"The Distinctive Life" Vol. 8 presented by the Distinctive Collection

how to create a private BACKYARD OASIS You may love your backyard, but it won’t be easy to see it as a haven if you don’t have enough privacy.The good news is that you can create a secluded hideaway that can be enjoyed as a relaxing escape, outdoor dining room, or private playground with some careful planning and bold planting. Read on as we offer tips and suggestions for how to create a private, envy-inducing backyard oasis.

BUILDWALLS AND FENCES Creating a private backyard hideaway might be as simple as building a decorative wall or installing a stylish wooden fence. Today, a gorgeous variety of wooden fences with significant design elements and architecturally intriguing stone walls can be added to your space in a day or two, depending on the size of the property you are enclosing. Mid- Century Modern styles are particularly

popular right now, as are combinations of wooden panels between stone pillars, and the look can genuinely transform the feel of your entire property. Once the wall, fence, or combination of the two is in place, you can choose to dress it up with everything from embedded metalwork to murals. The landscape design professionals at Better Homes & Gardens love the idea of adding

something unusual to a physical boundary concept. The magazine explains: “Build a fence from out-of-the-ordinary materials like plexiglass, which stops the neighbors from peering in but allows light to pass through. It also shows off textures on the other side.”

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