They can look as modern or as rustic as you like by making sure you choose the correct material for your style. For a more modern look, vinyl is a clean, very uniform option that also has the benefit of coming in a variety of colors. If you love the rustic look, Split Red Cedar timbers are the path you probably want to take. Split Red Cedar timbers look especially great on large, rural properties. Actually, some of our favorite fences have been Split Red Cedar Rail fences we installed in the mountains. If you’d prefer a more neutral middle ground, cedar 2x4 rails are a great option.