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Lilith Hudson

4 colors to avoid when painting your fence – the shades that don't work for your boundaries and what to pick instead

A modern patio with a wooden slatted fence and shrubs in planters

The color of your fence is somewhat of an afterthought when it comes to your landscaping ideas. Go-to choices tend to be white for picket fences or a default brown for taller borders, but the perimeter of our property should be an extension of what's inside our homes - and that means characterful colors. However, knowing which shades to use for ultimate curb appeal isn't quite so simple. 

Why bother agonizing over a fence color, I hear you ask? Well, as one of the main features of your home that passers-by will notice, picking a pleasing shade is a must - not to mention the fact that your front yard is the first sight to greet you on your return home, too. 

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