A modern lake house transformation with scenic views over Lake Washington

PHOTOGRAPHER John Granen Photography

DeForest Architects completely reimagined this existing modern house on Lake Washington from a home full of heavy stone and beams into a light and airy place to enjoy art, food, and family.

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The original home was weighed down with heavy “lodge-inspired” materials. The design team shed most of the lodge aesthetic and brought the home to a more modern style.

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The living room fireplace surround features a blackened steel plate and channel above. The light fixture next to the fireplace is the Fortuny Lamp – Design Within Reach.

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The front entry door is a custom wood pivot door and sidelite manufactured locally in Seattle by Great Northwest Door Company. The flooring at the entry is scored concrete that carries the exterior material into the home.

PHOTOGRAPHER John Granen Photography

A sliding wall panel is set on a track, composed of a steel channel with an added flat bar welded on. The hanger can be found online if you search for “barn door hardware”.

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The cabinets are rift white oak with a custom stain. There is a little bit of gray pigment in the mix that softens the ebony. The side panels are blackened steel.

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In the kitchen, a custom hood was designed around a Ventahood blower insert. The range is a Wolf. The flooring is bluestone, set in a rectangular pattern.

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The dining table was commissioned by the interior designers, NB Design Group. It was designed in two parts so that it can be configured as a long rectangle or the 7′ square shown.

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PHOTOGRAPHER John Granen Photography