Farm House Arbor

This rustic, yet quaint arbor is located at the Farm House Museum on the Iowa State University campus.  It was reconstructed from old photographs several years ago and is such a nice addition to the site.  I walk past it often and suddenly felt compelled to share it.  I love the combination of the perfectly constructed bird gates paired with the natural wood structure.

The Sky Plane

Once you've established the ground and vertical garden planes, think about how you can add sparkle to the ceiling.

Photo via Garden Rooms

In most cases your garden room will simply open to the sky. Though, if you'd like more enclosure to provide shade, shelter or added comfort think about how a third plane above can provide that special touch.

Photo courtesy of SKnights Art Photography

Some typical sky planes include tree canopies, arbors, pergolas, tents, and umbrellas.

Photo courtesy of 3Lambs Design

How can you add extra touches to these ceilings? Think about dangling lights, weaving fabric through wood structures, and criss-crossing brightly colored banners.

Photo via of loving.living.small.