This beautiful lakeside cottage home was designed for entertaining by Ripple Design Studio, located in the Enatai neighborhood of Bellevue, Washington. Inspired by a small cottage previously occupying the site, the project challenged the architect’s creativity to blend a sophisticated cottage with the site’s complex requirements. Nestled into the hillside, the home maximizes the breathtaking […]
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An amazing waterfront house built for multigenerational living in Seattle
DeForest Architects together with NB Design Group has designed this contemporary waterfront house nestled on the shores of Union Bay in Seattle, Washington. Three generations reside under one roof — the parents, their three children, along with one of the parent’s mothers. The original abode was a cherished childhood home of one of the homeowners. Over […]
A dreamy shingle-style lake house with remarkable views of Lake Chelan
This remarkable lake house designed by architectural studio Silk Cavassa Marchetti finds its place on the south shore of Lake Chelan, in Washington State. The lake is fifty miles long, winding its way through the North Cascades. Stretching for fifty miles through the North Cascades, this glacier-fed lake boasts a striking azure blue color. Nestled on […]
Take a peek inside this amazing pavilion home in the Washington woods
Nestled within a lush, wooded landscape, this remarkable modern pavilion home, skillfully crafted by Baylis Architects, is located in the Grand Ridge Neighborhood of Issaquah Highlands. This planned community and mixed-use neighborhood can be found in Issaquah, a charming suburb situated just outside of Seattle, Washington. Boasting 5,500 square feet of opulent living space, the […]
The design of this angular home is inspired by the Cascade Mountain Range
Bridging the gap between traditional single-family homes and the boom of mixed-use developments in Seattle’s Central District, Matchwood Homes serves as a striking neighborhood landmark. Rooted in a historically diverse and up-and-coming neighborhood, the lot contains two single-family residences and an adjacent detached accessory dwelling unit, functioning as a community of detached homes and providing […]
This rustic house in Washington boasts mesmerizing mountain views
Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects is responsible for the creation of this gorgeous rustic house, nestled in a tranquil meadow tucked away from the busy road in Seattle, Washington. The residence takes full advantage of its unique location, situated within an existing clearing that offers breathtaking mountain vistas while maintaining a sense of seclusion amidst the […]
A Tudor style home in Seattle gets a charming update with a hobbit door
Board & Vellum has completely reimagined a dilapidated Tudor into a storybook home with whimsical custom details, located in Laurelhurst, a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. The goal of this project was to honor this family home’s past while creating a dream escape for the owner’s grandchildren. In its former glory, the original dwelling featured a […]
This stunning industrial modern refuge has breathtaking Seattle skyline views
Janof Architecture designed this industrial modern refuge with the primary goal of fully embracing the breathtaking panoramic views found on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. Despite working within a modest budget for a family with two young children, the architects managed to create a 5,663-square-foot dwelling that not only fulfills the owner’s desire for a tranquil […]
This black cabin in the San Juan Islands takes shelter in the woods
Heliotrope Architects has designed this black cabin retreat on Lopez Island, Washington, situated within the beautiful San Juan Island archipelago. A challenging property, the developable portion of this unique west-facing waterfront property in the San Juan Islands fell within a coastal geological buffer, aquatic wildlife buffer, class II wetland buffer, and is situated less than […]
This Capitol Hill home gets reimagined with a warm yet masculine feel
This spectacular contemporary home was reimagined by Ore Studios, located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. With a layout perfectly tailored to his lifestyle and breathtaking views of Lake Union and downtown, the homeowner found the perfect match with this abode. This single-story 1950s home had undergone significant modifications twenty years ago, which […]