You build an outdoor pavilion, perhaps an enclosed patio, for relaxing in privacy with family and friends. You’re excited about dining outdoors or splashing in your pool, in the Summer.
You don’t want your every move to be subject to scrutiny from the neighbors.
But how can you add privacy to your outdoor space? With these great ideas for privacy in your yard or garden, you’ll be entertaining outdoors with total peace of mind.
Privacy Measures For Your Outdoor Spaces
There are numerous ways to enjoy some privacy in your outdoor space without feeling too closed in. And we have listed the best ones below.
Structures
Top It Off
Does the top of your perimeter fence or wall not reach high enough to provide adequate privacy? One of the simplest ways of adding privacy to your outdoor spaces is to raise the existing fencing.
Adding on to your existing wall is not as complicated as you might think. And it is guaranteed to provide you with more privacy when outdoors.
Pergola Privacy
What better way to entertain guests outdoors and enjoy a little shade and privacy, than with a pergola or patio cover?
If you do not have the garden of your dreams, try growing a vertical garden against one of the walls. Or invest in some hanging baskets with large trailing plants.
These will all add a measure of privacy and shade and will turn your pergola into a miniature garden!
A Room With a View
Create an outdoor room with 3 “walls” of ornate wooden trellis, or fencing panels. Position it so that your open side faces a view instead of your neighbors.
Grow some ivy vines or other creeping plants over the trellis panels and relax in peace on a deckchair in your room with a view.
Landscaping
Garden Sanctuary
Hedge your bets with divine vines and plant parasols. That’s right, use your greenery to provide privacy as well as ambiance.
Thoughtfully positioned plants, trees, shrubs, bushes, and hedges will shade and shield you. Tall grasses or plants that have very large leaves will all act as natural camouflage.
Landscaping is not only about aesthetics. It can also provide you with the privacy you need for your outdoor spaces.
Foliage Fencing
Do you have a post fence that allows too much visibility? Create more privacy with some vines or creeping plants that you can train to grow up the fence. This will also beautify your outdoor space.
If you have a yard and not a garden, don’t let that stop you. Artificial turf, hedges, and plants can look just as natural and will stay vibrant and green all year round.
Retain Your Privacy
Retain your privacy with a retaining wall. Retaining walls can be built with different mediums including pavers, to segment outdoor spaces into zones for gardening and entertaining.
They can be designed to merge with your stone paving walkways and paved areas designated for outdoor dining. Terraced flower beds are a lovely way to create different sectors in the garden.
Features
Water Features
Drown out the sounds of your outdoor chatter with an attractive water feature. Not only will it beautify your garden, but the sound of trickling water will also muffle the sound of your conversation.
Whether you choose a water feature, a poolscape, or a small stream depends on the space and facilities you have. But no matter the size of your outdoor space, you can introduce a water feature that will suit your surroundings.
Nosy neighbors won’t be able to overhear everything you say outdoors. And the sounds of the water will cancel out surrounding noise that disturbs you, too.
The Great Divide
For temporary extra privacy when entertaining guests outdoors, pop up a few room portable dividers or screens. They can easily be packed away again when not in use.
If you do not have these, you can easily make some yourself with trellis panels or old louver doors. Add a wood stain or a fresh coat of paint and a couple of hinges.
And you’ll have some attractive privacy screens to use as and when you need them.
Fire Pits And Fireplaces
Create a cozy nook for your outdoor summer evening cookouts with a custom-built fire pit. Position it so that you have privacy. A low wall curved about the fire pit area will hide you from view when you are seated.
Alternatively, consider building an outdoor fireplace in a cozy wood and stone enclosure. It will be perfect for private outdoor dining and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Final Thoughts
The features and structures mentioned above can not only add value to your property, but they can create a wonderful atmosphere for Summer evening entertaining while providing privacy when outdoors.
If you’re looking to add privacy to your outdoor space, then get in touch with us at Seattle Outdoor Spaces. We can help you come up with the perfect solution to enhance your space.
