6 CREATIVE WAYS TO DECORATE YOUR FENCE

While fences are a practical way to maintain your home’s privacy and security, they can also act as the ideal canvas for decoration and creativity. As the summer months quickly approach, why not make use of the extra time outdoors and jazz up your front or back fence for added house appeal?

Turn your fence into an oasis with a vertical garden! Succulents are incredibly easy to care for,and all you’ll need to turn this vision into a reality are a few wooden pallets, a bag of soil and whichever plants catch your eye.

Make use of your usual small white Christmas lights and cover your fence with them for instant atmosphere and the perfect setting for your next glass of wine on a warm summer’s night.

Quickly add a dose of colour and life to your otherwise monochrome fence with a variety of hanging planters. Easily installed with a simple set of screws, hanging planters are available in an assortment of shapes and sizes and can be easily customized.

Do you have a favourite saying or quote that you can’t get enough of? With the help of a stencil and some paint, you can easily add it to your fence for a unique look. If you ever get bored of looking at the text, all you’ll need to do is paint over it to cover it up.

Wall art isn’t just for the interior of your home! Plenty of housewares stores sell a variety of wall art suited to the outdoors and made of weatherproof materials. Whether you’re after a large frame, a floral pattern or more, there’s bound to be something on offer to suit your taste and give your fence a creative makeover.

Who doesn’t love a chalkboard?If you’re a fan of drawing or have kids who love to get artsy, a chalkboard is a fun way to get the whole family outside and involved. You can use it to draw,create messages or play games and then easily wipe it down when you’d like a fresh slate. The best part is that it’s easy to hang onto your fence with just a few screws required.