July 10, 2012

Privacy Screen...

We're on a roll with do-it-yourself projects lately.  We have a small deck off our sunroom that overlooks our neighbor's backyard pool. 

 Chris and I really enjoy sitting on the deck at night (but our neighbors also love evening swimming).  I had been complaining that I didn't like the feeling of being on display, so Chris came up with a cheap but festive solution for a privacy screen.

Using lattice, bamboo poles and a couple of sheer curtains that can be drawn closed or opened up, Chris constructed this privacy screen.


To give it a little color, we found these glass vases, glass balls, and glass t-light holders while recently on vacation in Pentwater and Whitehall.




We also attached the lights that were in the umbrella to the railings of the deck.

 


It's a lovely oasis with a tad bit more privacy.

Well done, Chris.  Have I said how much I love his K-12 summer work schedule (smile).

26 comments:

  1. Very creative husband! I love the colors you added. You guys are on a roll, for sure! Enjoy your special space!

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  2. My sister in law has a similar deck and I agree that you feel as if you are on display. Great solution and love it all lit up at night. Chris rocked that project...

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  3. What a great project, he is so creative. The k-12 summer schedule is pretty great.

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  4. Kim,
    Your Hubby deserves an A+ for this project!
    Love this idea!!
    That is why i love my little back yard because no one can see us out there!! LOL!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  5. My home needs power washing, may I borrow your handy husband? These are all great ideas, but I'm still thinking of adding a few mushrooms underneath my back yard oak tree! Such fun here! Elizabeth

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  6. What a creative husband you have!! Great Job to Chris!! Love all the pretty decorations you added, and the lights are so fun!! xo Heather

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  7. Send him right over, I have a stone paver patio that needs a little something around it and I have several photos for inspiration! Smile...

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  8. Bellissimo lavoro davvero, complimenti al tuo "husband"!

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  9. Beautiful. It's like a dreamy summer scene.

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  10. That is lovely!! He is such a hardworker!! You are a one lucky girl!!! :)

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  11. Wow-you should definitely keep him around. Really nice. Such an inviting spot!

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  12. That is so cool! I have been thinking of doing something like this for privacy but hadn't figured out how to do it without making it a huge project. This is awesome! I will have to show my hubby. :)

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  13. Go Chris! What an excellent idea...I may have to figure out how to incorporate this!

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  14. VERY CUTE idea... love it.. you guys are a match.. both creative...
    Hugz..

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  15. Wow Kim!! I love that!!!!!!! What a creative hubby you have! I too feel like I am on display on my porch. Another thing I don't like, is my neighbors yard next door. When we are on our deck, you can see clearly into the next yard. They do not mow their grass til it is a foot high!!! Weeds, trees growing in the middle of nowwhere. UGGG! Such a mess to look at. Hummm, this idea might just work for me in solving that problem. A piece of lattice, and a curtain. WAL - AH no more messy view!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  16. Much better...and so romantic too!

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  17. You have created your own oasis! Such a creative husband!

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  18. Wow, Kim! What a wonderful solution! I love it and it lends as much in definition to the space and the privacy factor is really the bonus. LOVE it- He did a great job- xo Diana

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  19. So pretty Kim !!! I would not want to be looking at their pool.. I would want to be in it swimming.. lol I love the idea and all the lights!

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  20. Oh my word! That turned out FABULOUS! Enjoy your new space!

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  21. What a great solution to the privacy problem! I love all the night lights, too.

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  22. My reader has been reset again. This is a perfect solution. I grew up in a house with a deck like that and I knew I wanted a walk out when we moved. Having never been able to come up with this genius solution. Love those water globes...Smiles...Renee

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  23. Great idea! I'm going to make my husband switch jobs so he can be home in the summers too!

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  24. You are on a DIY roll! First of all, what a beautiful deck space and I love the solution Chris came up. My husband is working on our deck right now. He tore down our privacy wall so we have to come up with a solution. I think we will also use curtains a trellis.

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  25. LOVE it all! Especially those little glass vases! Wow!

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  26. LOVE it! Chris is so good about making your wish his creative command!

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