You can make the whole thing colorful or neutral and even add hinges to one of the doors so you can open it. The remaining privacy walls can also be decorated with flower pots or wall decorations to make the fence even more lively and interesting.
Old doors as privacy screens in the garden: quick to process and inexpensive
The garden decoration with old doors can be easily adapted to your own ideas. The fence with the right color can also be a great eye-catcher in a modern garden if the style of the doors and the chosen color match.
Is a stock fence too much of a good thing for you? It doesn't have to be a long privacy fence. If you only want to screen off a specific area (e.g. the seating area), even two or three doors may be enough.
To create a privacy screen from old doors, it is best to first build a basic framework made of beams. This is anchored in the ground so that the protective wall remains stable even in strong winds. The beams that protrude from the floor serve to connect the panels (doors) together. For this purpose, pay attention to the correct distances. Ideally, a beam is positioned so that two doors meet on it and can be screwed there. The beams can also be located between the doors.
Process the wood or not
It's up to you whether you want to refresh the color or not. If you like the shabby chic style, the doors can definitely be used in their old condition. You can also design the effect consciously by using fresh paint accordinglyrubbed off here and there.
About the woodto be repainted, first sand the old paint well or at least touch it. This means the new paint can adhere better and last longer. An additional, transparent protective varnish also makes the wood more weather-resistant. However, if you prefer the naturalness of the wood, you can also use wood oil, which protects the wood but is hardly visible.
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Choose the right style
For patchwork projects like this to be truly successful, you should think carefully about how the end result would best suit your garden style. Otherwise the whole thing can quickly end up in visual chaos. A modern garden, for example, should not have a colorful door fence. Simpler doors in a neutral color like gray or white would be a better choice in this case.
How you can decorate the privacy walls for the garden
Depending on how many ornaments and accents the doors themselves have, you should also estimate the amount of decoration. Many windows or flourishes are already very decorative, so additional decoration should be used sparingly.
Simpler doors can accommodate mirrors and other wall decorations. If the wall gets enough light and sun, you can even plant plants on it to create a vertical garden. Hanging flower boxes and pots can for onevertical gardenCan be planted with flowers or herbs to further enhance the garden.
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