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, […]
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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 […]
This Seattle backyard home office proves small spaces can work beautifully
This wonderful backyard work-from-home shed, designed by Linework Architecture, is located in Seattle, Washington. WORK_shed provides a simple yet elegant space where two working parents can find space of their own while working from home and managing their children. The WORK_shed began as an email from a former client with the subject, “Tiny Project?” With […]
Dreamy A-Frame cabin surrounded by peaceful woods in the Pacific Northwest
What began as the purchase of a hunting cabin quickly evolved into a rustic A-frame cabin getaway in the quiet hills of Lyle, Washington, completely remodelled by Allison Lind Interiors and Craft Homes NW. This remote area, surrounded by hills and a river, provides the family with a tranquil refuge from their primary residence in Portland, […]
A timeless Bainbridge Island home with outstanding views of the Puget Sound
Silk Cavassa Marchetti Architecture & Interiors, along with Dowbuilt, designed this timeless home located on Bainbridge Island, a scenic and charming destination near Seattle, Washington. The homeowners desired a home that was timeless and would be enjoyed by their family for many generations. It was designed after the shingled homes built for summer use on […]
A Washington house designed to celebrate its peaceful woodsy setting
The Rambler is home to GO’C co-founder and architect Jon Gentry, musician and recording artist Lydia Ramsey, and their young son, located in Indianola, Washington, a bedroom community on the Kitsap Peninsula (and a short ferry ride from Seattle). The build involved a close collaboration with friends and makers in the local community, exploring a […]
This Washington coast home offers a refuge for a couple of empty nesters
Ore Studios custom-crafted this stunning home for a pair of empty nesters on the Washington coast, whose primary residence is in the city of Seattle. Perched on fifty feet of medium bank waterfront, this weekend retreat enjoys enviable views of Skagit Bay and Whidbey Island. The architects used the agricultural vernacular of the surrounding valley […]
Modern tree house on a bluff with tranquil views over Washington’s Puget Sound
DeForest Architects, together with Ore Studios, has custom-designed this peaceful modern tree house, inspired by its hillside site and childhood memories, situated in Burien, Washington. Nestled on a dramatic one-acre woodland property atop a bluff with views over the Puget Sound, this family home was designed to feel like a virtual walk in the woods. The […]










