Decorative Wooden Fences – 17 Design Ideas

by Paul Ciocoiu · May 6, 2016

Fences have always fascinated people by their nature as a both security and privacy barrier. A property surrounded by a fence seems to get more legitimacy and a firmer identity and presents itself as a complete space, a well-defined universe accessible only to a small group of people. Since we already saw how to build a wooden fence, this time we are focusing on ornamental fences, designed to such supplement other outdoor decorations, whether in a garden or on a terrace. Here are some examples of decorative wooden fences, for a complete change of the outdoor landscape.

In the picture below you will find several models of wooden fences to have from the beginning an overview of design options available.

A decorative fence doesn’t only rely on ornamental elements, as we shall see below. You can give a special character to such a wooden fence, built in a classical design, adding a few pieces that will make it stand out. One such example can be found in the picture below, where we see the entrance to a garden through a reused old door.

A stone paved courtyard which ends in a wooden fence. At the top, ornamental additions arouse anyone’s curiosity to look beyond them, adding visual interest.

We are mostly accustomed to classic fences, in which the boards are arranged vertically. Try the other variant as well, not necessarily to be different from the neighbors, but for a completely different visual effect that gives the impression of a moving fence, which trickles around the house and yard.

In the second plan below you can find detailed sketch which will convince you to lay your hands on the tools and raise a decorative wooden fence. The effort, not too consistent, pays off in the end, with your property looking elegant and different.

A fence should not be regarded as a mere screen ensuring our privacy. Think of a fence as a means of expanding the green space, especially if you have a small garden. The example below is eloquent in this regard – a fence equipped with spaces specially designed to support climbing plants.

And because inspiration comes from images, not from too many words, here are a few other pictures s for decorative fences, hoping that one of them matches your tastes.