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First things first
Measure the depth and width of your patio. Also make a note that places the door from the house to the patio. Give special attention to the ratio of each measurement. - 2
Events
Next, make a list of the benefits a patio fence offers. Include individual events that take place on the patio now, and how they might change after adding the patio fence you design. - 3
Bamboo fence
Ask yourself pertinent questions concerning the different options fences have to offer. You need to consider the various materials used to build fences along with the maintenance of each and how each is installed in the planning phase of your design. See "Patio fence materials" in the References below for more detailed information on materials. - 4
Doodling
Draw some sketches. Draw the individual pickets whether vertical or horizontal. This may seem tedious, but it is one of the best ways to envision a project before spending money on material. Graph paper can help keep the scale of the sketch in perspective. - 5
Flowers can add character too.
Inspect the ground around the patio to determine which method of installation is desired or even possible. If the patio has flower beds around the perimeter, you may want to consider installing the fence on the edge of the concrete. Keep in mind that this would affect the clear view of the flower bed. "Portable decorative patio fence" in the References below offers a unique look at portable fences for patios. - 6
Fence rail
Next, research the different types of rails that can be used on a fence. The rails of a fence are the horizontal pieces to which the vertical pickets are secured. These can be decorative and add character to the fence design. If you use them, you may want to separate the pickets so they can be seen from both sides of the fence. Or the pickets can be placed adjacent to one another so the decorative rails can only be seen by those on the patio.
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