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HOME
& GARDEN
HOME DESIGN TRENDS
FOR 2018
UPCOMING GARDEN
+ FLOWER SHOWS
TIPS FOR
AGING IN PLACE
Table of Contents
3 PREPARING GARDEN BEDS
How to address soil composition, cultivation, and adding
nutrients for a good growing season.
4 AGING IN PLACE
Local architect Leesa Mayfield shares tips about modi-
fications to your home that can help you age in place.
7 A HIGH-TECH BATHROOM
Musical showers, soaking tubs, and touch-free faucets
are some of the modern conveniences for bathrooms.
8 TRENDS FOR 2018
Winchester-area interior designers tells us what to expect
in home interior trends from kitchens to bedrooms.
10 TACKLE SPRING CLEANING
We share quick and easy cleaning projects you can
tackle in a weekend.
12 LOCAL GARDENING EVENTS
Several garden shows and fairs are happening this spring
— get the inside scoop and start making plans to attend.
14 HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
We show you many small home improvement projects
you can do in one weekend.
On the cover: A statue is surrounded by Viburnum Opulus Sterile at the home
of Greg and Pembroke Hutchinson in Frederick County, one of the stops
during Historic Garden Week 2017. Photo by Jeff Taylor/The Winchester Star.
2 SPRING HOME & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, THE WINCHESTER
Preparing GARDEN BEDS FOR SPRING
Gardening enthusiasts may have been thinking about their landscape plans throughout the winter, eager to once again get their
hands dirty with soil. To establish hearty, durable plants, gardeners can focus on three main areas: addressing soil composition,
cultivating and adding nutrients.
Soil composition fork or shovel to lightly turn the soil when
it’s mostly dry. Gentle tillings also can open
Many gardeners prefer growing a vari-
up the soil to incorporate the nutritional
ety of plants in their gardens. Such an ap-
amendments and relieve compaction that
proach requires taking inventory of the
likely occurred from freezing temps and
type of soil in one’s garden and making the
snow pressure. Tilling also helps with
necessary modifications so that the types drainage and oxygen delivery to roots.
of vegetables, herbs, shrubs, or flowers The DIY Network suggests turning over
that will be planted can grow in strongly. In soil at a depth of 12 inches to work the soil
fact, according to the plant company Prov- - about the length of a shovel spade. How-
en Winners, the most important step to de- ever, the resource Earth Easy says that
veloping good roots is preparing the soil. existing garden beds have a complex soil
Take a sample of the soil and examine it ecosystem and simply top-dressing with
to see what is present. If the soil is too full compost or manure can be enough prepa-
of clay, too sandy, too dense, or too loose, ration for planting. Gardeners can experi-
that can lead to problems where plants can- ment with the methods that work best for
not grow in strong. Work with a garden their gardens.
center to add the right soil amendments to
make a rich soil. This may include organ- Nutrition
ic compost or manure, which will also add
Testing the pH and the levels of certain
nutrients to the soil.
nutrients in the soil, namely nitrogen, phos-
Cultivation phorous and potassium, will give garden-
ers an idea of other soil additions that may
Cultivating the soil can involve differ- be needed. Soils with a pH below 6.2 often
ent steps. Removal of weeds, errant rocks, can benefit from the addition of lime sev-
roots, and other items will help prepare the eral weeks before planting. Soil tests will
soil. Mother Earth News suggests work- determine just how much fertilizer to add
amend the soil with only these nutritional are in garden beds, use more care so as not
ing on garden soil when the soil is damp to the soil. Complete fertilizers will have
elements that are needed. to disturb roots or dig too deeply.
but never wet; otherwise, garden soil can equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorous
Top-dressing empty beds with a layer Preparing garden beds takes some ef-
become messy and clumpy. Use a digging and potassium. Individual fertilizers can
of mulch or compost can prevent weed fort initially, but can be well worth the work
growth and preserve moisture until it is when plants flourish throughout the grow-
time to plant. If existing shrubs or plants ing season.
THE WINCHESTER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 | SPRING HOME & 3
Tips More adults are planning to stay in their homes as
they age as long as possible. For that to be a reality, there
FOR AGING IN PLACE are many modifications you may need to make to your
house to make daily living more comfortable.
by JENNY BAKER
WINCHESTER — Winchester architect Leesa Mayfield has received many calls over the
past few years from clients who want to stay in their home as they age for as long as pos-
sible.
“I think it’s familiarity, it’s a big part of it. I think a lot of it has to do with the invest-
ment that they’ve made in that property, in that home, and wanting to maximize that in-
vestment,” said Mayfield.
According to a 2014 AARP survey, 87 percent of adults age 65+ want to stay in their
current home and community as they age. Among people age 50 to 64, 71 percent of peo-
ple want to age in place.
There are many projects, small to large, that you can do to help create a safer space to
better age in place, from changing door handles to building an addition.
Here are some quick changes you could make as a weekend project:
Weekend projects
SWITCH OUT KNOBS to the front door, possibly re-
Dexterity may wane with age, configuring a front porch or
and arthritis can make grasp- walkway,
ing or turning doorknobs and
faucets more challenging. Take
SWING OUT DOORS
“Most often these swing into
inventory of areas of the home
the room, but if a person were
that could present the biggest
to collapse against the door, es-
obstacles. Replace knobs in the
pecially in a small bathroom,
shower or on faucets with le- Courtesy Leesa Mayfield Architecture
they block the swing and it is
ver handles, which are easier to
difficult for a care-person to There are many larger projects that may an architect.
maneuver. enter to help,” said Mayfield. “I need to be done, which includes modifia- “The sooner you can bring in an archi-
suggest folks consider changing tions to the bathroom, kitchen, and mas- tect, the more advantageous it can be for
LIGHT SWITCHES the swings out of the room for ter suite. you,” said Mayfield.
Replace toggle light switches easier access in emergencies.” “The architect would be thinking criti-
with easier paddle-type switch- ROLL-IN SHOWER cally about things you may not have even
es that can be pushed with a Besides making a shower more wheel- realized or considered. It’s part of our
INSTALLING GRAB BARS
chair accessible, a roll-in shower is also job to think outside the box, to think a bit
hand or even an arm. “Another easy thing to do is
helpful to people who have trouble lifting broader, than what your immediate need
to think about grab bars and their feet and other mobility issues, accord- is. I think that’s how an architect can help
ADD RAMPS things within the shower. I’ve ing to Elizabeth Henkel of Cavalier Kitch- — looking at ways of using what you have
One of the main projects May- seen grab bars that also look ens and Bath, Inc. in Winchester. She said within your footprint and seeing ways to
field has helped clients with is like towel hangers, they aren’t it is also on trend for its sleek look, since it make it a little bit more accessible. Or to
access into the house. Mayfield as industrial looking as they’ve doesn’t have a barrier or threshold to break look beyond your footprint and consider
recommends adding a ramp up been,” she said. up the space. what an addition would be.”
“Someone can plan for this at any time She said she is often called in when cli-
of their life for a great look and will benefit ents have a good idea of what their design
them for years to come,” she said. intent is, and need to get it documented.
Many larger projects may call for hiring See Age, Page 5
4 SPRING HOME & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, THE WINCHESTER
ing built-in wall ovens and raising the dish-
washer height is helpful.”
And don’t forget about lighting.
“Lighting can be overlooked many times
as well. Having a well-lit kitchen with prop-
er overhead lighting and under cabinet
lighting can make using the space so much
easier as you age,” said Henkel.
FIRST FLOOR MASTER SUITE
Mayfield said one of the biggest re-
quests she gets when it comes to aging in
place projects, is the need for a first level
master suite.
Sometimes it’s possible to turn an exist-
ing room into a master bedroom suite, but
many times an addition is needed.
Courtesy Leesa Mayfield Architecture Courtesy Leesa Mayfield Architecture “I have helped clients imagine both, but
what I see most of is doing an addition. I
A roll-in shower installation at a home Mayfield A main floor master suite addition that Mayfield worked on to help the couple age in place.
have helped a client to imagine a rarely
recently worked on. used formal living room to become a bed-
room, but then they ended up not doing the
Age KITCHEN MODIFICATIONS
Kitchens are an area where modifica-
tions can be made.
work aisle with a minimum of 36 to 48 inch-
es, which gives you the space for a wheel-
chair to get through but making everything
project because they didn’t have access to
a bathroom easily, which becomes the real
quandary,” she said.
from Page 4 Counters may need to be replaced with easily accessible without having to reach In 2016, Mayfield completed a project
This allows the client to better communi- a lower-height counter. Cabinets may need and bend over is very important,” said Hen- for a newly married couple who came to
to be replaced with ones that glide open kel. the realization that an addition would be
cate their project to builders to get pricing. easily and self-close. “This can be accomplished by taking needed.
“Clearances are always important for the more advantage of base cabinet storage “There wasn’t room for him so they
versus hard to reach wall cabinets. Drawer knew they wanted to do this addition, and
bases and roll-out trays are great options.” they knew they wanted it to be age in place,
Henkel recommends reconsidering the and with that in mind we put on the addi-
placement of appliances. tion that has the generous-sized master
“The less bending over the better, so us- See Age, Page 13
THE WINCHESTER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 | SPRING HOME & 5
Additional tips for aging in place
Content provided by Metro Creative Services
Remove fall hazards. in the shower or on faucets with le-
The National Institute on Aging re- Improve visibility ver handles, which are easier to ma- Install ramps and nonslip flooring.
ports that six out of 10 falls happen and ability to communicate. neuver. Install new cabinets and Ramps can make it easier to reach
at home, where people spend the Vision loss may accompany ag- doors that freely glide open and self- the front door or cross over elevat-
most time and fail to think about ing, but technology can help miti- close. Replace toggle light switch- ed doorway thresholds. Nonslip floor-
their safety. Seniors who want to gate such losses. Use big-button es with easier paddle-type switches ing also can prevent falls around the
be independent may overestimate phones, remote controls and even that can be pushed with a hand or house, offering more traction for
their physical abilities. Because keyboards so seniors can keep in even arm. Motion-sensor lights also feet, walkers or canes.
falls can be so dangerous, leading touch. Voice-activated thermostats can be handy. Push-button oven con-
to cuts, abrasions, broken bones, or smart home technology also can trols may make cooking easier.
Repair cracks in
and more, seniors and their families make it easier for seniors to voice
walkways and driveways.
must take steps to prevent falls in their needs. Prepare for medical emergencies.
homes. Improve lighting, especially Safety should also extend to the out-
Invest in medical alert systems, such
at night when sight may become di- Modify fixtures and other features. as necklaces or bracelets, that can doors. Be sure to repair cracks or un-
minished. Install hand rails and grab Dexterity may wane with age, and be used to contact police or emer- even pavement. Replace loose patio
bars where possible. Pick up clutter arthritis can make grasping or turn- gency medical personnel directly. blocks or bricks with a more stable
and remove tripping hazards, such ing doorknobs and faucets more Make phones available in common- design or with concrete or asphalt.
as slippery rugs or electric cords. In- challenging. Take inventory of areas ly used rooms in the home, such While outdoors, trim back bushes
stall an electric stair climbing seat of the home that present the biggest as bedrooms, the living room, bath- and make sure there are no tripping
to make traversing stairs less risky. obstacles to seniors. Replace knobs rooms, and the kitchen. hazards outside as well.
6 SPRING HOME & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, THE WINCHESTER
A HIGH-TECH bathroom Technology is infiltrating every room of the
house. Many new home buyers are millennials,
and this tech-savvy demographic covets
technological innovations.
A recent survey by Better Homes & with built-in timers can be programmed temperature-controlled water, spritzing
Gardens Real Estate indicates 77 percent to set tasks for brushing teeth or washing wands and air dryers to clean and sanitize.
of Generation X and Y home buyers want your face. Self-cleaning toilets help busy profession-
their homes equipped with the tech capa- als save time and are ideal for those who al-
bilities they have grown accustomed to.
MUSICAL SHOWER ways want their bowls as clean as possible.
Instead of having to blast the volume on And if you desire extra comfort, toilet seat
Many of these involve smart innovations,
the portable speaker you use in the bath- warmers are available, while LED lights
including those that can transform one of
room, a wireless speaker is built into some can make nighttime restroom visits easier.
the most private rooms in the house — the
showerheads. This enables those who like
bathroom. SOAKING TUBS
to sing in the shower or listen to podcasts
According to the home improvement while washing up to enjoy this luxury ef- As fast as stand-alone showers were in-
resource The Spruce, bathrooms have the fortlessly. troduced to the modern bathroom, tubless
most potential of any rooms to be improved designs have been replaced with stream-
with technology. The following are just SMARTER WEIGHT MANAGEMENT lined soaking tubs. Tubs come with dif-
some of the bathroom gadgets and gizmos Bathroom scales have gone high-tech as
ferent features, including chromatherapy,
no one should resist before giving a try. well, with various options enabling users to
which employs colored lights to enhance
measure weight, BMI and body fat percent-
mood. Air baths are controlled electroni-
AUTOMATIC FAUCETS age before sending the data wirelessly to a
cally and provide different levels of sensa-
Infrared sensors have been helping phone, tablet or computer. This can put you
tion for those who are skipping the hot tub.
keep public restrooms more hygienic for in greater control of fitness goals.
years. The same technology can be used HIGH-TECH TOILETS Round out these innovations with auto-
in home bathrooms to curtail water waste Borrowing ideas from bidets and trends mated lights, chilled medicine cabinets and
and keep faucets and sinks from becoming around the world, modern toilets do not aromatherapy, and your bathroom will in-
infested with germs. In addition, faucets require hands or paper. These toilets have deed become a technological spa.
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Design trends MORE TRENDS
FOR 2018
Wallpaper-like tile
If you’re looking to refresh your kitch-
en or bathroom, Houzz recommends
photo courtesy Matthew Lofton for Make Nest Interiors
staying away from subway or hexa-
We speak to local design professionals about emerging trends for gon tiles and instead consider con-
2018, from paint colors to kitchens and bedrooms. temporary tiles that look like wood,
concrete, resin, fabric or even wall-
by JENNY BAKER paper. These tiles are prized for of-
Winchester — A new year means new interior design trends. One of the fering the elaborate pattern look of
most notable for 2018 is the return of color. modern-day wallpapers while being
“Design in recent years has celebrated open floor plans and white to durable enough to wipe down with a
neutral color palette,” said Paul Miller, designer and owner of Make Nest sponge and detergent.
Interiors in Old Town Winchester.
“In 2018, these trends continue to have relevance, but new trends will OPEN FLOOR PLAN EVOLUTION Florals
The tropical palm print may have
help to balance and fill in the gaps in earlier designs. Think of interior de- For years, open floor plans have ruled blueprints for new flooded your Instagram feeds this
sign trends in recent years as a prepped artist canvas.” home construction. Now, that trend seems to be changing a bit. year, but people aren’t yet tired of
Miller recommends using deep colors like Midnight Blue and Ashwood “The open floor plan trend continues to evolve, but in a re- eye-catching, oversized graphic flo-
Moss from Benjamin Moore, which provide drama but are less expected cent project we added wide pocket doors between rooms to rals. Houzz expects even more inter-
than black. One of the firm’s recent projects (see photo, right) utilized this give the homeowners to option to divide the larger spaces into pretations of over-scaled floral pat-
concept. intimate nooks as needed,” said Miller. terns, in high-contrast colors, in the
“For our clients at Stonecleft we used dark blue on the bar cabinetry. “Much of modern life involves being social and plugged in on- new year.
In a palette of yellows, taupe, and greige, the cabinetry finish adds strik- line; creating quiet retreats within the home nourishes health
photo courtesy Matthew Lofton for Make Nest Interiors
ing contrast.” and balance,” he said. Concrete accents
Step aside, white marble — it's con-
crete's time to steal the spotlight.
Already used for floors and counter-
KITCHEN TRENDS tops, the versatile, accessible ma-
terial is now being utilized in more
Color is returning to the kitchen as well. While white is al- interesting and unexpected ways, in-
ways a classic and timeless choice, an injection of unexpect- cluding in home accessories, such as
ed color in cabinetry is the latest design trend. pendant lighting, lamps, and furniture.
“Pops of color are gaining popularity and using it just on
the island and/or the base cabinets is an easy way to mix it
in without it being overwhelming,” said Elizabeth Henkel, de-
signer at Cavalier Kitchens and Baths in Winchester.
“Blue has most recently been a popular color to use, but
look for green to be gaining in popularity. Another subtle way WALLPAPER
to add color is by doing a contrasting interior color on an open
Wallcoverings are not what they used to be.
shelf cabinet or one with glass doors. This can be a fun way
Beautiful patterns and colors are used to add
to add some pop to your kitchen,” she said.
depth and character to a room. Miller used a yel-
Henkel said that stainless kitchen sink styles are still pop-
ular in this area, but other styles are gaining ground. CALM BEDROOMS low and white wallpaper in the dining room of a
Stewart Street home (pictured above) to establish
“Copper has been popular and still is, but composite gran- The place you sleep should be reflective of that goal — calm, a cheerful elegance.
ite sinks are becoming more appealing,” she said. neutral or soft colors, an uncluttered environment, with simple “Some geometric wallpaper designs have be-
“Composite granite sinks can come in different colors like decor. Houzz, a home remodeling and design website, recom- come oversaturated in recent years, such as the
black, gray, and whites. These sinks have real granite particles mends ditching the heavy decorating, because too much decor quatrefoil or curving lattice, so choosing wallpaper
along with polymers that make it very durable, being scratch can make your bedroom feel overly busy and energizing, which should be done thoughtfully,” he advised.
and chip resistant. One trend with sinks, in general, are the is not an ideal combination for helping you rest and relax. “A good rule of thumb is that if you’ve already
extra-large deep single bowl sinks versus the equal double
seen a motif a lot by the time you warm up to us-
bowl sink,” she said.
ing it yourself, you should keep digging for a more
interpretive and less literal version of it.”
8 SPRING HOME & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, THE WINCHESTER THE WINCHESTER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 | SPRING HOME & 9
MORE TRENDS
Wallpaper-like tile
If you’re looking to refresh your kitch-
en or bathroom, Houzz recommends
photo courtesy Matthew Lofton for Make Nest Interiors
staying away from subway or hexa-
gon tiles and instead consider con-
temporary tiles that look like wood,
concrete, resin, fabric or even wall-
paper. These tiles are prized for of-
fering the elaborate pattern look of
modern-day wallpapers while being
durable enough to wipe down with a
sponge and detergent.
OPEN FLOOR PLAN EVOLUTION Florals
The tropical palm print may have
For years, open floor plans have ruled blueprints for new flooded your Instagram feeds this
home construction. Now, that trend seems to be changing a bit. year, but people aren’t yet tired of
“The open floor plan trend continues to evolve, but in a re- eye-catching, oversized graphic flo-
cent project we added wide pocket doors between rooms to rals. Houzz expects even more inter-
give the homeowners to option to divide the larger spaces into pretations of over-scaled floral pat-
intimate nooks as needed,” said Miller. terns, in high-contrast colors, in the
“Much of modern life involves being social and plugged in on- new year.
line; creating quiet retreats within the home nourishes health
and balance,” he said. Concrete accents
Step aside, white marble — it's con-
crete's time to steal the spotlight.
Already used for floors and counter-
tops, the versatile, accessible ma-
terial is now being utilized in more
interesting and unexpected ways, in-
cluding in home accessories, such as
pendant lighting, lamps, and furniture.
WALLPAPER
Wallcoverings are not what they used to be.
Beautiful patterns and colors are used to add
depth and character to a room. Miller used a yel-
CALM BEDROOMS low and white wallpaper in the dining room of a
Stewart Street home (pictured above) to establish
The place you sleep should be reflective of that goal — calm, a cheerful elegance.
neutral or soft colors, an uncluttered environment, with simple “Some geometric wallpaper designs have be-
decor. Houzz, a home remodeling and design website, recom- come oversaturated in recent years, such as the
mends ditching the heavy decorating, because too much decor quatrefoil or curving lattice, so choosing wallpaper
can make your bedroom feel overly busy and energizing, which should be done thoughtfully,” he advised.
is not an ideal combination for helping you rest and relax. “A good rule of thumb is that if you’ve already
seen a motif a lot by the time you warm up to us-
ing it yourself, you should keep digging for a more
interpretive and less literal version of it.”
THE WINCHESTER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 | SPRING HOME & 9
This weekend: TACKLE SPRING CLEANING
Spring cleaning tasks can be stretched out across several days to make the jobs more manageable. While certain spring cleaning
tasks can be time-consuming, many projects can be started and completed in 30 minutes or less.
Look up Change linens Blinds and curtains
other debris. Vacuum these vents
Start by looking up at ceilings, Remove and launder bed linens. Heavy window treatments can be
so that air flow is not impeded. Let
molding and ceiling fans. Chanc- While the linens are in the wash, removed and replaced with more
the heat run for a few minutes to
es are strong that some cobwebs thoroughly dust all furniture and
catch any small particles that be- gauzy fabrics. This lets in more
and dust have formed in these
come dislodged, and then change vacuum the carpets. Move furni- light and warmth from the sun.
areas. Always begin cleaning by
the furnace filter. ture so you can reach areas where
working from the top downward Many curtains can be freshened
so you don’t have to clean any ta- dust gathers, such as under the
Grout cleaner up right in the laundry, but blinds
bles countertops or floors twice. bed or dresser.
Grade school science lessons can may require a bit more effort. If
Static-charged dusting cloths work
be put to use as you look to re- Clean out the refrigerator the blinds can be snapped out of
well to catch and contain dust. Use
move stubborn dirt. Combining Now is a great time to remove any the brackets, place them in a tub
a pillowcase on ceiling fan blades
baking soda and vinegar produces of those mystery containers grow-
to clear the dust and keep it from full of vinegar, dish soap and water.
a reaction that causes the forma-
cascading to the floor. ing fuzzy experiments in the back Allow them to soak and then rinse
tion of gassy bubbles. These bub-
bles can help to break up dirt that of the refrigerator. Take the food with the shower nozzle. Stationary
Vacuum vent intakes clings to crevices, such as grout out of the refrigerator and use a blinds can be cleaned with using an
Many houses are heated by forced- between tiles. Light scrubbing and food-safe cleaner to scour the old sock over your hand dipped in a
air systems. The air intake vents then subsequent rinsing can rid shelves and inside of crisper draw-
can become clogged with dust and vinegar-and-water solution.
surfaces of hard-to-remove dirt. ers.
10 SPRING HOME & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, THE WINCHESTERTips for SPRING CLEANING SUCCESS
The warm weather associated with the arrival of spring makes many people who have spent the previous months indoors less
than enthusiastic about spending a spring weekend indoors cleaning and clearing away a season’s worth of clutter.
But homeowners who organize their spring cleaning projects can ensure such efforts take just a weekend or less.
Enlist the whole family Clear your schedule or commitments or plan far enough whom they intend to donate items.
Chances are everyone who lives in Another way for homeowners to en- in advance that you can avoid mak- Many charitable organizations will
the home can lay claim to some of sure their spring cleaning projects ing plans on a given weekend. While come to private homes to pick up do-
the dirt, grime and clutter that built are started and finished in a single it might not make for the most event- nations, but such pickups often must
ful weekend, it will greatly increase be arranged in advance rather than
up over the winter. So it only makes weekend is to clear their schedules
your chances of getting everything on the morning of the day homeown-
sense that everyone then pitches in for the entire weekend. Homeown-
cleaned and cleared out in two days. ers want items to be taken away. In
to clean the home come springtime. ers who expect to spend part of their
addition, if recycling will be a part of
Parents and heads of household can day away from home and still finish
Do your homework your spring cleaning efforts, familiar-
delegate tasks to everyone, incentiv- their spring cleaning projects will like- Homeowners who want to complete ize yourself with the weekend hours
izing cooperation with the promise of ly find the job unfinished come Sun- their spring cleaning in a single week- of nearby recycling plants so you
rewards if the cleaning is completed day night. When planning a spring end should do their homework with can drop items off on your cleaning
in a single weekend. cleaning weekend, schedule projects regard to finding local recycling cen- weekend instead of leaving them ly-
for a weekend when you have no pri- ters or charitable organizations to ing around to be donated later.
THE WINCHESTER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 | SPRING HOME & 11Spring GARDEN SHOWS Get your calendar and save the date for some
of springtime’s favorite events, from
Historic Garden Week to garden fairs.
by JENNY BAKER
Historic Garden Week transitional architectural style, was finished pre-purchase only) at The State Arboretum
Saturday, April 21 in 2014 and is surrounded by extensive pe- of Virginia, and a special presentation at
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
rennial gardens. Blandy Experiemental Farm, “The Impor-
Various locations in Clarke County
Stonefield in Boyce, an alabaster-paint- tance of Pollinators,” at noon.
The Winchester-Clarke Garden Club ed brick residence built in 1983, features a Details: Full tour $40 per person; sin-
and The Little Garden Club of Winchester circular staircase and a cherry-paneled li- gle site admission $20. Advance tickets $30
host the local homes and gardens tour, a brary which was added in 1989. The work- per person until April 13. Tickets avail-
much-anticipated event each year. Local ing farm includes a practice polo field with able at Kimberly’s, The Museum Store at
homes this year include Clarke County stables for ponies, and a whimiscal patio the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, The
homes The Cliff, Woodside, Stonefield, that was designed to mimic the ballroom Winchester-Frederick County Tourism and
and Kildere. at the Homestead Resort. Dances with live Visitor Center, and in Berryville at The Fire-
The Cliff in Boyce is situated on a bluff music under twinkling lights happen all house Gallery and Mt. Airy Market in Boyce.
facing over a bend in the Shenandoah Riv- summer long. www.vagardenweek.org
er and was built between 1941-1942 of na- Kildere, a 1941 Federal residence, sits
tive limestone. The landscape and house on a 162-acre former working farm in 29th Annual Garden Fair
were renovated in 2003, and in 2005, the Boyce. The home features Flemish bond May 12 & 13
gardens were honored with a Potomac brickwork, a slate roof, and working lou- 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The State Arboretum of Virginia
Chapter American Society of Landscape vered shutters. The grounds include a
Architecture award. stone-walled sunken garden and sweep- A Mother’s Day weekend tradition, the Jeff Taylor/The Winchester Star
Woodside is nestled at the edge of the ing vistas. State Arboretum of Virginia’s 29th Annu- The raised box garden featuring lavender
and English boxwoods at the home of
woods of the White Post property, giving The tour includes complimentary re- al Garden Fair is a great kick-off to the Greg and Pembroke Hutchinson, one of
the home 240 degree views of the Clarke freshments at Kildere, a box lunch ($15 spring planting season. The fair is a huge the stops during the 2017 Historic Garden
County vistas. The stone house, built in a Week.
12 SPRING HOME & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, THE WINCHESTERplant and garden supply sale, with dozens
of vendors of high-quality plants including
annuals, perennials, small trees, shrubs,
boxwood, bonsai, and more. The Founda-
tion usually sells a selection of plants di-
vided or propagated from the Arboretum
collection. In addition to the plant sale,
free events include Arboretum tours, na-
tive plant walks, children’s nature walks,
and other activities for kids. The event is
held rain or shine.
Details: $10 advance or $15 per car day-
of. The State Arboretum of Virginia. blandy.
virginia.edu
15th Annual GardenFest
June 2
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Belle Grove Plantation
A great opportunity to get your garden
into gear this season, GardenFest features
a master gardener plant sale, garden and
specialty vendors, garden crafts and events
for kids, a second hand rose’s garden table,
and tool sharpening.
There will be a workshop on flower im-
printing, and a speaker at 10 a.m. and 1
p.m. will talk on gardening with wildlife.
Details: Free admission, free parking.
Belle Grove Plantation.
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Crowds packed the Garden Fair at Blandy Farm in Clarke County last year.
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bedroom, that great turnaround radius in floor master suite is something to consid- But it’s also for space for a second person Home & Garden Guide
the bathroom, and their own little sitting er. to be helping you in the bathroom, at the online in full color at
room,” she said. Overall, mobility is what needs to toilet, or helping you stand at the sink. So
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“Upstairs there are two really big bed- be considered, not only for you or your that’s a real way to think about navigating
rooms, and the idea was that that could be spouse but for help as well. space, is it enough for two, for you and/or
a nurse’s space, or a place for their chil- “It’s something a lot of people forget. equipment you may need.”
dren to come back to.” They think that they don’t need ADA, they No matter your age, it’s smart to consid-
Many homes built post-1990s have a don’t need to worry about accessibility be- er these improvements over time.
main floor master suite in addition to an cause they’re not going to be in a wheel- “I think that it’s a strategy too that’s re-
upstairs master suite, almost to the point chair,” said Mayfield. ally helpful so that everything is in place,
that it’s expected, said Mayfield. In this “It has to do with people using a cane so that it doesn’t become an emergency
case, being able to move downstairs and or a walker, or it’s a way of thinking par- and you’re not trying to problem-solve in a
have help — whether it’s a family member ticularly in a bathroom, the five foot turn panic state because you have to figure out
or a live-in nurse — move in to the second around radius you need for a wheelchair. how to get a hospital bed in your house.”
THE WINCHESTER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 | SPRING HOME & 13This weekend: TACKLE HOME ‘Tis the season for home improvement
projects. Here are smaller projects that
can yield impressive results and be complet-
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ed over the course of a single weekend.
Install stair runners Create an accent wall
Dress up hardwood stairs with decora- Painting a focal wall in a home can cre- Dress up the entryway
tive carpet runners. Runners come in ate a serious impact. The bonus is it will An entryway is a guest’s first im-
elongated pieces of carpeting or individ- not take as long or require as many ma- pression of a home. Many entry-
ual pieces that can be placed on each terials as painting an entire room. Ac- ways can use a minor overhaul, both
step. If carpeting doesn’t fit with the cent walls frequently feature a bold col- inside and outside. Paint the front
home’s design, painting individual stair or, so decide on placement and tackle door a different color so it pops
treads also can create visual appeal. this project in less than a day. from the curb. Install a new mail-
box or decorative house numbers. A
new welcome mat can change the
look as well. Inside, consider laying
Create a gallery on the staircase Install a new faucet a new floor. Resilient vinyl tiles come
Gather and arrange framed photos, art- in many different patterns and can
Instantly improve a kitchen or a bath-
work or wall accents so that they as- mimic the look of wood, travertine
cend the wall of a staircase. This cre- room with new fixtures. New faucets
or marble. Installing a floor can take
ates a designer touch and can dress up can provide aesthetic appeal and low-
a day or two.
an often barren area of wall space. flow faucets can help conserve water.
See Projects, Page 15
14 SPRING HOME & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, THE WINCHESTERProjects
from Page 15
Install a fresh light fixture
Improve drab spaces with a little il- Add molding
lumination. Better Homes & Gardens Molding can add instant aesthetic ap-
suggests replacing an existing fix- peal to a room. Molding is appropri-
ture with something new and vibrant. ate near the floor, at the top of walls
If hanging a new fixture is not within where they meet the ceiling, or even
one's skill set, free-standing table or mid-wall as a chair rail. Some home-
floor lamps also can cast a new glow owners like to create framed molding
on a space. on walls in formal living spaces.
Update kitchen Powerwash
or bathroom hardware Make your home really pop by renting
Replacing hardware is a fast and easy a powerwasher and tackle the exterior.
project, but one that can have imme- Decks, patios, and porches are also ar-
diate impact. Swap out tired or out- eas to consider powerwashing to have
dated hardware for newer brushed them ready for outdoor entertaining this
metals and more impactful shapes season.
and designs.
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