This inviting urban farmhouse home was completely transformed by CTA Design Builders, situated in Seattle, Washington. A family with two active young boys resides in this home, which was in need of an addition to better meet their lifestyle needs. With the new addition, this home offers 3,400 square feet of living space. The dwelling is […]
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A small rural retreat inspired by nature on the Hood Canal, Washington
A series of family cabins hidden in the forest and overlooking Washington’s Hood Canal, the Hood Cliff Retreat designed by Wittman Estes is located on a 1.13-acre site atop a bluff on a wooded site on the western shore of Hood Canal in the Pacific Northwest. “As avid bird watchers and naturalists, the clients […]
An outdated condo gets a warm and sophisticated makeover in Washington
An outdated condo needed a more functional and bright layout, completely transformed by architects Hoedemaker Pfeiffer in Tacoma, Washington. After residing in several cities and traveling across the globe, this homeowner wished to create a home base. He purchased a well-loved condo in a building designed by a renowned local architect in the stadium district […]
Before & After: 1958 midcentury home in Seattle gets a gorgeous update
Originally designed in 1958 by renowned Seattle architect Al Bumgardner, this midcentury home has undergone a complete transformation by SHED Architecture & Design. The redesign honors the architectural significance of the dwelling while better reflecting the storied lives of its new inhabitants. Perched atop a cliff in West Seattle, Washington, this 2,360-square-foot residence offers panoramic […]
A Northwest contemporary cabin with Japanese influences on Lopez Island
CTA Design Builders created this contemporary cabin retreat which sits on a lovely rural property with a low-bank waterfront on Lopez Island, the third largest of the San Juan Islands, Washington. This home was sited on the property to maximize its waterfront views. Access to this home is through the trees, where guests are greeted […]
A modern farmhouse retreat gets a magnificent renovation on Orcas Island
Heliotrope Architects recently renovated this modern waterfront farmhouse retreat, tucked away on a remote property on Orcas Island, off the coast of Washington State. In updating the interior and exterior, the design firm opened up the home to scenic water and mountain views, which had been previously closed off. The owners did not need more […]
Ranch home with a contemporary twist enjoys views of the North Cascades
Designed by RHO Architects, this contemporary ranch home nestles comfortably in the lee of the hills enjoying views of the spectacular valley in Eastern Washington. This rural retreat is nestled near the edge of the Yakima River Basin, offering views of the expansive North Cascades on the horizon. The home and outdoor patio were oriented […]
This coastal contemporary home offers a cozy refuge on San Juan Island
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 […]
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 […]