Chelan home
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SECRET GARDEN FOR KIDS
SECRET GARDEN FOR KIDS Past the entry gate, a path of dry-laid New England flagstone (chosen to complement the existing stone walls) cuts straight through the space to create an axis that aligns with the house and contrasts with the garden’s soft, overgrown feel. A freestanding fountain awaits you at the end of the path, its gentle trickling sound pulling you farther into the space. Small garden rooms just off the path invite meandering and lingering along the way. “We made it so that there were little areas [where the daughter] could do different things, even just laying in the grass,” Martin says. Meadow-rue (Thalictrum rochebrunianum) plants dot the garden, their purple plumed flowers, shown here, forming a bit of a flowery crown above the garden space. “It’s a very whimsical plant. It gives a sense of a veil that you look through,” Martin says. “It does a lot to contribute to the right feeling.”
SECRET GARDEN FOR KIDS Past the entry gate, a path of dry-laid New England flagstone (chosen to complement the existing stone walls) cuts straight through the space to create an axis that aligns with the house and contrasts with the garden’s soft, overgrown feel. A freestanding fountain awaits you at the end of the path, its gentle trickling sound pulling you farther into the space. Small garden rooms just off the path invite meandering and lingering along the way. “We made it so that there were little areas [where the daughter] could do different things, even just laying in the grass,” Martin says. Meadow-rue (Thalictrum rochebrunianum) plants dot the garden, their purple plumed flowers, shown here, forming a bit of a flowery crown above the garden space. “It’s a very whimsical plant. It gives a sense of a veil that you look through,” Martin says. “It does a lot to contribute to the right feeling.”
A SECRET GARDEN FOR KIDS The completed garden, seen here from the same view, now entices visitors to discover what lies beyond the new arbor and entry gate. Though the garden sits in the backyard’s open lawn, the fence, the rustic stone walls and the rambling plants screen much of its interior from view. “I think they had the idea of it being a secret garden,” Martin says. “You can’t really see what’s inside all that easily.” When it came to encapsulating the feel of the walled garden, “the word whimsical was the main idea, and cottage garden, fairy garden, that kind of thing,” Martin says. Romantic garden seating, hidden nooks and plants in playful shapes and colors (many of which attract butterflies and bees) help to achieve the vision. “It’s a place for them to be up close and immersed in nature. … Such a big goal for all of this was to help [the kids] get outside and connect with nature and find some peace,” Martin says.
Wrought iron offers a timeless appeal that will work with any fence style. It is also one of the more expensive fencing materials. Any chips or damage can rust if you don’t repair them as soon as possible. A basic chain-link fence is another metal choice. These utilitarian fences are strong and long-lasting, an ideal security choice for both your home and for children and pets. Their looks fall short of other fencing options, but you can always dress them up with climbing plants or with wood slats set through the links.
wood look ceiling
bath and shower area together
love the doors and the 2 sided fireplace
towels
botanical wallpaper
botanical wallpaper
master bath? or mudroom/laundry sink
cabinet
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