Southern California summers are best spent outside. What better place to enjoy the sunshine and blue skies than your own peaceful private outdoor space? Here are some innovative ideas to create your own personal haven, right in your back yard.
Add some artistry with creative Outdeco panels
One of the most popular trends in today’s outdoor design is adding visual interest with laser-cut modular decorative screen panels from Outdeco. Outdeco panels are lightweight, 48”x24” or 70”x 48” freestanding panels made from sustainable Australian hardwood.
Each design features a different level of transparency, so you can select how much or how little of your outdoor space you would like to be visible. Patterns are categorized by the level of privacy they provide, so feel free to compare models before you commit. With multiple design styles to match any aesthetic, panels can be stained, sealed or painted to create a secluded – and stylish – outdoor space.
Take a second look at lattice
There’s a reason traditional redwood criss-cross lattice has been around forever. It’s the perfect sturdy, light solution to enclose part of your yard or elevate the height of your fence, while still allowing sun and breeze. Redwood lattice looks great on its own or can be the support system for additional privacy-providing plants like climbing vines, hanging succulents or small ferns.
There’s also a new head-turning lattice that is taking the lumber yard by storm. Cedar is a sturdy, outdoor-rated wood option for lattice and it’s available in creative designs that look less granny-like than traditional lattice. Catalina Estate lattice from Woodway features an interesting plaid cross-hatching that fits into a range of styles. Its versatile design is equally at home in modern, Mission-style, Asian or contemporary gardens. Catalina Estate lattice looks great on its own or in alternating panels with open cedar railing. As with traditional lattice, Catalina Estate lattice can support climbing vine growth, or you may choose to highlight it as a decorative wood feature on its own.
Update your space using a horizontal fence
We love horizontal fences. Not only do they look modern and sleek, but you can customize your horizontal fence set-up to provide as much or as little privacy as you like. From wide open prairie rail fences to fully enclosed alternating stacks, a horizontal fence leaves lots of room for customization for whatever design or privacy purpose suits your taste and outdoor space. The type of lumber you use has a huge impact on the look and feel of your fence. Rough lumber creates a rustic charm while surfaced wood delivers a crisp aesthetic.
The width of your planks and their placement will determine the amount of privacy you can achieve. Because the design of your horizontal fence is “open ended” (so to speak), you might want to consult the experts down at the lumber yard for ideas about plank width and spacing patterns. They’ve seen lots of creative horizontal fencing applications and can share plenty of tips and advice.
Just because your yard is outside, doesn’t mean that it has to be on display. With a little creativity, some elbow grease and a few helpful tips from the team at your local lumber yard, you can transform your outdoor space into your own awesome private paradise.
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