employing the use of various woods stains and concealing angles similarly a combination of latticing and expertly planted hedges can shield your habitat in a charmingly clever bit of old-fashioned implementation even the ingeniously spaced fencing panel scheme allows an openness on your side and absolute seclusion from the other privacy is not just a luxury but a right that all are entitled to while standards of privacy may be dwindling in our present world that doesn't mean you can't still achieve it within the sanctity of your home a finely selected and well-positioned fence affords you the refuge that is the hallmark of the hard-earned home while lending a brush of accent style that only enhances your property's appeal don't let another season pass you by under the prying eyes of neighbors and passersby the nouveau privacy fence all but begs to be appointed when the average person thinks of a privacy fence a wood panel design usually comes to their mind they're sturdy affordable and can provide as much privacy as you'd like them to they can last for years especially if maintained properly one of the best things about wood privacy fences is that they're easily adaptable they take paint nicely so color changes from year to year are not a problem you can also customize a wood fence easily with some time a miter saw and a nail gun you can add decorative touches or trim to a basic fence making it look like it cost far more than it did you can purchase fence panels but you should also consider building your own for a truly custom installation this allows you to choose your own slat spacing design height and materials the end result will be far nicer than an off-the-shelf panel that you can purchase at the local home center metal has become a popular fencing product due to recent trends and to be honest they look pretty cool many of these fences are built with corrugated roofing material which makes them tough and long lasting corrugated roofing isn't your only option for a metal fence you can purchase metal panels and posts meant specifically for fencing they're perfect if you'd like a low maintenance option that requires less thought and adaptation so check out the metal products in your local home center's fencing section these fence panels are typically more expensive than other products but they're tough and look amazing they also come in several different styles and sizes so finding a metal fence to create some privacy won't be an issue for you some some people just don't like the feeling of a fenced-in backyard it makes them feel cramped like an animal in a crate if that's you but you recognize that you could stand to do with a little more privacy consider a natural fence to block out the rest of the world these fences can consist of trees shrubs or a combination of standard fencing and natural plants there are some species of trees and plants that lend themselves particularly well to the natural fence style trees like cypress and red cedar as well as shrubs like lilac and arborvitae all get tall and dense enough to create a buffer between you and your neighbor plant planted in a row or in an offset pattern they will grow into a thick natural barrier that will envelop your backyard and keep your business private while one would think a tree or shrub would be low maintenance there are some things to be aware of for one you might not want to plant this privacy fence too close to your home roots can find themselves in the most precarious of places so keeping them away from your foundation is probably best also some of these trees do better in full sunlight while others could use some shade consider where you're building this natural fence before you decide what shrub or tree you'd like to use finally if you have a heavy deer population you may find that they like nibbling on the lower part of your fence traditional style fencing isn't relegated to just the wooden picket fences in the front yards of suburbia there are a number of timeless styles and designs that work well to provide backyard privacy as well if you've got a traditional style home and want to put up a fence that blends in with your design this might be the category to focus on the trick here is to choose a fence style that fits your yard if you've got some rolling hills in your backyard it would make sense that you'd choose a fence with round curves to mimic the slopes you could use an arched fence or scalloped fence design as they both maintain smooth consistent curves while you certainly can build them yourself it might save time to purchase these in panels for flatter backyards squared panels might look the best they maintain a flat parallel top rail but you can also climb small slopes by tearing or racking the panel whichever you feel looks the nicest these are also easiest to install if purchased in pre-built panels but you could save money by building these fences board by board some backyard designs require a different style of fencing to look whole and complete a home with a backyard full of modern touches would look strange with a white picket fence wrapped around it that home would be better served by using a contemporary style of fence contemporary fences can be made from a number of materials and come in many different styles but popular choices are metal woven fences as well as horizontal wood board on board styles the great thing about a contemporary fence style is that it doesn't necessarily have to fit in with everything else in the yard it just has to fit the style these fences can be nearly any color or material in the images below you'll see a copper look woven privacy fence that creates an awesome look just as nice as that fence looks in that space a horizontal plank fence would work there as well the contemporary style which is seemingly strict in certain areas allows for a bit of fun elsewhere if you're going out on a limb and trying something different there are a few things to be aware of if your neighbor can see the fence the style might not be their cup of tea in the spirit of being a good neighbor you too should work on an option that works for both of you also when it comes time to sell your house any non-traditional touch could be a point of contention for a potential buyer that being said if this is your forever home or your neighbor is unaffected by your fence choice the sky is the limit if you prefer the look of stone over pvc metal or wood you should consider building a stone or masonry wall to help gain some privacy these walls can be large mortared stacked stone walls that are meticulously laid out or you can try a less traditional gabian wall built with large rocks inside of metal frames gabian walls are a simple but highly effective solution when it comes to privacy walls they can be built almost anywhere that's relatively level and they're a pretty affordable option gabien walls are metal framed baskets filled with large stones they don't require foundations and are very stable if built correctly they work well as a standalone structure or they can be used in conjunction with standard fence materials to create a dual textured look stacked stone brick and block walls are also good options for building truly private fences not only will these materials block out onlookers views but they'll also block much of the sound transfer from the neighbor's house to yours and vice versa these structures are more expensive to build and do require some serious knowledge or a contractor but the end result will be a very secluded space for you to kick back in for the past couple of decades vinyl and pvc products have taken the home improvement world by storm vinyl fencing panels have become a particularly attractive option as they require very little maintenance and are light enough to be installed without help vinyl fencing panels have also come down considerably in pricing making them a viable option for homeowners on a budget there are quite a few choices when it comes to vinyl privacy fences your local home center should have a large selection of products on hand as well as a few catalogs from manufacturers that they can order from the variety available makes it easy to find a vinyl fence that matches your backyard's style and design while also providing plenty of privacy these fences typically come in panels like one fence from lowe's to make the installation fast and straightforward there are a few things you should be aware of before you order all your fence panels pvc and vinyl can become very brittle in the cold so a winter install should be considered a no-go for all but the warmest climates you should also be aware that in that cold weather any heavy impacts from dogs or playing children could lead to some damage as well these panels aren't very easy to fix either so if this is a factor for you you'll want to look elsewhere there is a lot to be said about gates they are ultimately the most important part of a fence project they need to be well designed well planned for and finally executed if not handled properly gates just become flimsy eyesores that compromise the integrity of the fences they're meant to secure when built correctly they are strong and stable and also a pleasure to use you need to consider what you'd like your gate to look like some homeowners choose to have their gate blend in with the rest of the field of fencing while others prefer that their gates stand out with help from these ideas and experienced landscape professionals you will enjoy your outdoor living with lot of privacy and beauty during the day and night thanks for watching please subscribe for more daily videos with new outdoor design ideas [Music]

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Keywords: design, Fence design, fence design ideas

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Length: 11min 22sec (682 seconds)

Published: Sun Aug 14 2022