At the back of the house is Clara’s studio, the room that made the whole project feel worth it. She works as a botanical illustrator, so light matters. The studio faces north to avoid harsh glare, with a long desk running beneath the window. From her chair, Clara can draw leaves, flowers, and insects while looking directly at the garden that inspires them.
The studio is also the most playful part of the house. Outside, the mirrored panels reflect the planting beds so well that the room almost vanishes behind foxgloves and tall grasses. Inside, however, it is full of color: paint tubes, pressed flowers, sketchbooks, postcards, and half-finished drawings taped to the wall. Clara likes that contrast. The outside is quiet and almost invisible; the inside is busy, creative, and unmistakably hers. Visitors often say this room explains the whole house. It was never about hiding from the world completely. It was about making enough peace and space to enjoy it properly.