Privacy fences: 'hiding without feeling oppressive' is the current trend

A common request in exterior consultations is,
I want to install a privacy fence.

The living room faces the road.
The neighbor's window is close by.
I feel self-conscious when spending time in the garden.

In situations like these,
you naturally want some privacy.👀

However, the current trend is
not to 'hide everything with height'.

Hiding only what is necessary,
while avoiding an oppressive feeling.

More exterior designs are prioritizing this.

■ Higher doesn't always mean safer.🧱

It is true that a privacy fence
will hide things if you make it high.

But if you make it too high,
the garden and entrance area will look dark.

Even from the road side,
it can feel like a large wall.

Especially in homes with compact lots,
the height of the fence directly
leads to an oppressive feeling.💦

What is important is
where you want to block the line of sight from.

You need to clarify this.

In many cases, you only need to block
the line of sight at eye level.

■ Narrowing down where you hide things makes it look lighter.🌿

To reduce the oppressive feeling,
do not put fences everywhere.

Only in front of the living room.
Only part of the garden.
Only the front visible from the road.

By narrowing it down to necessary locations,
the entire exterior looks lighter.

Enclosing everything provides a sense of security, but
it tends to create a closed-off impression.

Conversely, leaving some openings
makes it easier for wind and light to enter.🍃

Avoiding prying eyes from outside, while
keeping the house's atmosphere light.

This balance is popular these days.

■ The gap between boards is also important📏

For fences, there are
types that hide completely and
types with small gaps.

If you want to reduce the feeling of oppression,
a horizontal board type with gaps is also recommended.

It doesn't mean you are completely visible, but
it blurs the line of sight just the right amount.

It allows wind to pass through easily, and
it also looks lighter😊

Of course, depending on the location,
there are cases where it is better to make the gaps narrower.

Distance from the road.
Position relative to neighboring houses.
The direction you don't want to be seen from.

By considering these factors,
you are less likely to make mistakes when deciding the width of the gaps.

■ Colors should blend in with the exterior🎨

Since privacy fences cover a large area,
choosing the color is also very important.

Black looks sharp, but
it can look heavy when used over a large area.

Wood grain finishes create a soft impression.

Gray or stainless steel colors
tend to suit a clean, modern exterior.

Exterior walls, sashes, gate pillars, and flooring materials.

Matching the color with these elements
prevents the fence from looking out of place🏠

Rather than making a privacy screen stand out,
it often looks better
to have it blend into the landscaping.

■ Combining with plants makes it softer🌱

If you want to reduce the oppressive feeling of a fence,
combining it with plants is also effective.

Place shrubs in front of the fence.
Place one tree at the corner.
Add a little bit of ground cover at the base.

Just by doing this,
the rigid impression is softened significantly.

A fence alone creates strong straight lines, but
when plants are added, it creates a natural sense of space🍃

Especially at night,
combining plantings with lighting
creates a much better atmosphere💡

If you want to hide from view
while still looking stylish,
I recommend adding a few plants.

■ Summary✨

Privacy fences are
a feature that can easily increase satisfaction with your exterior.

However, simply enclosing it with a high fence
is not necessarily the right answer.

Narrow down the areas to hide.
Keep the height to what is necessary.
Create a sense of lightness with gaps.
Make the color blend in with the exterior.
Combine it with plantings.

If you keep these points in mind,
it becomes easier to hide things without creating an oppressive feeling😊

For exteriors, it is important not just to hide things,
but also how it looks.

While avoiding prying eyes,
you should also retain wind, light, and a sense of openness.

Such privacy fences
have become quite mainstream recently🌿

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