As the weather gets warmer, we spend more time outdoors, embracing our backyards. However, the privacy we enjoy inside is not always reflected outside, especially if you have a small backyard or balcony.
Friendly neighbors can sometimes be a little too friendly when all you’re seeking is a moment of peace to relax and unwind.
That’s why IKEA’s vertical outdoor screen is getting a lot of attention. It will keep nosy neighbors from interrupting your privacy, and it has a few other benefits too.
Why I recommend IKEA’s NÄMMARÖ screen
The NÄMMARÖ privacy screen is $119 at IKEA, and I think it’s well worth the money. The attractive vertical screen has a clean contemporary look and is ideal for placing on a patio or balcony. Use it during the day while you take in the sun, or in the evening when you’re dining al fresco.
What’s more, this functional screen is freestanding, meaning you can move it about and make the most of it, whatever the season. And it can also be used as a single screen or combined with others to create a snug cocoon.
But apart from creating privacy, this handy screen has a few other purposes.
Support your plants
Without much effort, you can up the aesthetics by using it as a plant support. Place your climbers in pots and allow them to trail up the vertical supports, creating a pretty effect while still acting as a screen.
Hide backyard eyesores
My outside tap is the biggest eyesore in my backyard, but I also like to hide my compost bin away. IKEA’s NÄMMARO privacy screen is your flexible friend, as it can be positioned and moved around wherever you need it. Use it to section off the unsightly business end of your backyard, or to block the view of where your outside tap and hose reel are.
Divide and define
Another purpose for IKEA’s privacy screen is to use it as a clever garden divider. Just as I’ve used a trellis to break up my long, narrow backyard into rooms, IKEA’s screen can be creatively placed to section your outdoor space. And in doing so, it can also add an element of intrigue — what’s around the corner?
What's more, if you like the design of this privacy screen, IKEA has lots more products in the NÄMMARÖ Series to ensure your privacy screen blends in with your patio furniture.
