I received my September issue of Atlanta Home and Lifestyles Magazine on Monday. Although the entire issue is fantastic (The 2011 Decorators' Show House & Gardens is stunning!), I spent most of my time oogling over a garden designed by Jeremy Smearman of Planters Inc. (photography by Erica George Dines).
Because Steve and I are concentrating on the design of the chicken coop and kitchen garden for Patina Farm (and because this garden is so charming!), I want to share these images with you...
This auxillary building was transformed into a chicken coop.
Using bent wood pyramids to help support perches for the chickens is such a great detail. Look at those happy chickens!
I also like the connection between the chicken coop and the kitchen garden. This is where I would spend my days.
To see all of the images of this gorgeous estate please visit Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles.
This is Steve's sketch of the Patina Farm chicken coop next to our gray wood garage (covered in Cecil Bruner pink rose vines).
I hope this plan helps explain how the garden and coop are connected. Most of the coop will be open mesh (I plan to grow plants inside for chicken shade and nibbling) except for the back area where the chickens will sleep and lay their eggs. This space will be large enough for the chickens to stay out of the rain.
There is also a small kitchen between the garage and the coop. I can store all of my kitchen and chicken supplies in there (think rustic stone counter and sink with open shelves above with a collection of vintage metal watering cans).
The coop will be constructed of wood and chicken wire, similar to these beautiful structures.
I relocated my office so it will be in line with the garden and the coop. My office is almost entirely made of glass. I'll be able to enjoy the garden while I work! I also have a covered porch next to the garden where I can work as well.
Here's the view of the whole garden from my office...
I think Henrietta and her brood will be very happy in their new home.
I'd love to hear what you think of our new coop and garden design. Any suggestions?
On another note... I want to thank Marni Jameson for including us in her article: At Home: Relax Time Looks Good on You. Check it out. I think you'll enjoy it...
xo
Brooke
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