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Easy Ways to Make Your Deck a Private, Cozy Space

Many Northern Virginia townhomes and condos feature decks that are left open to the neighboring properties or even the rest of the neighborhood. Follow these simple steps and ideas to create a greater sense of privacy for your Northern Virginia deck and make it a true extension of your living space.

• Plant evergreen trees around your deck perimeter, or even place potted evergreen trees around the area. Evergreens come in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes, can block any view with a lush backdrop, and even help filter noise.
• Install privacy screens around the perimeter of your deck. You can even personalize these screens with custom paint or decoration. Better yet, add vines to create an extra privacy element as it climbs up the screen.
• Add a pergola to your deck to create privacy, shade, and visual interest. Better yet, choose to suspend hanging baskets from the pergola.
• Install a traditional or retractable awning to offer protection from the elements and block views from neighbor's second floor windows.
• Add a series of container gardens and plants to make the deck more inviting and blend it with the surrounding landscape while still increasing its privacy level. Planter boxes or benches add function and privacy.
• Hang outdoor-friendly fabrics or bamboo blinds from a pergola, screen, or curtain rod or wire to add instant color and character.

For more tips and insight on how to create a private outdoor living space, contact Deck Doctor, LLC, the Northern Virginia complete deck specialist. Deck Doctor specializes in deck design, repair, and construction throughout such Northern Virginia communities as Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and Vienna.