Pretty in Pink

For the past couple of decades, this nearly 100-year-old craftsman home was known in its neighborhood as “the white and pink house on the corner.” The owners loved the white exterior and dusty pink trim and valued the home’s original features throughout, but their vintage ’60s kitchen was dark and in need of new lighting, appliances, finishes, and a dilapidated covered sunroom over the driveway required repair. Wanting to breathe new life into the home, the owners saw an opportunity to embrace color inside and out.

Best Practice Architecture developed a color concept for the kitchen, new family room, and exterior. The designers replaced the old sunroom with a family room that connects to the kitchen and created a covered carport below. The addition is designed as an abstract version of a miniature house, featuring a classic shape and familiar shingle siding but with minimal trim and clean lines. Best Practice employed a multi-color pink finish on the addition and amplified the original dusty pink trim to match. A fresh coat of bubble gum pink on the eaves contrasts against the crisp white on the rest of the house. The vibrant colors are heightened every spring as the large magnolia tree in the front yard blooms in similar tones.

To liven the kitchen and the connecting family room, Best Practice incorporated a teal color dip on the walls and ceiling, extending the paint onto the existing plywood cabinets. This, in conjunction with new countertops, tile backsplash, and a pink marmoleum floor, makes for a uniquely designed space that represents the personality of its owners.

Amid Seattle's frequent gray skies, Best Practice has infused vibrant pinks and teals into this nearly century-old craftsman home, creating a lively, personality-filled space that stands out among the rest.