The Brownstone Boys also suggest "repurposing salvaged shutters as decorative screens," to bring a more rustic touch to your apartment balcony.

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.

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).

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With just a little bit of creativity and effort, you can turn your yard or apartment balcony into a private outdoor oasis in one weekend or less.

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Emergency services rushed to the Nesuto high rise apartment complex in Rosehill in western Sydney at about 5.30pm on Sunday.