Silk Cavassa Marchetti designed this contemporary home for a family of five seeking a spacious, light-filled, and serene environment, set on a sloping lot along the shores of Lake Washington. This young family was relocating from California, wishing to create new roots in the Seattle area. The design balances modern minimalism with the warmth and […]
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A couple’s dream retirement home boasts amazing views of the Puget Sound
The Bluff Overlook residence in Washington was designed by AOME Architects as a dream home for a retired couple seeking a serene yet vibrant home for entertaining extended family and friends, while making full use of its breathtaking setting. Perched dramatically above Puget Sound, the reinterpreted Northwest Contemporary design embraces sweeping vistas through an open […]
Step into this 1940s Seattle home reimagined with serene Puget Sound views
This historic home has been completely transformed by Brio Interior Design. perched atop an expansive waterfront site in north Seattle, Washington. The property boasts magnificent panoramic views of the Puget Sound, the Olympic Peninsula, and the Olympic mountain range. The owner’s mother had spent her teenage years growing up in this humble abode, which was […]
Inside a stunning midcentury modern house with woodland views in Seattle
New Jersey-based Mowery Marsh Architects crafted this midcentury modern house situated on a beautiful wooded property in Montlake, a neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The home was originally constructed in 1957 by Seattle–based architect Hawley Adelbert Dudley, who used it as his personal residence. During the same year this home was built, the Seattle Times awarded […]
A heritage farm on Orcas Island inspires the design of this modern farmhouse
This modern farmhouse was designed by Syndicate Smith together with WestCorp Construction, located on 120 acres of forest and farmland in Orcas Island, Washington. With a storied past, the farm was purchased during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic. The family of five (he is a builder and owner of WestCorp, while she is a painter) decided to […]
A breathtaking cliffside home with epic views over the Wenatchee River
Syndicate Smith has designed this compact modern home of just 1,500 square feet perched on the edge of a steep, wooded slope overlooking the Wenatchee River in Leavenworth, Washington. This vacation home elegantly maximizes the limited construction area. Crafted for dual purposes—retreat and vacation rental—the design prioritizes simplicity and low-maintenance living. A typical foundation supports […]
Inside a Pacific Northwest contemporary house designed to connect with nature
Studio AM Architecture, together with Farland Interiors, designed this contemporary house to be in harmony with its natural surroundings, set on 1.39 acres in Medina, Washington. Built for a large, active family, the main residence and guest house sit within the slope of the land, framed by mature trees. Together with a sports court, pool, […]
This off-grid Washington cabin has peaceful views over the Cascade Mountains
CAST Architecture has designed this mountain-high, off-grid retreat, nestled on a private inholding within the Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest near Leavenworth, Washington. The refuge was built to withstand abundant snowfall and extreme seasonal temperature swings. The cabin sits on an unwooded knoll to minimize impact on the existing site. Its design is pragmatic, durable, and energy […]
Inside a serene Washington courtyard house designed for aging in place
The French Creek Workshops House was designed by the Seattle-based architecture and landscape firm Wittman Estes as a home for aging in place. Located in Snohomish, Washington, this new family retreat for a retired couple is nestled alongside a wetland on a 4.5-acre site that was once an animal sanctuary. Conceived as a serene retreat […]
Inside a Pacific Northwest house with Thai-inspired design: Joyful Aerie
Joyful Aerie is a wonderful new house, designed by Rerucha Studio for the brother and sister-in-law of its founder, Jill Rerucha, situated in an urban neighborhood just a few blocks from downtown Kirkland, Washington. This 3,800-square-foot residence was designed for the architect’s brother and his wife, who shared a vision for a modern home infused with […]










