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).
Very creative husband! I love the colors you added. You guys are on a roll, for sure! Enjoy your special space!
ReplyDeleteMy 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...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project, he is so creative. The k-12 summer schedule is pretty great.
ReplyDeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteYour 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
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
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative husband you have!! Great Job to Chris!! Love all the pretty decorations you added, and the lights are so fun!! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteSend him right over, I have a stone paver patio that needs a little something around it and I have several photos for inspiration! Smile...
ReplyDeleteBellissimo lavoro davvero, complimenti al tuo "husband"!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. It's like a dreamy summer scene.
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely!! He is such a hardworker!! You are a one lucky girl!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow-you should definitely keep him around. Really nice. Such an inviting spot!
ReplyDeleteThat 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. :)
ReplyDeleteGo Chris! What an excellent idea...I may have to figure out how to incorporate this!
ReplyDeleteVERY CUTE idea... love it.. you guys are a match.. both creative...
ReplyDeleteHugz..
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!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Debbie
Much better...and so romantic too!
ReplyDeleteYou have created your own oasis! Such a creative husband!
ReplyDeleteWow, 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
ReplyDeleteSo 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!
ReplyDeleteOh my word! That turned out FABULOUS! Enjoy your new space!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great solution to the privacy problem! I love all the night lights, too.
ReplyDeleteMy 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
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I'm going to make my husband switch jobs so he can be home in the summers too!
ReplyDeleteYou 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.
ReplyDeleteLOVE it all! Especially those little glass vases! Wow!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! Chris is so good about making your wish his creative command!
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