The Oregonian book review
August 18th, 2009
It’s tempting to describe all 28 sheds in Debra Prinzing’s “Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways,” but that would take the fun out of discovery. Here’s a tease: A tiny, rustic cabin in the woods; an astonishing, asymmetrical, steel-framed structure over a pool; a grass-roofed, Norwegian stabbur; a stucco-and-tile pavilion surrounded by desert plantings. OK, that’s enough.
For those of you who read Kym’s Q&A interview with me and then moseyed over here, I thought I’d share the photos of each of the stylish structures she highlighted in her tease. These photographs reveal the incredible talent of my collaborator William Wright.
Enjoy!
A Tiny, Rustic Cabin in the Woods
Separate from the main residence but as comfortable as a little cottage, the 14-by-14 foot writing shed is nestled in the Connecticut woods
A Stucco-and-Tile Pavilion Surrounded by Desert Plantings
- The grand pavilion sets the stage for entertaining in a gorgeous cactus-and-succulent landscape outside San Diego
Grass-Roofed, Norwegian Stabbur
- The 9-by-12 foot redwood dining pavilion was inspired by traditional Norwegian farm buildings, called stabburs. Complete with a sod roof, it’s a magical destination for outdoor gatherings
An Astonishing, Asymmetrical, Steel-Framed Structure Over a Pool
- Made from ordinary greenhouse material, the 430-square-foot shed is a winter greenhouse for potted tropical plants. But during summers in Austin, Texas, it’s a play pavilion
I hope you find inspiration from these incredibly diverse garden destinations!
August 18th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
I’d take any one of those.
.-= TC´s last blog ..Say Nothin’ Saturday =-.