There are a lot of things that can make a home look more beautiful and natural. People might not always think of fences this way because we usually think of a chain link fence or a wooden fence as a way to keep our homes safe. Yes, having a fence around a property does make it safer. 

Yet, the right fence can also add to the beauty of your house. We don't know about you, but we think we want our fences to be as beautiful as they are functional. If you do not have a fence, then you should know for starters that it can improve the look of your home. From wooden fences to vinyl and brick wall fences, we show you how a fence can beautify your home. But first, we think it would help if you knew the different types of fences.

Types of Fences

Residential fences come in more variety than most people know. Here are the different types of fences you can build or have a Mission Viejo Fence Company install for you:

• Wooden Fence
• Brick Wall Fence
• Vinyl-coated wire fencing
• Aluminum Fence
• Iron Fence
• Barbed Wire Fence
• Chain–link fence
• Electrified Fencing
• Bamboo Fence
• Living Fence

Creative And Beautiful Fences That Will Give Your Home a New Look

A Cedar Fence

Pine is the most common wood for fences because it is easy to find. But if you want a fence made of wood that will last your whole life, you might want to use cedar. Cedar does not naturally rot, decay, or get eaten by insects. 

It also comes in rich red and reddish-brown colors that make your fence look even better. Wooden fences that use both old-fashioned and modern-looking materials are true works of art. Cedarwood looks great when used to make horizontal fences, fences with polished parts, and other modern designs. Treated cedar boards keep their shape well over time and don't warp much in the weather, so you can keep the modern look you want.

A Bamboo Screen

Bamboo is a cheap, easy-to-find, and light material that you can use for privacy screens and fences. Bamboo fences don't get rotten and last a long time. They give traditional fence designs a clean, modern look. When bamboo gets cut evenly, it has clean lines that are very pleasing. The height of a bamboo fence in the right place gives you a lot of privacy. 

You can also use a bamboo fence to separate one part of your yard from another. Bamboo is easy to cut to any height, so you can use it to hide unattractive parts of your yard while drawing attention to the things you want to show off. So it is a win-win game with a bamboo screen.

A Vinyl Fence

Vinyl is a synthetic polymer that we use in many building projects. It gives you a lot of privacy, and because it's popular, there are loads of cheap vinyl designs to choose from. This modern look has clean lines and is built to last. 

It works well in almost any landscape. Unlike with a wooden fence, surface texture uniformity is not a problem. The traditional feel comes from adding shaped posts without sacrificing surface texture due to natural wood variations. Vinyl can easily copy the look of many other materials for a fraction of the price, giving you a look you want.

Opt For a Stone or Brick Fence

Stones used to be the most common way to build in places where wood wasn't easy to get. Bricks have been used to build homes all over the world for hundreds of years out of many different kinds of materials. In the last few hundred years, we may have changed these traditional building choices to fit a certain style. But they still serve the same purpose: to divide spaces. 

If you want a natural fence for your garden, this is one of the best ideas! You don't have to dig through your backyard to find enough rocks to make a natural-looking fence. Many landscaping companies sell rock by the tonne. When put next to the bright green of the trees above, the bright red color of the bricks stands out. For a splash of color, you could use flowering trees, vines, or even a flower garden. Or keep some flowering pots all around it.

Make a Living Fence

Typically, a living fence is a row of bushes or trees that grow close to each other. The leaves, whether they fall off or stay green all year, grow into a dense green natural screen. 

Living fences do everything a brick wall or wooden fence does, but some may say they look better. A living fence is a natural screen that doesn't need much care once you have it set up, just some light pruning once a year.

A Little More Information on Fence Styles

Whether it is a classic wooden or vinyl fence you want, there is a way to achieve functionality and style. But we have to mention this: a wooden fence is not the only fence that can be aesthetically pleasing and functional. Let us explain. 

Even though it may cost more, you can design an iron fence to add the most to the look of a home. Iron fences are also very strong and long-lasting, so they can be sure to stay strong and beautiful even in harsh weather.

Another example is a chain-link fence. Again, most people will see a chain link fence as having more practical value than an aesthetic one. 

This kind of evaluation is not always fair. Even though some chain link fences are only there for their function, a few small changes can make a huge difference in how it looks. A nice paint job might be all that's needed to change the look of the fence. 

The poles that the interlocked chain links are attached to don't have to be plain or boring. There are different versions of the traditional pole that can change the look of fences. Putting something pretty on top of the pole is another good way to make it look nice. Putting lantern-like tops on poles can greatly improve the look of a property's chain link fences.

Final Words

With any luck, you've found in this manual all the motivation you needed to build the perfect fence around your property. Interestingly, these examples only scratch the surface of the countless possible fence styles, materials, and configurations.