Hello World! Welcome Friends! Pergolas are a backyard addition that are sought after for many reasons. Some opt for one to give shade to an outdoor seating or dining area. Others might wish to give their yard a little more pizazz and boost their home’s value. Others might find that getting a pergola installed can offer more privacy in their yard as it can help block out their neighbors and the elements.
If privacy is your reason for opting for a pergola in your yard, you might be delighted to know that you can gain even more privacy to your pergola with these tips.
Opt for Shades or Curtains
This privacy option is great in terms of shielding the sun as well as blocking out nosy neighbors. Some people opt to get blackout curtains placed all around their pergola to essentially create a private room when shut. This is ideal if you want to enjoy a private dinner with loved ones or have as relaxing of a space as possible.
Others might want something a little less extravagant and want simple shades they can pull down to allow just a bit of privacy. Shades can be installed on all sides of your pergola or even just on one or two sides.
Consider Planting Plants Around Your Pergola
If you have the space and need for more vegetation in your yard, plants can be the answer for more privacy in your yard.
You can install trellises around your pergola and plant vines that will eventually grow up the trellises to create a natural barrier against nosy eyes and excess light. As an alternative, you might wish to plant trees or bushes.
Install a Wall
If you’re not up for how long it might take for plants to grow a natural blockade around your pergola, the next best option is to install an actual wall. You can install walls all the way around that reach to the top of the pergola or can even install one short wall on one side to offer just a bit of privacy and a separation from the rest of your yard.
Consider adding a window inside your wall, adding outdoor wall sconces, or hanging outdoor-safe wall decor on your pergola walls. There are many ways to get creative!
Get a Louvered Pergola
While it’s one of the most expensive options on this list, a louvered pergola is the perfect answer if you’re wanting privacy from the elements like snow, rain, or sun.
Normally, pergolas have open slats at the top. However, louvered pergolas have slats that can open and close depending on your preferences and what the weather is like. When the slats are closed, this prevents rain and the like from bothering you while you enjoy your pergola space.
Conclusion
Having a pergola installed can surely offer more privacy. As everyone knows, though, there’s only so much privacy a pergola can offer. The good news is, there are many ways you can add even more privacy to your pergola so you can enjoy it in seclusion as much as possible.
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