Looking for some outdoor privacy screen ideas to add a bit more privacy and relaxation to your backyard and outdoor spaces? You’ve come to the right place.
Whether you want to sip your morning coffee in peace, keep out the nosy neighbours, or simply enhance your outdoor space’s aesthetic, we have you covered with some excellent privacy screen ideas for Australian backyards.
As Melbourne’s outdoor living specialists of more than 25 years, we get asked for outdoor privacy screen advice frequently. Clients often ask us questions like, ‘how can you add privacy to your verandah?’, ‘how do you reduce the noise from the street’?, and ‘how do you add some extra privacy to your backyard and outdoor entertainment areas?
We answer all those questions in this guide to the 5 most popular outdoor privacy screen ideas for Australian backyards.
Quick overview: the best outdoor privacy screen ideas at a glance
Want quick answers on privacy screen ideas and don’t have much time to do your research or reading?
Here’s a summary of the top 5 outdoor privacy screen ideas for Australian outdoor living spaces:
- Patio privacy screens: patio screens specifically designed for privacy, aesthetics, and noise reduction.
- Decorative screens: uniquely designed metal decorative screens and latticework for a touch of elegance.
- Verandah or patio blinds: user-friendly manual and automatic blinds to shield your outdoor areas from bugs, UV, heat and prying eyes.
- Verandah dividers: timber or stylish aluminium screens that separate spaces and enhance privacy.
- Living plant and green wall screens: a green approach to privacy using garden walls, greenery or dense canopies.
The 5 best ideas for outdoor privacy screens, explained
Want more information on any of the privacy screen ideas listed above? Read on, dear reader – we’ll explain a bit more about each of these most popular privacy screen ideas for Australian backyards shortly.
Patio privacy screens
Patio screens designed for privacy and noise reduction
Patio privacy screens are a versatile way to shield your outdoor living space from both external elements and prying eyes.
Made from various materials, they can fit seamlessly into any design, whether modern or traditional.
Besides offering privacy, patio privacy screens also serve as windbreaks, reduce noise from busy streets, and can even be a nice decorative element.
With different privacy screen designs and materials available, like wood, metal, or even fabric, patio privacy screens can be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. It’s what makes them such a popular choice for outdoor privacy screens.
A high quality option: Discounted Patios verandah privacy screens
One can never go wrong with the classic patio privacy screen design. Discounted Patios’ privacy screens are a great solution. These elegant aluminium slat screens are the perfect blend of form and function.ÂResembling sophisticated style (while adding functional benefits) in stunning horizontal slatted panels, these screens provide unmatched privacy, style, and also guarantee durability.
They’re resistant to rust, don’t warp, and require minimal maintenance. Plus, with a full Colorbond colour palette available, they can easily complement any home aesthetic. These high-quality, long lasting and absolutely stunning privacy screens can match your home’s look and feel and add a very classy touch to any outdoor living space.
Their resistance to rust, minimal maintenance needs, and wide colour palette make these patio privacy screens an excellent choice for privacy screens for homeowners looking for both form and function.
Decorative screens
Metal decorative screens and lattice work for an artistic privacy screen option
Decorative screens aren’t just about privacy (or they don’t have to be); they can be an art form in themselves.
Often featuring intricate designs, patterns, and motifs, decorative screens can transform an outdoor area into a visual treat.
While a decorative privacy screen provides a level of seclusion, it also allows for light and air to permeate, (whilst reducing the heat from direct sunlight). Choosing a decorative privacy screen will help to protect against the elements, add privacy, and keep your space bright and airy.
Decorative privacy screen options are perfect for homeowners who want to make a bold statement while also achieving a degree of privacy.
Statement pieces to transform your outdoor spaces (while adding much-needed privacy)
If you’re looking to make a statement with your privacy screen choice, our decorative screens are the answer. At Discounted Patios, we offer high-quality, long-lasting, and stunning decorative screens for your added privacy and enhanced enjoyment outside.
These laser-cut decorative privacy screen masterpieces can transform any outdoor area, be it a verandah or garden.
With choices between Weathered Corten Steel and Powder Coated Aluminium, there’s something for every taste in our decorative privacy screen range. They’re perfect for creating a secluded spa space or adding an artistic touch to an otherwise plain wall.
Verandah or patio blinds
Retractable outdoor blinds designed for patios, verandahs and pergolas
To combat the unpredictable Melbourne weather while ensuring privacy, patio blinds are a lifesaver for privacy screen options.
Patio blinds are a backyard privacy screen option that provides homeowners with flexibility.
Patio privacy screen blinds can be drawn or rolled up depending on the desired level of privacy, protection from the elements, or simply to control the amount of sunlight entering a space.
Apart from their functional aspects, choosing patio or verandah blinds for your privacy screen option can also enhance the overall look of the outdoor living area, if a high quality, stylish option is chosen.
Whether you’re looking to shield yourself from rain, intense sun, or just want a cosy, secluded backyard or a private outdoor corner, patio blinds are the go-to solution to provide protection, privacy from passers by and neighbours, and add shade.
Stunning patio blinds, manual, automatic and remote activated
Discounted Patios offers three types of outdoor blinds; the manual outdoor blinds with a pre-tensioned spring for easy use, the high-tech automatic blinds, and remote-activated outdoor blinds.
Imagine controlling up to fifteen blinds with a single remote – modern convenience at its finest. Perfect for both traditional and contemporary homes, they offer year-round comfort and, you guessed it, privacy.
The automatic and remote controlled patio blind options allow you to maximise your privacy when you’d like to, easily retract the blinds when you want to soak in the sun’s rays or admire the garden and all its plants and flowers, with minimal fuss.
These offer a great option for added privacy, functionality and aesthetics. Our patio blinds are a highly popular privacy screen choice among our clients at Discounted Patios.
Verandah dividers
Stunning dividers to separate spaces and add privacy
Sometimes, all you need is a clear division of space. Verandah or patio dividers, whether crafted from timber or aluminium, do just that.
Verandah or patio dividers are ideal for creating intimate seating areas or segregating children’s play zones from adult relaxation spaces. You can add them to your verandah or patio to separate spaces from one another and increase the privacy of each, and/or add them around your veranda’s outer perimeter for a separate, private outdoor space.
If you want your verandah to be private from onlookers yet open to your backyard, consider adding dividers to the sides of your patio closest to your fence; and complete the effect with our next tip; green walls and living privacy screens.
Living plant and green wall screens
Outdoor living privacy screens – quite literally
For the nature enthusiasts, what’s better than a living wall or thick foliage screen?
Not only does it promote sustainability, but it also provides a refreshing green backdrop to any outdoor setting.
Consider a green wall (a wall of green plants), a wall of tall trees around your garden perimeter, tall bamboo plants, thick vines, intertwined foliage, or even tall garden features.
Using your garden, trees and plants as a natural greenery privacy screen can create a serene ambience, ensuring your outdoor space is a natural haven. Bliss.
Final thoughts to leave you with
If you live in the local Melbourne area and need some advice on outdoor privacy screens that will match your outdoor living space, enlist the experts at Discounted Patios. With high-quality decorative screens, privacy screens, and patio and verandah blinds in stylish designs on offer, we have plenty of solutions that look great in any backyard or outdoor area.
Just get in touch with our outdoor living experts at Discounted Patios today and we’ll help you create the perfect personal space, complete with stunning, quality outdoor privacy screens.
If you’d like to browse our range of high quality outdoor privacy screen options that we offer at Discounted Patios, just check out our products page, or give our friendly team a call. We are happy to help you create the space you love.
And remember, as you contemplate the best way to bring your outdoor privacy dreams to life, always remember: it’s not just about blocking out the world; it’s about creating a space that’s truly yours.