And while they're a beneficial feature of any size backyard, privacy screens are particularly helpful for apartment balcony privacy in urban areas where seclusion is pretty much non-existent.

If you are lucky enough to have this outdoor space, you're probably also familiar with one major downside: a total lack of privacy. This is especially true in closely clustered backyards or apartment ...

With a handy privacy screen, your backyard can feel like a true extension of your home. So below, I've rounded up nine of the best privacy screens in terms of style (this is Livingetc after all).

WATCH ABOVE (From July 6, 2025): A child is dead after falling from a balcony in a central Edmonton building on Wednesday. The downtown community is in mourning following the tragedy.

Living fence or trellis Another plant-based privacy option is a living fence or screen. Grow ornamental grasses, shrubs, or bamboo in long planters to create a natural barrier on your balcony.

A 2-year-old boy fell off a 15th floor balcony at an apartment building in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Thursday and miraculously survived.