Kylee Shintaffer Design has created this warm and inviting sanctuary for a Seattle-based resident, nestled on San Juan Island, the second-largest and most inhabited of the San Juan Islands in northwestern Washington. Envisioned as a retreat for gatherings with friends and family, the owner sought a vacation home to enjoy the natural beauty of the […]
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A serene weekend getaway in Washington gets an amazing renovation
This serene weekend getaway nestled in Cle Elum, a city within Kittitas County, Washington, underwent a stunning renovation by architectural design firm Hoedemaker Pfeiffer. Former clients of the architects, the owners acquired one of the firm’s latest designs to transform into their cherished vacation residence. While the location and general layout of this 3,000-square-foot dwelling […]
A stunning modern makeover to a craftsman-style home on Lake Washington
Architectural studio Hoedemaker Pfeiffer gave a light and airy modern makeover to this old Craftsman-style home built in 1906, nestled on a slope that overlooks Lake Washington. This residence was updated for active parents with three young children. The home originally belonged to an early Pacific Northwest timber magnate Once the residence of an early […]
Clean lines define this spectacular forever home in West Bellevue
Our client approached us to design their forever home in West Bellevue a neighborhood in Bellevue, Washington. The resulting 4,900-square-foot modern custom home features clean lines, smart home features, and personalized spaces. Designed by Archius Architecture and built by Alair Kirkland, it combines elements of modern and minimal design to create a calming, functional, high-end family […]
House Tour: A tri-level home in Seattle gets an extraordinary renovation
Located in Redmond, Washington, this 2,200 square foot, tri-level home built in 1977 was ready for an update. ArchiUS Design worked with the homeowners to plan a fresh layout and add needed space. After a full gut, remodel, and addition, the updated home now features 3,600 square feet of open, light-filled finished space in addition to […]
A 1970s mid-century house gets a beautiful makeover in the Pacific Northwest
Graham Baba Architects was responsible for the makeover of this historic 1970s mid-century house located in Clyde Hill, a suburb of Seattle, Washington. The owners of this mid-1970s house came to the design team looking to update and refresh their home without sacrificing the spirit of wood that makes it a quintessential example of its […]
Seattle home gets updated with a timeless and Spanish-inspired interior design
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer together with Schaefer Construction have reimagined this Seattle, Washington home with idyllic waterfront views. The owners are a family of four from the Pacific Northwest but spent years living in Los Angeles. They purchased this home that was built in 2012 and wanted a complete interior renovation, modernizing the dwelling to meet their […]
A beach house gets transformed into a luxury retreat on the Puget Sound
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer has transformed a cottage into an inviting beach house retreat complete with luxe details, situated along the shoreline of Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound, north of Seattle, Washington. The homeowners of this cottage opted to renovate instead of purchasing a larger new home. They enlisted the architects to help them re-invigorate their retreat, […]
A timeless beach house designed as a forever home on Bainbridge Island
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer has designed this timeless beach house as a forever home for a Seattle couple, located on Bainbridge Island, Washington. This dwelling takes its inspiration from the island’s old beach houses, which held special memories for the owner from her childhood summers. The home seamlessly blends in with its surroundings, while evoking a sense […]
This peaceful Orcas Island retreat is in perfect harmony with nature
This peaceful island retreat was designed by Heliotrope Architects, located on Orcas Island, Washington, part of the San Juan Islands archipelago that sits in the Salish Sea/Strait of Juan de Fuca between the USA and Canada. This 3,000-square-foot retreat residence is on a 26-acre site comprising a mature Douglas fir and Pacific madrone forest, with […]










