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Dress Up a Fence with Faux Windows and Doors

Published on July 22, 2015Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

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Bring creativity to your garden by adding faux doors and windows. This unusual project livens up a plain fence and adds charm to your outdoor space.

I’ve posted a lot of different garden art ideas featuring old doors and windows, but I think this is the first one featuring newer, modern vinyl ones.

Faux doors and windows on garden fence.
Faux doors and windows on garden fence.

A Beautiful Door to Nowhere

Faux doors and windows on a garden fence.

I saw this project on a garden tour and thought it was so eye-catching. I tend to lean toward the whole shabby-chic, repurposed look because it’s easier to find older, junkier stuff either cheap or free. But this setup with newer windows and doors in good condition is really sweet.

Let’s have a closer look to see how it’s done.

How It’s Made

Faux door on fence with hanging lanterns on either side.
The lanterns are a wonderful addition

The doors are in the center of the display. I’m pretty sure the black background is landscape cloth. Finally, a good use for that stuff! (I’m not a fan of it in the garden: it works great for a few months and then weeds embed in it, and slowly plot their world domination.)

Faux Windows with Shutters

Here’s the view from the covered patio. This brings up another smart idea: plan your garden from the places you see it most. In my garden, the back patio is my number one viewing location, so everything is placed to look good from that vantage point.

Faux windows with shutters
Faux windows with shutters

I mention this because I see a lot of gardens started with tiny flower beds way far away at the back of the yard. It’s nice if you’re on a hike back there, but otherwise, start where you live and can enjoy it the most.

DIY Faux windows and door for fences. Great way to transform plain fences into something wonderful!
The view from the patio is very pleasing

Knock Knock

There’s a few other touches that make this so endearing. The lanterns on either side of the door, the urns with flowers and trailing vine, and the flagstone step in front of the door.

Faux windows and doors on garden fence.
Great way to make a plain fence more interesting

Tip for Finding Windows and Doors Like These Ones

You could purchase these windows, shutters, and doors new but, if you’re a thrifty supersleuth, you might also want to enquire at speciality stores that sell products like this. They may have outdated display items they want to get rid of (cheap or free) or seconds.

I always suggest adapting to items available—not some ideal you have in mind! A person can go mad trying to find exact replicas of things seen online: go with what life hands you and create something unique.

Closeup of door hinges
Add hinges to make the door look realistic

Old doors and windows used as garden decor.

Related: Gallery of Doors and Windows in the Garden


Measure Three Times

Another tip is to make sure you are exact with your measurements before hanging everything. I find that following the scale and proportions you’d use on a real house are a very helpful guide. No higgly piggly guessing or estimating here.

Faux window with shutters
Faux window with shutters

You could add solar lights to the lanterns for some evening bling.

Closeup of lantern between faux door and window
The lanterns are a charming touch

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~Melissa the Empress of Dirt ♛

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