top tips for creating a cohesive look between your fence and deck

Enhancing your outdoor living space starts with creating cohesion between your deck and fence. With the right materials, design elements and colour choices, you can create a visually appealing look that ties together your outdoor woodwork. We’ve put together a guide to help you create a cohesive look with ease.

A) Match wood types.

One way to ensure your deck and fence blend together harmoniously is to make sure the wood types match or compliment each other. Whether you’re using pressure-treated fencing, cedar, composite or hardwood, try to select the same type of material for both the deck and fence. This creates a unified look that ties the two together visually.

B) Find a colour scheme.

If you don’t want your deck and fence to match too closely, creating a colour scheme that incorporates both elements is another way to guarantee a cohesive look. Choose two or three colours that blend harmoniously and use these in the stain or paint on the deck and fence. This will create a look that makes it difficult to distinguish between the two outdoor features.  If you take a look at the new Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, the space represents this uniform feel perfectly.

C) Consider contrast and variety in materials.

To create a stylish and interesting outdoor look, consider incorporating contrast and variety when it comes to the materials used on your deck and fence. You could opt for wood for your deck, while using more modern materials such as metal or PVC fencing. For a more eclectic style, mix different railing designs between the deck and fence elements. This layered approach can make your outdoor area appear larger, as well as give you added visual interest.

D) Install Connective Elements Between Structures and Their Surroundings. 

To create continuity between your deck and fence and the elements that surround them, introduce connective elements. Plant tall evergreen shrubs along the base of the fence, for example, or install a row of potted plants along the edges of your deck. You could also choose to place lanterns on each side, or plant flower boxes that blend in with the railing design. These added touches create a cohesive final look that ties together your outdoor area.

E) Utilize Design Symmetry for a Balanced Look.

Design symmetry is especially helpful if you want to create a uniform look between the deck and fence. You can achieve symmetry by repeating patterns - for instance, arranging deck chairs with identical angles or angles that are equally distant from one another. Additionally, opt for one type of plants around balcony railings, deck edges, and alongside the fences as a way to bring uniformity to your outdoor area. Finally, introduce similar decor elements, such as wall art, designs on pillows and cushions, and planter boxes that match the colour of the wood paneling.

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