Home Decorating Outdoor Living 4 Stylish Backyard Privacy Ideas Turn your outdoor space into a personal (and private!) retreat. By Katie Holdefehr Katie Holdefehr Instagram Website Katie Holdefehr is the associate editorial director at RealSimple.com. She was previously the senior home editor at the brand, covering everything home-related, from cleaning and organizing to decor and paint colors. Before joining Real Simple, she was an associate editor at Apartment Therapy. She also spent three years at Martha Stewart Living, where she wrote feature stories and assisted on photo shoots for the crafts department. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 14, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email With many of us spending more time in our backyards—and planning staycations rather than vacations—we may have noticed some things we'd like to change about our outdoor spaces. At the top of many wishlists: more privacy. Because hedges, trees, and other plantable forms of privacy might take several years to grow tall enough, and permanent fences are a big commitment, we rounded up some immediate backyard privacy ideas that are easy to install. These barriers strike a balance between subtle and effective, so you can enjoy your yard in peace without sending the wrong message to neighbors. 5 Virtual Landscape Design Services for the Most Beautiful Backyard 01 of 04 Willow Privacy Fence Terrain Crafted from real willow branches, this divider will look like a natural part of your backyard. Each branch is spaced close enough to afford privacy, while still allowing small leaves to poke through for an organic effect. To buy: $168, shopterrain.com. 02 of 04 Luxurious Outdoor Curtains Pottery Barn If you have a pergola or arbor in your backyard, a set of weather-resistant outdoor curtains is all it takes to transform it into a private oasis (away from neighbors and the sun). Or, install curtains on the side nearest the neighboring yard, so you can enjoy privacy while catching some rays. To buy: From $189, potterybarn.com. 03 of 04 Vinyl Lattice Home Depot For those not afraid of a DIY project, a durable, weather-resistant vinyl lattice is a good solution for a backyard low-budget privacy screen. Add sturdy trim to create a free-standing privacy fence, or use it to enclose one side of a covered patio. To buy: $25 for 4 x 8 feet, homedepot.com. 04 of 04 Folding Screen With Planters Amazon To make one area of your yard—like the dining table or a lounge chair—a little more secluded, set up this wooden slatted screen. Not only does it create a visual barrier, but built-in planters let you grow fast-growing climbers like wisteria or trumpet vine. To buy: $309, amazon.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit