ninbi Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Our horrible neighbours have just had a kitchen extension built, leaving us with a huge towering blank wall that is 2m wide x 3.5m high, right along our boundary line in our back garden. We used to have a lovely view of trees and a nature walk to that side so it's deeply upsetting, but it's built now so we're trying to think of what the best use of it could be, or how best to decorate it, especially given how high it is. Is planting the best option or can we do something more imaginative? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey<3 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 A lovely painting would be nice :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-756258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiddles Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 a fabulous evergreen climber (clematis almondii) with other flowering clematis that flower though out the summer. I had an almondii on the wall oppo our kitchen down a rather dark alley and it did fantastically well, plus you get delicious white scented flower in the spring/summervertical wall garden - loads off different plants in pockets that create a fabulous living wall. good luck! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-756270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
enjoy Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I would try it with a green or living wall, also called vertical gardenhttp://www.google.co.uk/search?q=living+walls&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=d_ieU9u0LILA7AbriYCQDw&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1417&bih=710 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-756275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninbi Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 ooh a vertical wall garden sounds lovely. Thanks for that, and for the plant suggestion. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-756276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninbi Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Thanks Enjoy, that is a great link - lovely. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-756406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthewoods Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Put some mirrors interspersed with plants to bounce light around and reflect greenery on the other side. Didn't they agree the plans with you? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-756424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninbi Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 They showed us the plans, we asked them to reduce the wall height, they refused. Their own architect asked them to consider reducing the wall height - they refused. The planning officer asked them to reconsider, they refused. We asked again when it went up and we saw how truly awful it is, they refused. Anyway, you get the picture. So now we're trying to make the most of a deeply disappointing situation. I'm buying bamboo!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-756430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edanna Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Word of caution on bamboo - it can get really out of control. There may be different varieties but my neighbour planted some a few years ago and they are v tall trees now. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-756483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
enjoy Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 We have bamboo in the garden - 4m tall, grows like weed,you need a rhizome barrier to keep it in one place. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-756503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinaG3 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 You can get huge outdoor canvases to use for this purpose. Think beach, woodland, sunset etc. My mum has used them at landscape design shows and they always look great, everyone loves them. Plant alongside with grasses or whatever fits in with the theme. Not too expensive either. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-756857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convex Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Outdoor cinema! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-756862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninbi Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Loving the canvas idea. Where does your mum get them from GinaG3? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-756878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninbi Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 And thanks to the person who PM'ed suggestions of painting cricket stumps, goalposts and hanging a basketball hoop on the wall - it's tempting, but maybe a bit too mischievous!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-757008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston93 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Could paint it with Chalkboard paint, great for kids on sunny days :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-757014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninbi Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Great idea, only thing is, what do we do with the rest of it?? It's a ridiculously towering height of over 3 metres - we're not that tall!!? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-757022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KikiMac Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 We're just about to get a mural from this lovely ladyhttp://www.flavourchasing.co.uk/page3.htmShe has designed a dino-themed scene for the wall on our side return which our small boys will love! Very reasonable prices too... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-757375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinaG3 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 ninbi, she uses a supplier in Reading. Their website is www.vgl.co.uk its a family run business but the quality is brilliant. Of course there is a lot of competition out there so you may just want to google search for outdoor canvas printers etc. You can choose stock images or find your own. She's had some outside for 10 years and they are still going strong and look pretty vibrant still. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-757392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDude21 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?28,1301036,1301036#msg-1301036 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/45682-what-to-do-with-a-huge-blank-wall/#findComment-768616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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