In today’s busy world, it’s more important than ever to have somewhere you can center yourself and find your inner peace. And what better place than your very own yard? Whether you work from a home office or commute every day, let Garon Fence help you transform your outdoor space into your perfect retreat with the help of our custom privacy fences.
1. Sticks and Stones
This gorgeous privacy fence combines a traditional New England dry fit stone wall with custom dark-green wooden privacy paneling to create a one-of-a-kind boundary that melds beautifully with the rural landscape. This fence suggests spiced apple cider and bonfires, with just a hint of frost in the air.
2. Clean and Crisp
Here the classic white picket fence gets a privacy and security upgrade. The solid panels are sturdy enough to deter unwelcome visitors of both the human and animal variety. The custom lattice gate gives just enough visibility at the border of your sanctuary, and the criss-cross paneling adds visual interest to the fenceline.
3. Cool, Calm, and Collected
Privacy doesn’t have to be complicated. This wooden fence is tall enough to keep deer out and away from your tender plants, and the cool gray color is muted enough to blend with the mature wooded area behind it. It creates a smooth transition between woods and lawn, making the natural landscape the star.
4. Naturally Beautiful
Wooden privacy fences are a classic for a reason, and this one is no exception. The wooden slats are tightly fitted to block visibility to a pool area, and the natural wood will eventually weather to a lovely rustic gray. The variations in wood grain and color add lasting visual interest that will only improve with age.
5. Hedge Your Bets
For those who want their privacy fence to disappear, a permanent hedge can be a great fit. Here, a green synthetic material is woven through metal mesh to replicate an evergreen hedge. Unlike an organic hedge, this one doesn’t need watering or pruning, and the high-quality synthetic materials will keep their color for years with no fading.
6. Shades of Green
When the landscaping is this beautiful, you want your privacy fence to blend in rather than stand out. This dark green wooden fence protects this verdant property, adding depth to the landscape through a lovely dark backdrop against which the other shades of green simply pop. This oasis is best enjoyed on a warm summer night in the company of fireflies and friends.
7. Mix and Match for Balance
Privacy fencing doesn’t need to be solid walls of opaque paneling: consider mixing in evergreen shrubs to block sightlines and soften the hardscape elements of your yard. Here a solid stone wall is topped with wrought iron panels; the height keeps out deer, while the evergreen shrubs provide a screen for the yard that nevertheless retains some visibility.
8. Farmhouse Chic
Garon specializes in custom designs that meet the exact aesthetic our clients want. This fence demonstrates how a simple shift like widening the space between picket fence slats can change the aesthetic from 1950s to 1850s. The addition of narrow pickets on the top creates visual interest and the decorative caps on the posts recall early New England farmhouse designs.
9. Keeping It Simple
If you live close to neighbors, a privacy fence is invaluable: you can create your own sanctuary even in densely-populated areas. The stunning light wood of this fence contrasts with the custom black hinges, showing that with Garon, simple is never boring.
10. Put a Damper on It (It Being Road Noise)
Wooden privacy fences are popular for a reason: they’re relatively inexpensive to install and maintain, and can be painted any color under the sun. This dark green privacy fence is perfect for families with kids or pets, since the solid paneling can keep kids and animals contained. Consider this kind of fence if you live near a busy road, since another virtue of privacy fences is that they can help block noise.
FAQs About Privacy Fence Ideas
What’s the Best Material for a Privacy Fence?
The most popular privacy fencing material is wood due to its solid construction, natural look, and customizability. It can be painted, stained, or left its natural color. The only real downside of wood is that it eventually decays and needs replacement. (Custom composite fencing is a more expensive alternative to wood fencing because it never rots, although it will need to be painted every few years.)
Vinyl (or PVC) fencing is another popular choice for homeowners because it’s affordable, customizable, and needs very little maintenance to stay looking great for years. At Garon, we do free on-site consultations, so we can discuss the exact right fence for your needs.
What’s the Most Popular Privacy Fence?
As we mention above, wood or vinyl fencing is generally the most popular choice for material, but picking the best privacy fence for you depends on a combination of factors, such as:
- Privacy Level: How much privacy do you need? Do you want to completely block the view into and out of your yard, or do you want to retain some visibility? Solid wood or vinyl typically offers the most privacy, which can be further customized by changing the spacing of the slats.
- Maintenance: How much time are you willing to spend on upkeep? And what’s the climate like? Vinyl requires minimal maintenance in most climates; materials like wood might need more maintenance in humid or wet climates.
- Budget: Determine your budget to narrow down your options.
- Aesthetics: Consider the style of your home and the overall look you want to achieve. We work closely with our clients to build all manner of outdoor structures that complement the visual style of their home and lawn.
Can a Privacy Fence Block Noise?
Yes! Not only does a privacy fence block visual intrusions, it can help minimize sonic ones as well. The taller and more solid the fence, the better it will block noise. Landscape elements such as plants and shrubs also help suppress unwanted sound. A solid, tall wooden fence combined with plentiful shrubs will do a lot to suppress noise from a loud neighbor or a busy roadway.
We can also custom fabricate fencing with acoustical material sandwiched between wood or composite tongue and groove construction in order to significantly dampen sound. Some customers have specifically requested the use of these acoustical dampening materials for fencing around noisy pool equipment.
How Can You Make a Wooden Fence More Private?
A solid tongue and groove fence is the most private option you can get for privacy fencing. This involves using boards that have a protruding “tongue” on one edge and a corresponding “groove” on the other. When the boards are installed side-by-side, the tongue of one board fits snugly into the groove of the adjacent board, creating a tight, interlocking joint. The interlocking boards create a solid, continuous surface with minimal gaps
If you’re trying to make an existing fence more private without installing a new one, the best method is to add plants: climbing vines like ivy or honeysuckle will increase privacy over time as the plants grow, and honeysuckle will add delicate yellow flowers and a light fragrance to the experience. For more robust plants, evergreen shrubs are a good choice; they can be shaped to fill gaps in the fence, and will also grow over time.
Let Garon Help You Find the Perfect Privacy Fence for Your Yard
Based out of Westchester County, NY, Garon Fence serves the greater New York City and New England area, particularly New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. Contact us online or call us at 914-666-5596 to visit our factory showroom in Bedford Hills or arrange a free, on-site consultation.
