Last week I shared that we built a privacy fence in our backyard. We ended up doing a 48′ section and LOVE having it up! But I was craving doing something fun with it! Because who says you have to have a boring fence?! I came up with an inexpensive idea to create a DIY fence mural with flowers and a quote. I’m so excited to show you how this comes together!
15 Creative Flowers Painted On A Fence Designs That Will Brighten Any Yard
Painting flowers on a fence is a fun and creative way to add personality, color, and beauty to your outdoor space. With the right planning and execution, flower fence art can become a stunning focal point and conversation starter in your yard or garden. Here are 15 amazing examples of flowers painted on fences to inspire your own artistic endeavor.
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Vibrant Floral MuralThis vibrant mural features large-scale flowers like sunflowers roses poppies, and birds of paradise. The bold, saturated colors make it visually striking. Painting different flowers along the fence breaks up the space beautifully.
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Delicate Flower SilhouettesHere, light pink blossoms are painted as silhouettes against a mint green background. Their delicate details and soft color scheme give them an ethereal, romantic vibe It’s a subtle yet artistic way to paint flowers on a fence
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Whimsical Stylized FlowersThese flowers use simplified shapes and lines in a limited color palette of coral yellow, and green. Their playful, childlike look full of character and whimsy breathes life into this bare wood fence.
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Modern Geometric Florals
If you prefer modern over traditional, geometric flowers like these boldly graphic peonies are for you. Their abstract petal shapes and strong black outlines have an eye-catching, modern appeal. -
Watercolor Flower Bouquet
These beautifully blended watercolor flowers look like a realistic bouquet. Painting in this fluid, organic style creates soft edges and an impressionistic look. It’s perfect for mimicking real flowers. -
Black Silhouette Blooms
Here, dahlias and poppies are painted in black against a crisp white background. The dramatic high contrast makes these dark blooms pop off the fence beautifully. It’s simple yet striking. -
Flower Garland Fence Border
Wrapping a garland of charming flowers around the top border of a fence adds subtle detail. It creates the feeling of being immersed in a garden without being overpowering. -
Flower Wreaths
An adorable floral wreath surrounds the peephole cutout in this fence. Painting matching flowers on the fence doors amplifies the playful garden theme. It’s a fun, localized way to paint flowers. -
Flowering Vine
This trailing vine and its small, delicate blossoms beautifully mimic real wisteria. Painting tapered vine branches gives it an organic look. Vines are a great way to incorporate flowers naturally. -
Roses With Water Drops
Large pink cabbage roses are dotted with water droplets for a life-like look. Layering the simple illusion of water over the flowers makes them more dynamic and realistic. -
Flower Field
Painting a whole flower field transports you to a sunny meadow. Use multiple flower varieties to recreate the feeling of a diverse field. It’s an easy way to paint flowers across the entire fence. -
Flower Garden Gate
Painting flowers on a garden entry gate creates a pretty first impression and builds anticipation of the garden beyond. Blooms like roses, tulips, and daisies work beautifully for this. -
Flower Pots
Attaching small flower pots painted right on the fence is a 3D alternative to painted flowers. Opt for simple daisies, pansies, and daffodils in pretty colors and charming details. -
Flower Fairy Garden
This magical garden scene brings flowers to life with fairies watering giant blooms. Let your imagination run wild with whimsical painted flowers and creatures. -
Pick Your Palette
The flower options are endless! Choose complementary colors like orange and blue or stick to a specific color scheme. Use acrylic, spray paint, or chalk based on your needs.
With the right concept, paint, and tools, you can create stunning flower art on fences that adds personality and beauty to your yard or garden. Let your creativity bloom!
step 2- sketch out the design
If you aren’t curating a mural on a freshly painted fence like I am, make sure to pressure wash the fence or hose it down well before beginning this step. If needed, paint or stain the fence before beginning.
Next, use colored chalk to draw the design onto the fence. The chalk will wipe off to easily change the design. I didn’t do this, but wish I had. I used a pencil and erased the design I did MANY times before getting it right.
What ended up working for me was drawing a grid on the art with 1′ squares. That way I could start in the middle and get the correct proportions as I drew out the banners. On the paper, I marked the middle and on the fence I did the same. I also marked the left and right side and made sure to line it up with my patio. After those were drawn on, I was able to sketch on my first banner in the middle of the fence.
Once I had the first one on correctly, I could move on to the top and bottom banner. Getting the first section drawn correctly was the hardest part of this project. After that, I could draw on the other elements much easier since I could work off the first banner.
Note, a good tip I learned from my readers is to use a projector if you have one to magnify the drawing on the fence. I don’t have a projector, but it would have saved a bunch of time if you have one or can borrow one!
how to paint a diy fence mural
Let’s start with the video tutorial so you get an overview on what I did. Then, I’ll dive in with more details below:
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Pencil or Colored Chalk
Wet Rag (to keep paint brushes fresh while painting)
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FAQ
What is garden fence paint?
Garden fence paint is ideal to protect and preserve external timber, helping to extend its lifespan by preventing it from rotting. Buy garden fence paint online to find the perfect colour and shade for your garden. UK nationwide delivery.
What flowers go well with a white fence?
Border the fence with neat beds of lavender and other light green shrubs. The color combinations are out of this world. But even better, both roses and lavender are pollinators and attract bees and other beneficial garden visitors. 8. A White Fence with White Roses
Can you paint sunflowers on a fence?
By the end of this guide, youll have sunflowers blooming on your fence and be able to enjoy your handiwork for years to come. To paint sunflowers on a fence, you will need a good quality fence paint, a thin paintbrush, and a selection of acrylic paints in yellow, orange, and green. Start by painting the fence in the base coat of paint.
Which flowers are suitable for a fence line?
Roses and cone flowers are suitable options for fence line landscaping. Roses, with the lowest maintenance varieties like the At Last Rose and the Blushing Knock Out Rose, are resistant to disease, easy to maintain, and the right height for a cohesive vision. Cone flowers are also a mid-level option.
Does Lori Gomez paint a fence?
Lori Gomez Art shows you how they painted their fence that way to get a look that’s bright and cartoon inspired but still with a little bit of impressive detail for balance. 9. Under the sea fence Just because you’re painting the fence in your yard doesn’t mean you have to create some kind of summer, garden, or yard inspired themed!
What is a backyard fence?
Our backyard fence is a large expanse of free space that only family and friends really ever see, so it’s basically the perfect spot for us to create any kind of image we please so long as we have fun making it with our family and the finished product makes us feel pleased!