Most new houses come with decks, but unfortunately most new houses also come with neighbors who are practically on top of you. With more people being born every second, we’re probably stuck with Small Lot Syndrome, but with some creative landscaping and outdoor structures you can at least achieve the illusion of privacy. Privacy screens, for instance, can be integrated into your deck to protect you from peeping eyes (especially nice if you have a hot tub out back and sometimes “forget” to put a bathing suit on). In addition to keeping others from looking in upon you, a privacy screen can also keep you from having to look out at a less-than-appealing view (messy yards next door, water towers, etc.). You can use anything from portable folding panels to espalier fruit

trees to create a privacy screen, but sometimes permanent solutions that can be built right into the deck work the best. If you’re in the brainstorming ideas process, you can check out the outdoor privacy screen pictures below: Privacy is created here by using wooden lattices. The screening and the deck is the work of Absolute DreamScapes . Somewhere between privacy panels and fence, these screens do a thorough job of blocking the view. From Canadian-based Decks, Etc. For something a little different, try a privacy screen with a picture on it. Instead of looking at that water tower, gaze at a tropical beach or serene mountain landscape. These “oasis” privacy screens are from Balcony Vacations .

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Privacy Screen Ideas for Your Deck