If you're using Wild Hog panels for your deck railing project, you already know why they're so poplular: With their 4x4 metal mesh pattern, they offer unobstructed views while bringing an aesthetic that complements rustic, contemporary, and industrial design equally well.
Wild Hog deck railing (Biella’s Construction, Medford, MA)
Today, we want to dig into some other exciting possibilities for these versatile panels that extend beyond deck railing so you can carry the Wild Hog style throughout your space!
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Deck Skirting
Wild Hog looks great on your deck, but have you thought about the area below it? Use these mesh panels as deck skirting to create a distinctive solution for the space under your raised deck. Not only does it perfectly match your Wild Hog deck railing up top, it also provides durability and promotes air circulation to prevent mold and deterioration underneath.
Wild Hog deck skirting (Heilman Deck and Fence, Botham, WA)
Indoor Railings
Bring Wild Hog inside your home! These panels look fantastic indoors and add distinctive design flare to any residential application. Stairways, lofts, landings—any place you’d use a traditional railing in your home can take on a whole new look, from contemporary rustic to clean industrial, with Wild Hog mesh panels. At the same time, you'll introduce an airy feeling by opening up your interior sightlines.
Wild Hog stair railing (Landed Interiors, Berkeley, CA)
Wild Hog loft railing
Wild Hog stairwell railing (Lenae Hamman)
Plant Support
With their robust steel mesh construction, Wild Hog panels provide excellent frameworks for climbing plants like vines, roses, and creepers. Whether you choose to add an arbor, trellis, or grow wall, these panels offer sturdy support for your flowers, greenery, and vegetables that will stand up to the elements for decades to come.
Some of these garden ideas can even help you put any extra mesh to work if you have leftovers from your railing or fencing project. That's exactly what the homeowner did below, creating the attractive trellis at the right with remaining Wild Hog mesh for a zero-waste project.
Wild Hog trellises
Wild Hog arbor
Wild Hog garden grow walls
By situating your Wild Hog trellis between yourself and a view you'd rather not see—such as a neighbor's house, a busy street, or an air conditioning unit—and planting quick-growing vines, you can obscure that view while also bringing the lushness of a living wall to your space.
Wild Hog panels support a living privacy screen (Beantown Handyman Services)
Garden Enclosure
Define your vegetable or fruit garden while safeguarding your produce from deer, rabbits, groundhogs, and other critters with a Wild Hog enclosure. With the addition of a gate, this solution not only protects your harvest from the widlife, it also gives your garden the importance it deserves, making it a true destination.
In the example below, the enclosure matches the property's perimeter fencing, creating a cohesive look that welcomes visitors as they pass beneath an entryway arbor.
Wild Hog garden enclosure with arbor
Fences
While deck railings may be the first application that pops into mind when you think about Wild Hog mesh panels, fencing may be a close second. Following are a few examples to inspire your own Wild Hog fencing project.
Wild Hog fence
It's easy to envision a stunning Wild Hog panel fence out back, like the one shown above. In this case, the fence serves a dual purpose as both a property enclosure and a trellis for the vines planted along the perimeter. Looks great, doesn’t it?
But what about out front? If you’re wondering how these panels look “streetside,” the answer is: Fantastic!. As you can see, the Wild Hog fencing on these properties really elevates their curb appeal, defining the lots with distinctive style—without a closed-in (or closed-off) feeling that can make a home feel less-than-welcoming.
Wild Hog front yard fence
Wild Hog corner lot fence
Wild Hog driveway divider fence
Speaking of Wild Hog applications in front of your house, front porch railings made from these mesh panels are a great look that offers prime viewing from your favorite rocker, without hiding your home's facade.
Wild Hog front porch railing
Back to fencing, the example below brings together the privacy of a traditional wood slat fence with the mesh of Wild Hog. The result: A break from the solid enclosure that enables better air flow, adds visual interest, and lets the light through.
When treated as a trellis and covered by a climber like morning glory, trumpet vine, sweet pea, or clematis, it provides the perfect structure for a living privacy panel integrated into your wood fence that's visible from both sides.
Wild Hog trellis incorporated into a wood fence (Berco Redwood, Sacramento, CA)
Side Gate / Dog Gate
When you're looking to add the safety of a side gate or dog gate without obstructing the view, Wild Hog panels are an excellent choice. They're perfect for keeping little ones, stray balls, and curious pups contained while still offering a clear view out to the street from your sideyard, walk, or driveway.
Who would have thought that a dog gate could enhance the exterior aesthetic of your home?
Wild Hog side/dog gate
TIP: Complete your Wild Hog gates with an OZCO Gate Hinge Kit and a self-latching Gate Latch and Handle Kit for stylish, durable hardware designed to last a lifetime.
Movable Panels
While this idea is well-suited to restaurants with sidewalk or curbside dining, homeowners can draw inspiration from it, too. Take a look at the outdoor dining enclosure below, made with framed Wild Hog panels held upright by simple wooden feet positioned perpendicularly at each end.
These panels can be arranged adjacent to one another or interspersed with other features. Here, the restaurant placed barrels with posts between the panels, then strung lights from the posts for an inviting ambiance to welcome their evening diners. The beauty of this setup: It's completely movable and can be easily disassembled and stored.
Wild Hog dining enclosure with moveable panels
At home, create your own version of the restaurant panels above to define a unique patio area with no deck construction costs and lots of character! If barrels aren’t your style, tall planters may be perfect touch, or just place your mounted panels end-to-end.
TIP: If you want make a squared enclosure with contiguous panels, plan ahead so that criss-crossing feet don't get in the way of your design at the corners.
You’ll get the “deck experience” at a tiny fraction of the cost, plus the ability to reconfigure the area any time.... or even move your Wild Hog panels to serve temporary purposes elsewhere. Some instances where these mobile panels may come in handy:
- Temporary containment for visiting pets
- Event or party enclosure to create designated areas or boundaries
- Driveway blockade during resurfacing or block parties
- Barriers during construction or renovation projects
- Garden protection during landscaping
Once you have these moveable panels, you're guaranteed to come up with endless additional uses!
Let Your Imagination Run Wild
We hope these examples spark your imagination and encourage your to explore the versatility of Wild Hog mesh metal panels in your design projects. If you've been inspired with more creative ideas while reading this article, be sure to share them with us in the comments below.
Before we wrap up, we'd like to leave you with one more unique idea: A Wild Hog wine rack! As it turns out, the 4x4 mesh pattern is perfectly suited to cradle your favorite vintages with style. Cheers!
Wild Hog wine rack
When it's time to bring your Wild Hog project to life, rely on DIY Home Center for fast panel delivery and, as always, contact our helpful team with any questions!