Before & After: Two Former Circus Performers Remodel Their Home Like a Refined Big Top
This hillside residence in Seattle tempers three-ring spectacle with the restraint of Japanese design to fix a disjointed plan.
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Although this West Seattle home had a fantastic location on a sloped lot near a city park and a good amount of square footage, it felt fragmented inside thanks to a string of piecemeal remodels since its construction in 1975. The most recent owners wanted better flow between the rooms, and connection to the incredible water views.
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Melissa Dalton
Dwell Contributor
Melissa Dalton is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon, who has been writing for Dwell since 2017. Read more of her work about design and architecture at melissadalton.net.
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