Picket Fence Styles: How to Choose the Right Picket Fence for Your Home
Few fence styles are as closely associated with Australian homes as the traditional picket fence. From Victorian and Edwardian homes to Californian Bungalows and contemporary properties, picket fencing can be adapted to complement very different architectural styles.But choosing a picket fence involves much more than choosing white or timber. The picket profile, timber, spacing, height, posts, capitals and gate all contribute to the final look.
Here is what to consider when designing yours.
What Is a Picket Fence?
A picket fence is made from individual vertical fence pickets fixed across horizontal rails and supported by posts. While the basic construction is simple, changing the shape, proportions and spacing of the pickets can dramatically alter the character of the fence.This is why timber fence pickets are available in a wide range of profiles, from simple pointed designs to more detailed traditional shapes.
Choosing Your Picket Profile
The profile is one of the most distinctive elements of a wood picket fence. Traditional homes often suit more decorative picket profiles that echo details already present in the architecture. For a more contemporary home, a simpler profile and cleaner spacing can create a more restrained appearance. Rather than treating the fence separately from the house, look at the roofline, fretwork, windows and other architectural elements. The aim should be for the picket fencing to feel like it belongs to the property.
Choosing the Right Timber
Timber selection influences both the appearance and performance of a wooden picket fence. At Old Malvern Pickets, our range includes timber options suited to different fencing applications, including Australian hardwood. Natural timber also gives homeowners flexibility in how the finished fence looks. Depending on the project, timber can become a feature itself or form the foundation for a painted finish.
For many homes, combining picket fences and gates into one considered design creates a much stronger first impression.
Finding Your Picket Fence Style
There is no single picket fence that suits every Australian home.
The right design should respond to the architecture, streetscape and way you want to use the property.
At Old Malvern Pickets, we have been working with fencing and gates since 1973, combining traditional knowledge with contemporary possibilities.
Explore our range of fence pickets, timber components and gates to start designing a fence that belongs to your home.
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