24 DIY Fence Ideas to Create Privacy in Your Outdoor Space

An easy way to create a secluded area in your outdoor space is by building a privacy fence. Privacy fences are a wonderful way to create a quiet oasis, no matter how close your neighbors are.

Whether you need a fence around your whole yard or just one that secludes a small area, here are 24 DIY fence ideas that'll energize you to get out and create a beautiful area where you can find privacy and relaxation.

Add a Jacuzzi

If you have a jacuzzi in your backyard, you most likely want a DIY fence to surround it. This beautifully styled jacuzzi area by designer Herzen Stimme is surrounded by a horizontal slat fence on two sides, giving you plenty of privacy while you relax and unwind.

Extend the Look

Privacy fences can be made out of many different types of material, and this one uses house siding to create a tiered fence. It's the perfect solution if you want to extend the look of your home into your fence.

DIY a Slat Fence

A horizontal slat fence is an easy DIY that you can put up in a weekend. Here, it's been painted white to give it a fresh look that goes perfectly with the surrounding trees and shrubs. It gives just the right amount of privacy for a sitting area.

Wrap It Around

This privacy fence goes all around the backyard, giving you the opportunity to create a beautiful area like Lucky Plot 13 has done. This DIY fence idea has you set up a seating area in the corner of the yard complete with some outdoor furniture and fun accessories.

Hang Curtains

You don't have to build a fence out of wood to get some privacy. This DIY fence idea starts with a pergola and surrounds it with curtains. The curtains can be left open when you want to enjoy the view or you can close it, so you can get privacy any time you need.

Drape a Curtain

S.U.S.A.P. has come up with a genius idea to give yourself more privacy and it only takes a few minutes to do. Take an existing fence and drape a semi-sheer curtain over it. You'll immediately have more privacy while still letting some light into your space.

Fill With Plants

A balcony is a wonderful addition to any home and this one is simply stunning. The fence provides some privacy but natural light can still filter through. To get more of a secret garden feel, add potted plants to the front of some areas of the fence.

Create Layers

A metal fence goes around three sides of this relaxing seating area. Metal panels provide more privacy to one side as well as the potted plants that surround the outdoor furniture. All the various layers create interest in the area.

Mix Materials

If you're indecisive on what kind of look you want to create, mix various materials to create a design statement, instead. The side of the house, which is made of brick, is used for half of the DIY fence. The other side has wood slats that run horizontally.

Install a Fence

Here's a DIY fence idea that keeps things traditional. This white picket fence goes around the front yard, giving some privacy from the neighbors and cars passing by. Adding a fence to your front yard will also encourage you to use it more.

Combine Details

This backyard area gives a lot of privacy, creating a secret garden feel with its combination of fences that are wood, brick, and shrubs. It's just big enough for an outdoor sectional and a grill, while the small potting bench gives you the chance to create an actual garden.

Designate Areas

Here's a DIY fence idea that will keep the adults and kids happy. The pergola is partially closed in with some slat fencing. There's room for both a seating area where you can put your feet up and a play area that the kids will love in this design by claire.moran.designs.

Match the Space

A backyard pool requires some privacy, and Michelle Boudreau Design did this beautifully. Small slats are run horizontally on three sides of the pool area and there's also a matching roof to provide some shade. The area is complete with a dining area, a sitting area, and even a TV.

Install a Pool House

A pool house is a great addition to a pool because it can give you a place to relax and have a conversation while lounging around the pool. Lady Landscape has designed a small pergola with a back wall to make this space into a private area.

Go Natural

S.U.S.A.P. has designed a hidden area where you can relax and unwind. The fence used here is made out of rock, giving it a natural feel. Vines and trees complete the look, making sure that you have some greenery for further relaxation.

Build an Oasis

Kirsten Diane has created a private oasis where you can sit on a comfy sectional and enjoy the outdoors. A horizontal slat fence in a natural color provides privacy, as well as an outdoor curtain that can be closed. There's even a roof so you can use it no matter what the weather has in store.

Use Existing Items

Create a DIY fence like none other with this unique fence made out of surfboards. You'll be creating privacy while doing it in style. If surfboards aren't your thing, you could use any tall and narrow element and sit them side by side.

Let Light In

Here's a vertical slat fence that has plenty of space between the wooden planks to let the sunlight in. They're still close enough to provide some seclusion, but open enough that you can enjoy the view of the yard.

Layer Greenery

A living fence may be the answer you're looking for to make a secluded area in your yard. This DIY fence idea has you use shrubs and plants that naturally provide privacy. In this area, a white lattice fence is also used to create a layered look.

Add Shape

Here's another unique DIY fence idea that can add a real statement piece to your yard. A horizontal wooden fence has been painted blue, giving plenty of privacy while looking great. Wooden palms have been built and are placed beside each other to create a private space right within your own yard. The extra structural detail makes your yard more playful.

Mix Greenery

Raised garden beds are the highlight of this private area created with a rock wall, living wall, and a trellis. The trellis can be used to grow vining plants for vegetables, filling the entire area with greenery, so you have your own green oasis

Think Small

You don't have to build a huge fence to get some privacy. This short fence is just big enough to hide the neighbor's yard. A garden of shrubs and rocks highlights the fence and there's even room for a sitting area to get comfortable.

Spruce Up With Shrubs

Here's a DIY fence idea that takes all the guesswork out of creating a little oasis right in your backyard. A traditional privacy fence goes around the area but is spruced up with shrubs and flowers.

Contrast Elements

Combine two different elements in your DIY fence and you have a great look that will be the envy of the neighborhood. Here, metal sheets are used along with wooden posts to create a one-of-a-kind look. A raised garden bed goes along the length of the fence.

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