DIY Backyard Privacy Screen Ideas

Use curtain rods and white curtains to add a boho feel with this beautiful backyard privacy idea.

This privacy wall will be easy to build, thanks to Crafted By The Hunts detailed step by step instructions.

This cinder block planter wall is a great option as a balcony privacy screen.

Instead of lining up large planters along your balcony, build a vertical garden with small, stackable planters.

Just make sure you don’t go over the weight limit for your balcony, or you might get some complaints from the neighbors below!

This wood panel wall really helps create a private space that’s more of an outdoor living room.

I love that you can hang planters or other decorative items between the slats.

You really can make a private screen that is simple and inexpensive, and gets the job done. This is an easy woodworking project that anyone can do, even without power tools.

What a gorgeous and rich, professional-looking privacy screen this is. The dark stain contrasts beautifully with the lush green plants.

And the slick river rocks also look striking against the dark wood. This is a great idea to steal for making backyard privacy screening.

Here’s a simple idea for getting a little privacy for your outdoor area, at very little cost.

Use a lattice screen and artificial flowers for this easy diy project.

Here’s a DIY backyard privacy screen that was built into a large planter box.

It's such a great way to make the fence look built-in, and make the yard look nice with added plants.

This screen has double duty because it also serves to keep their dogs contained within their property by blocking off access to their back stairs.

This pretty patio privacy screen solved a little bit of a privacy issue by shielding eyes from slow moving cars driving on a busy street.

Using a variety of twigs adds depth to the structure and the fairy string lights add a nice ambiance.

Here’s a good way to use a lattice privacy screen to hide the neighbor’s trash cans.

And what’s really unique about this screen is that it’s built so that in the warmer months you can grow vines on it.

Then in the winter, you can easily change it out with outdoor fabric to block the wind.

If you really want backyard privacy, then this is the idea for you. You can cover a large area easily with hedge walls to create a very dense and tall screen.

Trees and shrubs are an ideal, long-term solution, especially if you've got a lot of area to cover.

If you do consider using plants for an outdoor screen, it’s a good idea to consider how tall and wide they will be at their mature growth to ensure they will meet your desired height.

Here are some other good trees or shrubs that are good options for privacy:

• Arborvitae
• Spartan juniper
• Eastern red cedar
• Leland cypress
• Oak leaf holly
• White spruce
• Wax myrtle
• Inkberry holly

When DIY garden privacy screens with regular wood fencing aren’t private enough, it’s time for a solid privacy wall.

Our DIYer's here needed to block out the view of the neighbor's couch that was leaning against their garden fence. Yikes.

Another great idea for utilizing planters with lattice as a privacy screen.

With such a tall wooden frame, the wood posts will need to be secured into the ground for support.

But the end result is a permanent and beautiful wooden planter box that provides privacy. Did you notice they even added string lights to illuminate the deck in the evenings.

The great thing about wood fences is that they can be custom made into any design and From House to Home came up with a wonderful custom design.

And with the extra customization, this privacy fence is going to take a bit of woodworking skills and time to complete. But the end product will be completely worth it.

Keep in mind, for a permanent wood fence like this, you’re going to have to dig holes for the wood posts, so you may want to opt to get a post digger to save time.

You can even make a decorative outdoor privacy screen. These panels come in different designs to choose from, you’ll just need to build the wood frame.

See below for other types of metal panels you can get.

Lattice has such charm, and what else is great about is that it's easy to work with and great for covering large spaces.

This is a smart material to consider when thinking about the type of DIY screen to use in your yard, as it's cheap and quick. By the way, follow her painting tip– it's a game changer.

Ah, the solution we all can use, I'm sure. I know I'm sick of looking at my AC unit, and ours is even hidden under a deck. I'm still going to add a screen like this to cover it. This is a simple tutorial with easy-to -follow steps.

I love this idea for screening out evening lights! This bamboo and fabric DIY privacy screen allows light to come in during the day, but also keeps bright light out and privacy for you during both day and night.

At first glance, you may be wondering why I included an indoor screen pic –because I think this is a fantastic privacy screen that will work great outdoors.

I like that it has feet, so it can be adjusted, which can work great for sheltering areas from sun– a bit of a sun shade, if you will.

However, if it's not protected from wind, you will need to anchor it to the ground. And be sure to use an outdoor stain and wood treated for outdoor use.

Decorative Panel Outdoor Garden Fence Art

Metal Privacy Screen Decorative Panel Outdoor Garden Fence Art

Outdoor Metal Wall Sculpture Panels

This beautiful floral panel can be inserted into the ground to be used as a privacy screen.

This metal panel is made from metal and repurposed into a clematis design. The legs get inserted into the ground for stability.

Here’s a freestanding metal outdoor screen with a geometric design. This would be great for a patio or deck.