This elegant home in Seattle, Washington, was designed by Drew Shawver Architecture + Design. The 1,625-square-foot house showcases nature via natural light and visual/physical connections to the gardens. The clients are a young couple, a product designer from Lebanon, and a graphic designer from Bainbridge Island. They sought a home that would reflect their desire […]
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This floating house offers the ultimate refuge on Seattle’s Portage Bay
Hoshide Wanzer Architects, together with Dyna Builders, drew inspiration from the Costa Rican philosophy of Pura Vida—celebrating simple pleasures and a relaxed pace of life—to create this floating house on Portage Bay, a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, that offers a dynamic connection to nature and the ever-changing waters. The design is flexible and responsive, allowing […]
A 1940s ranch home gets a breathtaking shou sugi ban makeover in Washington
Mr. Belvedere is architect Ben Humphries’ own family home, a substantial remodel and addition to an unassuming 1940s single-family ranch in Northeast Seattle, Washington, designed by his firm Linework Architecture. The project focuses on sustainability, durability, indoor-outdoor living, and generational flexibility. Designed during the COVID quarantine, the family realized they needed to rethink how their […]
A Seattle craftsman home gets a bold renovation with serene Lake Union views
Whitney Architecture, in collaboration with Dyna Builders, has beautifully updated this craftsman home, which boasts a blend of traditional and modern design elements and is situated in Seattle, Washington’s Queen Anne neighborhood. The scope of this project entailed transforming a cramped, outdated structure into a light-filled, elegant family home with a flexible lower-level accessory dwelling […]
A 1950s Midcentury modern home in Seattle gets a beautiful makeover
SHED Architecture & Design was responsible for the interior renovation of this 1950s hillside midcentury modern home situated in the heart of Seattle, Washington. To meet the owner’s lifestyle needs, modern updates were given to the living room, kitchen, and guest bedrooms, along with an expanded owner’s bedroom suite. The design team used a mix […]
A 1925 Seattle boathouse transformed into a stunning waterfront home
Paul Moon Design, together with Dyna Builders, has renovated this hillside home in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood, blending over a decade of design evolution with a deep connection to its waterfront setting. Originally built in 1925 as a modest beach cabin, the house was transformed through a full rebuild that maintained the original footprint while reimagining […]
1919 Craftsman farmhouse gets restored to its former glory on Lake Washington
Perched high above Lake Washington in Seattle’s Lakewood neighborhood, this 1919 Craftsman farmhouse was beautifully reimagined by TJP Studio, in collaboration with Dyna Builders. One of the original homes on the hill, this home was designed by architect Charles Lyman Haynes and underwent a meticulous renovation to honor its historic charm while adapting to modern, […]
Treehouse inspired midcentury home perched on a cliffside above Puget Sound
Built in 1966 by Northwest architect Ralph Anderson for a couple of art collectors, this West Seattle home has always had something going for it. A cliffside position above Puget Sound, 3,500 square feet of thoughtfully arranged space, and an elevated, treehouse-like quality that makes it feel removed from the world below. What it needed […]
A stunning midcentury modern home with sweeping views of Lake Washington
Perched above Lake Washington in Seattle, this beautifully renovated 1950s midcentury modern home showcases breathtaking water views and timeless architectural design. The residence was reimagined by DeForest Architects in collaboration with Ore Studios to create a light-filled, serene living environment tailored for modern living. The homeowners sought to enhance natural light, introduce a calming aesthetic, […]
This Seattle tudor home on Lake Washington got a stunning modern makeover
Designed by DeForest Architects, this stunning modern Tudor home in Seattle, Washington, is a beautiful transformation of a modest brick Tudor into a sophisticated, light-filled residence. A couple who love books and dogs had admired this home for years before purchasing it, and the renovation was built entirely around their passions. Bookshelves and inviting reading […]










