9 Ways To Add Privacy To Your Deck Without Losing Your Style
Have you ever had the feeling you’re being watched? 👀
Even though Halloween season is upon us, we don’t mean to come off as spooky. We ask because if you’re sitting on your deck, is it open to other homes that can easily glance over to see what you’re doing?
The Wasatch Mountains are big enough to block a view, but you certainly can’t fit them in your backyard.
Your deck is your private oasis: a place to get away for a moment, unwind for the day, or enjoy some time with friends and family.
But nosy neighbors, or just a big open space, might not make it feel “private” at all.
Now, before you put up a 10-foot wall to get the privacy you’re looking for, let’s talk about removable and permanent ways you can add privacy to your deck without losing your personal style.
Permanent Privacy Options
There are a variety of options that can help you achieve any privacy level you’re looking for. Permanent privacy setups don’t mean you’re surrounded by 4 walls that basically make another room. Permanent privacy setups just mean that you won’t need to take anything down or move it around. As you’ll see, there are solutions that provide both minimal privacy, as well as total privacy with just a few extra touches.
Custom Deck Roof
This is a great privacy option if you want to enjoy your deck year-round without having to shovel snow or be stuck inside because of the rain. Our custom deck roofs can be built to your style and needs, allowing you to add optional curtains or blinds to turn it into an enclosed space. Have a patio, but want a permanent solution like a deck roof? We can accommodate those needs with a patio cover!
Pergola
A pergola is a gorgeous way of creating privacy while still getting a great view of the sky. This type of structure truly creates an “oasis” type atmosphere. You can also customize your pergola in a number of ways. You can add fabric on the top and curtains on the sides to enclose your space, or you can add some lattice and crawling vines that give it more of a “Secret Garden” feel.
Privacy Railings
If you’re looking for an enclosed yet open feel, privacy railings are a great way to go! This is a fantastic option if you have an upper story deck and have animals or children who want to be outside. Privacy railings are sleek, modern, and provide just the right amount of privacy without being too stifling. The picture featured on this blog will show you an example!
Trellis
A trellis is different from a pergola because it is more open and typically is designed as a free-standing wall or an archway that allows flowering plants and vines to grow, which then creates a solid wall. This is a great option if you have a deck or patio and one side faces a neighboring home or a road!
Removable Privacy Options
If you’re not quite ready for a permanent solution to your private deck needs, we think the following are great options that can accommodate any style!
Go Green
If you love plants and greenery, a great option is to add large plants! Placed in a strategic way, plants in large pots will give you privacy and gorgeous greenery!
Some options for plants that grow large and thrive in pots are:
- Alberta Spruce
- Bamboo
- Fuschia
- Canna Lilies
- Elephant Ears
Vine Time
Similar to a permanent trellis, a removable trellis is a lattice-type wall built on a garden box. This allows it to be moved or taken down during bad or cold weather. The trellis will stand as a space for flowering plants or vines to grow.
Options for beautiful creeping and flowering vines include:
- Morning Glory
- Black-Eyed Susan
- Clematis
- Star Jasmine
- Wisteria
Go Faux!
If you don’t have a green thumb, that’s okay—there’s a solution for that! This very popular option for apartments in big cities gives home dwellers privacy and a touch of greenery for a more calming environment. We are talking about Faux Greenery walls! These have become popular over the past few years, because it gives you a greenery option that you don’t have to worry about watering or taking care of. You simply add it over a railing or attach it to each side of a pergola or any other structure! You can also put faux plants in those large pots we mentioned earlier! Minimal maintenance, and you can change it out whenever you want (maybe choose a plant for each season!).
Let’s Get Moving
For a simple, storable option, consider a privacy screen on wheels! Remember the old-fashioned dressing areas or room separators that accordioned or folded out? That is exactly what we are talking about! Simply wheel it out and open it up when you want to enjoy a private moment on your deck, and fold it back when you want to take in the views or say hi to your neighbor!
Mix It Up!
There are so many ways you can create privacy on your deck. You can do a mixture of things to create the ultimate oasis. Potted plants or trellis on one end and a fireplace on the other, or a pergola with crawling vines on one side and some curtains on the other. It’s up to you!
Create A Private Oasis With Blackrock Decks
Whether you are looking for a permanent or semi-permanent privacy option, let our team at Blackrock Decks help you find the perfect option to fit your style and needs.
We build custom deck roofs, pergolas, privacy railings, and more! Our experienced Utah deck builders know that you don’t want to sacrifice those stunning Utah views for a more private feel, and together we can create the best solution.
For more information on the services we provide and to get a quote for your next decking addition, contact our team today!
