Hip Horizontal Fences Expand Your Horizons

A Chicago rooftop fence by Topiarius in a horizontal design is made of Ipe, a type of hardwood, and oiled for rich color.

For this Arizona property, which won an award from the Arizona chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the design of a courtyard fence fits with the neighborhood's setting in a gritty industrial area. The owners are artists, craftsmen and Arizona natives. The project was by Steve Martino Landscape Architect.

A horizontal fence provides safety without blocking the views from a deck perched high above a lake in a wooded setting. The project is by Johnsen Landscapes & Pools.

A horizontal split wood fence creates a dreamy backdrop in a rural setting. The white Adirondack chairs are by Summer Classics.