12 examples of modern, refined garden fencing

by Mark Bennett

May 26, 2023

12 examples of modern, refined garden fencing
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Fences and boundary walls are indispensable elements but are often overlooked when it comes to garden design projects. But these elements can become focal points of a garden's layout and design. And this is especially true when one thinks that they are highly visible, prominent objects.

In short, they are almost like our "business cards", especially when viewed from outside of the property. And when you enter the premises, they serve as the back-drop to our gardens. Below, you will find some examples of fences with a modern and unique styling.

Tall and compact fences - necessary for privacy and protection - can loom oppressively over gardens that are not large. But breaking up the bland uniformity using plants and flower beds is the ideal solution.

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Gabions (wire caging) with stones are a decorative element that is always popular and can be used to enhance fences and boundary lines. 

High walls, in light-colored stone: just as internal dividers can be made using bricks and stones, the same can be done outside!

Have you ever thought about using artificial grass to create a vertical lawn? Interspersed, perhaps, with wood or stones.

Thick metal beams that look like a stockade. These beams are most often made from corten steel.

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A wooden fence - especially if it doesn't have a particularly refined shape - always looks rustic. But just by painting it black, it immediately becomes more modern and sophisticated.

Taking care of the border walls is important to enhance the appearance of the rest of the garden.

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Whether there are flower beds at the foot of the fence or not, it is always very fetching to have spotlights projecting beams of light upwards.

A horizontally-aligned fence, perhaps also with a white, plastered masonry base: this will look good just about everywhere.

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Depending on where you located, you can decorate borders with plants that will stand out against the background.

In modern contexts, it is very nice to see plants with high, vertical profiles.

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There are loads of modern fence/border designs that can satisfy anyone's tastes: what type would you like for your home?

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