The project started with a very ordinary brick ’50s rambler on an incredible view lot in West Seattle. We started by building a new 2-car garage. After removing the brick, we built out and then up, creating a 2-story atrium and a full second level, then finished the exterior with craftsman-style trim. The cedar soffits under the front door were reclaimed from the original soffits in the rambler, creating a new look with vintage material.
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deck & siding
The owner of this Fremont home wanted to replace the existing siding and create an inspired and beautiful deck area. The architect called for the use of cedar and Ipea to create the trellises and railing systems, using galvanized spacers between the Ipea rails. The result is a light and bright deck area with rich wood texture.
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basement
The West Seattle owners wanted to transform a dated basement area into a room with a modern feel and look. We replaced wood paneling with sheetrock, installed a new gas fireplace and updated the lighting with can lights. Painting the brick fireplace completed the new look.
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addition & kitchen
A cramped ’50s rambler with a galley kitchen, two bedrooms and one bath was desperately in need of expansion. We added basement and main floor space totaling 900sf, including scissor trusses for high ceilings. The maple and granite kitchen is now inviting and functional, including a huge butcher-block island for prep work and socializing.
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kitchen
A dated West Seattle kitchen benefits tremendously from new cabinets, paint and lighting. The owners wanted a complete overhaul, and they got it!
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addition & basement
The owners of this 100-year-old Central Seattle home wanted to add some significant square footage to the house. By removing a small addition on the back, and using a 450sf footprint, we dug down 8 feet to create a full-height basement, then built a full first and second story, and a full height attic. The result is a potential 1800sf of space, a new kitchen and bedroom, a full master suite and lots of dry basement storage.
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basement & driveway
The owners of this craftsman-style house wanted to create a full-height basement. To do so, we dug out the existing floor by hand, formed up new concrete foundation walls per engineering plans to reinforce the foundation, and poured a new slab. We also graded and poured a new driveway for the house.
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master suite
The unusual shape of this Seward Park master suite area posed a design challenge in creating a more functional space. The architect reconfigured closets, stairs and walls to make the hard ceiling angles flow. The master bath, with custom cabinets and high-quality tile, features a soaking tub with a tiled shelf for towels. Lovely cherry built-ins were rubbed with oil to show off their natural beauty.
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basement & bath
The basement of this Sand Point home was good for storage and not much else. We concealed and moved plumbing as necessary, insulated walls and created a new bathroom with shower, and finished the stair ballusters. The result is a spacious, cheerful family room that the family really uses.
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siding & windows
This West Seattle house was a fixer when it was bought in the ‘40s. Replacing the trim and siding, and installing new wood clad windows maintained the look of the original while improving and insulating the house. A dry-rotted sun porch in the back was demolished and replaced with a larger sunroom and deck, creating some useful outdoor space.
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home office
A garage had been previously remodeled into an interior room. We insulated and framed it, installed can lights, hid an unattractive brick fireplace in a wall, and created usable closet space. Finished with a bamboo floor and earth-tone colors, it’s now a bright and comfortable home office.
