Though a fence is usually seen as a functional piece, it’s part of the landscape and the thing that can change the look of the garden, elevate the style and do much more. A black fence is a bold modern trend that is more and more often seen, and it may be a better idea that it may seem. Let me share some advantages and disadvantages of such fences, so that you could decide.
Black Fence Advantages
A black fence is a trendy solution that will instantly elevate the look of your outdoor space and will make it outstanding. It’s a great backdrop for any plants and flowers, they will be highlighted very well. A black fence is a lovely idea for a terrace or a deck as at night it will create a lovely relaxing and moody ambience.
The space shows a lot of contrast with the black and white fence, black furniture and white upholstery and blooming plants in a black garden bed.
This black bamboo fence doesn't look too dark thanks to the space between the slats.
The black brick fence is paired with a raised garden bed and lots of greenery, with trees to make it look fresh.
The black brick fence is refreshed with grasses and vines partly covering it.
The old brick fence can be given an absolutely new and bold look if you paint it black.
The matte black fence and metal bench elevate the look of the space and greenery around refreshes it.
The black slatted fence is styled with grasses, rocks and bright flowers for a lovely look.
Add trellis to a black fence and let vines cover it to make the look fresh.
Matte black creates a contemporary look here, and greenery on top adds a soft and natural touch.
The black fence is enlivened with greenery, grasses and some small blooms.
Black Fence Disadvantages
Black paint should be renovated quite often, especially if it’s a wooden fence. The main disadvantage is that a black fence may create a dark and gloomy space (and will make a small space even smaller), and in a narrow side yard it may even create a claustrophobic effect. But there are some ways to make your fence look fresh and lively without a gloomy effect.
A tall black fence might look too gloomy but this one is styled with grasses and trees.
The narrow side yard is done with a black fence and greenery and lamps make it look stylish.
A black fence can be always refreshed with green vines, and it will be your vertical garden.
If a black fence seems too oppressive to you, you can always add trellis on top to cover it with greenery.
The black fence is paired with black edge garden beds, and lots of greenery and topiaries support the modern feel of the space.
This stylish green corner with topiaries and grasses refreshes the black fence.
The black fence is styled with light-colored gravel and lots of various greenery, for which it's a great backdrop.
Planting helps to style the fence in an elegant way: greenery and trees create a lovely look.
If a black fence seems gloomy, you may add trellis on top and a garden bed next to it.
Making a black fence not very tall will prevent the space from looking dark, and tall greenery over it will help with that.
How To Make A Black Fence Lively
The first idea is to choose a right material for the fence: go for a black lattice fence, picket fence, metal one or a slat fence with some space between its parts, and it will look lightweight, it will let light in and out. The second solution is to cover or line up the fence with plants: use vines or any other plants and blooms planting them along the fence. One more solution is to attach some shelves to the fence and place planters there. Attach some lights or hang string lights on the fence to make it illuminated. One more idea, perhaps not for everyone, is to place a large mirror at the terrace, it will reflect the light and make it larger and illuminated.
The black fence is made catchy and cool with climbing and blooming plants.
Here's one more way to make your black fence fresh and lively: matching shelves and potted plants. (via homefunky).
The black metal fence is styled with a tall trellis, and the vines climb up.
The black fence here doesn't look too moody thanks to the bright flowers and red fireplace.
The black lattice fence is a lovely way to pull off a trendy black fence, and light goes through.
The solid black fence is styled with lights to make it look catchy and bright.
This black corrugated metal fence is styled with potted greenery and lights over the space.
The black fence is accented with a vertical garden, it's a stylish and cool solution.
The fence of black brick and wood is styled with a large mirror to add light and dimension.
This mini garden is lined up with a metal and wooden fence, and the garden beds are also black to create a cohesive look.
Build a raised white garden bed along the black fence and plant some greenery to get a modern and non-moody look.
The black fence will be illuminated with lamps during the night, and planters with greenery make it lovely.
How To Style A Black Fence?
Building a fence of several different materials will make it more eye-catching and maybe even more practical. If it’s a terrace, you can support the modern style with furniture, a fire pit or fireplace. Line up the fence with lights or cover it with them, it will guarantee a cozy feel at night. Plants, trees and blooms are welcome, and you can choose an option in the previous point.
The black metal fence is refreshed with green leaves climbing up.
The black slats have some space between them and the tall trellis will be covered with lush vines for a lively look.
The black fence is lined up with a raised garden bed, green and bold plants.
The side yard is lined up with a black fence, and greenery and blooms make it more welcoming.
The black fence is accented with climbing plants that will raise the lines.
The black fence features lights and a shelf with potted greenery that make it catchy and fresh.
This black fence is composed of metal and brick. The raised garden bed with greenery, black furniture and lights together create a stylish look.
The outdoor space features a black slatted fence lined up with a fireplace and some plants and a tree. The furniture supports the modern style.
The black corrugated metal fence is styled with white pebbles and strelitzia plants for a fresh look. (via instagram).
Pair up a black fence and a ligth concrete planter with succulents and greenery. (via mygardeninspo).
This black fence is a perfect backdrop for the curved topiary and tree. (via hoog).
Cover the fence with vines and add garden beds with greenery to make it look cool and vivacious. (via yourhomeandgarden).
The black and white space is made fresh with greenery and some plants around.