Oregon Home | 23 family’s dining area, a cold frame, the shed and the play structure. The team kept the view of the neighbor’s shed at the back of the yard, which opened up more possibilities than having a plain fence line. The change in materials, space and scale creates a completely different feel to the backyard. “You feel connected, but you also feel removed,” Rydmark says. “There is a little mystery to it.” Both side yards accommodate paths to the back, where design lead Abigail Leonard planned for zones for outdoor living and a kitchen setup including a pizza oven. Near the back of the property, a small eco-lawn becomes a perfect spot for romping or a picnic. The produce garden allows for the family to supplement their meals. This year there’s garlic, snap peas and other snacking vegetables. “Our girls like to play farm-to-table restaurant,” Kevin says. Overall, the family’s garden achieves a sense of play and wildness not often found in urban settings and a living space they use all day long. It’s a place to drink coffee in the morning at 5 a.m., water in the late morning, for his wife to reset from long nights in the ER and for the neighborhood kids to play all day in the summer. “I feel much more grounded in places like this,” Kevin says. bethanyrydmark.com | redvalleyllc.com “I love being a partner and a visionary,” Rydmark says. “Let me see your space and let me help you bring about the reality that’s floating around, whether you can picture it or not.”
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