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Gentle and Brilliant
Posts on the primary flooring have been eliminated with a view to open up the kitchen. “A lot simpler mentioned than performed,” the designer famous. The kitchen additionally benefitted from a raised ceiling, new cupboards, and an island with a waterfall-style counter.
“Location, location, location”
Actual property professionals usually inform shoppers that location is a very powerful factor when selecting a house. One couple had that good spot on the east aspect of Lake Sammamish — however the reworked Nineteen Fifties-era seashore cottage sited there didn’t really feel like fairly the appropriate match.
So, the householders known as upon the structure and inside design providers of House Lab Design Providers in Kirkland. Proprietor and principal designer Tatiana Darnell was thrilled to assist make this home their house.
“I completely cherished working with the householders. That they had full belief within the course of and the crew. They have been very clear and constant about their targets and preferences,” Darnell mentioned. The final contractor was Armada Design & Construct of Bellevue.
This house went from outdated and drab to modern and fab, and the understated entry acquired a serious improve. Inside, the aim was to make the once-fragmented house circulate higher all through, and create areas with clear, minimalist design.
“The proprietor tells me that when she’s on video calls, she purposely adjusts the digicam to seize views of her new house, as a result of she likes to subtly show it to her colleagues,” Darnell mentioned.
Huge Distinction
The up to date exterior makes this house look model new. A distinguished entry was added with a collection of huge home windows. The present eating room was prolonged vertically, and a breakfast nook was added. The storage façade was articulated, and an L-shaped awning was added above it.
Dynamic Dwelling House
The lounge was reconfigured to create a surprising focal-point wall. The transfer creates a greater circulate to the kitchen, and a mudroom between the storage and dwelling house was added.
Sensible Stuff
This house is wise, because of Magnolia Audio Video. It options automated shades, built-in sound, and sensible switches, plus at the very least a dozen televisions — one among which is perched on the higher deck with one other constructed into the grasp lavatory’s mirror.
Scandinavian Influences
White oak engineered flooring, light-colored cabinetry, concrete-looking quartz, and extra lend to the easy and clear design the householders desired. Most of the items have been sourced from West Elm and Sage Interiors. Native artists’ works are also featured.
Welcome to the ‘Hawk’s Nest’
The householders are Seahawks followers, and so they needed a stellar house to look at the video games. The rec room upstairs and adjoining deck have been expanded; audio and video gear was put in; and a kitchenette was added to make buffalo wings and blended drinks.