5 Ways to Make Your Fencing a Focal Point in Powell and New Albany, OH

Creating a memorable landscape is all about developing visual interest in ordinary features. Sure, it’s easy to be enamored with a gorgeous pool, a dazzling outdoor kitchen, or a stunning waterfall, but the most successful landscapes make use of the features that can otherwise be taken for granted. The fence is one such landscape feature that often simply blends into the background, no matter its function. Here are five ways to make your fencing a focal point in Powell and New Albany, OH.

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Take Advantage of Size

The fence is often one of the more prominent features in the entire landscape, taking up a considerable amount of surface area on the edge of the perimeter or around a protected area such as a garden, a play area, or a pool. This allows a great opportunity to let the fence become an integrated feature in the design of your landscape. A small decorative fence around a protected area should be rather unobtrusive but a large fence such as a privacy fence or a perimeter fence commands attention, so you may as well make it pop with contrasting colors or interesting designs.

Straight Lines

Few details can draw the eye better than a simple straight line, which is not found in nature. Adding straight lines can make a space feel more intentional and modern. You could use a straight fence to draw the eye to the points where it changes direction. The corners of your fence have an incredible power to define the space and let the surrounding area shine in the spotlight.

Vertical vs Horizontal Pickets

The visual difference between vertical and horizontal fence rails can have a huge impact on the feel of a landscape. Vertical fence pickets tend to lead the eyes upwards and help to make a space feel cozier and intimate. Vertical pickets also give the space a familiar, traditional feel. Horizontal fence rails are a modern twist that leads the eye along the property line and make the space feel more grand and expansive. A talented fence company and landscape designer will know how to create focal points using the aspects of the fence.

Gates

The openings of the fence are the most effective places to present a focal point. They are almost always combined with some type of walkway. This allows for the boundaries of the walkway to help lead the eye towards the gate as one walks along the path, and present a great opportunity for beautiful landscaping features. The gates themselves can easily be the most ornate parts of your fence; or reflect its simplicity.  

Colors Matter

The colors used in your fence will help dictate its presence in your landscape. A black aluminum fence, for instance, will almost blend into the horizon when viewed at a distance; and even close to vegetation, it remains a functional yet unobtrusive presence.

A white wooden or vinyl fence is about as prominent it gets, and can make a bold statement. Natural wood colors (using any fencing material) can help create a rustic feel. 

Modern fencing colors - if you choose a wood fence rather than prefinished vinyl or aluminum - tend to be striking, yet understated: dark eggplant, steely blue/grays, or espresso add an air of sophistication.

Keep in mind the architectural style of your home, and avoid high-contrast style and color juxtapositions which can end up being distracting and jarring in a landscape.

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