21 Amazing Privacy Fence Ideas

Written By Kelly Marshall

Here are our top 21 privacy fence ideas. You can scroll through the entire list and be inspired, or view ideas based on the following categories:

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Privacy Fence Ideas

Vinyl Privacy Fence Ideas

Vinyl fences are attractive and super easy to maintain. You don't have to worry about ongoing maintenance or staining and painting. They also come in a variety of unique colours and many higher-quality versions look incredibly similar to natural wood.

 

1. Go Horizontal

 

Your privacy fence doesn’t have to be vertical. This eternity fence has horizontal boards for a fresh, modern look. Notice the grain in panels. Vinyl fencing has come a long way in recent years. You can now enjoy the beauty of natural wood grains in a fence that is incredibly easy to maintain and durable.

 

2. Mixed Materials

 

Who said that your fence has to be made from all the same materials? Here’s another one of our privacy fence ideas that challenge the norm. Why not mix it up a bit and combine your solid vinyl privacy fence with an ornamental iron version for a truly unique look.

 

3. Partial Privacy Fencing

 

Here’s a privacy fence design that redefines the idea of a privacy fence. You don’t have to make your fence a solid mass from top to bottom. Just block the portion of the view that matters.

With this design, you can still sit on your deck and enjoy the look of your own backyard, while preventing your activities from being seen by neighbours on the second storey next door.

 

4. Perfect Pool Privacy Fencing

 

If you have a swimming pool, here is another one of our privacy fence ideas that is sure to please. This clever design features a vinyl eternity fence along the side that gives you all the privacy you want from your neighbours next door. However, iron fencing installed along the rear of the property will keep out unwanted wildlife while giving you a virtually unobstructed view.

 

5. Vinyl Fence for Smaller Spaces

 

Don’t forget privacy fencing for the smaller spaces around your home. Here is a great idea for limiting access to your backyard in an incredibly stylish way. These smaller eternity fence panels create both a beautiful barrier for unwanted traffic and an easy entrance for you and your family.

Wood Privacy Fence Ideas

Wood is by far the most popular choice when it comes to fencing. This is not only because of its incredible natural beauty and versatility, but it's also very affordable.

With the proper care, your wood fence can last for years. When you need to stain your fence, you also have the option to choose a different colour to totally revitalize and freshen its look.

 

6. Texas-Style Wood Fence

 

If you love the idea of living on a Texas-inspired ranch, then you’re going to fall for this next great privacy fence idea. This traditional wood fence has an imposing appearance, especially with its grand gate that mimics those found on a down-south dude ranch.

 

7. Extra Height Where You Need It

 

Here’s a classic wood design that will give you all the privacy you need, exactly where you need it. Adding a beautiful wood lattice topper along the portion of your fence that directly aligns with your neighbour’s home, will give you that extra height you want and added curb appeal at the same time.

 

8. Install a Shadowbox Fence

Image Source: Jez Dace

 

A shadowbox fence is a type of privacy fence that resembles a standard picket fence when you look at it straight on. However, the vertical boards of the fence are not attached to the same side of the horizontal rails. Instead, they are alternately attached with one board fastened to the front of the rail and the next one to the back of the rail.

This design is extremely durable and it allows more light and air to pass through than a solid privacy fence does. This means that your yard will seem brighter, and on warmer days, the separations between the pickets will let a cool breeze pass through.

 

9. Rustic Wood Privacy Fence

 

You don’t have to wait several years until your privacy fence has that beautiful weathered look. You can have a privacy fence installed with wood that has been aged already to give you that wonderful rustic look that highlights all the lovely knots and grain in each panel.

Cedar is the perfect wood to use if you want a silvery grey appearance. If you have a newer fence but you would like to make it look aged, here’s a great article that shows you five different methods you can try: How to Age Wood - 6 Ways to Weather Wood.

 

10. Creative Daycare Fence

Photo by Daniel Lloyd Blunk-Fernández on Unsplash

 

This next one of our wood privacy fence ideas is the perfect solution for an older fence surrounding daycare or preschool. One of the great advantages of a wood fence is that you can easily paint it.

The shape of this picket-style wood fence lends itself perfectly to being transformed into a truly fun and colourful visual experience that also clearly denotes the type of business it is sheltering.

Accessories for Your Privacy Fence

In the same way that you accesorize the rooms in your home, you can also improve the look of your privacy fence by adding fun, colourful, and even dramatic embellishments. Here are a few of our favourites.

 

11. Customized Fence Inserts

Fence inserts are the latest hot trend in privacy fence ideas. A “fencert” will give your fence a truly unique look. They are totally customizable and will not only use less wood, which is good for the environment but will certainly become a talking point for all of your guests.

 

12. Nature Fence Insert

 

Here is another one of our privacy fence ideas that uses a different fence insert. This beautiful design by Citywide Fences and Decks brings a bit of nature into your backyard with three decorative panels each highlighting a unique wilderness scene.

 

13. Solar Fence Lights

Source: Amazon

Source: Amazon

 

Here’s another great privacy fence idea that’s environmentally friendly too. Installing solar lights to your privacy fence will let you take advantage of the sun’s natural power to charge them up during the day and be able to enjoy your backyard well into the evening hours.

You can also install them on your deck, outside walls and stairs. A pack of 4 lights starts on Amazon at around $50.00 - check them out here.

 

14. Stunning Fence Topper

 

Another beautiful way to accessorize your fence is to add a decorative topper. This lovely example from New Trend Fencing gives just the right amount of pizazz to an otherwise simple design. The geometric pattern is both clean and contemporary.

 

15. Metal Butterflies

Source: Amazon

Source: Amazon

 

If you are looking for simple and relatively inexpensive privacy fence ideas, take a look at these gorgeous metal butterflies. These iron art sculptured butterflies come in packs of 3 and can be easily hung on your fence. They are made from a high-quality glossy material that is rust resistant and they only cost $16.60 from Amazon.

 

16. Christmas Wreaths

Image by JamesDeMers from Pixabay

 

Even though this isn’t strictly speaking a privacy fence, it is a privacy gate - and what a great decorative idea for the Christmas season! If you love to decorate for the holidays, why not extend your canvas to include more of your outdoor spaces and deck out your privacy fence with holiday wreaths?

Privacy Fence Landscaping Ideas

Don’t forget to really finish off the look of your fence with creative landscaping. Your fence can become a lovely backdrop for your plants and if done in the right way, can really add curb appeal to your property.

 

17. Raised Beds and Rocks

 

Here’s a lovely landscaping idea for your vinyl fence. A combination of raised garden beds and rock gardens will give you just enough greenery in your raised beds and virtually no maintenance in your rock garden. We also love the addition of the garden bird ornaments.

 

18. Planter Boxes

 

Adding planter boxes around the base of our privacy fencing will give you the perfect spot to plant your favourite foliage. Planters give you all the benefits of a raised flower bed and you never need to worry about tidying around the edges.

 

19. Fence Trellis

Photo by Tracy Adams on Unsplash

 

Not only are privacy fences great for giving you privacy, but they can also serve a double purpose as a ready-made trellis for all of your favourite climbing plants and bushes such as :

  • Clematis

  • Climbing roses

  • Bougainvillea

  • Honeysuckle

  • Climbing Hydrangea

Use your fence as a sturdy support for these lovely plants and give your fence a beautiful display of colour.

 

20. Vertical Landscaping

 

Here’s another one of the creative privacy fence ideas that will surely get your fence noticed. Instead of a traditional horizontal landscaping layout, why not go vertical? Simply screw plant pot holders to your fence and insert your favourite flowers. This is a great option if you have a smaller backyard and you don’t want to take up a lot of space with flower beds.

 

21. Tall Flowering Bushes

 

Here’s a great and easy-to-maintain landscaping idea. Plant a tall flowering bush or tree next to your fence. When it reaches its full height, its naturally beautiful blooms will cascade over the top of your fence, giving it an exquisite and breathtaking topper that doesn’t require a lot of maintenance.

Choose one of the following faster-growing bushes for colour in the shortest time possible:

  • Lilac

  • Dappled Willow

  • Spirea

  • Mock Orange

  • Rose of Sharon

You can even plant multiple bushes all along the length of your fence that comes in bloom at different times of the year so that you have a non-stop display of colour.

 

For More Exquisite Privacy Fence Ideas and to Get Yours Intalled, Contact Citywide

With Citywide Fences & Decks, you will enjoy personal service like no other. If you are looking for the best privacy fence ideas at an affordable price, contact Citywide.

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