Crafting Your Private Oasis
July 15, 2025
PLANNING YOUR LOT FOR MAXIMUM PRIVACY
Building a new home requires a lot of planning and goes far beyond floor plans and finishes. Oakmont Development is here to help you make the most of your lot to create a home that feels comfortable, secure, and private. Thoughtful lot planning is essential to achieving your ideal level of seclusion. Here are several strategic ways to enhance your home's privacy right from the start.
Fencing and Natural Barriers
A fence placed in the right location can provide immediate privacy and help to shield your home from the outside world. Do you prefer the look of a classic wood fence or an elegant wrought iron one? Maybe you dream of a home without fences. Incorporating natural elements like hedges and trees along your property line can enhance privacy while boosting curb appeal. Evergreens create year-round privacy, while deciduous trees provide seasonal shade and beauty. Planting these natural elements early ensures that they will mature into hardy barriers that seamlessly blend into your landscape.
Additional Lots & Home Orientation
Sometimes the best kind of privacy is space itself. Have you thought about buying an adjacent lot to expand the area of your property? An additional lot would give you room for outbuildings, extensive gardens, or recreational areas. The added space also keeps neighbors at a comfortable distance and allows more flexibility when designing your private paradise. The orientation and placement of your home on the lot can also significantly impact your home’s privacy. You can strategically angle your home to maximize privacy without sacrificing views or natural light. Thoughtfully positioning windows and main living areas away from the sight lines of neighbors protects your interior spaces from view.
Terracing and Landscaping for Elevated Privacy
What about using the land itself as an element of privacy? Designing gently sloped terraces or adding elevation changes to your landscaping can also enhance privacy. You can create discrete, private spaces in your garden by elevating certain outdoor spaces to provide visual breaks from neighboring homes. Well-planned gardens or retaining walls, in addition to elevation changes, add additional privacy and aesthetic appeal.
Careful planning from the outset can help you turn your lot into a private oasis that reflects your lifestyle and offers peace of mind. Oakmont Development is committed to helping you visualize a home where privacy meets exceptional living.