“Oddly enough for a home this size, the main entry didn’t have any storage for everyday items like coats and shoes. Casework reimagined the space as an elegant catchall for entering the home. Like most homes in the rainy Pacific NW, shoes off is a must, otherwise, you’re tracking wet shoes indoors. We added an elegant console with storage for everyday items like grocery bags and the dog leash but also room for hats and gloves in the cold winter months.”

“Opposite the console is a handcrafted wood bench (from Ethnicraft) where everyday shoes are placed beneath, a vintage rug and a coat tree in the corner.”

“The original dining room had buttery-colored walls and a traditional chandelier that we swapped out for a more modern style in line with our client’s three keywords, classic, clean, and upscale. I commissioned abstract painter, Maja Dlugolecki, to create a large piece for the dining room by giving her a few examples of pieces beloved by the clients and with a palette to build from.”

“The living room, open to most rooms on the main level, was the hub for gathering. With drinks and snacks and loads of tennis on the TV, this room needed to be comfortable, soft to the touch, and cozy while also being able to withstand the wear and tear of soon-to-be teenagers and a puppy. Our clients wanted this room to serve not only as a gathering place for the kids and family but also as a space to entertain friends after dinner. In addition to comfort and durability, it also needed an air of elegance. We removed all of the heavy built-ins and paired them down to just one built-in with open shelves for essential storage. Behind the closed storage is audio-visual equipment and custom-caned cabinet doors that were designed and built so the equipment had adequate ventilation. We replaced the fireplace with a more updated gas fireplace and stone surround.”

“The kitchen remains the biggest transformation in the home. The main sink, originally in the corner, was moved to a new set of windows looking out over the backyard and pool with a secondary prep sink at the island. To gain more storage and for symmetry, we removed two windows on the range wall. We selected marble for the counters and backsplash and worked closely with the installer on the layout and seaming diagrams of the marble to make sure it flowed exactly as it was originally envisioned. The plaster hood softens the coolness of the marble and white cabinets creating a handcrafted elegance.”

“One of the most unique design elements was the creation of an office beneath the stairs – often a favorite and underused space. Our client pitched the idea as she wanted some additional storage as well as a place to take Zoom meetings while working from home.

The space was small, literally too small to share with anyone else, so it became her personal office, and we covered it floor to ceiling in Rebecca Atwood floral print wallpaper that feels like an extension of her personality. We customized all of the storage in the space to hold her collection of novels, supplies for wrapping gifts, memorabilia, and also a place for a printer and pin-up board as well as an official desk with under-shelf lighting.”