14 DIY Privacy Screens That Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space

Your backyard — or front yard, deck or patio — should be your oasis. A place for you and your family to relax, enjoy sunny days and dine alfresco — away from the intrusive eyes of neighbors and passers by. But what if your outdoor area lacks the seclusion and solitude you're after? Whether you want to invest in privacy screens or DIY a backyard privacy fix, we've got tons of creative ways to make your space feel exclusively yours.

This petite plant wall is perfect for smaller spots. Make the most of vertical space by hanging potted plants (especially ones with trailing vines) to create partial privacy on a deck, porch or patio. For more coverage, use some old curtain planels, sheets or table linens as a backdrop.

Create these stunning wood screens for a rustic-chic privacy solution. Laying the wood slats in a herringbone pattern creates a designer look (without the designer price tag).

All you need to do is add hinges to some old shutters to create these cottagecore partitions. (A coat of pretty paint helps too.) Bonus: You can easily hang planters from the louvers.

Whether you're looking to add privacy or to camouflage a shabby fence, this DIY plant wall is the perfect way to cover up. (It also makes a beautiful photo backdrop for backyard parties.)

This vertical planter structure is perfect for growing summer herbs on a small deck or patio, while curtailing curious neighbors and hiding unappealing views — and it's easier to make than it looks. Build the frame with pine or cedar planks, then fill it in with premade planter boxes.

Enhance privacy and make your space more zen with a DIY water feature. This water wall (by The Interior Frugalista) uses two tempered glass panels affixed to a wood frame to create this mesmerizing fountain that blurs views.

Use outdoor-friendly hanging hardware and galvanized metal pipe to suspend curtains around your space. Be sure to use fade-resistent and waterproof outdoor draperery panels that can withstand the elements (typically acrylic, linen or polyester).

Building these freestanding lattice screens will make your yard feel like an enchanting English garden. Once in place, you can plant climbing vines or flowers to add even more privacy — and charm.

This DIY "screen" is as easy as planting a few trees. Select trees or shrubs that do best in your gardening zone and suit your space's needs, like arborvitae, cherry laurel or boxwood.

We love the idea of turning architectural salvage pieces — like these past-their-prime windows — into something beatiful and practical. Give the frames a coat of paint and replace the glass with outdoor fabric for a unique backyard haven.

Turn your outdoor table into a cozy, private dining area with a wall of faux greenery. Simply attach faux boxwood panels to an existing fence or pergola.

Give new life to an old fence by repurposing a section as a privacy screen. Paint it a poppy color or add a graphic pattern with a stencil to turn it into a fun focal point.

For partial privacy, turn window box planters into a wall of floating ferns. Here, the planters are suspending from a wooden frame with twine, but you could use the same technique to hang them from a porch ceiling or covered deck.