Landscape Design Hollis NH - Ideas for Private Patios in Hollis NH
An outdoor living space should make you feel comfortable. It should be a place where you can unplug and unwind. The best places to relax feel intimate, like a warm embrace meant just for you. If you need to add privacy to your outdoor experience, here are a few landscape design ideas for private patios in Hollis, NH.
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Privacy Walls
No matter the size of your backyard, you can create a tranquil sanctuary with privacy walls. If the idea of being “boxed in” doesn’t appeal to you, you can take advantage of these clever solutions.
Terraced retaining walls are a great option for sloped lots. Retaining walls allow you to tuck outdoor living spaces into the hillside for a cozy sheltered feel, especially if the upper terraces are filled with lush plantings. Add built-in seating and a fire pit or outdoor fireplace for a backyard retreat everyone will love.
Living walls give privacy a softer and more natural feel. Tall, dense conifers such as cedars create privacy without a hemmed-in feeling. Just be aware that living walls take time to grow in. While most vines lose their leaves in fall, English Ivy will provide year-round privacy.
A water wall is an innovative and delightful answer to privacy. A water wall can be constructed of masonry, poured concrete, steel, or even opaque glass. Water is pumped to the top of the wall and allowed to flow down its face. If the surface is smooth (glass, steel, or poured concrete), you will enjoy virtually silent cascading sheets of water. If it is textured (masonry or river rock), the flow will be more dynamic and you’ll enjoy the tranquil sounds of running water. While the New Hampshire climate doesn’t allow the water to flow year-round, the wall itself can be a work of functional art that transforms your patio into a private retreat in all seasons.
Shelter
If your patio isn’t surrounded by mature trees that provide shade, you will want a permanent shade structure. Shelter gives a sense of privacy, in addition to enhancing usability. A pergola lets you enjoy your patio in comfort when the sun is blazing, and a pavilion offers protection from rain if you enjoy a contemplative afternoon listening to the rain. Hang outdoor curtains on a pergola or pavilion for privacy, or attach trellises covered in flowering vines.
Atmosphere
One of the biggest delights of a private patio is its ambiance. Enhance the feeling of a backyard getaway with water features for tranquility; a monochromatic yet rich planting scheme (a backdrop of evergreens, and ornamental grasses in the foreground); and a fire feature for warmth and comfort.
The right outdoor lighting lets you enjoy a private patio anytime. A landscape designer can help you plan outdoor lighting that is the perfect blend of practicality, safety, and ambiance.
The materials you use on the patio will also contribute to the sense of seclusion. Avoid light colors that draw attention to the space. Instead, earthy or darker colors will give the sense that the patio blends into the landscape while still retaining its unique character.
Use retaining walls to enclose the patio on several sides. Not only does this make the patio feel more intimate, but it also adds overflow seating.
A private patio doesn’t have to be hidden in the forest. Careful positioning of plants and privacy walls will screen the patio and make the space feel cozy and welcoming.
At Northern Lights, we love outdoor living and we want you to get the maximum enjoyment from your backyard. We’ll design and install the perfect patio that feels like a secret getaway, where you can soak up the sun and forget your worries.
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