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Building a privacy fence can make your backyard feel more secluded and relaxing.
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Emily Henderson Design layered stained vertical wood boards over the weathered fencing on this backyard patio.
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The new boards stop 3/4 of the way up to add a textural feel.
Large wood planters with vertical plantings create an anchor for an outdoor seating area.
White paint gives the privacy fence a light profile to keep the space feeling airy.
Alvin Wayne
Vinyl Picket Fence
Maite Granda
A whitepicket fenceis quintessential Americana.
The fencing is taller on the sides and back to add privacy for the backyard.
Picket Fence Options
Picket fences are classic and ubiquitous.
Michelle Boudreau Design/ Photo by Lane Dittoe
Choose a painted wood finish or vinyl for an affordable and low-maintenance option.
Painted Privacy Fence
Dazey Den
Treat your privacy fence like an accent wall anddecorate it with paint.
Reclaimed Wood Fence
Funky Junk Interiors
Use reclaimed wood to create a rustic and sustainableDIY privacy fence.
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DIY Pallet Wood Fence
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Useupcycled wood palletsto build aninexpensive privacy fence.
Emily Henderson Design installed laser-cut wood panels in a geometric design to anchor this backyard seating area.
The extra height makes the space feel more protected and cozy.
Fantastic Frank
Blanco Bungalow paired white stucco walls with natural wood horizontal boards to add privacy to this backyard dining area.
Redwood Privacy Fence
Use local wood to create a privacy fence that matches its surroundings.
A play house and swing set built with its back to the wall provides additional cover.
A Beautiful Mess
White Vinyl Privacy Fence
Kern & Co.
Create visual interest by mixing privacy fencing and walls of different styles.
Living Privacy Fence
Create a natural and organic feel in your backyard with aliving privacy wall.
Maite Granda
Stepped Privacy Fence
Mimic the form of a sloping backyard with a stepped privacy fence.
Marie Flanigan Interiors mixed materials in thisbackyard pool area for a private feel.
Fence With Retaining Walls
Finish privacy fencing andretaining wallsin the same wood for an integrated feel.
Dazey Den
Chain link, bamboo, andpallet wood fencingare the most budget-friendly materials to use for a privacy fence.
Privacy fences should generally be between 6 and 8 feet tall.
Check local regulations to ensure you are complying with any rules about fence height in residential neighborhoods.
Mary Patton Design
No-dig fences that are built using stakes and posts are easier to install.
Modern vinyl fencing will cost more upfront but requires less maintenance and lasts longer than wood.
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Blanco Bungalow
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Kern & Co.
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