MW Works Architecture+Design has created this idyllic modern refuge perched on a forested hillside along the shore of Case Inlet in southern Puget Sound, Washington. This compact retreat opens to a western view of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. Anchored by a weathered cedar-clad bedroom wing, a bold concrete cantilever projects the living and dining into the forest and toward the view.

An ipe deck slips from inside the kitchen into a meadow to the south, separated only by large sliding glass doors extending the sense of interior directly to the outdoors. A broad flat roof hovers high above the living spaces creating the feeling that one is sitting outdoors amidst the trees. Smaller, thoughtfully placed apertures define the exterior of the bedroom volume, along with a single large opening belonging to the master bath to give the users a ritual of bathing within the forest.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT MW Works Architecture+Design CONTRACTOR Alford Homes, Inc. ENGINEER Putnam Collins Scott Associates, Inc.

With a balance of simple lines and rugged, low-maintenance materials, this modest retreat of 2,800-square-foot is a welcome sanctuary from the city for just two or the full family.

What We Love: This modern refuge nestled along Puget Sound provides an idyllic hideaway in a stunning location. We love how the materials bring the outside in. The expansive walls of glazing help to frame the captivating views of the water and nature, creating a feeling of tranquility for this home’s inhabitants. Overall, we think this home would be an incredible respite to ‘get away from it all’ and unwind in peace… especially with that incredible indoor-outdoor shower in the main bathroom!

Tell Us: What details in the design of this home do you love and what would you change if this were your personal residence? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other sensational home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Washington: A dreamy shingle-style lake house with remarkable views of Lake Chelan and This black cabin in the San Juan Islands takes shelter in the woods.

PHOTOGRAPHER Jeremy Bittermann