Lake Washington Overlook by SHED Architecture and Design Open Layout

9 Impressive “Before & After” Remodels of 20th-Century Homes in Seattle

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After: The long volume of the main living area had previously been chopped in half by a wall that enclosed the kitchen on one side. The designers removed the existing wall to improve the connection between the main living areas. They also exposed the home’s beautiful post-and-beam structure, repainting the ceiling beams a dark color to contrast with the natural wood that was preserved.