If you want to maintain your privacy in your own garden or patio area, then a garden screen is the easiest and cheapest decision for you. In addition, screens not only provide privacy, but they can also serve as decoration and beautify the outdoor area. Below we give you ideas and tips that show the different variants for materials and designs. Think about which material is best suited to your needs and create a practical decoration in your outdoor area that will make your terrace look much more homely.
Screen for garden made of wooden elements
A privacy screen should be significantly more resistant and robust compared to the room divider in the apartment. Weather conditions such as wind and rain must be taken into account outdoors, so you should choose a suitable material that is weatherproof. One option would be to opt for a wooden screen. Elements made of solid wood, attached with stainless steel joints, create a movable screen that can be set up in a wave or straight position as required. It also has a beautiful look that combines perfectly with wooden garden furniture.
The privacy screen is usually a two- to five-part, foldable construction that is free-standing and can be moved. So you can use it for different purposes as needed. For example, you can protect your patio area from the prying eyes of your neighbors. Even if the chosen model is not completely opaque, it offersadequate privacy protection. The folding function makes it possible to adapt the shape of the element to your seating area and also to find a stable position.
Depending on its design, it can provide additional protection from the sun and side wind. Of course, we are not talking about complete protection, but the mobility of the screen allows it to be adapted to the weather conditions at any given moment. It doesn't always have to be the expensive designer model. Simple shutters or old cupboard doors can easily be converted into privacy screens. Its foldable feature also allows you to set it up, rotate and move it as you wish.
There are outdoor showers in the immediate vicinity of many swimming pools that need privacy protection. You can place a wooden version in this area, which provides more privacy. A suitable design of the privacy screen unifies it with the rest of the pool area and is considered a part of the interior. It is recommended to leave a gap between the wood and the floor so that moisture does not build up there and it can dry well. Otherwise the wood would rot over time.
Would you like to decorate your fence with something creative and homemade? We have a DIY project for you that converts old shutters into a beautiful screen. Flower vases can be attached to it or even a vertical garden can be created. Here you can see a similar variant as shown above. However, this time multiple shutters were used to create a longer and even more protective design.
easy DIY project
You can also quickly and easily build a garden screen yourself. For this purpose, you will need old shutters, perhaps in similar colors that match your garden interior. The number of shutters depends on how many individual parts you want for the screen. Most shutters have screw holes already drilled, but if yours doesn't, you'll need a drill. You can use strong string or wire to tie it. This means it can be put together quickly and dismantled again for storage in the winter.
The shutters look beautiful and can be decorated as desired. The finished privacy screen can also be used to hide impurities or protruding cables around the house. The outdoor area automatically takes on a rustic and romantic look that not only you will immediately fall in love with. Leave it with the original color for a shabby chic flair or paint your new garden element completely new.
This is another DIY idea. It consists of doors that are attached to each other with hinges. You can also attach elegant shelf supports to the doors and hang hanging pots on them. With a few plant pots on the ground you can create a beautiful corner with flowers in the garden or on the terrace. With this sturdy idea, you not only protect yourself from prying eyes and the low late afternoon sun that peeks annoyingly from under the roof, but at the same time you also create a windbreak that can be annoying, especially in spring and autumn, despite the sun.
Whether you want to section off a small area in the garden or just want to provide some extra protection for the most sensitive plants, it doesn't matter because such a square privacy screen can do the job. It is made from cedar wood and creates a beautiful contrast when placed in close proximity to colorful flowers and plants. In summer it can be used for another purpose, but when it suddenly becomes cooler and draughtier in autumn, some plants will be happy about this protection.
If you have a talent for painting, you can leave a personal mark in the garden by painting the privacy screen yourself. Be creative, choose any motif and create a unique design. The project can also be carried out with children, who could certainly add something interesting to the picture. Paint landscapes, flowers, animals or anything else you want.
This patio area has complete privacy protection, which is achieved with three three-part variants made of polyrattan. This idea is suitable for apartments that share a common garden with neighbors or for terraced houses. This type of privacy screen doesn't take up much space and creates a beautiful look without being as bulky and unsympathetic as some walls.
Advantages and disadvantages of rattan screens
Rattan is a natural product that is often used for manufacturing. It is light but very stable and also opaque. However, the untreated rattan is not completely weatherproof, which is a disadvantage of the material. If it rains, the rattan screen should be covered with a protective cover or stored in a dry place. Another option would be to place it in a covered area. There is also artificial rattan, which is more weatherproof compared to its natural competitor and is therefore often the preferred choice. The artificial material is easy to care for and looks just as attractive.
Laser-cut metal screens have recently been widely used as elegant privacy screens. The unlimited possibilities for motifs give you the freedom to choose the right one for your own garden from many models. Whether simple designs for modern garden design or elaborate and ornate patterns for oriental flair, there are basically no limits. You are also welcome to look for a manufacturer who creates individual motifs at the customer's request so that you can enjoy a unique design.
This three-part metal model is ideal for indoor and outdoor use as the model is free-standing, mobile and weatherproof. The elegant design is achieved through a motif reminiscent of a lace. It is important that you choose a rust-proof material or at least do not put the privacy screen in the rain and bring it inside when the weather is bad. What's wrong with bringing the indoor screen onto the terrace for a few hours? If the weather is bad, it can then comfortably decorate the indoor area again.
For rustic-style gardens, a privacy screen made of Corten steel is the best decision. The metal has a beautiful rust look that is reminiscent of nature. You can also find or order screens made of Corten steel with any motif. The specially manufactured layer prevents the metal from rusting further, guaranteeing that the garden decoration will last for many years. A wide variety of motifs and patterns are also offered here. You can also combine it with other patina decorations for the garden and terrace.
At first glance, this variant does not offer any privacy protection, but it serves as a nice decoration. It is shaped like a plant-themed trellis that has two stands for plant pots and looks stylish on a flower bed. If you plant beautiful and fast-growing climbing plants, you will soon receive perfect and natural-looking protection from prying eyes. The design looks elegant and romantic.
Screens can also be made from fabric. They usually have a wooden frame or a metal frame to ensure stability and stability. The garden screen shown is made of teak and Batyline fabric and allows several panels to be mounted together using stainless steel hinges. Teak is a very good type of wood for outdoor use because with normal care, as is necessary for any type of wood, the material will last a lifetime and even longer. Fabric screen models that are intended for outdoor use should also be equipped with a weatherproof fabric. So check before purchasing.
The fabric version provides lateral shade where you need it. If you have a garden that is exposed to the sun from several sides, then such a screen can be used to protect you from it. This is an advantage if you want to enjoy your coffee or a snack on the terrace. What is practical is that this type of privacy screen is very light and can therefore be easily and conveniently changed to follow the natural path of the sun.
For art lovers, we recommend elegant screens with curved tops and creatively painted canvases. They can be used in the garden on sunny days and as a room divider at home in winter. When painting, it is best to use colors that match your garden furniture and decorations on the terrace to create a harmonious design and atmosphere.
