How To Make Your Home More Private

Fences

Whether you want to create seclusion for your backyard or limit visibility around your porch, fences are an effective privacy solution. You can even add trellis and pergolas to your home to boost privacy. Just make sure to choose evergreen plants and trees so that they can maintain their foliage throughout the winter.

A fence also offers security benefits by preventing strangers from trespassing on your property. This is a big benefit for homeowners who have children, pets or elderly relatives living on the property.

Curtains

Curtains are a classic window treatment option that can offer a high level of privacy in the home. They come in a wide variety of textures, colors and materials to suit your interior decor. For a formal space, there’s billowy silk and velvet (both dry-clean only), and for casual spaces there are cotton sateen or crinkly linen.

Windows

Nobody likes the thought of people peeping into their home at night time. It’s unsettling, and it can be dangerous if someone is trying to steal your belongings. Luckily, there are several ways to make your windows private at night time. One way is to install a dimmable window film that will eliminate an outsider’s view without affecting your light levels during the day.

Balconies

Balconies are a great way to enjoy the outdoors, especially if you live in an apartment or condo with neighbors on all sides. However, they can be a little exposed if you don’t have privacy elements installed.

You can build a slat wall to block prying eyes, or upgrade your gallery railing with this beginner-friendly ivy screen that preserves privacy and looks lovely. You could also hang a curtain for an even more elegant look that’s easy to open and close depending on weather conditions.