The owners of this waterfront home asked for a welcoming modern home with a seamless connection between indoors and out, a warm and elegant material palette, and "a view of Mount Rainier at our feet." Squeezed between a narrow private lane and the lake, the main challenge was to create a sense of privacy and retreat while making the most of expansive views.
The main floor flows from private entry courtyard through the great room and out to a series of waterfront entertaining spaces. Floor-to-ceiling lift-slide doors and hidden steel structure maximize the sense of openness. At the same time, the house is warm and welcoming thanks to a weathered limestone floor, fir ceiling, oak and walnut cabinets, and comfortable furniture with clean lines.
DeForest Architects Team | Ted Cameron, Brett Smith, Steve Click, Meredith Kelly
Interior Design | NB Design Group
Landscape Design | Allworth Design
Structural | Harriott Valentine Engineers
Contractor | Prestige Residential Construction
Photography | Ben Benschneider
Portrait of Seattle Magazine, Aug. 2017
Portrait of Portland Magazine, Aug. 2017
Best in American Living Awards, Gold Award for Custom Home, 2014
Seattle Times Pacific Northwest Magazine, Oct. 19, 2014
Home & Architectural Trends, Feb. 2014
This cozy urban retreat was designed to take advantage of Sound and Olympic Mountain views and highlight the owners’ collection of NW art.
