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In another child’s room, Woodland Chorus wallpaper from Sanderson is combined with Batik paint from Benjamin Moore.

A staircase lined with chicken wire runs along one side of the interior.

Floor Plan of BV House + Studio by Bruno Vanbesien Architects

Let's just say the home's existing two bedrooms were a bit cramped.

Tasked by John Powers and Jennifer Bostic with renovating a run-down cottage that was never meant to be lived in year round, Otto Ruano of Lead Studios transformed the space while keeping as much of it intact as possible. Potence lamps by Jean Prouvé illuminate the kitchen and living area. The bifold doors are by Loewen.

In the primary bath, the vanity countertop and integrated sink is done in the same micro-topping material as the room’s walls and floors.

“We’re seeing Seattle increasingly populated by townhomes that are high-cost but low-quality in terms of materials and design,” says Wittman. “We wanted to make higher quality housing that is affordable to more people.”

Hem House’s all-white interiors make for a bright home.

In the kids’ room, a pendant from Cedar & Moss hangs above custom gabled beds with integrated lighting. The walls are painted Tranquility by Benjamin Moore.

The shared wet room features a Boyce freestanding tub by Signature Hardware with west-facing views of the forest.

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