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Whether you're overlooked by neighbouring windows or adjoining gardens, these freestanding privacy screens will help you reclaim your privacy in style
What's the point of having a garden if you never feel truly comfortable spending time in it? If your garden lacks dense shrubbery, tall trees or an expansive fence, chances are you'll feel exposed whenever you lounge in a chair or tend to your plants. Whether it's overlooking neighbours, nearby footpaths or surrounding properties, a lack of privacy can make it difficult to fully relax in your outdoor space.
The good news is that you don't need to invest in expensive fencing or wait years for hedges and trees to mature. Freestanding privacy screens offer a quick, practical and stylish solution, creating instant shelter from prying eyes while helping to define different zones within your garden.
Easy to install and reposition as needed, outdoor privacy screens are a versatile addition to any space. Some designs even incorporate built-in planters, allowing you to grow climbing plants for extra coverage and a softer, more natural look.
Below, we've rounded up the best outdoor privacy screens to help shield your garden from overlooking neighbours and create a more secluded, stylish outdoor retreat.
Customise VidaXL's metal privacy screen by choosing from a range of different colours and patterns, including diagonal lines (pictured), stripes and floral shapes.
This privacy screen, available at Robert Dyas, doubles as a trellis and features an integrated planter. Train a rambling rose or climbing clematis across its slats to create an extra layer of privacy.
Made from FSC certified wood, this slatted screen from La Redoute offers instant protection from prying eyes. Move it around as needed or give it a designated spot and let potted climbers grow over it.
Available from Amazon, this privacy fence with integrated planters is particularly versatile. Its two panels are connected by a hinge, allowing you to position it to suit your space – whether you're creating a cosy outdoor 'room' or using it as a straight screen.
Thanks to its bamboo cane construction, Bay Isle Home's screen, available from Wayfair, is highly flexible and can be shaped to suit any space. Suited for both indoor and outdoor use, it offers a practical yet stylish way to create additional privacy.
This set of two privacy screens with integrated planters, available at Aosom, is a great choice for keen gardeners looking to screen a larger area. The screens double as trellises for climbing plants and also feature an overhead bar for hanging baskets.
This six-panel screen provides effective protection from curious glances and can be folded away when not in use. Its lightweight yet sturdy frame make it easy to move, reposition and store as needed.
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