Fencing designs don’t go through fashions with the same dizzying frequency as interior design, but you may have noticed a distinct trend towards horizontal timber fencing. The timber fencing most people are familiar with sees each board set vertically, with the tip rising towards the sky, but plenty of newer fences fit boards lying with their longer sides running parallel to the ground.
It’s easy to write off horizontal fencing as a fad, but the truth is it comes with several key benefits. Here are just four.
- Enjoy Modern Styling
The main purpose of a fence might be to mark out your property, but people are clearly just as interested in how their fencing looks. That’s why timber is the preferred material among homeowners. Horizontal fencing allows your property to instantly stand out. Horizontal boards still serve their functional purpose, but they also offer a modern and elegant design that nicely complements a landscaped garden.
- Visually Extend Your Garden
Boards that are fitted horizontally instead of vertically draw the eye along their length instead of making a space seem broken up. As such, horizontal fencing can provide the impression that your garden is longer and larger than it really is. If you have a smaller space, horizontal fencing might be worth considering. In addition, you can look for the accessories you need when putting up a fence, which may help you enhance the overall look of the garden.
- Emphasize Your Plants
If you’re putting such thought into your fencing, you probably care a lot about how your garden looks, and that suggests you’ve spent plenty of time on your plants and trees. Well, you’ll love horizontal fencing. Trees, tall plants, and garden ornaments stand out against horizontal boards because they run against lines instead of following them – rather than blending in, they become a focal point.
- Work Seamlessly with Landscaping
Horizontal fencing might emphasize your plants and trees, but it also works seamlessly with your landscaping. Having boards fitted parallel to the ground shows a continuation of landscaping. Instead of breaking it up, your fencing will seem like a more natural part of your property’s outside space.
