Dining room - transitional dining room idea in Charlotte with blue walls

Wisteria Pergola walkway. Photo by Ketti Kupper.
Photo of a small side yard landscaping in Los Angeles with a pergola.

Secret Gardens is regularly presented with new and challenging designs. This warehouse renovation required a complete overhaul of the internal warehouse courtyard and front entrance. Previous renovations had ‘domesticated’ the building, a poor departure from its warehouse origins. The front was given a sophisticated finish with balconies added onto bedrooms and large garage and entrance doors created with a bronze/copper finish. The internal courtyard pool was modernised, BBQ and cabinetry added and the finishing touches of plants added in pots and hanging from the beams to bring greenery to this industrial space. The end result has enhanced the warehouse appeal with a modern touch.

Our clients have a busy life so they wanted their inner city garden to be low fuss and look low fuss. They wanted outdoor spaces that looked relaxed, with a simple and soft palette of finishes that acknowledged their coastal location. The site conditions and their brief also called for plants that were hardy and that would tolerate the full sun and sandy soils. The structural finishes and the plant colours provide a harmonious blend and compliment the design choices of the interior.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard formal garden in New York.

This Secret finish custom reach-in closet is not a well kept secret, but not one to hide either! Fully custom storage, it’s a joy to use and look at, especially when you have an open closet. Shown with an oil rubbed bronze hardware, this custom reach-in closet provides plenty of storage with shelves, hanging rods and drawers.

Design/Build custom home in Hummelstown, PA. This transitional style home features a timeless design with on-trend finishes and features. An outdoor living retreat features a pool, landscape lighting, playground, outdoor seating, and more.

Companion planting, art and somewhere to sit make for a fabulous kitchen garden.
Inspiration for a small farmhouse concrete paver vegetable garden landscape in Hamilton for summer.

1950s living room library photo in San Francisco with blue walls, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace and no tv

Cleverly disguised door is hidden among the book shelves revealing a secret home office.
Example of a large classic carpeted and beige floor home office library design in Other with beige walls

Our client, who loves interesting details, requested that one of the bookcases be designed as a secret passage that opens into his new semi-isolated office. This gives him some privacy and sound control, so he can get a few things accomplished while the kids are running around the house.

Inspiration for a landscaping in Boston.

This kids' bedroom is uniquely designed with a built-in bed niche with a house-like cutout, and a loft overhead provides space for playing or storing toys. Inside the loft is a secret room for imaginative play. The dusty blue walls are complimented by gold accents and teal bedding.

Fireplace with hidden storage.
Family room - small enclosed family room idea in Other with a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

What better place for two brothers, but their own private space under the stairs. We created their own hobbit hole, complete with miniature sofas and toys, and a cypher lock to keep out unwanted visitors. The chalk board panel on the door flips down so they can see who's requesting entry before opening the door. The chalkboard wall holds their artwork, secret messages and graffiti from playmates. There's even another door inside for a quick escape to another room!

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Photo of a landscaping in Boston.

Entertainment center with secret spaces.
Inspiration for a large timeless enclosed carpeted and beige floor living room library remodel in Other with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Entertainment center with secret spaces.
Inspiration for a large timeless enclosed carpeted and beige floor living room library remodel in Other with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv