La Conner, WA This project consists of a second story addition to an existing detached garage to provide a separate dedicated space for the owner’s photography and printing studio. The addition consists of a modern open vaulted interior with an abundance of natural lighting. The exterior of the garage and studio is detailed to match the traditional architectural character of the existing primary residence....
Seattle, WA This modest kitchen remodel focused on maximum spatial improvements while limiting overall demolition and moving appliance locations. The existing kitchen and dining nook were combined into one large entertaining space by expanding cabinetry and adding an island. Demolishing the wall separating these rooms from the living room to create a great room was the finishing touch. Ikea cabinets were initially selected but custom cabinetry detailing was implemented to achieve a built-in appearance to meet the client's requirements. Project Brochure Project Sheet...
Burien, WA Originally conceived as a prefab project, this detached studio addition in the Seahurst neighborhood of Burien, Washington added some much needed interior space to a small existing home. The studio was built with a small bathroom and detached entry so that it could function both as a home office as well as overflow bedroom area for visiting family....
Bellevue, WA This Northwest Mid Century Modern-inspired home is nestled in the trees off Lake Sammamish Parkway in east Bellevue. The new scope of work focuses on remodeling the kitchen and opening up the walls separating the kitchen from the living space and views to the lake. Clean lines and modern details include wood paneled appliances, back painted glass backsplash, a waterfall edge quartz countertop on the island and a retractable cooktop vent hood. General Contractor: Blox Construction Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA...
Sammamish, WA A remodel to a 1970s split level home. The original kitchen was enclosed and separated from the rest of the living space. With limited counter space and a dining nook too small to be utilized, the existing space was in need of some improvement. Our design included opening up the walls, replacing and relocating a pantry closet with a built-in cabinet pantry and adding additional countertop area. The footprint of the kitchen remains the same but it feels twice...
Shoreline, WA The scope of work for this modest home included remodeling the main level kitchen and opening up the floor plan to create a dining space and better visual connection between the kitchen and living room. The unfinished daylight basement was renovated to create a new master suite, second bedroom and mudroom with laundry area....
Bellevue, WA The focus of this design centered on maximizing aesthetic impact within a limited construction budget for this remodel / addition in the Newport Hills neighborhood. All exterior siding was replaced, a new entry roof with overhanging eaves, and dormers modernize the home’s feel as well as blending areas of remodel with the existing home. A new master bedroom with partial mountain views was added while a new gourmet kitchen and expansive family room provide the new central focus of...
Seattle, WA This remodel to a craftsman home in Seattle’s Ravenna neighborhood consists of a small addition, a bathroom remodel, basement remodel and reconfiguration of the floor plan and stairway to open up the house to the backyard and make the basement access pathway more inviting. Larger basement windows with window wells were added to both provide more natural light as well as to provide egress to a new guest bedroom created in the unfinished basement....
Seattle, WA This project is a modest remodel of a 1930-era Tudor home in the Northgate neighborhood. The work was performed in two phases, with phase 1 including a front porch addition and finishing out an unfinished basement including adding a new bathroom. Phase 2 will be a three story rear addition for a new master bedroom, living room and garage addition....
Bremerton, WA This interior remodel united adjacent dining and kitchen spaces while developing the home's existing traditional aesthetic decor. Design accents included new custom cabinets and a unified ceiling soffit to emphasize the space's prominence within the home. The dining room overlooks Puget Sound and Mount Rainier. The project was prominently featured in West Sound Home and Garden in their Fall 2009 issue....
