Privacy can be hard to come by, especially in closely spaced neighborhoods, and super-especially when you live near people who are nosy in character. A good way to deal with people like this is to keep them at arm’s length, and never feel you have to justify yourself to them.
But it’s also true that if they live nearby, their presence might feel a little frustrating to deal with. A comfortable home should feel like a space of quiet calm, where you can relax and enjoy your surroundings without feeling observed.
Luckily, creating that feeling of separation from neighbors doesn’t always require extensive renovations. A few smart design choices in the garden can go a long way toward making your space feel more private.
But how might you achieve this outcome? It’s not always clear. Well, in this post we’ll discuss a few measures you can take in order to curate the best outcome:
Natural Green Barriers
Adding natural greenery is one of the simplest ways to add privacy to an outdoor area, and it’s not really as hostile as a huge fence might initially seem to your nosy neighbors. Tall plants, shrubs, or trees can give you a nice, natural screen that grows denser over time and can be trimmed or even shaped to your taste. Many people find evergreens especially useful since they offer year-round coverage, but in warmer climates, flowering vines or decorative grasses can work well, especially if you want to exercise a bit more control. Depending on where you live you may even prefer bamboo or ornamental trees. Either way, green screens offer seclusion you’re looking for without your neighbor seeing you.
Glass Fencing
If you want more coverage without blocking the view, frosted glass fencing can be an effective choice. This option offers a modern look while letting natural light pass through, and can also work fantastically for dividers. Frosted glass panels add privacy without the closed-off feeling of a solid fence, and they are easy to clean and maintain on top of that. You can even combine them with wood and stone. Other forms of glass fencing can be applied to your specifications also and at varied areas both in and outside the house, offering a sense of continuity to the design. It also helps you avoid impeding the natural light you have, while still offering privacy.
Side Gates
Side Gates
A simple side gate can be a helpful way to add a little privacy where you need it, because it helps block access to your back area, especially important for neighbors who think they know you well enough to skip the front door. Taller gates or ones with solid panels are ideal if you'd like to create a more secluded side garden area or shield a patio area from view. Wood and metal options often match naturally into surrounding greenery and don’t feel too imposing, which is a calm way to set boundaries. If your layout allows for it, adding a lock can provide gentle security in knowing that private spaces stay that way. This approach can be both subtle and effective.
With this advice, we hope you can more easily design your way apart from those annoying neighbors.
With this advice, we hope you can more easily design your way apart from those annoying neighbors.
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