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Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Kayleigh Dray

5 easy and effective fixes to make an overlooked front garden feel more private and welcoming without blocking out light

A red brick family home with a white double front door and a clear tiled pathway leading from the black front gate.

Whether it’s neighbours peering in, constant foot traffic, or simply feeling a little too ‘on display’, it can be difficult to relax if your front garden feels too exposed.

And while front gardens are often designed to feel welcoming, there’s a difference between open and overlooked. The good news is that creating more privacy doesn’t necessarily mean building a huge wall or completely shutting yourself off from the street. In fact, some of the best front garden privacy ideas work by softening boundaries and subtly changing sight lines, while still keeping the space attractive and inviting.

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