How do I re-do a small patio space in a senior complex?
Living in a retirement community we have limitations on what we can do outside. The people who lived here before us had a few plants, gravel and 2 patio chairs. We would like privacy but it cannot be a permanent fixture. Any suggestions out there?
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A friend has the same problem. Do you have a picture of your patio? Also, and this is the bottom line, it is better to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission.
Good point. Here is my challenge. It is a postage size space. A big change from where we used to live. But be it as it may I hope I can make it look better. We also have a screened in porch so I am not worried about screening this in.
Use lattice panels that you wire onto balcony. Then put plants on the ground in front of that for more coverage. In my old house I was surrounded by homes. I used beautiful horse blankets and Mexican Serape that I draped over the railing when I wanted total privacy. Fold up when you go inside and store inside or in a foot stool and leave out.
Thank you Em for some good ideas.
Have you though perhaps about getting a cantilevered (also called off-set) umbrella? These are attractive and provide instant privacy without needing to be attached to existing buildings.