Patio with private pergola in Laval
Custom design of a TimberTech composite patio with a cedar pergola that incorporates a privacy wall as well as galvanized steel cutouts.
Privacy walls
The most common solution is undoubtedly a privacy wall. Almost any method is valid for building one; its design and durability depend solely on your imagination and DIY skills, of course! Several materials can be used , so it's important to make logical and informed choices. Ensure that the materials you choose are designed for outdoor use and are corrosion-resistant . Also, make sure the hardware is appropriate so that your wall is strong and long-lasting. If you want an easier option, ingenious systems are available. Consider Hoft posts , which are sets of grooved aluminum posts with hardware into which you can simply insert the boards of your choice. Furthermore, the spacers ensure even spacing between each board for a perfectly finished look, quickly and without any hassle .
Photo: Photo of a Hoft wooden privacy wall with aluminum posts. (Source: Hoft .)
Cutouts with openwork patterns
Another privacy option that is slowly making its way onto the market is openwork patterned cutouts . Available in several materials, colors and patterns , there is a wide range, designed especially for outdoors. They offer an incomparable look . In addition, they allow you to decide on the desired level of privacy since the patterns are more or less opaque. Depending on the brand, the cutouts have a predefined size. To create a complete screen with these, you must buy several and juxtapose them. Sometimes, it is possible to obtain a suitable support to attach the cutouts to . Otherwise, let your creativity run wild and integrate them into another structure or into a custom-made privacy wall . The design of these cutouts will definitely create a beautiful atmosphere in your yard .
Photo: Photo of a privacy wall made of steel cutouts, integrated into a wooden pergola. (Source: Pinterest ).
Other options, without construction
A multitude of other options that do not require any construction are available to you. It can be as easy as choosing your furniture and layout accordingly . For example, a sofa with a high back placed with its back to your nosy neighbor can be effective in limiting their view. Accessories such as an offset parasol or gazebo with curtains can also be considered to solve the problem. Finally, we often forget another great option, but so effective! It's about vegetation. Whether they're real plants or not, they're sure to provide privacy and add a lot of style to your decor. You can consider extendable trellises with foliage or even pots and planters to integrate into your layout where it is necessary to limit the view. In the longer term, grasses, shrubs, trees or hedges can create an intimate cocoon in your yard. So there are options for all styles or tastes !
Photo: Beautiful example of an intimate courtyard thanks to the vegetation.
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