Interior

At the opposite end of the studio, Framework Architecture created a partially enclosed sleeping nook that is spacious enough to fit a full-size bed.

Small spaces and tiny homes present some physical limitations, but they actually make room for imaginative solutions.

To save space, each child’s room has a mezzanine bed with the closet tucked underneath.

A view from the front door shows that the bright and airy open floor plan leads straight through to the backyard.

The wet bar features a backsplash covered with copper-colored glass tile. The lower cabinets are shou sugi ban–treated red oak, and the open shelves are made of white oak.

One of the couple’s favorite features of the home is the floor-to-ceiling glazing in the primary bedroom, which overlooks treetops in the lush garden. A feature wall adorned with graphic wallpaper adds visual interest to the otherwise minimalist interior design.

After a lifetime of random remodels, this 1959 Northwest contemporary ranch home in Seattle's Madison Park neighborhood finally received an overhaul that makes it shine. Seattle–based SHED Architecture & Design undid the outdated layers, updating and modernizing the home while paying respect to its original midcentury charm. The renovation juxtaposes light and dark elements—Douglas fir is set against dark bricks and oversized concrete floor tiling. This convention aligns with the home's original material palette while adding a contemporary vibe.

The serene wood-clad sauna.

A utility core in the entry hall is also clad in wood for seamless integration.

Shoe cubbies are built into the custom millwork shelving in the entryway.

The highlight of Atelier Pierre Louis Gerlier's renovation is the living room wall which discretely hides storage cabinets and features four circular pale-pink, built-ins, one of which serves as a cozy reading nook.

Each of the couple's three children have their own rooms, with built-in desks and storage units. The bedrooms have rift and quartered white oak flooring.

A built-in reading nook in the bedroom frames a window that overlooks the backyard.

Tight confines meant only a few feet of foyer before giving way to the stairway and kitchen, yet the small footprint (and a glass door) helped fill the home with natural light.

With the Marvin Awaken Skylight, all four sides open for faster and more efficient air circulation. It is the first smart skylight to offer built-in, tunable lighting that mimics the ideal color temperature of natural light—providing the right light at the right time.

The custom walnut screen takes its geometric cue (at a 90-degree tilt) from the wide bricks used for the fireplace and kitchen island.

The home is just over 2,000 square feet, with a connected floor plan. The kitchen has all new Bosch appliances, including the induction cooktop.