Heliotrope Architects have designed this spectacular modern refuge that overlooks Puget Sound, located in Fauntleroy, a neighborhood in West Seattle, Washington. Situated on Puget Sound’s Fauntleroy Cove, this home faces Vashon Island, Blake Island, and the Kitsap Peninsula to the west. The concept of this 3,442-square-foot dwelling is all about the experience of entering into […]
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A nature-inspired cabin retreat protrudes over the forest on Puget Sound
Jim Olson of Olson Kundig Architects has designed this cabin as a personal family retreat located on the Puget Sound in Longbranch, Washington. The architect’s reverence for nature and admiration of the property’s beauty is expressed in the design of his cabin which is nestled amidst the towering fir trees of an ancient forest. What […]
An intimate retreat tucked into a forest overlooks serene Puget Sound
Miller Hull Partnership has designed this intimate retreat for indoor-outdoor living, nestled on a bluff on Whidbey Island, Washington. This picturesque property consists of a 2,300 square foot main house and a 560 square foot guest house that are set between wind-swept evergreens for an intimate setting. The owners are a wildlife photographer and a blacksmith, […]
Tour this beautiful waterside abode on the banks of Lake Washington
Conard Romano Architects in collaboration with Susan Marinello Interiors has designed this contemporary waterside abode located in Windermere, Washington. Created for a couple and their young children, this idyllic home is set on Lake Washington, a property that has been in the family for decades. The house sits comfortably beneath a canopy of tall trees, at some remove […]
This pavilion style home celebrates the outdoors on Bainbridge Island
Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects has designed this 1,810-square-foot pavilion-style home located on Bainbridge Island, Washington. This home was shaped by the site – an open meadow surrounded by mature evergreen trees. The structure is tucked up to the northern edge of the meadow allowing maximum southern light to the pavilion-style main living space. […]
A storybook Tudor home in Washington gets a stunning modern update
NB Design Group has completely redesigned this beautiful storybook Tudor home built in 1924, located in the small Seattle suburb of Medina, Washington. The designer retained the fairytale facade but reimagined the interiors for a modern lifestyle. Upon approach to the home, the inviting exterior presents a brick turret, moss-covered roof, copper gutters, and a flagstone […]
This hillside home in Seattle is inspired by the views of the Puget Sound
This contemporary hillside home was designed by Chadbourne + Doss Architects, located in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. For their new dwelling, the owners requested an adventurous sanctuary inspired by the forest, sea, and skies of the Salish Sea. They also wanted their home to age well and support their active lifestyle while adapting to […]
A Seattle craftsman cottage gets a makeover with fresh and airy interiors
A simple craftsman cottage was transformed into a beautiful modern family home by DeForest Architects, located in Seattle, Washington. This project entails a second floor addition along with e complete renovation the entire home to reflect crisp lines, warmth and simplicity. The homeowners needed more space to accommodate their growing family and frequent guests. Interior spaces […]
This backyard reading retreat in Seattle offers an amazing oasis in the city
This incredible backyard reading retreat was designed by Board & Vellum and built by Proform Construction, located in Montlake, a quiet neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. Created as an escape from city life, one can come out to this backyard retreat and curl up with a good book, use it as a quiet home office, a […]
A revamped lake house beautifully connects with nature on Mercer Island
This modern lakefront house was reimagined by Graham Baba Architects, located on Mercer Island, an island community situated in Lake Washington, east of the City of Seattle, Washington. Originally constructed in the 1960s as a modest beachfront cabin, this home had undergone several renovations that degraded its design integrity. When the current owners purchased the […]








