30 Clever Ways to Decorate Your Backyard Fence – Animal Zone

By SARAH LY

Sarah Lyon

30 Fence Decorating Ideas to Spruce Up Your Yard

If you’re looking to add some life to your backyard fence so that it serves as more than just a practical piece, you’re in luck. There are so many clever approaches you can take to jazz up your fence so that it truly shines, whether you grab some paint, hang flower boxes, pick up a fun wreath, or take another approach entirely. Below are 30 of our favorite fences with major flair.

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Use the Fence to Display Plants

Sugar & Cloth

Use your fence as a means to showcase your outdoor plants. Whether you opt to install plant hooks or introduce a more complex display like this ladder with small pots for succulents, you can’t go wrong.

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Hang a Wreath, No Matter the Season

Design Improvised

There are so many different types of wreaths that you can hang outdoors all year, even once the winter holidays have passed. This corn husk wreath is a great accent for fall, and you can hang it from your fence using a small hook.

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Install Some Cute Decals

Crafting Cheerfully

If you’re looking to add some color to your fence, opt for butterfly decals like these. Style them however you wish; part of the fun is creating a pattern that will bring you joy.

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Make Way for Birds

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Bird lovers, this one is for you! Attach small birdhouses to your fence—they look adorable as decorative objects, but they’ll also attract some feathered friends to your backyard.

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Try a New Kind of Planter

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Woven baskets make for beautiful planters, as demonstrated here. Attach a few to your fence to create an instant backyard art display.

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Hang an Antique Mirror on the Fence

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Mirrors aren’t just for interior spaces. Here, an antique-looking mirror shines on this fence and makes this little garden appear more styled and complete.

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Get Natural With Dried Leaves and Grasses

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Dried leaves, flowers, and grasses make for excellent decor, as such items are long-lasting and textural. Select a few dried items that speak to you and replicate the simple look shown here.

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Hang a Flower Box or Two

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Flower boxes aren’t just for the windowsill. You can hang a few from your fence to add extra cheer to this part of your yard.

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Say Hello to Dragonfly Sculptures

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Go bold with dragonfly sculptures like these. They’re instantly eye-catching and add plenty of personality to any yard.

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Pick Up a Few Decorative Panels

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These decorative panels are basically your backyard’s version of wall art! These feature an intricate floral motif that adds plenty of visual interest.

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Install Eye-Catching Art

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Here’s another example of gorgeous fence art—how stunning are these black-eyed Susans? Even if you don’t wish to paint directly on your fence, you can easily jazz up the area with a wooden mural like this.

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Think Tropical With a Bold Mural

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An artful mural like this one will truly make your backyard feel like a tropical oasis as you float in the pool.

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Paint Directly on the Fence

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If you wish to paint directly on your fence, go for it! Many people opt to go with a garden theme in their art—here, vibrant flowers and bees add a happy touch to this portion of the yard.

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Turn an Old Window Into a Flower Box

Mama Needs a Project

Repurpose an old window and build your own shabby chic-inspired flower box, which you can attach to your fence for instant flair.

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Try This Budget Friendly Hack

Sadie Seasongoods

Believe it or not, these flower-shaped sculptures are actually made out of plastic party trays. This is a simple, budget-friendly DIY project that you can complete in just an afternoon.

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Bring on the Succulents

Be Brave and Bloom

If you love succulents, why not design your own succulent planter for the fence? Your backyard has never looked more lush.

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Introduce a Cheeky Chicken

A Cultivated Nest

Animal motifs are excellent for the yard. This green-painted metal chicken adds a touch of farmhouse style to the fence.

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Create a Plate Wall

A Cultivated Nest

Some people like to showcase porcelain plates on the walls of their dining room, and others opt to do so outdoors on the fence. With the help of a plate hanging kit, you, too, can embrace this charming look in your yard.

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Choose a Cute Quote

A Cultivated Nest

If you love the look of cottage gardens, which oftentimes feature small plaques like this one, a setup like this is calling your name. Search for a garden-themed quote that speaks to you, or design your very own piece of wooden art using supplies from the craft store.

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Bring Everyday Items Outside

Jen Bowles Design

Go green by repurposing unused household items to make your fence shine. Here, extra chairs double as unique planters on this fence.

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DIY Wooden Discs

Cuckoo 4 Design

Decorate wooden discs to your liking then hang them in an artful pattern on your fence for some boho style beauty. You can also achieve a similar look using rounded woven baskets.

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Go for Something Vibrant

The Bay Area Muralist

This peppy mural will make every day spent in the yard feel like a celebration. The birds, butterflies, and flowers couldn’t be more beautiful.

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Paint a Rainbow Pattern

At Home With Ashley

If you choose to paint your entire fence, why not opt for a pretty striped look, as seen here? As a bonus, this approach means that you don’t have to settle on solely just one hue to use.

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Choose Cottage Charm

Thistlewood Farms

A flowery wreath and some planters add instant romance to this classic white picket fence.

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Grow a Vegetable Garden

Thrift Diving

Use your fence to grow your own fruits and veggies. Design your own customized flower boxes using stencils and watch your garden thrive.

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Don’t Forget Textural Pieces

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If you’re drawn to a neutral look but are looking for a way to add texture to your yard, hanging a round basket and/or a woven tapestry from your fence makes for a foolproof solution.

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Keep It Neutral

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A black and white canvas banner is another option for the neutral lover looking for just a bit of backyard decor.

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Make an Outdoor Gallery Wall

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Use the ledge of your fence to create a full-on backyard gallery wall! Lean a grouping of frames (or nail them) with your favorite prints to create the outdoor living room of your dreams.

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Let Florals Do the Talking

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Let nature do the talking. Winding wisteria woven through a fence couldn’t be more elegant.

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Brighten Up With String Lights

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Hang string lights from your fence to illuminate your backyard as the sun sets. You’ll never want to go back inside!