Fence behind decking ideas

[Micky045]

New to this forum, so firstly, hello to everyone.

 

I’ve just finished oiling my decking and side fences today using Liberon Clear decking oil (recommended stuff for anyone wanting to do something similar). Although I’m happy with the results (apart from the different colour areas where an old shed was), I can’t decide what to do, if anything at all, with the back fence. I did consider just oiling that too, however, I was a little concerned it would be a bit overkill. I’ve toyed with getting new fencing panels Cedar) to go over the top to whitewashing it for a contrast in colour, however, I’m just unsure.

 

I wouldn’t mind doing something as everything else has a newness and freshness to it now and the back fence just looks tired and weathered. I’ve uploaded some pictures so you can see. If anyone wouldn’t mind sharing some ideas, it would be appreciated.

 

Thanks

[Onoff]

Paint it black ( Bedec Barn Paint for instance). It'll hold the heat into the evening and be an absolute Sun trap.

[Micky045]

Funny, it’s where we get all the sun in the garden actually. It literally goes up to the front of the decking due to the way the house faces. That is certainly an idea to consider. Thanks very much 

[Onoff]

Get a black marker on a print of that first picture to get a feel for what it'll look like. Unless you're a dab hand with Photoshop etc.

[Micky045]

51 minutes ago, Onoff said:

Get a black marker on a print of that first picture to get a feel for what it'll look like. Unless you're a dab hand with Photoshop etc.

Great idea. Wouldn’t have thought to do that. That’s my next lockdown task!

[Onoff]

18 minutes ago, Micky045 said:

Great idea. Wouldn’t have thought to do that. That’s my next lockdown task!

 

Maybe use a grey felt tip at the board joints for a bit of realism.

[Ferdinand]

If it's your only suntrap then I perhaps sun loving veggies or plants.

 

How about tomatoes or aubergines?

Something to nibble whilst sitting on the deck.

 

Or something slightly exotic with flowers, or something scented when you are most likely to sit there.

Edited April 15, 2020 by Ferdinand