How to Coordinate Your Awnings and Fencing for Better Kerb Appeal

Learn how to coordinate awnings and fencing for better kerb appeal with tips on matching colors, materials, styles, proportions, and overall exterior design.

Kerb appeal isn't simply about a clean sweep of paint or the garden being tidied up. The appearance of the exteriors of your home should match, and fit together nicely. Awnings and fencing are two additions which, if used properly, can improve the overall appearance of your property. They can be used in an appropriate manner to blend in with the architecture and to create greater privacy, shade and comfort.

Here is what to do:

Begin with the Right Local Awnings

Choosing the appropriate local awnings can be beneficial in developing the exterior appearance of your home. When choosing an awning, take into account the colors, materials and architectural design of your house.

Clean lines and simple colors can give a contemporary feel to a contemporary property. Softer colors and styles can be used to enhance traditional houses, taking into account the existing elements and design.

Also consider the appearance of the awning if you plan to have it mounted next to your roof, windows and doors, as well as landscaping. Don't just focus on the awning, but consider it a part of the exterior design.

Coordinator Colors and Materials

Color is one of the simplest methods used to link your awnings and fencing. They don't necessarily have to be exactly the same, but they should go together. For example, a charcoal or black fence and neutral-coloured awning will create a sophisticated contrast. If the tones are similar, it may look more cohesive.

Materials also matter. Modern awning solutions are compatible with the modern fencing materials such as aluminium and steel. For the more traditional properties, the incorporation of finishes that will provide balance will help to bring softness to the over-all look.

Well Designed Fencing

Well-designed fencing could even frame and establish a foundation for other outdoor elements. A fence on the right hand side of the house will help to establish the boundary and work well with an awning over the window, patio or entertaining area.

Consider the height, color, design and treatment of the fence in comparison to your awning. Open fencing can create an enclosed outdoors space and privacy fencing can create a space where you can see and be seen.

Consistency is Key

Using the same colour or finish throughout the exterior from your awning to another portion of the fencing or gates will create subtle links, but not make the exterior look coordinated.

Take the Entire Exterior into Account

Don't only focus on the awnings and fencing. The components of kerb appeal include the landscaping, the paving, garden beds, gates, outdoor furniture and exterior lighting. When coordinating, each element will reflect the same overall style. Before buying, view the final product from the outside and inside of the house.

Key Takeaway

Awnings can offer shade, privacy and security, and these can be done with more than just fencing. If used properly, their colors, materials and styles can form a neat and tidy exterior which will improve the kerb appeal of your home. Take a look at your home's architecture and then let it guide your choices of complementary features, and the outdoor area as a whole, not each element individually.

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