Lateral privacy screen for balconies: 5 ideas

A side screen for the balcony provides more privacy. We present 5 ideas for a side balcony privacy screen, with which you can enjoy your relaxation oasis without annoying looks.

Made-to-measure balcony covering

A made-to-measure balcony covering is ideal for small to large balconies, as it can be individually adjusted in terms of size, material and equipment. It is attached to the balcony railing and thus ensures a reliable privacy protection on the side. Among the advantages of a custom-made Customized balcony covering by Sonnenmax belong:

• independent assembly possible
• light weight
• weatherproof
• windproof available

Since the color can be freely selected, they can be adapted to the existing balcony ambience. For example, if you prefer a minimalist look, a neutral color will do. With an intense shade of yellow, on the other hand, the look becomes energetic and cheerful. It is also possible to use the privacy screen as a base for other decorative items on the balcony. You can harmoniously coordinate plants, furniture, vases, figures and more or set them in stark contrast. If you want to equip a balcony side with the dimensions 150 x 100 cm with a made-to-measure balcony covering, you will have to pay the following costs:

• Cost of covering: 90 to 150 euros
• Accessories: 5 to 50 euros (varies greatly)
• Total cost: 95 to 200 euros

bamboo mats

A natural look and a simple assembly with wire, cable ties or cord bamboo mats out of. They belong to the classic privacy screen variants for the side, as they are offered as a roll or element and can be attached by yourself. Because of their naturalness, they look like warm and welcoming. That's one of the advantages of the solution. They are ideal for numerous balcony concepts:

• Mediterranean
• Asian
• with numerous plants
• rustic

Although they have to be replaced every 5 to 8 years because they decompose over time, replacing them is just as easy as installing them. In addition, they are extremely cheap and therefore an inexpensive solution for many balconies:

• Roll (100 x 600 cm): 15 to 50 euros
• Element (180 x 90 cm): 50 to 150 euros

A notice: As an alternative to bamboo, you can use willow mats. They are darker but are assembled in the same way as bamboo mats.

Hollywood swing

How about a porch swing on the balcony with a roof that can be folded back? At first glance, a hammock seems unsuitable for privacy, but many models can be placed on the side. If you fold the roof back, you get a temporary privacy screen. Of course, the prerequisite for this is that your balcony is wide enough for the swing. Fortunately, there are single-seaters for small balconies. In addition, you can effectively realize romantic and relaxing balcony concepts with the piece of furniture, as they have a certain charm. Size, design and equipment determine the acquisition costs:

• Single seater: 100 to 500 euros
• Two-seater: 250 to 600 euros

A notice: Many Hollywood swings have tarpaulins that can also be used as privacy screens. Because it's a piece of furniture, you don't need permission from the neighbor or landlord to put it up.

pot plants

Potted plants are probably one of the most popular privacy protection concepts. Due to the possible uses, they are ideal as a lateral privacy screen on the balcony, as you can influence the height, width and shape of the tubs as you wish. Even the type of cultivation ultimately affects the style of your balcony. You can implement the following ideas:

• deep balcony boxes
• big buckets
• plant stairs
• hanging plants

You can even bring your own creative ideas with you, such as a Euro pallet flower boxes implement, which you then use as a privacy screen. There are no limits to your creativity, especially if you use high privacy plants. The costs depend heavily on your ideas and can range from 50 to over 500 euros. Some of the most popular privacy plants include the following:

• Bamboo without stolons (Fargesia)
• Chinese reed (Miscanthus)
• Privet (Ligustrum vulgare)
• Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus
• Horsetail (Equisetum japonicum)

A notice: In case you're not a fan of pot plants you can use trellis and plants such as ivy (Hedera helix), Climbing Roses (Pink) or plant clematis (clematis). They form a dense privacy screen and can be attractively integrated.

parasol

umbrellas can also be used as a lateral privacy screen for your balcony. This variant is a similar system to the hammock, as you place the parasol in such a way that it blocks the view of the balcony. For this, the parasol must meet certain requirements:

• height adjustable
• tiltable and pivotable
• heavy base or railing attachment

Parasols have the great advantage that they can be placed anywhere and folded and stored as you wish. If they have a wind outlet, the wind sensitivity is reduced, which ensures a secure stand on the balcony. Although they do not completely block the view, they look modern and do not disturb the balcony. Parasols with a rectangular shade are particularly effective because they cover more of the area. For such balcony screens you have to expect the following costs depending on the size:

• 180 x 130 cm: 50 to 80 euros
• 140 x 200 cm: 60 to 100 euros
• 200 x 300 cm: 100 to 150 euros

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