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 […]
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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 […]
This Lake Washington courtyard house embraces its stunning surroundings
Designed by DeForest Architects to accommodate a family of five, this exquisite modern courtyard house finds its idyllic setting on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. A vision comes to life for its owners, this dwelling is the embodiment of their dream – a lakeside haven boasting panoramic Mount Rainier vistas and seamlessly integrated […]
Take a peek at this compact Seattle house with inviting living spaces
Conard Romano Architects has designed this modern three-story house in Seattle’s Madison Park neighborhood, adapting to the constraints of its narrow lot. Given the limited space available, the architects creatively devised a compact floor plan tailored to the homeowner’s lifestyle preferences. Despite the narrow site, they highlighted verticality through the inclusion of a second-story balcony […]
This inviting urban getaway capitalizes on its views of the Olympic mountains
DeForest Architects is responsible for the design of this amazing urban getaway that is located in Seattle, Washington. This dwelling was created to maximize breathtaking views of the Sound and Olympic Mountains. An additional central focus of this project was to create art gallery walls to highlight the homeowner’s extensive collection of Northwest Art. The […]
This amazing Washington lake house is all about the breathtaking views
Designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects, this modern lake house is gracefully situated on the northern shores of Lake Washington in Kenmore, Washington. Facing some unique design challenges, this project found itself within an environmentally and code-regulated terrain, marked by a dramatic forty-foot grade change. In response to this challenging topography, the form of the […]
A modern refuge perches on a bluff with heavenly views of the Washington Coast
Baylis Architects together with Amy Baker Interior Design has created this modern refuge situated in the beach town of Seabrook, on the Washington Coast. Perched on a ridge above Pacific Beach, this newly built dwelling was designed in keeping with the strict code guidelines mandated by the town. The homeowners requested a design solution that brought […]
This designer’s cabin is a warm and cozy refuge with Puget Sound views
This 1970s cabin underwent a major overhaul by Heidi Caillier Design, situated on Anderson Island, the southernmost island in Puget Sound, Washington. Boasting an exceptional location and scenic views, this compact cabin and converted garage, affectionately known as “The Snug,” underwent a remarkable conversion into a welcoming haven for family getaways. The term “snug” frequently […]