The holiday season is the perfect time to add some festive cheer to every corner of your home—including your fence! Whether you have a metal, wooden, or vinyl fence, it can be transformed into a stunning backdrop for holiday decorations. In this post, we’ll share creative, budget-friendly, and safe ways to dress up your fence for Christmas.
Light It Up: String Lights & Beyond
- Classic String Lights: Wrap your fence posts and panels with twinkling white or multicolored string lights to create a warm, festive glow.
- Net Lights: For chain-link or lattice fences, drape net lights for a quick and even lighting effect.
- Projection Lights: Use a holiday-themed projector to cast snowflakes, Santa, or other seasonal designs onto your fence.
Pro Tips:
- For any of the above, go eco-friendly with solar-powered string lights or LED fixtures to save on energy costs.
- Use plastic clips or adhesive hooks specifically designed for outdoor use to avoid damaging your fence when hanging lights.
Add Wreaths & Garlands
- Mini Wreaths: Hang smaller wreaths evenly spaced along the fence. We suggest making DIY wreaths using natural materials like pine branches, berries, and pinecones.
- Garlands with a Twist: Drape evergreen garlands over the top of your fence for a classic look. Add ornaments, bows, or battery-powered lights to enhance the holiday vibe.
- Customizable Letters: Hang wreaths or garlands shaped into letters to spell out festive words like “JOY” or “NOEL.”
Pro Tip:
- If you have a vinyl or metal fence, use suction cups with hooks or magnetic fasteners to secure decorations without scratching the surface.
Create A Holiday Fence Scene
- Christmas Village Display: If it’s not too windy, attach a lightweight plywood or weather-resistant board to your fence and decorate it with a mini Christmas village, complete with figurines and fairy lights
- Santa’s Sleigh and Reindeer: Add cutouts of Santa and his sleigh “flying” along the length of your fence. These can be store-bought or handmade.
- DIY Holiday Mural: Paint a festive design on a temporary wooden panel that can be mounted to your fence, such as a snowman, a Christmas tree, or gift boxes.
Pro Tip:
- Use biodegradable snow spray on garlands, villages, wreaths, and fence posts for a wintry effect while keeping our environment clean.
Turn Your Fence Into a Christmas Countdown
- Advent Calendar: Transform part of your fence into a festive advent calendar by attaching 24 small envelopes, boxes, or bags filled with treats, messages, or small ornaments. Each day, your family or neighbors can enjoy opening one as you count down to Christmas.
- Public Countdown: Alternatively, with lights or illuminated signs, arrange them from 1 to 24 and light them as each day gets us closer to Christmas!
To make this a more communal activity, host a Fence Decorating Contest for your street or neighborhood. Offer a small prize for the best-decorated fence and share ideas to inspire your community. You can even use your decorated fence as a backdrop for a holiday photoshoot for family and friends!
This holiday season, let your fence become a cheerful part of your outdoor decor. Whether you go all out with lights and scenes or keep it simple with greenery and wreaths, your festive fence will spread holiday cheer to everyone who passes by.
Need help with your fence prior to decorating? Schedule a maintenance check or upgrade before the holidays, and we’ll ensure your fence is in tip-top shape to handle all your decorating needs.
