Ultimate £11 Range buy will give you privacy while sunbathing on balcony – it's renter friendly & lasts all year round
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IF you plan to pan out on your balcony and soak up the sun, this buy may be for you.
A budget item can help to elevate the privacy of your outdoor space all summer long.
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Whether you live over a busy road or next to nosy neighbours, this product from The Range will help to shield you from view.
So for an affordable price, you can relax and enjoy your space without prying eyes.
The Gr8 Black Garden Balcony Privacy Screen Net is available for just £11.04 from The Range.
According to manufacturers, this buy can help "enjoy privacy while relaxing or sun bathing on your balcony".
This polyester balcony shade is described as "tough and durable" and can be easily secured with cable ties, making it ideal for renters.
As well as shielding you from neighbours, the screen net blocks 95% of harmful UV radiation.
It is also weatherproof and can be easily wiped down with a damp cloth and is machine washable at 30 degrees.
The black netting measures three metres in width and 0.9 metres in height.
And experts have also revealed another budget buy that can help add privacy to your balcony.
Staggering hanging baskets around your balcony can create a natural barrier for your space.
I transformed my garden patio into summer haven for less than £100 with cheap B&M buys including gadget to keep bugs out
And there are also a variety of other buys available for elevating your garden's privacy.
Meanwhile, Amazon has a £14 privacy buy that is described as "perfect" for summer.
Another privacy fence is also available from Amazon, for just £5.
B&Q has an affordable privacy fence currently on sale, and you can put it up yourself.
And a £10 B&M product adds inches to your fence, elevating your garden's privacy.
How to create privacy in your garden
CREATING privacy in your garden can be achieved in a number of ways depending on your budget, and the size of your space. Here are some effective ways to enhance privacy in your garden:
1. Fencing Install a tall, solid wooden or vinyl fence. This is one of the most straightforward ways to gain immediate privacy. Or use lattice panels, trellis, or slatted fencing to add a decorative touch while still offering privacy.
2. Hedges and Plants Fast-growing evergreen shrubs or trees like Leylandii, Thuja, or Bamboo along the boundary of your garden can help with privacy. Grow a dense hedge using plants like Boxwood, Privet, or Laurel. It may take time to grow, but it provides a natural and green privacy screen. Use climbers like Ivy, Clematis, or Wisteria on fences or trellises to create a lush, green privacy barrier.
3. Outdoor Curtains Hang outdoor curtains around pergolas, gazebos, or patios for an easy-to-adjust privacy solution.
4. Sound Barriers A water fountain or small waterfall can help drown out noise, adding to the sense of privacy. Or install fencing designed to reduce noise if privacy from sound is also a concern.
You can also add a stylish touch to your privacy fence with another B&M buy.
And its not just fences that can help give you privacy in your garden, one B&M item can help shield you from nosy neighbours and the sun.
Meanwhile, a Home Bargains buy is said to add a touch of glamour to your garden.
Another item from the bargain retailer is perfect for attracting birds to your space.
A £3 buy from B&M is can also help to add privacy to your garden this summer.
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The Range shoppers can pick up a privacy net screen for their balconies for just £11
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