25 ways to avoid those noisy neighbours!

Leigh Leigh
homify Garden
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We have it all – the dream house, the perfect swimming pool, the ideal terrace for relaxing with family and friends and a modern kitchen that's simply the heart and soul of the home. We've even had a design professional create the most gorgeous bedrooms and bathrooms!

There's just one thing ruining it – the noisy neighbours! They keep us up late at night, distract from our relaxation time and annoy us throughout the day.

So how can we deal with them? 

Well, today at homify, we've put together 25 smart and savvy tips that will help you to avoid those noisy neighbours. Let's take a look!

1. Build a gorgeous wooden fence that keeps your garden private

2. A brick wall can be softened with some lush creepers

3. Use your wall to create a multi-functional space complete with an outdoor braai

4. Raw materials bring texture and tone to privacy

5. Trees not only block out prying eyes but they act as a noise barrier too

6. Don't be afraid to build your perimetre wall as high as necessary – it will still look stylish

7. Trellis walls can be functional without making a home feel like a prison

8. Opt for wooden fencing for a very homely and warm design

9. Bamboo can also make for a stylish and understated design

10. A uniform look and feel can pack quite a punch

11. Paint your perimetre wall for an elegant design

12. A hedge gives you all the privacy and quiet you need while contributing to the gorgeous garden

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13. Opt for water features that will create soothing and tranquil sounds

14. Allow your perimetre wall to blend into the garden design for a simple look and feel

15. An old stone wall can block out sound while giving your home a rustic touch

16. Artificial greenery makes for a beautiful design with little maintenance

17. Opt for pale colours for a subtle and earthy perimetre fence

18. Parasols can provide shade and privacy

19. Contrast different coloured wood for a homely and warm exterior space

20. Ask your neighbours to keep it down or invite them over and make friends!

21. Pair a fence with some gorgeous little shrubs

22. An elegant garden can keep your home private and pretty

23. Sink your garden so that it's away from noise and out of sight

24. Simple walls can be the ultimate answer

25. Mix up materials to create texture and tone

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