HOME & COTTAGE - BEFORE & AFTER
Backyard Bliss Words & photos by SUSAN SNOW
▼ It is often said that good fences make great neighbours. When the new homeowners purchased this house, the first thing on their “to do” list was to replace the dilapidated fence. A new fence design had to be well thought out to address the issues of pool safety and privacy.
A beautiful backyard deserves a matching fence. The horizonal clean lines of the fencing material add a modernistic design approach in keeping with the house. This fence was built to last using pressure-treated lumber, with extra-long posts anchored deep into the ground to support it against high winds and the elements. The gate to the backyard was constructed to hang on barn door style hardware, allowing it to lock securely and to be accessed and only opened from the interior of the yard, adding an additional level of safety. The custom gate door was outfitted with a frosted plexiglass panel, adding a unique window feature by allowing light to flow through while still providing privacy from the street.
perennials and shrubs, the fence acts as a canvas accentuating the plant life growing in front of it. Electrically wired wall lights were strategically spaced out to provide a soft glow of light at night,, which highlights the vegetation. By using black sky light fixtures that cast a downward ligh,t the lighting fixtures prevent night sky light pollution. Once the new fence was installed, the deck was treated to a good cleaning using deck wash and a pressure washer to eliminate years of build up. Hang some beautiful lanterns on your trees to add atmosphere or to create a pretty backdrop for an afternoon party. Look for lanterns made from weatherproof vinyl and equipped with solar powered LED lights to carry your party from day to night.
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As an almost solid backdrop to the garden, with its ornamental trees,
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