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On the top floor, the dropped ceiling follows the shape of the exterior with a new layer of insulation. "This measure gave the living room a pleasant height, without needing to lift up the entire ceiling at unpredictable costs," says owner-designer Uli Wagner.
On the top floor, the dropped ceiling follows the shape of the exterior with a new layer of insulation. "This measure gave the living room a pleasant height, without needing to lift up the entire ceiling at unpredictable costs," says owner-designer Uli Wagner.
The new arched window brings light and views into the open-plan kitchen and dining area. Five colorful, geometric pendants designed by Jula Jessen for Schneid's Junit collection hangs over the dining table. 
The new arched window brings light and views into the open-plan kitchen and dining area. Five colorful, geometric pendants designed by Jula Jessen for Schneid's Junit collection hangs over the dining table. 
VonDalwig Architecture revitalized the parlor floor living room while preserving its original period details. Updates include new wide-plank light engineered wood flooring and Clé's Arc tiles, which add a graphic element to the interior of the decorative fireplace.
VonDalwig Architecture revitalized the parlor floor living room while preserving its original period details. Updates include new wide-plank light engineered wood flooring and Clé's Arc tiles, which add a graphic element to the interior of the decorative fireplace.
A beautifully designed, light-filled bathroom features a deep Victoria + Albert freestanding tub, an original marble mantle, a large black marble-topped vanity, and an encaustic concrete-tiled floor.
A beautifully designed, light-filled bathroom features a deep Victoria + Albert freestanding tub, an original marble mantle, a large black marble-topped vanity, and an encaustic concrete-tiled floor.
The living room also features floor-to-ceiling windows, an original marble mantle, as well as a wood-burning fireplace.
The living room also features floor-to-ceiling windows, an original marble mantle, as well as a wood-burning fireplace.
A couple reconfigure a dilapidated Brooklyn brownstone and prepare it for the 21st century.
A couple reconfigure a dilapidated Brooklyn brownstone and prepare it for the 21st century.
The curved blue kitchen larder has a projecting “nose” that illuminates the worktop and a mirrored eye that “winks” each time the door is opened.
The curved blue kitchen larder has a projecting “nose” that illuminates the worktop and a mirrored eye that “winks” each time the door is opened.
In the kids’ bath, a custom vanity by Christopher Derek Bruno and a ladder by Lostine extend the home’s warm material palette.
In the kids’ bath, a custom vanity by Christopher Derek Bruno and a ladder by Lostine extend the home’s warm material palette.
Greenery brightens a patch of outdoor space just off the main bathroom.
Greenery brightens a patch of outdoor space just off the main bathroom.
Low-VOC finishes on the walnut cabinets help improve the home’s indoor air quality. "Our suggestion is always to use water-based rather than oil-based or petroleum finishes," Britt says. Quartz countertops and a ceramic-tile backsplash continue the focus on natural materials.
Low-VOC finishes on the walnut cabinets help improve the home’s indoor air quality. "Our suggestion is always to use water-based rather than oil-based or petroleum finishes," Britt says. Quartz countertops and a ceramic-tile backsplash continue the focus on natural materials.
The backsplash is covered in Clé Tile, and the counters are Carrara marble.
The backsplash is covered in Clé Tile, and the counters are Carrara marble.
The visual simplicity and raw beauty of the space takes inspiration from a surprising source: the Wes Anderson movie Isle of Dogs. “Ravi sent me a screenshot and I just said, ‘I’m on board,’” says Emilie.
The visual simplicity and raw beauty of the space takes inspiration from a surprising source: the Wes Anderson movie Isle of Dogs. “Ravi sent me a screenshot and I just said, ‘I’m on board,’” says Emilie.
RIC Design Build paid homage to the midcentury era and architect Alan McCullough’s legacy while making the house work for today.
RIC Design Build paid homage to the midcentury era and architect Alan McCullough’s legacy while making the house work for today.
House Proud: Sylvain Duquette in front of his award-winning home.
House Proud: Sylvain Duquette in front of his award-winning home.
Generous skylights in the vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings illuminate the home. "Even on a short, dreary Seattle winter day, we don’t need to keep any lights on in the house, and it feels bright and cheerful," says Kelle.
Generous skylights in the vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings illuminate the home. "Even on a short, dreary Seattle winter day, we don’t need to keep any lights on in the house, and it feels bright and cheerful," says Kelle.

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