Detach It
Locate your garage/garden room off the driveway along the side
or rear of your property, forming a semiprivate yard between it and the main house. Part of the joy of having this space will be its separation from your everyday life.
Open It Up
Incorporate windows and large doors to admit daylight, draw breezes, and frame views. Consider skylights if you're looking
for a more contemporary look. Where
privacy is an issue, consider placing windows high up on the wall.
Bring the outdoors in and the indoors out
Choose informal, easily maintained finishes and fixtures that remind you of your favorite outbuilding or outdoor space. Include unexpected furnishings, like the daybed and its mosquito netting canopy that Sandi and John chose, to create a room within a room.
Make it Playful
For Sandi and John, the custom wood shutters off the loft offer a peek into the trees and brook below. From here, according to John, "You can do some good bird-watching."
