Planters for Privacy & Greenery in Condos and Apartments
Design projects often aim to create a peaceful respite for the client. However, achieving this goal is more difficult for apartments and condos, where proximity to others is an issue and the footprint of the space can be quite tight.
But by using planters to add privacy and greenery, it’s possible to create a peaceful and private oasis — even within apartments and condos. Click here to see an example of a luxurious Colorado apartment where planters create a gorgeous privacy solution.
In this article, we’ll explore the privacy concerns commonly associated with condo and apartment living and provide actionable solutions to create privacy and add gorgeous touches of greenery to private dwellings in apartments and condos.
Modern Elite Planters at The Balsam in Boulder, CO
Unique Privacy Challenges of Apartments & Condos
Residents of apartments and condos often find themselves yearning for more privacy, especially on balconies or patios. However, escaping the hustle and bustle of life can be difficult for a variety of reasons, including:
Noise. The proximity to neighbors and passersby is a nuisance — especially if a unit is close to a pool or hot tub.
Visual eyesores. When trying to relax on the balcony or patio, residents can be disappointed by unappealing sights like neighboring rooflines, utility poles, or other items in the distance that make it difficult to relax and recharge.
Smart devices. Residents can feel vulnerable on balconies or patios when smart devices may potentially be capturing and transmitting data.
Using Planters to Add Privacy & Greenery in Condos & Apartments
How Can Planters Create Privacy for Condos & Apartments?
Whether you’re aiming to simply add greenery to a cozy spot or you need to create more privacy, planters offer an efficient, practical, and aesthetically pleasing solution.
Planters are environmentally friendly. Compared to more permanent structures or construction solutions to achieve privacy, planters are much more environmentally friendly. Planters require fewer resources, produce less waste, and contribute to a healthier environment by promoting biodiversity and air purification.
Plants positively contribute to mental health. While enhancing privacy, residents can enjoy the many benefits of adding natural greenery. Plants can improve air quality, provide shade, and create a more pleasant environment for residents.
Plants can provide windbreak and soundproofing. Tall and dense plants can act as a windbreak to create a more comfortable outdoor space. Plus, vegetation reduces noise pollution through a phenomenon called sound attenuation, which is the reduction of sound intensity. (1)
Planters can be easily moved. At PureModern, we can add casters to our Modern Elite powder-coated aluminum planters. Casters are wheels added to the bottom of planters to make the planter easily movable. Casters can be locking or non-locking.
How Planters Create Privacy for Apartments and Condos
When incorporating planters for condos and apartments, the design must be attractive enough to make the space feel inviting but also address the need for functionality and privacy. To accomplish this, planters can be used in the following ways:
Create a privacy wall. With modular planters, it’s possible to generate natural walls of greenery. Planters can also be customized to include fences, screens, or trellises.
Add depth by layering plants. Create interest and depth by adding trees, ornamental grasses, shrubs, or perennials in levels inside a commercial fiberglass planter. This will add an intimate feeling as well as privacy and noise protection.
Use outdoor planters to create indoor privacy. Trellis planters positioned on terraces create privacy inside apartments without entirely blocking the outside views.
Looking for information about adding planters to shared spaces of an apartment building or complex? Click here for another resource.
Modern Elite Metal Planters For Privacy at The Balsam in Boulder, CO
Privacy with Planters: How to Select the Right Product for Condos and Apartments
Greenery is having a moment in home design — and with good reason.
To take advantage of the many benefits plants can provide — in addition to creating privacy solutions — consider the following tips to select the perfect planter for your project:
Think about planter size and shape. Of course, it’s important to choose planters that are large enough to house privacy-producing plants. But it’s equally important to ensure that the planter shape adds interest, contributes to a serene atmosphere, and doesn’t take up too much space.
Combine indoor and outdoor vibes. Clients will enjoy the comfort and privacy that planters provide. Indoor planters can encourage connections with nature while also delivering privacy solutions.
Explore all the available options. For example, indoor planters can be manufactured without drainage holes to ensure water doesn’t damage floors.
Consider combining screens and planters. Privacy screens and trellises mix beautifully with planters to produce interesting and practical outcomes.
Metal Trellis Creating Privacy at The Balsam in Boulder, CO
Where to Purchase Planters for Condos & Apartments
At PureModern, our priority is ensuring that your project happens on time and meets your expectations. We know you have unique project requirements, specifications, and even limitations — like budget or space constraints. But with our expertise, you’ll find the right solution.
What you can expect when you work with PureModern:
We provide you with one point of contact with an expert.
We can quote most projects on the same day (typically within 48 hours for larger projects).
Our fabrication lead times are as short as two weeks, depending on the needs of the project.
We stand behind all our projects with our Done-Right Guarantee.
We follow our Four-Step Proven Project Process.
We offer technical expertise for unique custom configurations.
We are consultative and responsive with a relational focus.
We offer a large selection of high-end, commercial-grade products.
Modern Elite Privacy Planters at The Balsam in Boulder, CO
