A Front Fence Designed for the Home Behind It
Your front fence frames the entrance and shapes how the property presents from the street. It also needs to provide the right balance of privacy, security and access.
White Pickets creates bespoke timber front fences for character, post-war, renovated and contemporary homes across inner Brisbane.
Made to Suit the Home
Matt considers the architecture, fence height and proportions, visibility, pedestrian and driveway access, landscaping, children, pets and budget before recommending an approach.
The result is a frontage that works for everyday life and sits naturally with the property.
Four Established Approaches
Picket
Classic timber fencing proportioned and detailed for Queenslanders and character homes.
Flat Top
Clean, restrained lines suited to renovated, post-war and contemporary homes.
Double Caps
Layered capping adds definition and a more substantial finish.
Chain Wire & Timber
A practical, open boundary softened by warm timber framing.
Bring an Idea or Start with Advice
Have a style in mind? Send photographs, sketches or reference designs. Matt can adapt the elements you like to suit the frontage, proportions, access and practical needs.
If you are unsure where to begin, he can recommend an appropriate direction.
A Complete Residence Entrance
Selected Projects
Paddington
Pickets & Front Services
Bardon
Retaining Walls
Ascot
Automatic Sliding Gates
Hawthorne
Gatehouse & Arbours
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of front fences does White Pickets build?
White Pickets builds picket, flat-top, double-cap, and chain wire and timber front fences for inner Brisbane homes.
Can a front fence be designed to suit a Queenslander or post-war home?
Yes. Matt considers the home’s architecture, proportions and existing details before recommending a fence style that complements the property.
How are the height and spacing of a front fence decided?
Height and spacing are guided by the home, street presentation, visibility, privacy, access and the practical needs of the household.
Can the fence, gates and entrance be designed together?
Yes. Front fencing can be planned with pedestrian gates, gatehouses, arbours, feature gates or automatic sliding gates to create a consistent entrance.
Can I send a photograph or drawing of a fence I like?
Yes. Matt can adapt photographs, sketches and reference designs to suit the dimensions, access and practical requirements of your frontage.