Monday, January 11, 2016

8 Tips to Help You Live in Harmony With Your Neighbors (8 photos)

Avoid prying eyes. Even with the friendliest of neighbors, we all prefer the inside of our homes to be private.

The most common areas from which your home is likely to be seen include patios, terraces, balconies and rooms with huge windows. All these areas are also the spots where you’ll want to enjoy privacy.

The key is to screen the view in both directions aesthetically. Floor-to-ceiling windows like the ones in this bedroom can be dressed according to who is visible to whom and the style of the windows. Options include one-way blinds that still let light through, Venetian blinds and window film.

In exterior areas, nobody wants to build a giant wall — or look at one, either. Instead, choose screening that’s easy on the eyes. Use an attractive rustic brick wall or a plastered wall with lights, for example, and be creative with fencing and plants. Bamboo or lattice, for example, is less imposing than a solid wall or hedge.


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