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Aleksandra shifted and shortened the window to pack in usable storage around it. The cabinets are painted Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore, combined with white oak boxes for contrast. “We were also badly hit by the material price increases during Covid,” says Aleksandra, whether it was kitchen cabinets or framing lumber. The couple were receiving quotes that changed week to week.
Aleksandra shifted and shortened the window to pack in usable storage around it. The cabinets are painted Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore, combined with white oak boxes for contrast. “We were also badly hit by the material price increases during Covid,” says Aleksandra, whether it was kitchen cabinets or framing lumber. The couple were receiving quotes that changed week to week.
An oversized island anchors the chef's kitchen.
An oversized island anchors the chef's kitchen.
Ash wood was used for all the casework, including this built-in cabinet and floating shelves at the landing.
Ash wood was used for all the casework, including this built-in cabinet and floating shelves at the landing.
“The kitchen feels like a European coffee shop,” says Kirsten. “The way they were able to open up walls and maximize views was really exciting.” Nani Maquina stone wraps the island.
“The kitchen feels like a European coffee shop,” says Kirsten. “The way they were able to open up walls and maximize views was really exciting.” Nani Maquina stone wraps the island.
SHED added oversized sliding glass doors which allow for indoor/outdoor living during the warmer months, while new wood cabinetry establishes a clean, minimalist aesthetic, and an oversized, marble-topped island with a table extension provides room to cook, eat, and entertain. Oversized sliding doors open to the expansive deck, while skylights fill the space with natural light—a necessity with Seattle's gray winter skies.
SHED added oversized sliding glass doors which allow for indoor/outdoor living during the warmer months, while new wood cabinetry establishes a clean, minimalist aesthetic, and an oversized, marble-topped island with a table extension provides room to cook, eat, and entertain. Oversized sliding doors open to the expansive deck, while skylights fill the space with natural light—a necessity with Seattle's gray winter skies.
The new kitchen is bright and airy featuring an oversized marble island with a table extension.
The new kitchen is bright and airy featuring an oversized marble island with a table extension.
A headboard wrapped in leftover Madera oak flooring demonstrate creative material reuse. Artwork by Ryan Dobrowski hangs above the bed.
A headboard wrapped in leftover Madera oak flooring demonstrate creative material reuse. Artwork by Ryan Dobrowski hangs above the bed.
The storage in the sewing room has been designed to meet Leila's exact needs—including pattern shelves, bobbin holders, storage boxes, and pegboards. The pegboards are from IKEA and have been cleverly painted to match the rest of the joinery to make them appear bespoke.
The storage in the sewing room has been designed to meet Leila's exact needs—including pattern shelves, bobbin holders, storage boxes, and pegboards. The pegboards are from IKEA and have been cleverly painted to match the rest of the joinery to make them appear bespoke.
Bespoke oak joinery in the entrance offers a practical zone with a built-in bench seat, pegs for coats and bags, shelving, and concealed storage for shoes and everyday clutter.
Bespoke oak joinery in the entrance offers a practical zone with a built-in bench seat, pegs for coats and bags, shelving, and concealed storage for shoes and everyday clutter.
La Base designed the shelving in the living space.
La Base designed the shelving in the living space.
In the bedroom, a Womb Chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll sits beside a Nelson Thin-Edge Bedside table by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The Pixo Plus Table Lamp is by Pablo Designs.
In the bedroom, a Womb Chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll sits beside a Nelson Thin-Edge Bedside table by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The Pixo Plus Table Lamp is by Pablo Designs.
"We're always trying to get curves into projects,
"We're always trying to get curves into projects,
Kevin and Katie enjoy happy hour on their new covered patio. The plantings were inspired by the garden in Mexico where they got married. During the pandemic, "We were like, I want to go on vacation, but we can't, so let's just make our backyard a vacation,
Kevin and Katie enjoy happy hour on their new covered patio. The plantings were inspired by the garden in Mexico where they got married. During the pandemic, "We were like, I want to go on vacation, but we can't, so let's just make our backyard a vacation,
Builder Nick Maimone drew on his artistic background and the ’60s counterculture movement as he reenvisioned a home set where the Russian River meets the Pacific in Northern California.
Builder Nick Maimone drew on his artistic background and the ’60s counterculture movement as he reenvisioned a home set where the Russian River meets the Pacific in Northern California.