Perched atop Queen Anne in Seattle, this charming 1925 home underwent a thoughtful renovation to blend modern convenience with its classic aesthetic. The project focused on opening up the back of the house a redesigned rear yard, remodeling the kitchen and main level bathroom. By replacing an existing side porch with a small 27 SF addition, the kitchen now boasts a functional layout anchored by a stunning oak island, reminiscent of a found furniture piece. Custom cabinetry seamlessly integrates modern appliances while still lending a traditional look to the design. Beautiful details in lighting, shelf brackets, door handles, and other custom touches elevate the space. The redesigned landscaping provides low maintenance and comfort, creating a harmonious indoor-outdoor living experience.

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This stately Four Square home, set on a prominent corner lot in Capitol Hill, has been thoughtfully reimagined to enhance light, views, and indoor-outdoor connections. While the ground floor layout remained largely intact, the kitchen was completely transformed, and a new powder room was added. A redesigned staircase now flows seamlessly through all three levels. Upstairs, a new primary suite and two additional bathrooms modernize the second floor, while a reworked roofline on the third floor increases head height, making the space more functional with the addition of a small bath and laundry. Though the basement was previously remodeled, extensive structural updates were required to support the home’s improvements. Rich in detail, the interiors feature custom touches like a bespoke pantry armoire and salvaged pocket doors sourced from the East Coast, blending timeless character with thoughtful modern updates.

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This project re-worked the living spaces of a small Wallingford house, turning a series of small, disconnected rooms into a single flowing space. At the rear of the house, a small 21 SF addition was the only space added, but renovating the kitchen and opening it up to the rear deck using a folding Nanawall system and pass-through counter completely changed the feel of the space. The dining room was opened up and raised with a dramatic tray ceiling. At the living room and entry, we brought light in from the under-utilized south facing attic window by creating a lightwell, while preserving the historic look of the rooms ceiling by creating flying coffers continuous over the space. Modernizing the basement bathroom completed the transformation. By focusing on the living spaces and limiting the areas work was done in, we let the owner focus their budget to the greatest effect possible.

 

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Nestled on just over an acre in the serene setting of Woodinville and under King County jurisdiction, this project incorporates a kitchen and primary bathroom remodel. To enhance the kitchen’s functionality and aesthetics, we added a 70 SF extension, eliminating an awkward angle and integrating a folding Nanawall door/window system. This feature seamlessly connects the kitchen to the rear yard, inviting the outdoors in, and allows outdoor bar seating along one wall of the kitchen. A striking Balthaup Island, featuring a Gaggenau cooktop, serves as the kitchen’s sculptural centerpiece. Catering to the homeowners’ passion for wine, a wine bar and ample wine storage were thoughtfully added. The white painted cabinetry ensures the space feels open and airy, while walnut accents infuse warmth and richness. In the primary bathroom, a sleek, curbless shower and a water closet are enclosed within a unified glass structure, lending a touch of contemporary elegance and a clean aesthetic. Walnut cabinetry adds a warm, inviting touch to this refined space.

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Nestled in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, this home originally built in 2016 boasts spectacular roof-level views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The original house already had a small roof deck but lacked interior space to enjoy the views from. When the owner’s contractor approached us to see if it was possible to design an addition within the height limit, we measured and studied the property, analyzed zoning codes, and confirmed the house’s existing two-level status with a basement. This enabled us to propose a dormer addition that complied with zoning code as well as Seattle’s fire sprinkler regulations required for a four-level home, but not for a three-level home with a basement. The new dormer integrates a large viewing window in an enclosed area that opens to an expanded roof deck. The exterior received a facelift with Shou Sugi Ban rainscreen siding, along with new windows and doors, transforming the home while preserving its original modern form.

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This project re-imagined a house in the Mt. Baker neighborhood of Seattle, completely transforming the look and connection to the site. In a three-story, 1300 SF addition, we added an attached garage, a new living space with floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Washington, and an expansive primary suite upstairs. The backyard was completely re-done, adding a patio with a fire pit and basketball court, in addition to a new stairs connecting the outdoor space with the living spaces above. We detailed the house exterior, completely refreshing and modernizing the look and adding an entry steel and glass awning and wood veneer panels. The project added windows throughout provide views and connection to the site. Completely re-done lighting, both inside the house and in the new backyard, tied everything together and added to the feeling of the finished product as a brand new house.

 

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This small home in the heart of Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood puts everything needed for living and entertaining together in a way that belies its size. A targeted 250 SF addition and interior remodel allowed the kitchen, living, dining and office to be located together in open plan. The great room has vaulted ceilings and glazing on the entire south façade, catching as much winter sun as possible. In good weather, a folding Nanawall allows the kitchen and dining to be completely opened up to the large backyard deck and yard beyond. Recognizing the dense nature of the corner lot, the design is selective about window placement on the front and sides, while creating a strong connection to the private backyard as an amenity that extends the living space out and makes the finished house feel much larger than its 1,750 SF.

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Nestled between Interlaken Park and Montlake Playground, this charming 1928 brick Tudor originally stood on land once part of Lake Washington, which was later filled in. As a result, the area was classified by the City as a Peat Settlement Zone due to its poor soil quality, causing the house to tilt several inches over the years. After consulting with our geotechnical engineer, we confirmed that while the house had settled, it had stabilized. The geotechnical engineer recommended that any additions to the house be designed with a standard foundation to ensure the entire structure would move in unison during an earthquake.

To enhance the home, we added a small extension to the front, featuring a revised staircase, a new front entry and powder room, and an updated primary bathroom on the second floor. This addition was designed in the Tudor style to complement the original architecture but was clad in stucco with wood detailing, since matching the original brick would have been both difficult and undesirable due to its weight.

Inside, the living spaces were opened up, incorporating thoughtful detailing to maintain the true Tudor aesthetic.

 

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This project upgraded a very typical ranch-style home with a second story primary suite addition, as well as a gut renovation of the existing ground level. We were able to create an open great room space the entire depth of the house, as well as a new backyard patio adjacent expanding this living area. The second story addition of a primary suite, whose bedroom was also focused toward the expansive backyard, was placed above the great room, allowing us to preserve some of the existing roofline, as well as the existing foundations while completely transforming the look and function of the house.

 

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This charming Cape Cod home, nestled in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, is a testament to the elegance of traditional design. Built in 1943, the 1650 SF residence had classic detailing but lacked functionality. On the exterior, the project focused on enhancing functionality with a new front porch, landscape and paving revisions, and the addition of protective covers over other exterior doors. The front porch and walkway were adorned with Pennsylvania bluestone, creating a cohesive and inviting main entrance. On the interior, upgrades included a main level bathroom remodel, refreshed entry finishes, and a new fireplace surround. On the interior and exterior, small improvements made a big difference to the livability and added character to this home.

 

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