Fences are practical. They’re there to keep children and pets safely inside, to keep unwanted visitors out, and to afford you some separation from prying eyes. But just because a privacy fence is functional doesn’t mean it has to look it. A few touches here and there can make it fit in with your home décor or add a little of your personality. Here are four ways to spruce up your fence.

How To Liven Up An Old Fence 

1. Paint

A few coats of paint quickly make a tired privacy fence look good as new and can change the whole tone of your garden at the same time. Dark gray or navy blue gives a modern vibe, white makes your yard feel fresh and coastal, or you could go for something vibrant and unusual such as a green or purple to make a statement and create a design feature.

2. Personal touches

A fashionable look in interior design pages is to recreate a room-like feel outside, and now plenty of usually indoor accessories have been adapted for outdoor use and are available to buy from local superstores. Framed pictures, bright lights, fabrics, and mirrors that have been treated to withstand weather conditions are just as practical outside as inside and will make your fence a real talking point.

3. Plants

There are lots of ways to incorporate planting into your fence design. Hanging flower pots from the fence itself is a charming way to add some design flair without being over the top. Or, be creative with your choice of “pot” and opt for something away from the traditional terracotta style. Steel pots add an industrial feel, copper bowls look beautiful against a white painted fence, or push the boundaries of imagination and fill rubber boots, high-heeled shoes, car tires, or kitchen kettles with soil to use as make-shift flower beds.

4. Artwork project

If you’re game for a fun summer project with children, why not try making a memory fence? They can use the fence as a canvas to illustrate what they get up to during their summer, and when it’s time to go back to school, they have a reminder of their activities. The result may look a little eclectic, but if you don’t wish to keep it, it’s easy enough to paint over.

When your privacy fence is beyond repair, the knowledgeable team at Security Fence in Cookeville, TN, will get you sorted with a new one in no time. With over 40 years’ experience in providing fencing and entry system solutions for the residents and business owners of Putnam County, you can trust them to deliver high-quality products with gold-standard service. Call them today at (913) 526-3603 to discuss your needs, drop into their facility, or visit their website for more information.