For wanting more privacy?

[NamasteGirl]

We live in an end of terrace. In our garden the fence that is between our garden and neighbour's garden (theirs) is a bit low. Its about four foot high and they are always in their garden (obv they have every right to) which means our living room is in their direct vision. Unless we sit with the blinds constantly shut (which we constantly do, and i hate it) we have to find a solution to getting more privacy.

To mske matters worse, things are a bit awkward with them these days, we had a disagreement over a drain (i tried to make amends but relations havent recovered) and i dont feel comfortable going out in our garden anymore as i fear the likely stilted awkward conversation we will have over the fence.

So, with all that in mind, Im feeling that I want to put some 5-6 ft willow fence hurdles in, our side of the fence. But its really troubling me that they will think we are being arsey for doing so, or might have a go at us. Things are awkward enough already. Thoughts?

Net curtains or whatever tje fashionable equuvalent is?
Or make amends if possible

Surely you can see the same into their house then, if you're in the garden? I would use the mutual privacy concern as a request to add a trellis type extension to the top of the existing fence. Then have your idea as a backup.

I could indeed see into their kitchen if I wanted to, yes,but I never go out there!

I'd put the willow fence hurdles in!
They will probably appreciate it too!
Even if you did get on- I expect they'd rather privacy from their neighbours anyway.
(We have same problem, though get on with our neighbours the wall is very low)

Shag vigorously in your living room. The, half an hour later, go round and suggest a higher fence

Get a trellis

That way you can say you bought a clematis and need it to have support

Can you grow some bamboo in pots and break up their line of vision? You might also have seen those long planters with trellis attached to the back which are quite high and with a clematis/climber growing would be fairly instant privacy.

I agree that they may be happier with a bit of privacy too - most people want a private garden surely? Am busy growing my own (tall) boundary to give us more privacy from the house behind and it can't grow fast enough for me!!

Window film? Lets in all the light, blocks out the neighbours and can be removed whenever you decide to. Doddle to install yourself: if you can use a damp sponge, you can fit the film. If you have a sash window or panes, you could even just frost the bottom half.

How about putting a two foot trellis on top of the fence, for the purpose of 'growing some nice climbers'.
Leylandii grows a metre a year you know.

Voiles from IKEA at the windows, easy solution