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We invite homeowners, designers, builders and architects to submit their homes for Seattle Homes & Lifestyles’ 2010 Home of the Year contest.
Winners will be published in the November/December 2010 issue.
Visit SeattleHomesMag.com for complete rules.
2009 WINNERArchitect: Rik Adams, Adams Mohler Ghillino ArchitectsInterior Designer: Nell Sanger, Nell Studio Landscape Architect: Bill Noland, Noland Landscape Design Builder: Phoenix ConstructionPhotographer: Alex Hayden
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& LIFESTYLES Design and Architecture for Northwest Living
BATH OF THE YEAR
WINNER >>
HELLO
STYLE
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AT THE TABLE
BEFORE & AFTER
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DETAILS
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BATHED IN LIGHT Clean lines and green passion earn
a Bainbridge bathroom SH&L’s 2010
Bath of the Year Award.
MADRONA MODERN A Seattle couple find a comfortable
fit in their new home.
ARTISTIC INSPIRATION The design of this modern farmhouse
was inspired by an artistic homeowner
and a weathered barn.
ON THE LAND A Camano Island landscape offers
seasonal food, year-round interest
and a minimal footprint.
ON THE COVER
WRITTEN BY THEA NYBERG
PHOTOGRAPH BY DANIEL SHEEHAN
JULY & AUG. 2010 SEATTLEHOMESMAG.COM
he last couple of months have been busy ones at Seattle Homes
& Lifestyles.
The 2010 SH&L Bath of the Year contest drew a record number
of entries, and so we elected to call on the experts for help.
Special thanks are owed to our judges: Sandra Gjesdahl of
Bristol Design & Construction; SH&L Market Adviser Linda Humphrey;
Sean Meek of Logan’s Hammer Building & Renovation; and Geoff Prentiss
of Prentiss Architects (pictured above; see their bios below).
Our esteemed judges viewed the many stellar entries anonymously
and scored them in categories ranging from functionality to originality. We
tallied the scores and came up with an overall winner. That project, featured
on page 34, is a sustainable design on Bainbridge Island that offers its
lucky owners a fabulous skyline view from the Japanese soaking tub.
IN THIS ISSUE’S At the Table department, we feature a cucumber,
herb and crab soup (see recipe on page 31). Writer-chef-blogger
Becky Selengut was on deadline for her work-in-progress cookbook
on sustainable seafood, so I volunteered to make her recipe for the
April photo shoot. I know my way around a kitchen and consider myself
an adequate home cook—and I’ve edited plenty of food articles and
assisted with photo choices. How hard could it be, right?
I followed the recipe exactly (almost), and then assembled a test
bowl, took a snapshot of my efforts and sent it to Becky. “Is soup color
OK?” I texted. “Is salad proportion right?”
At that point, for some reason, Becky was suddenly not too busy to
come to the photo shoot after all. I can still take credit for making the
soup, but the luscious-looking food styling was all the chef’s, done
at the studio between writing recipe introductions for her cookbook
and answering e-mails on her laptop.
To see the difference between my efforts and Becky’s, as photo-
graphed by Hank Drew (see page 30), visit SH&L’s Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/seattlehomesmag. (But keep in mind: Hers was
photographed professionally.)
Also in this issue, we feature a vibrant modern home in Madrona
(page 38), a farmhouse-inspired one on Bainbridge (page 44) and a
Camano Island garden (page 50). Our regular departments include
stories about a creative indoor-outdoor room (Style, page 16), rain
gardens (Green Living, page 58), Associate Editor Angela Cabotaje’s
report on the latest bath trends from the Kitchen & Bath Industry
Show in Chicago (Trend, page 22) and more.
NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS behind the scenes as we create the
magazine, we hope you find our end result to be a beautiful magazine
that is fun to read.
Giselle Smith, Editor-in-Chief
HELLO
1. GEOFF PRENTISSA Northwest native, a Japanese
Monbusho Scholar and an award-
winning architect (Northwest AIA
2007, 2008 and 2009), Geoff Prentiss
has a residential practice with
projects spanning the West Coast
as well as in New York City. To date,
his work has appeared in more than
100 publications.
2. SANDRA GJESDAHLSandra Gjesdahl received her degree
in architecture from New York’s Pratt
Institute. She and her husband, Scott,
own and operate Bristol Design &
Construction, a residential design-
build firm that also offers custom
furniture and cabinetry. They have
won numerous local and national
design awards, most recently this
region’s Sub Zero/Wolf “Best of the
Best” kitchen design competition.
3. SEAN MEEKLogan’s Hammer Building &
Renovation founder Sean Meek
has been in the construction field
for more than 15 years. He launched
Logan’s Hammer in 2001 and has
been cited in numerous publications,
including Puget Sound Business
Journal, which named Logan’s
Hammer the 33rd Fastest Growing
Company in the state in 2007.
4. LINDA HUMPHREYSeattle City Editor of Metropolitan
Home for 27 years prior to its untimely
closure in November of last year,
Linda Humphrey still develops
material for a variety of national
publications, including Traditional
Home, Renovation Style and Better
Homes and Gardens. She also serves
as SH&L’s Market Adviser, helping us
find worthy homes in the Northwest
to feature.
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Coates Design specializes in sustainable design and green
building techniques. Our office is located on Bainbridge Island, a short
walk from the Seattle ferry.
On the boards:The Island Gateway, featuring the
Bainbridge Art Museum and Kids Discovery Museum
SEATTLE WEATHER GETS A BAD RAP, but residents know the truth: Northwest
summers are hard to top. Whether on an expansive deck, a patio in a pied-
à-terre or 100 feet of waterfront, we know how to enjoy outdoor living.
For Issaquah’s Tom Foster, his wife, Cathie Coulter, and their 7-year-old
daughter, Nicole, the line between outdoors and indoors is nearly invisible—
and that’s just how they planned it. A 624-square-foot room off the kitchen is
encased in seamless, floor-to-ceiling folding glass doors, through which the
family enjoys unobstructed views of the wooded property surrounding their
contemporary home. “It was designed to make us feel nestled into the woods,”
homeowner Cathie explains. “And we never get tired of looking at the trees.”
In Cathie’s native Australia (where the family resided until three years ago)
it’s common for homes to have outdoor living spaces. Almost every Australian
home has an outdoor area for barbecuing year-round—even if it’s a simple
tin roof over a patio. When Cathie’s family moved to the Seattle area, they
knew they still wanted a space that would allow them to enjoy the outdoors
at home, even during Northwest winters. Working with architect Curtis Gelotte,
of Gelotte Hommas Architecture, to design their home in late 2006, they
asked him to create a versatile area that could work year-round and would
complement the family’s minimalist style.
Heated by a geothermal radiant heating system in the floor, the room
is accessible via a set of slide-fold doors from the kitchen. Cathie and her
family can open both sets of doors to open the kitchen to the outside or
close off the room completely. It is a blank canvas for all of the family’s
entertaining—the space has held big New Year’s parties, as well as laid-
back summer dinners for a few close friends.
“Lifestyle-wise, we like to entertain at home,” Cathie says. When they first
moved to the neighborhood, they invited about 50 of their neighbors over
for drinks and homemade pizza. “We can accommodate a large group, but as
a family, we never feel like we’re swimming in excess space,” Cathie says.
When the doors are open, the space becomes an outdoor living room.
“We left it to Curtis Gelotte to create a simple style for us,” Cathie says. “It
maximizes our ability to be in the forest, and we enjoy it all year long.”
SEATTLEHOMESMAG.COM JULY & AUG. 2010
inWRITTEN BY STACY KENDALL PHOTOGRAPHS BY HANK DREW
left to right: THE ROOM’S EARTHTONED CEMENT FLOOR MATCHES THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE, FURTHER BLURRING THE LINE BETWEEN
INSIDE AND OUT; ONE OF THE FAMILY’S FAVORITE WAYS TO ENTERTAIN IS BY SERVING HOMEMADE PIZZA FROM THE ROOM’S WOODFIRED PIZZA
OVEN; SIMPLE DÉCOR KEEPS THE SPACE VERSATILE AND SHOWCASES THE BEAUTY OF THE HOME’S NATURAL MATERIALS.
STYLE
As complete at-home outdoor living sanctuaries—with fireplaces and
grilling stations, upholstered furniture and hard-wired lighting—become
more common, we think making any outdoor space stylish has never
been easier or more exciting.
Outdoor fabrics by manufacturers such as Perennials and Nomi Fabrics
Incorporated are so comfortable and attractive that designers advise clients
with young children or pets to use them indoors. Lovers of minimalism
will find EcoSmart Fire portable ethanol fireplaces especially attractive.
This year, Design Within Reach released two mid-20th-century outdoor
designs that had been formerly out of production: the Walter Lamb
and VKG Terrace Collections. The VKG pieces were used throughout the
1940s and 1950s in Southern California Case Study Houses and appeared
in Julius Shulman’s iconic photographs of Richard Neutra’s Kaufmann House.
More affordable options are available through retailers such as IKEA,
whose 2010 Summer collection includes solar-powered lighting that
looks like modern lamps. Crate and Barrel infused its swanky Atrium
Collection with Palm Springs glamour, and small, portable outdoor
grills make it easy to grill on the tiniest urban balconies.
With so many ways to enjoy design en plein air, out is definitely in.
THE UPSIDE OF OUTSIDEWRITTEN BY STACY KENDALL
COMPILED BY STACY KENDALL AND NANCY CLARK
JULY & AUG. 2010 SEATTLEHOMESMAG.COM
1. Thomas Paul Outdoor Sand Dollar Pillow, $100 at Velocity Art and Design, 251 Yale Ave. N., (206) 749-9575, velocityartanddesign.com.
2. Kettler Sereno dining chair, available through Summer House, summerhousepatio.com.
3. Walter Lamb Chaise, $1,650 at Design Within Reach, dwr.com.
4. Solair chair in green, $130 at Click! Design That Fits, 2210 California Ave. S.W., (206) 328-9252, clickdesign thatfits.com.
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DESIGNED BY ELINOR MCGUIRE IN 1968, THIS CHAIR IS A BRAND ICON. IT COMES STANDARD IN BRONZE AND SEASHELL WHITE, BUT WE PREFER IT IN A LIVELY CAYENNE FINISH THAT IS INSPIRED BY THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE.
McGuire Cracked Ice garden chair, available through Masins Fine Furnishings & Interior Design, masins.com.
1. Jonathan Adler paper lantern, $7.95 through Revival Home & Garden, 1517 12th Ave., (206) 763-3886, revivalhomeandgarden.com.
2. Jonathan Adler Kaleidoscope dinnerware in pink and orange, $9–$22 through Revival Home & Garden.
3. Croquet set, $169 at Restoration Hardware, restorationhardware.com.
4. VKG Terrace Lounge Chair, $650, and Ottoman, $485, at Design Within Reach, dwr.com.
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TREND
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At the 47th annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show—better known as KBIS—nearly 700 manufacturers debuted their newest products and latest designs. Seattle Homes & Lifestyles was on hand to soak up all the buzz on the show floor and to pick out some of the hottest trends for the bath. We discovered a resurgence of elegant forms, luxurious materials and gorgeous metallics. We also noticed that technology is making a big splash in terms of function and style. Read on to see our favorite finds from this year’s show.
WRITTEN AND COMPILED BY ANGELA CABOTAJE
Devon&Devon Regal bathtub, available through Devon&Devon, (347) 882-7539, devon-devon.com.
BATH, ∑uit◊ BATH
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For all of your design, construction, handyman and remodel needs call Lauren today and schedule your free consultation 206.324.8199 or visit us online to view our most recent home makeovers.
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If you live in it,you should love it.
We Know Classic Home Design…and It Shows
Read about this classic
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TREND
Kohler Tea for Two BubbleMassage cast-iron bath, available through Keller Supply Company, kellersupply.com.
Glam~>~u°
1. Devon&Devon Claridge vanity, available through Devon&Devon, (347) 882-7539, devon-devon.com. 2. Kohler Kallos glass lavatory, available through Keller Supply Company. 3. Kohler Artist Editions Empress Bouquet pattern on Conical Bell Vessels lavatory, available through Keller Supply Company. 4. Ann Sacks Obsidian tile, available through Ann Sacks, 115 Stewart St., (206) 441-8917, annsacks.com. 5. Maax Viaggi tub, available through Pacific Plumbing Supply Company, pacificplumbing.com. 6. Zoli Loft & Bath Series Leather Collection vanity in gray plomo, available through Ferguson Enterprises, 4100 W. Marginal Way S.W., (206) 767-7700, ferguson.com.
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1. Hansgrohe PuraVida collection, available through The Fixture Gallery, 4302 Stone Way N., (206) 632-4488, thefixturegallery.com. 2. Hansgrohe PuraVida Widespread Faucet, available through The Fixture Gallery. 3. Duravit PuraVida washbasin, available through Seattle Interiors, 3822 Stone Way N., (206) 633-2900, seattleinteriors.com. 4. Moen ioDigital, available through Rosen Plumbing Supply Co., 13500 N.E. 124th St., Kirkland, (425) 821-8494, rosenplumbing.com. 5. Novellini Elysium Collection Sparkle shower screen, available through NDS Company, (360) 694-4658. 6. Toto Luminist vessel sinks, available through Sherman Supply Company, 300 S. Lucile St., (206) 622-4801, shermansupplycompany.com.
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Keller Supply CompanyCall the showroom nearest you for a consultation appointment. SEATTLE 3209 17th Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119 | 206-270-4724
REDMOND 8317 N.E. 76th St., Redmond, WA 98052 | 425-885-4736
EVERETT 3105 Pacific, Everett, WA 98201 | 425-303-1825
AUBURN 1428 15th St. NW, Auburn, WA 98002 | 253-872-8289
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TALENT
AMY GIBSON AND ANDREA READ took a bold risk in
uncertain times and came out on top—in a colorful way. The
two worked at the same Seattle architecture firm for six months
before a mutual friend introduced them in 2008. They quickly
learned that they share similar artistic sensibilities, and soon
they were making plans to go into business together.
“The economy was starting to die, and we were both entertaining
ideas of alternate employment as a filler,” Read explains, “but at
the same time we were both yearning for a creative outlet. So
we came up with an idea to put them together.”
That idea was colorstory designs, an environmentally friendly
company that recycles old magazines into funky, eye-catching
pieces of art. The products include mirrors, picture frames and
shadow boxes, which the women sell on Etsy.com, an online
marketplace for handmade goods.
“At the beginning, we started out at the Fremont [farmers]
market to see how people responded,” Gibson recalls. “People
were very encouraging, and at first, we sort of relied on that.”
Now, in addition to Etsy, their products are sold through retailers
in California, Alaska and Canada. But selling isn’t all that color-
story is about.
The business partners are “trying to create a new future out of
a used past,” Read explains. “We love helping people develop their
own story through color. Magazines inherently tell stories, and
we reconfigure them to tell the customer’s story.” Every product
they create is handmade, which means that each one is unique.
Even though running a business has proven to be more
time-consuming than either of the women imagined, they still
know how to have fun and enjoy life. Read laughingly shares
that many of their friends keep bins by their wastebaskets
specifically for her and Gibson, and Gibson reveals that they “like
to combine business meetings with our shoe-shopping trips!”
All jokes aside, the women have worked hard to create a
flourishing business in a little more than a year. Each gives the
other credit for their success, and their growing friendship and
business have proven to be the brightest color of all.
See more colorstory designs at etsy.com/shop/colorstorydesigns.
WRITTEN BY RACHEL GALLAHER
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OLD MAGAZINES FIND NEW
LIFE IN COLORFUL MIRRORS;
THE PIXILATED TEXTURE OF THIS
PICTURE FRAME IS CREATED FROM
ROLLED, RECYCLED MAGAZINES;
AMY GIBSON LEFT AND ANDREA
READ FOUND SUCCESS IN
BUSINESS AND FRIENDSHIP;
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FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE, AS SEEN
IN THIS JEWEL IRIS SHADOWBOX;
AND DETAIL OF ROLLED MAGA
ZINE PIXELS.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY JASON GIBSON
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WINE PAIRINGSommelier April Pogue, who is working with Becky Selengut to suggest wine pairings for her sustainable seafood cookbook, recommends serving Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett or Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Eroica Riesling.
1. Heat vegetable oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, salt and pepper and sauté for three or four minutes until softened. Add cucumber and sauté for two or three more minutes, then add chicken stock, coconut milk, basil and cilantro. Bring to a simmer and cook for two minutes. Add Tabasco, lime juice and fish sauce. Taste and adjust flavor. The soup should have enough saltiness, acidity from the lime and a bit of a kick from the pepper and Tabasco.
2. Transfer the soup to a blender and blend to a smooth, bright-green mixture. Let blender run for about two minutes. Strain through a fine strainer, pressing on the solids to get out all of their flavor. Discard any remaining solids. Chill soup well, at least two hours.
3. Carefully pick through the crabmeat, removing any bits of shell. Break crab into bite-sized pieces, setting aside any large, pretty pieces for garnish.
4. Meanwhile, pour red wine vinegar over red onion slices. Add a pinch of salt and let sit at room temperature for an hour, stirring occasionally. The onion will turn a vibrant fuchsia and add a nice brightness to the soup.
5. Drain the onions, squeezing out any liquid, and add them to the crabmeat. Mix in the reserved chopped herbs and the olive oil. Taste and adjust seasonings.
6. Pile a small amount of crab salad in the middle of each bowl, placing a nice-looking piece of crab on top. Ladle the chilled soup around the salad, then drizzle some of the reserved coconut cream around the outer edges of the bowl (thin the coconut cream with a little water if necessary).
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup small-diced yellow onion
Salt and pepper to taste (start with ¼ teaspoon salt and 5 grinds black pepper)
1 pound cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced ½ inch thick
1½ cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
1 cup coconut milk (of a standard 14 fl. oz. can, reserve ¼ cup of thick cream from top of can for garnish)
1 cup packed basil leaves (reserve 2 tablespoons minced for crab salad)
¼ cup packed cilantro leaves (reserve 1 tablespoon minced for crab salad)
3 shakes Tabasco or other hot sauce
Juice of 1 lime (start with juice of ½ lime and adjust)
1 tablespoon fish sauce, more if needed
¼ pound cooked Dungeness crabmeat (can be lump crabmeat; save nice pieces for garnish)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¼ cup sliced red onion (remove core and slice into paper-thin half moons)
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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≈~~>In summer, most Seattleites will agree, no place is better than our hometown. Many residents have perfect
places, whether in the city or nearby, in which to enjoy the sunshine, mild breezes and greenery that characterize
July and August in our region. Our 2010 Bath of the Year (page 34), a modern master bath in a new Bainbridge
home, lets its owners enjoy the serenity of a garden fountain from the shower and the drama of a water view
from the Japanese soaking tub. A couple in Madrona (page 38) assembled a design team of Bennett Lavacot
Architecture and interior designer Robin Chell to make their house much more than a home. An artist’s inspiration
led to new construction on Bainbridge Island (page 44), designed by Johnson Squared Architecture. And a former
weekend cabin grew into a full-time home—and a spectacular landscape—on Camano Island (page 50) for a
former urban family. We are inspired by these ideas for enjoying the outdoors—and indoors—and hope you are too.
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WRITTEN BY KATHRYN RENNER PHOTOGRAPHS BY TOM CLEMENTS
Architect:
Coates Design, P.O. Box 11654, Bainbridge Island, (206) 780-7467,
coatesdesign.com
Interior Designer:
All in the Details, 741 Village Circle N.W., Bainbridge Island, (206) 271-0285
Contractor:
8356 N.E. Day Road, (206) 842-5443, smallwoodconstruction.com
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opposite and this page:
JOANNE AND ED ELLIS
STEP FROM THEIR SILKY
ÜBERSHAG RUG INTO
THE WARMTH OF THEIR
CUSTOMBUILT OFURO
TUB. THIS HOT SOAK
OFFERS A COOL VIEW
ACROSS PUGET SOUND
TO SEATTLE. THE OFURO
TUB WAS BUILT AND
INSTALLED ONSITE.
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ngles, views and a multifunctional space that feels
like art itself. Let us count the ways that architect
Matthew Coates’ design for Joanne and Ed Ellis’
bathroom wowed the judges of Seattle Homes &
Lifestyles’ 2010 Bath of the Year contest.
Open, light-filled space defines every room in
the new, contemporary Bainbridge Island home.
But a rectangle attached to one side of the house—
an inventive twist on angles and space—caught our judges’ eye. This
extension, its industrial metal siding contrasting almost whimsically with
the cedar-colored house, accommodates a serene 6-foot-wide by 24-foot-
long master bathroom. From the exterior it appears to be a separate wing,
but it flows seamlessly from a larger multipurpose dressing and laundry
area, then curves to meet the master bedroom.
The bathroom is designed to be creatively close, yet apart, so it evokes
a private spa. “It feels like a special event,” Coates says. The space is private
enough to have glass walls and “bookends” of Northwest beauty. It’s angled
to showcase views both distant and a stone’s throw away. From one end,
the shower looks into an intimate fenced bamboo garden and trickling
water feature. At the other end, a Japanese ofuro tub offers a view across
Puget Sound to Seattle’s skyline.
“Ed lived in Japan for six years, working with the steamship industry, and
he fell in love with the ofuro tub,” Joanne says. A centuries-old Japanese
tradition, an ofuro is a vertical tub—round and deep, originally wood,
designed for hot, get-really-relaxed soaking rather than bathing. The Ellises’
square version (made of concrete stained gunmetal gray) was customized
to accommodate 6-foot-2-inch-tall Ed. It has no jets, no water movement.
“It’s more authentic and meditative not to have noise,” Joanne explains.
The Ellises based all their design requirements on “authentic” and
“meditative.” Sustainable materials were gospel, minimalism ruled, and tex-
tures were welcomed. Shower walls shimmer with recycled-glass tiles—
five tones of white. Forest Stewardship Council–certified vertical-grain fir
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lines walls and cabinets. CaesarStone counter tops are crafted from recycled
raw materials.
A soy stain enriches the color of concrete radiant-heated floors that are
powered by the home’s geothermal heating system. Hidden behind a door
in the water closet, the Australian “smart toilet” is configured with a built-in
sink for hand washing, then the same water is recycled for flushing.
Interior designer Melissa Andersen added soft touches to the hard
surfaces with a custom Pencil Runner from Dreamweavers—a shaggy,
“ahhhh”-soft rug that is durable and washable. “The selections became func-
tional art as well as necessary elements of a bath,” she says. Even towels and
mats follow the eco-mindset: all natural or repurposed fibers.
Five midcentury-styled pendant lights from Rejuvenation offer a splash
of sunshine yellow. Green and blue accent-wall colors echo hues from the
Ellises’ vast Asian art collection in the master bedroom and lighten the
room’s concrete and steel surfaces. “There’s such a balance of materials;
every direction you look, there’s something different,” Joanne says.
“We wanted an efficient room with this contemporary look,” she says.
“But we didn’t want it cold. We’re amazed how warm and inviting it is to
be in here.” And having a rectangular bathroom? “That shape is much
more fun!”
For resource information, see Sources, page 78.
“WE WANTED AN EFFICIENT ROOM WITH THIS CONTEMPORARY
LOOK, BUT WE DIDN’T WANT IT COLD.” HOMEOWNER JOANNE ELLIS
opposite, left to right: CUBBIES HOLD TOWELS MADE OF ECOFIBERS. RECYCLED SHOWER
TILES REFLECT LIGHT FROM A PRIVATE OUTDOOR GARDEN. above: MEDICINE CABINETS
ARE BUILT INTO THE WALL MIRROR. A DARK STEEL BACKSPLASH CONTRASTS WITH SHINY
QUARTZ BITS IN THE CAESARSTONE COUNTERS. SIMPLE, SQUARE KOHLER SINKS REPEAT
THE SQUARE DESIGN OF THE NEARBY OFURO TUB. FROM THE OUTSIDE, THE RECTANGULAR
BATHROOM IS AN ARCHITECTURAL HEAD TURNER.
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MADRONAMODERNWRITTEN BY THEA NYBERG PHOTOGRAPHS BY DANIEL SHEEHAN
A SEATTLE COUPLE FINDS A COMFORTABLE FIT IN A MODERN SETTING
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∫left: A BOLD COLORED WALL OF PARKLEX WOOD BRIGHTENS THE PAVED
COURTYARD, WHERE FRENCH DOORS LEAD TO THE KITCHEN. above: SET ON A
SLOPE, THE HOME IS FRONTED WITH A WIDE EXPANSE OF TALL WINDOWS THAT
MAXIMIZE VIEWS OF LAKE WASHINGTON AND BEYOND.
hen Madrona residents Jon and Jayne were
looking for the perfect location for their nup-
tials, their new home seemed a natural fit.
The only catch: It was still very much under
construction.
To accommodate the situation, garlands
were hung on exposed beams and rose petals
formed a circle on a plywood subfloor where the ceremony would be
performed on a late-September day. “We were creating this house
together,” Jayne recalls, so it made sense for the couple to choose that
space to begin their married life.
The site marked the start of their marriage, but the overall project
was a marriage of minds. Working with husband-and-wife architects
David Bennett and Kim Lavacot of Bennett Lavacot Architecture, as well
as interior designer Robin Chell of Robin Chell Design, Jon and Jayne
were actively involved in every last detail. “[It was] a terrific collaboration,”
Jon says. The homeowners and architects had initially approached the
project as a remodel of Jon’s home on the property, but decided that
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building a new home from scratch would be more practical.
Throughout the two-plus-year process, Jon was a vocal participant, his
ideas and creative requests leading to many spirited discussions between
the players. “When we had meetings, Jon would bring his big stack of
notebooks—and lists,” Lavacot says with a laugh. “But the more curveballs
you get, it just turns out better.” Jon thoroughly agrees: “The back and forth
made it a better house,” he asserts.
The couple wanted a home with clean lines and minimal detailing. “We
went for understated and simple,” Jon explains. Bennett and Lavacot worked
to create a design that combines easy functionality with graceful proportions,
while maximizing the beauty of the setting. “It’s a sophisticated house,”
Lavacot says of the finished product. “It has a quiet, simple elegance, which
is what we strived for.”
In helping to choose the interior’s finishing touches, interior designer
Robin Chell aimed to keep her clients’ goal in mind. “The biggest compliment
for me is that, when a project is finished, it reflects the owners’ taste,” she says.
Using this philosophy as a springboard, Chell looked to the couple’s artwork
and personal effects for inspiration. A collection of Jon’s photographs from
exotic locations around the globe provided the color palette for the family
room; the homeowner’s art collection, including large pieces by Fay Jones,
helped direct choices of vibrantly hued accessories and neutral paint colors.
Throughout the house, Chell used soft shades and classical elements as
a counterpoint to the modern design. “More than anything, [Jon and Jayne]
wanted it to be harmonious to the architecture and bring the outside in,”
she explains. “They really wanted to keep it warm, since it is a modern house.”
The design team matched materials such as aluminum, Milestone and
steel with natural elements, including vertical-grain cherry cabinetry, slabs of
teak and quarter-sawn oak floors, leading to the perfect balance between
cutting-edge design and accessible comfort. “A lot of people say, ‘I don’t
like modern, but I like this house!’ ” Jayne says.
The interior is literally warmed by radiant heat installed under a steel floor
strip in the passageway between the living area and hallway, unintentionally
below: IN THE LIVING AREA, ARTWORK BY FAY JONES IS COMPLEMENTED BY POPS
OF BRIGHT COLOR AND VARIED TEXTURES. right: SLIDING ALUMINUM DOORS TO
THE COURTYARD EASE THE INDOOROUTDOOR FLOW.
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creating one of the couple’s favorite spots to gather at the end of a long
day. “It’s like a hearth,” Jayne says. “We have a glass of wine and sit and
talk [here].”
On the main floor, the effortless flow between the kitchen, living, dining
and courtyard areas is naturally suited for hosting guests. “This is a great
entertaining house,” Jayne says. “We cook a lot, and Kim and her husband
[David] also like to cook, so we had fun talking about how to use the space.”
Now the couple hosts everything from intimate dinner parties to more
casual summer fetes for large groups. But they especially love to have
friends over for Sunday-night pizza. “Jayne makes Tom Douglas Serious
Pie–level pizza,” Jon says. “Everyone just gets comfortable around the
counter, and the talk—and the wine—flow easily.”
The homeowners’ pure joy in the project’s end result is palpable. “So
many times I say to myself, ‘I can’t believe I get to live in this house, and
furthermore, I can’t believe I get to cook in this kitchen!’ ” Jayne enthuses.
Another powerful symbol of the project’s success is the resulting friend-
ships between the designers and homeowners. “Let’s put it this way: We
could do it again,” Jayne says, and Lavacot agrees, echoing her client: “We
could do it again.”
For resource information, see Sources, page 78.
below left: THE STAIRWAY’S WALLTOWALL TEXTUREDGLASS WINDOWS BATHE THE SPACE IN DAYLIGHT WITHOUT COMPROMISING
PRIVACY. below right: A SOFT COLOR SCHEME AND SIMPLE ACCESSORIES HIGHLIGHT THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF A TEAK VANITY IN
THE GUEST BATH. opposite: IN THE MASTER BATH, A WATERPROOF SPA IS CREATED WITH MILESTONE WALLS AND FLOORS.
“IT ’S A SOPHISTICATED HOUSE. IT HAS A QUIET, SIMPLE
ELEGANCE, WHICH IS WHAT WE STRIVED FOR.” ARCHITECT KIM LAVACOT
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ARTISTIC In°pi>ati~n
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JAN NOBLE’S PAINTING WAS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR PROJECT ARCHITECT
MICHAEL RAUSCH. opposite: SLIDING BARN DOORS AND “HAYLOFT” SHUTTERS ON THE
FRONT OF THE HOUSE MIRROR THE HOME’S RUSTIC INSPIRATION, BUT CORRUGATED
METAL ROOFING KEEPS THINGS MODERN.
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hen people picture their dream home, a barn
isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind,
but it did for Jan Noble.
An abstract painter from Napa Valley, Jan
moved to the Seattle area in 2005 to be closer
to her two adult children. She purchased an
empty lot on Bainbridge Island and hired
Johnson Squared Architecture + Planning
and Smallwood Design & Construction to help her create a house where
she and her partner could live, work and eventually retire.
THE TALL CONCRETE FIREPLACE SURROUND IN THE LIVING ROOM DRAWS THE
EYE UP TO THE STEELANDWOOD RAFTERS.
“THIS IS DEFINITELY AN EXAMPLE OF COLLABORATION.
I THINK ANYBODY WHO DID ANYTHING ON THIS PROJECT IS
EXTREMELY PROUD OF IT.” MICHAEL RAUSCH, JOHNSON SQUARED ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING
At her first meeting with project architect Michael Rausch, Jan brought
in a photo of a weathered wood barn in Napa. “She was so inspired by this
barn, and she just told me that she loved this building,” Rausch recalls. So
with the barn as their starting point, architect and artist took off designing.
Rausch drew from a farm’s campus-style layout to design a one-story
home with plenty of wall space for Jan’s artwork, along with a separate
guesthouse and painting studio that they dubbed the casita or “little
house.” Classic barn elements—sliding doors, painted wood and “hayloft”
shutters—stayed true to the original inspiration, while trim-free doors
and windows plus touches of steel modernized the look. Jan added her
own creativity to the design, too, drawing “funky but fun” sketches of the
kitchen to detail the appearance of the built-in cabinets and shelves. She
requested liberal use of concrete—one of her favorite materials—which
was incorporated in the floors, counter tops, fireplace surround and even
the master bath walk-in shower.
Then, just as construction began in November 2007, Jan became ill and
suddenly passed away, and the project was put on indefinite hold. Early
the following year, after Jan’s family had a chance to regroup, they met
with the design-build team. “They decided that they wanted to continue
with the project, and they really wanted it to be done in the manner that
Jan would have finished it for herself,” Rausch says.
The project started up again, this time as a full-fledged team ef-
fort, involving everyone from Jan’s partner to the cabinetmaker and
subcontractors. Rausch often referred to Jan’s paintings; one piece in
particular inspired him with its architectural details and deep oranges
and reds. When unanswered questions came up or design decisions
needed to be made, the team simply asked, “What would Jan do?” The
answer would soon follow.
A TREELINED GRAVEL DRIVEWAY slopes down to the house, which sits
in an open clearing surrounded by tall cedar and fir trees. From the outside,
it’s easy to understand Jan’s original inspiration. Painted cedar barn doors
slide open across the front of the house, linking the interior to an ipe deck.
A high window—where a hayloft might be in a barn—is fittingly adorned
with wood shutters.
Inside, the hub of the home is a tall, open space that contains the
kitchen, dining area and living room. Galvanized-steel trusses and wood
beams give the lofty ceiling a cozy feel but allow plenty of light to flood in
through the skylights. Jan loved the ambience of fire, so Rausch put extra
care into the design of two wood-burning fireplaces: one an insert with a
concrete surround in the living room, the other in the dining room with a
opposite, clockwise from top left: A WOODBURNING FIREPLACE INSERT IS PLACED A LITTLE
HIGHER THAN NORMAL SO THE FLAMES CAN BE SEEN FROM ANYWHERE IN THE ROOM,
INCLUDING OVER THE BACK OF THE SOFA; BUILTINS THROUGHOUT THE HOME WERE
CREATED FROM IDEAS IN JAN’S ORIGINAL SKETCHES. A UNIT IN THE READING AREA DOUBLES
AS A WINDOW SEAT AND GUEST BED; THE GUESTHOUSE LEFT IS SET TO THE SIDE OF THE
HOME, AND A MAPLE TREE OUT FRONT OFFERS SHADE AND A TOUCH OF COLOR.
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blackened-steel surround in a hand-rubbed patina.
In the kitchen, concrete counter tops and floors were given a red-
orange stain, and the backsplash pattern was created from three specific
tiles chosen by Jan. Rausch used the same tiles, in different combinations,
in the home’s two bathrooms, the butler’s pantry and the mudroom. Olive-
gray cabinets and shelves throughout the home were modeled after Jan’s
sketches, drawings that Rausch and cabinetmaker Scott Magraw used to
fine-tune the final product design.
A wing to the west side of the house holds the second bathroom and
reading room, while the master suite is to the east. Red-tinted concrete
floors and olive-gray built-ins there match those in the main living areas.
Barn-style doors make an appearance, too, but this time with frosted-glass
inserts and blackened-steel hardware for a more modern approach.
Although many things in the home came from Jan’s ideas, the one
element that is undeniably her is the master bathroom’s concrete shower.
“She talked about this concrete shower she once had,” Rausch says. “[My
team] thought it was a bad idea for so many reasons, but she loved it. That
was her baby.”
After construction was finished in October 2008, Jan’s children threw a
housewarming party to celebrate with the rest of the family. “The family was
really proud that they continued with the construction project,” Rausch
says. “And I think anybody who did anything on this project is extremely
proud of it.”
Jan’s partner lives in the home now, and Jan’s children and their families
visit often. Most recently, they gathered there for Easter to eat dinner, catch
up and reminisce. It’s just as Jan had envisioned.
For resource information, see Sources, page 78.
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IN THE DINING ROOM, A BLACKENEDSTEEL FIREPLACE FEATURES A RAISED
CONCRETE HEARTH THAT CAN ALSO BE USED FOR EXTRA SEATING. BRONZE
CABLE LIGHTING CAN EASILY BE REDIRECTED TO HIGHLIGHT ARTWORK
ON THE WALLS. opposite: THE BACKSPLASH PATTERN WAS CREATED FROM
THREE TILES THAT JAN HAD CHOSEN.
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ON THE Lan≈
WRITTEN BY MARTY WINGATE PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEX HAYDEN
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EARTH TONES DOMINATE THE LANDSCAPE AT THIS CAMANO ISLAND GARDEN, WHERE IN HARMONY SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES CHOSE CASCADE GRANITE ROCKS AND THEN ACIDSTAINED THE CONCRETE PATIO TO MATCH. ORNAMENTAL GRASSES CREATE A SENSE OF MOVEMENT AND IMITATE THE EFFECT OF BEACH GRASS ON THE NEARBY SHORE.
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hen we bought this place, it was just a little trash
cabin, and we’d come up on weekends,” Wendi
Montgomery says of her family’s home in the
Madrona Heights community on Camano Island.
But a day at the beach just wasn’t enough for
the Montgomery family, so after two years, they
took down the little cabin on a bluff and built a home.
The next step was to create a livable outdoor space on the half
acre of land immediately surrounding the house—a garden that
would help feed them seasonally, be interesting throughout the
year and yet leave a light imprint on the land.
The soil was poor before construction, so there was little to no
landscape, Wendi recalls. “This whole area had been logged, and this
is second or third growth.” What she, her husband, Kevin, and their
three children wanted was a natural forest as a buffer along the
upper road, with a more structured space near the house and plenty
of room for gardens and entertaining.
In Harmony Sustainable Landscapes, a Bothell-based company
known for its sustainable approach to garden design, turned the
family’s wish into reality. Co-owner Mark Gile and his crew built the
Montgomerys a Northwest landscape that enhances its setting,
instead of altering it beyond recognition.
The first order of business was to offer visitors a place to park and
then find a way to draw them toward the house. A flagstone court-
yard near the parking area opens onto expansive steps down to a
patio next to the house. “I wanted big rocks, and I wanted the stairs
to fan out in a grand entrance,” Wendi says.
“It’s a rustic home in a natural setting, and it was appropriate to
use Cascade granite in this Northwest setting,” Gile says. The granite
steps and terracing form a substantial space that draws visitors to
stop and admire their immediate surroundings.
In summer, the beds on both sides of the stairs billow with flowers—
peonies to begin the season and, later, hardy geraniums such as the
violet-flowered ‘Rozanne’ along with soft mounds of Japanese sil-
ver grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Yaku Jima’). The season of interest
for ornamental grasses lasts into winter, when their tawny dried
foliage provides both movement and sound with every breeze.
In Harmony chose plants that provide year-round interest in
above left: THE MONTGOMERYS BUILT THE HOUSE, WHICH REPLACED AN OLD CABIN USED FOR WEEKEND GETAWAYS, TO SUIT THE LOT AND
THE NATURAL FEEL OF ITS SURROUNDINGS. above right: FEATHER REED GRASS CALAMAGROSTIS X ACUTIFLORA ‘KARL FOERSTER’ ECHOES THE
WATERS OF SARATOGA PASSAGE JUST BEYOND.
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FLAGSTONES UNDERFOOT CHANGE TO POURED CONCRETE NEAR THE HOUSE, WHERE A LOW ROCK WALL SETS OFF THE PATIO AREA WITH ITS BUILTIN FIREPLACE. THE CONCRETE WAS ACIDSTAINED IN WARM TONES TO SUIT THE SURROUNDINGS.
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texture, color and form and are at the same time easy-care. The installation
crew dug in organic matter close to the house, but “we didn’t amend the
native areas at all, because the soil there was good,” Gile says.
The family’s small flock of chickens lives in high style in a coop by the grand
entrance, near enough to the house for quick egg gathering. “We built them a
little palace,” Wendi says. Other food sources, including the vegetable bed, are
just as handy, and ornamental plants, such as the dark-leaved ninebark shrub
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Diabolo’ decorate the corners and edges of the beds.
Small elements add elegant touches to the design: The sinuous edge
of the patio resembles the coastline, for example. Pebble mosaics made
from smooth river rocks placed on end fill in gaps at the corners, creating a
visual rippling effect much like a bit of choppy water out in the passage.
The path around the north side of the house—made from crushed
recycled concrete, which is also used as the base layer under paving—
leads past the fruit garden. In Harmony built beds to hold some of the
family’s favorites: raspberries, marionberries and tayberries that ripen all
summer for snacks or harvesting. A cherry tree provides fruit from which,
Wendi says, “we make one pie a year,” before the birds get the rest.
On the west side of the house, the dramatic scenery upstages the garden,
so there the landscape opens up and allows the prospect of narrow Saratoga
Passage and across to Whidbey Island’s Penn Cove to take center stage.
Here, the house, second-story deck, terraced rock walls, plants, fire pit and
seating areas stand back and let the view speak for itself.
More massive rocks, including a 15-ton outcropping, form terraces, steps
and seating around the fire pit. At each end of the house, plantings of up-
right feather reed grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’) stand as
sentinels. The grass tops out at 5 feet high with its brown flower stalks, so the
designers carefully kept them to the side and the view unobstructed.
Warm tones mark the plantings, such as black-eyed Susan and Crocos-
mia ‘Lucifer’ and ‘Jenny Bloom’. Blue accents come from low-growing Litho-
dora and both Spanish and English lavender. At the edge of the lawn, a buffer
of native plants marks the drop down to the beach, another 75 feet away.
Near the parking area, a remnant of the past remains. “We had to take
down a big redwood to make room for the house,” Wendi says. “I hated
that, but we kept the trunk and use it as a nurse log.” The log also helps
hold up the hill for the level parking area.
Between the parking and grand entrance lies the natural area. “I love
meandering,” Wendi says of the forest path that leads a casual trek through
the trees. “And my son wanted a bridge,” she says, “so we included a dry
stream bed” over which her son’s bridge now spans.
The family loves the new garden, and their only disagreement is in iden-
tifying the house’s aspect. “No one can agree on where the front of the
house is,” Wendi says. Windows, deck and the large rock fire pit face west
and the water, and so the children call that the front. But Wendi calls the
grand entry and stone patio the front: “That’s what people see first.”
For resource information, see Sources, page 78.
left to right: THE AFTERNOON SUN WARMS THE WESTFACING TERRACE AND NATIVE MADRONE ARBUTUS MENZIESII;
CHICKENS LIVE IN HIGH STYLE IN THEIR “PALACE” ALONGSIDE THE VEGETABLE GARDENNEAR ENOUGH TO THE
KITCHEN FOR QUICK EGG GATHERING; THE FRUIT GARDEN, WHICH INCLUDES TAYBERRIES, MARIONBERRIES AND
RASPBERRIES, PROVIDES SUMMER TREATS FOR GRAZING.
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A SEATING AREA AND FIREPLACE SIT AT THE EDGE OF THE GRAND ENTRY; BEHIND THEM, THE GARDEN GRADUALLY CHANGES FROM PLANTED LANDSCAPE TO NATURE, INCORPORATING THE EXISTING TREE CANOPY AND ADDING A SHRUB LAYER AND THEN GROUND COVER.
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BEFORE& AFTER
WRITTEN BY RACHEL GALLAHER
PHOTOGRAPH BY LAURIE BLACK
Brown leather chairs from Kasala were chosen for their
low-profi le look but are also comfortable.
Small, drum-shaped side tables serve multiple purposes,
from seating to holding cocktail trays.
A strip of verde bamboo granite matches the counter tops in the kitchen and ties
the spaces together.
THE OWNERS of this Montlake home wanted to
remodel several rooms, including their kitchen. A
corner adjacent to the kitchen—which originally
housed a crowded bookshelf and large potted plant—
was redesigned with both style and function in mind.
THE SOLUTION: Project lead Cathy Gaspar, of Gas-
par’s Construction, integrated the corner into the new
kitchen’s design for an open, organic space. “It’s an odd
little corner,” Gaspar says. “At the beginning [the goal]
was more about aesthetics than storage, but once
they got down to it, storage was also important.”
Gaspar and her team enlisted local cabinetmaker
W.T. Jacobs to construct the wenge built-in, which
matches the cabinetry in the kitchen and comple-
ments the Asian-style entry closet. A strip of verde
bamboo granite ties the space to the kitchen, where
the counter tops and island use the same material.
Gaspar painted the stark-white walls a warmer off -
white and added large, horizontally striped curtains,
which act as a focal point and off er privacy from
neighbors and a busy street.
“My personal design philosophy is, if you live in it,
you should love it, and that means taking the person-
al needs and wants of the homeowner and making
them real,” Gaspar says, and her client agrees: “It’s ex-
actly what we were looking for,” the homeowner says.
“It fulfi lls our needs and also stays true to a unique
design nature of the house—it’s one of a kind. The
craftsmanship is top notch, and it hides our junk.
What homeowner doesn’t want that?”
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Eco-friendly gardens can be made in any size and are easy to plant yourself. Seattle organizations such as Stewardship Partners, a nonprofit organization that helps private landowners restore and preserve the natural landscapes of Wash-ington, also provide classes on how to construct them.
To find out more about rain gardens and how to plant one at your own home, visit SeattleHomesMag.com.
hen Woodinville homeowners Brandi and Ron Faith
noticed their lawn was faring poorly due to water satu-
ration, they found a unique solution. “We thought about
installing a French drain, but we had uneven patches
of grass that we wanted to do something with. Since
we already had flower beds, we thought a rain garden
would be great and allow us to have vegetation, but not as much mainte-
nance,” Brandi says.
Rain gardens are both eye-catching and eco-friendly. Often built in shal-
low depressions, they are constructed to absorb rainwater runoff from
rooftops, patios or driveways to help prevent wet soil conditions in yards.
When rain falls, a rain garden can collect harmful substances, such as oil,
grease, pesticides and fertilizers, from lawns and driveways, preventing
them from being carried to lakes and rivers via storm drains.
“Residential homes are the number-one contributor to storm-water runoff
and the resulting pollution,” says David Hymel, a low-impact-development
manager with the landscape preservation nonprofit Stewardship Partners.
Approximately 75 percent of all pollution in Puget Sound comes from runoff
that starts in residential neighborhoods. “The [rain] garden’s shallow depres-
sion in the soil, along with native plants, allows water to be easily absorbed
rather than passed to the surrounding environment,” Hymel explains.
Rain gardens are not only functional, they’re attractive additions to a
home landscape. “Now when it rains, the garden fills up and looks like a
little pond, and then it dries up,” Brandi says. “It was a great way to add
interest to the yard without the expense and effort of a pond. And it very
efficiently takes water away.”
“A lot of great native plants can thrive with large quantities of water,”
explains Lori Beehner, logistics manager at Environmental Construction,
Inc., the landscape design company that created the Faiths’ rain garden.
“You can keep a really simple area or make an elaborate garden with fun
details, not only with plants, but also items such as rock outcroppings. Last
year we worked on a rain garden and installed granite boulders that could
be used as stepping stones.”
The rain that falls at Brandi and Ron’s home is now put to good use. “A
rain garden was a really great solution—aesthetically pleasing while also
good for the environment,” Brandi says.
GARDEN RESOURCESIf you have ever given thought to creating your own rain garden, Seattle has an abundance of resources to help. Rain garden classes are offered throughout the state, and Washington State University has com-piled a how-to booklet on constructing one yourself.
Stewardship Partners has also been hard at
work on a grant program for community rain gardens. The organization reaches out to neigh-borhoods and then gets participating home-owners to spread the word about the rain gardens to their neighbors; lucky neighborhoods get a free installation. “We create this energy and
buzz around the idea and then have a big com-munity planting event. It helps break down barriers between neighbors and really brings the community together,” says David Hymel, a low-impact-development manager with Stewardship Partners.
THIS RENDERING OF A RAIN GARDEN DESIGN, FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION, INC., SHOWS PLANTINGS
GREEN CIRCLES AND STEPPING STONES DARK GRAY PATCHES ACROSS THE GARDEN. THE BLACK CIRCLES REPRESENT
CONTOUR LINES SHOWING WHERE A DEPRESSION HOLDS RAIN WATER, WHERE SILT AND SOLIDS SETTLE BEFORE THE
WATER FLOWS INTO AN ADJACENT GREENBELT.
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▲ Stefan Wynn of Wynn + Associates Architecture fashioned this remarkable Methow Valley home around the concept of an industrial farmhouse, which looks as though it “developed over time as a series of buildings connected by an open breezeway.” He used a limited palette of materials to stay true to the utilitarian nature of a farmhouse and to allow the true character of each element to shine. The stairway, for example, features a board-formed concrete wall, steel railing and rustic wood flooring.
Wynn + Associates Architecture, 366 Bell St., (206) 789-5148, wynn-assoc.com.
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▲ Spouses Kim Lavacot and David Bennett of Bennett Lavacot Architecture didn’t have to go very far to find inspiration for a fireplace design for their Madrona clients. The architects’ own fireplace instantly captured their clients’ eye. Lavacot incorporated “warm natural materials that wear well so beautifully over time” and a fresh, inventive fire screen that features industrial chain hoist wheels.
Bennett Lavacot Architecture, (206) 328-4389, bennettlavacot.com.
Picturing iconic sawmill wood burners—ubiquitous in the Pacific Northwest from the early 1900s through the 1970s—Nate Thomas of Architects Thomas designed a bonfire shelter for IslandWood, a nonprofit environmental-education school on Bainbridge Island. The concept, which is still looking for funding, features western red cedar, steel and fire-resistant canvas.
Architects Thomas, 921 Hildebrand Lane N.E., Ste. 240, Bainbridge Island, (206) 842-3559, architectsthomas.com.
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July 18West Seattle Garden Tour
Head to West Seattle for a self-guided
tour of seven residential gardens as well
as the South Seattle Community College
Arboretum, then enjoy a lecture with
gardening enthusiast Willi Galloway.
Tickets are $15. Details: (425) 417-4161
or westseattlegardentour.com.
Now through July 31Hope: Something to Build On ExhibitSeattle Architecture Foundation presents the 13th annual architecture
model exhibit. The exhibition is dedicated to unbuilt work and those
in the design industry who have been affected by the economic
downturn. Details: (206) 667-9184 or seattlearchitecture.org.
July 25 & August 22Salvage SundaysJoin the team at Second Use for monthly workshops focused on reusing
salvaged items. July’s is door hanging and installation; August’s focuses
on working with marble, granite and stone. Admission is free. Details:
(206) 763-6929 or seconduse.com.
Now through July 25Oasis GalleryIn Wallingford, Oasis Gallery’s “Life Manifested” exhibit
features five artists using various media to explore and
interpret the world around them. Admission is free.
Details: (206) 547-5177 or oasisinseattle.com.
July 23–25Bellevue Arts Museum artsfairBAM presents artsfair, a three-day event with more than
325 juried exhibitors, hands-on art activities for children,
an international origami exhibit and more. Admission is
free. Details: (425) 519-0742 or bellevuearts.org.
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WINE FOOD EVENTS
July 10–11Ballard Seafood FestJoin fellow seafood lovers at the 36th annual Ballard
Seafood Fest. Dozens of knowledgeable vendors
are on hand to help you choose the freshest
catch and to shop for arts and crafts. Plus, don’t
miss the lutefisk-eating contest. Admission is
free. Details: (206) 784-9705 or seafoodfest.org.
July 11Seattle Luxury Chocolate SalonChocolate lovers, rejoice! The third annual Luxury
Chocolate Salon is returning to Seattle. Local and
national chocolate shops offer the finest in artisan,
gourmet and premium chocolate. Admission is
$20 in advance, $25 at the door, and includes all
tastings. Details: seattlechocolatesalon.com.
July 11–15Tom Douglas Culinary Summer CampIf you love food and wine, don’t miss this five-
day culinary experience. Enjoy seminars, tastings,
cooking demos and field trips, with guest
appearances by local and national chefs. Regis-
tration is $2,500. Details: (206) 448-2001 or tom
douglas.com.
July 16–18Bite of Seattle Bring your appetite to this local foodie favorite
at Seattle Center, where you can choose items
from more than 50 Seattle-area restaurants.
Admission is free. Details: (425) 283-5050 or bite
ofseattle.com.
August 19–21Auction of Washington WinesKick off the 2010 Auction of Washington Wines
weekend with the Barrel Auction & Picnic with
the Winemakers (August 19), followed by a num-
ber of Winemaker Dinners held at private estates
and wineries (August 20). Gather a team for the
Covey Run 10K Race and 5K Walk to raise money
for Seattle Children’s Hospital (August 21). Finish
the weekend with the black-tie Gala Auction at
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, where guests en-
joy a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions,
and live entertainment. Tickets for the picnic are
$125 before July 15, $150 after July 15; for the
gala, $500. Details: (206) 326-5747 or auctionof
washingtonwines.org.
Enjoy live music and great wine in Woodinville at Chateau Ste.
Michelle’s Summer Concert Series. Bring a picnic dinner and catch
a concert from musicians such as Lyle Lovett & His Large Band
(July 16), Martina McBride (July 29), Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band
(July 31), Chris Isaak (August 13) and Earth, Wind & Fire (August 27).
Ticket prices vary. Details: (800) 745-3000 or ste-michelle.com.
For more upcoming events, visit SeattleHomesMag.com.
What are the key ingredients for a perfect Fourth of July? Food, friends and, of course, fireworks! On the Eastside, head to Bellevue’s Downtown Park for the Symetra Bellevue Family Fourth, which offers free entertainment, face painting, food vendors and more—as well as fireworks. Admission is free. Details: (425) 453-1223 or bellevuedowntown.org.
Despite some uncertainty when last year’s corporate sponsor (Chase) pulled out in March, the show will go on. Thanks to con-tributions from many generous donors, Seattle’s Fourth of July fireworks show over Lake Union continues for the 23rd year. Ad-mission is free. Details: (206) 281-7788 or familyfourth.org.
Kirkland’s Fourth of July celebration starts off with two parades and continues with live music at Marina Park followed by an after-dark fireworks display. Admission is free. Details: (425) 822-0284 or celebratekirkland.org.
For more Fourth of July ideas, visit SeattleHomesMag.com.
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During Bellevue Arts Museum’s Finally Friday event, April 16, guests toured new exhibits and enjoyed a live fashion show featuring work from local designers.
Above: Bellevue Arts Museum’s Katie Pendleton (left) and Tanja Baumann (right) pose with Alyssa Russell modeling “Last Wear.”
ART + DESIGN IN THE SEATTLE DESIGN DISTRICTOn April 24, retailers in the Seattle Design District collaborated on the art + design event. Participating showrooms—including Terris Draheim, Dixie Stark, Polly McArthur, Wayne Martin, Great Stuff, Jane Piper Reid and more—hosted seminars and opened their doors for special Saturday shopping hours.
Above: SH&L Editor Giselle Smith stopped by the new Terris Draheim showrooms and visited with owner Terry Draheim (left) and furniture and interior designer Christian Grevstad.
1. SH&L’s Angela Cabotaje (left) met style icon Barbara Barry at the Kohler booth. 2. Angela Cabotaje (left), Seattle interior designer Beverly Bradshaw (second from right) and Andrea Darr (right), editor-in-chief of Kansas City Homes & Gardens, met HGTV stars Lonni Paul and Dan Vickery.
NORTHWEST ART ALLIANCE holds an Outdoor Art Festival at
Magnuson Park, July 17 & 18, nwartalliance.com.
AIA Seattle presents FUTURE SHACK, September 15, a discussion of projects
shaping the future of residential architecture in this area, aiaseattle.org.
The NKBA GREAT KITCHEN & BATH TOUR is September 19 & 20,
greatkitchenandbathtour.org.
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PRODUCT RUNWAYSH&L sponsored IDCW's Product Runway, featured as part of Seattle Fashion Week, May 15. Product Runway’s couture garments are made from interior materials and finishes and created by top local interior designers and architects. Visit Seattle HomesMag.com for more photos and video of Product Runway on the catwalk.
above: A dress made from upholstery fabric, created by CollinsWoerman and Momentum Group, won second place at Product Runway 2008.
On April 24, Seattle Homes & Lifestyles sponsored Eye on Design, Seattle Design Center’s annual consumer event. The event drew 800 attendees to listen to HGTV’s David Bromstad, the host of Color Splash. Bromstad shared his story about getting started—and succeeding—in the worlds of art and interior design and answered audience questions. Eye on Design also offered visitors an opportunity to tour SDC showrooms and meet with interior designers.
left: SH&L Market Editor Stacy Kendall (left) interviewed HGTV star David Bromstad for SH&L’s Design Dish blog (blog.seattlehomesmag.com).
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SH&L attended a Northwest Society of Interior Designers (NWSID) member-ship meeting at Seattle Stair & Design on April 20. More than 50 members and guests enjoyed appetizers and French wines served by company employees, learned about Seattle Stair & Design’s business and listened to SH&L Editor Giselle Smith’s presentation on how to get published.
Right: Seattle Stair & Design's sales manager, David Shuler (left), and owner and founder, Shawn Christman, demonstrated their craft for NWSID members. The 32-year-old company has a unique alliance with members of the Compagnons, the guild of elite artisans and craftspeo-ple who built the great cathedrals and chateaux of France.
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REAL ESTATE
MERCER ISLAND IS ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHTAFTER PLACES TO LIVE IN WASHINGTON STATE. Surrounded by water and greenery, many of the island’s residents enjoy views of Lake Washington, Mount
Rainier or the Cascades. Mercer Island was first regularly explored by one of three pioneering Mercer brothers,
who never resided on the island but after whom it was named in 1860. The island was first settled in the 1870s,
and though the inconvenience of island living made for slow development at first, as modern transportation
evolved, a ferry system was put in place and the population grew.
Thanks to the Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge, which opened in 1940, residents now have easy access to
Seattle and other neighboring cities. Two of the most popular island neighborhoods—First Hill and East Seattle—
are home base for many people who work in downtown Seattle. “Mercer Island residents get special access to
the HOV lanes to Seattle, so people who need to get downtown in a pinch can be there in five minutes,” says
Julie Nugent, a Windermere real estate agent who has an office on Mercer Island.
Though high home prices once deterred potential buyers (the average home sale price in 2007 was $1,380,861
compared to $550,000 in Seattle), a recent rebound in lower-priced homes has enticed some Seattleites to try
island living. “In 2007 there were only two properties priced below $600,000, but now it’s much easier to get on
the island and into a livable home,” Nugent says. “Many [homes] are available now in the $500,000 range.”
Along with a beautiful waterfront, the city also maintains more than 35 parks on about 475 acres. Three large
city parks boast sprawling beaches, while Pioneer Park has 113 acres of woodlands. “Mercer Island has a great
park system. There is a road around the whole perimeter of the island that’s a good bike trail,” Mercer Island City
Councilman Bruce Bassett says.
“We have a strong sense of valuing community, and a lot of people get very involved,” Bassett says. “There is
also a great community feel on the island.”
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16 STYLE Architect: Gelotte Hommas Architecture,
3025 112th Ave. N.E., Ste. 110, Bellevue,
(425) 828-3081, gelottehommas.com.
Contractor:
Roberts Wygal, 10634 E. Riverside Drive,
Ste. 300, Bothell, (425) 483-0234,
robertswygal.com.
Page 16: Umbrella, Santa Barbara Umbrella
with Sunbrella fabric, Santa Barbara Designs,
$3,325 at Terris Draheim, 5600 Sixth Ave. S.,
(206) 763-4100, terrisdraheim.com; chairs, Bellini Chair by Heller, Inform Interiors, 2032
Eighth Ave., (206) 622-1608, informseattle
.com; plants, small citrus plants, Molbak’s,
13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville, (425)
483-5000, molbaks.com; pots, self-watering
system by Lechuza and Scheurich in white,
Molbak’s.
Page 17: Pizza oven, wood-fired Earthstone,
model 90, Earthstone, (800) 840-4915,
earthstoneovens.com; rug, Rotunda by
Liora Manne, $45 per square foot at Stacy
Logan, 409 First Ave. S., (206) 937-3333,
stacylogan.com; pillows, charcoal pillows,
Molbak’s; slide-fold doors, NanaWall, Laris
Architectural Products, 11630 Slater Ave. N.E.,
Ste. 1, Kirkland, (425) 825-7900, nanawall
.com; slate tile, China Multi, American Slate,
711 S. Fidalgo St., (206) 938-3718, american
slate.com; lanterns, Santorini Square Lanterns
in weathered zinc, $19–$129 at Restoration
Hardware, University Village, (206) 522-2775,
restorationhardware.com; planter, small Ming
by Serralunga, $330 at Inform Interiors; plant, medium citrus plant, Molbak’s; fireplace, Heat & Glo, Thompson Hearth and Home,
680 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah, (425) 369-
1400, thompsonhearth.com.
34 BATHED IN LIGHT Architect:Coates Design, P.O. Box 11654,
Bainbridge Island, (206) 780-0876,
coatesdesign.com.
Interior Designer:
All in the Details, 741 Village Circle N.W.,
Bainbridge Island, (206) 271-0285.
Contractor:
8356 N.E. Day Road, Bainbridge Island,
(206) 842-5443, smallwoodconstruction.com.
Page 35: Ofuro tub, built and installed
on-site by Kurpgeweit Bros. Concrete &
Construction, P.O. Box 128, Poulsbo, (360)
297-6927, kurpgeweitbrosconcrete.com,
and Sullivan Heating & Cooling, 950 West
Hills Blvd., Bremerton, (360) 405-0723,
sullivanheating.com; faucet, Grohe,
Silverdale Plumbing & Heating, 11875
Silverdale Way N.W., Silverdale, (360) 692-5546;
rug, Custom Pencil Runner from Dream-
weavers, P.O. Box 1976, Little Rock, Arkansas,
(800) 456-7847, dweavers.com.
Page 36: Counter top, CaesarStone,
caesarstoneus.com; towels, Viva Terra,
vivaterra.com; shower tile, Ecohaus, 4121
First Ave. S., (206) 315-1974, ecohaus.com;
faucet, showerhead, Grohe, Silverdale
Plumbing & Heating.
Page 37: Sinks, Kohler, Silverdale Plumbing
& Heating; faucets, Grohe, Silverdale
Plumbing & Heating; pendant lamps, Rejuvenation, 2910 First Ave. S., (888) 401-
1900, rejuvenation.com.
38 MADRONA MODERN Interior Designer:
Robin Chell Design, 3417 N.W. 68th St.,
(206) 760-0849, robinchelldesign.com.
Architects:
Bennett Lavacot Architecture, 3616 E. Denny
Way, (206) 328-4389, bennettlavacot.com.
Contractor: Remodel Restoration Consulting, (425) 941-2235,
Page 38: Table, Limn, 290 Townsend St., San
Francisco, (415) 543-5466, limn.com; doors, Loewen*, Loewen Window Center of Seattle,
Seattle Design Center, Ste. P-260, (206)
763-2280, loewen.com; Pennsylvania blue stone pavers, Marenakos Rock Center, 30250
S.E. High Point Way, Issaquah, (425) 392-3313,
marenakos.com; Parklex wood siding, Finland Color Plywood, 1310 Main St., Venice,
California, (310) 396-9991, fincolorply.com.
Page 39: Windows, Loewen*.
Page 40: Sofa, Monti, Dellarobbia, 796 E.
Harrison St., Corona, California, (951) 372-
9199, dellarobbiausa.com; pillows, custom
made with Kravet silk, Kravet/Lee Jofa*,
Seattle Design Center, Ste. A-126, (206)
762-9370, kravet.com; leather chair, Paulistano, Design Within Reach, 1918 First
Ave., (206) 443-9900, dwr.com; table lamp, Costanzina, Luceplan, luceplan.com; rug, custom Tibetan carpet, Andonian Rugs,
Seattle Design Center, Ste. P-392, (206)
762-0323, andonianrugs.com; artwork, “Sisters,” by Fay Jones, Grover Thurston
Gallery, 309 Occidental Ave. S., (206) 223-
0816, groverthurston.com; Sophie pendant lights, Tobias Grau, Limn; Faber range hood, Diamante Isola, Albert Lee Appliance
Co., 1476 Elliott Ave. W., (206) 282-2110,
albertleeappliance.com; reclaimed-birch fireplace mantle, Meyer Wells, 1600 W.
Armory Way, (206) 282-0076, meyerwells.com.
Page 41: Sliding doors, Fleetwood, fleetwood
usa.com; overhang, Custom Steel Fabricators,
3530 Rainier Ave. S., (206) 723-1997.
Page 40: Tub, Wetstyle, Seattle Interiors,
3822 Stone Way N., (206) 633-2900, seattle
interiors.com; faucet, Vola, Seattle Interiors;
towel bar, Ginger, Seattle Interiors;
windows, Loewen*; custom wall surface, Milestone, Artisan Finishes, 902 First Ave. S.,
(206) 340-0830, artisanfinishes.com.
Page 43: Quarter-sawn oak stairs, The Oak
Floors of Greenbank, 705 S. Fidalgo St.,
(206) 623-9367, theoakfloors.com;
aluminum windows, Marlin Windows, Inc.,
5414 E. Broadway, Spokane, (800) 541-6200,
marlinwindows.com; railing fabrication, Rhinehart Metalworks, 2110 S. 116th St.,
(206) 932-4575, rhinehartmetalworks.com;
sink, Wetstyle, Seattle Interiors; faucet, Hansgrohe, Seattle Interiors; wall lights, Utility, Resolute, 2101 Ninth Ave., Ste. 100,
(206) 343-9322, resoluteonline.com; teak vanity, Mountain States Woodworks, 1902
Woodlawn, Missoula, Montana, (406) 327-
6784, mountainstateswoodworks.com.
44 DRAWING INSPIRATION Architect: Johnson Squared Architecture + Planning,
197 Parfitt Way S.W., Ste. 100, Bainbridge
Island, (206) 842-9993, johnsonsquared.com.
Contractor:
8356 N.E. Day Road, Bainbridge Island, (206)
842-5443, smallwoodconstruction.com.
Page 45: Exterior lights, Teka Illumination,
(559) 438-5800, teka-illumination.com;
shutters, barn door, designed by Johnson
Squared Architecture + Planning, 197 Parfitt
Way S.W., Ste. 100, Bainbridge Island, (206)
842-9993, johnsonsquared.com, fabrication, Smallwood Design & Construction Inc., 8356
N.E. Day Road, Bainbridge Island, (206) 842-
5443, smallwoodconstruction.com, hardware, Crown Industrial, (650) 952-5150, crown-
industrial.com.
Page 46: Fireplace surround, FlexCrete
concrete, Fluid Concrete and Design Studio,
(206) 818-2996; leather chairs, sofa, coffee table, Northwest Design Center & Furniture
Gallery, 18850 State Hwy. 305, Poulsbo, (360)
697-4443, northwestdesigncenter.com;
cabinets, Magraw Zecha & Associates, 15771
George Lane N.E., Ste. 101–102, Poulsbo,
(360) 598-5844, magrawzecha.com.
Page 47: Chandelier, Forecast Lighting,
(847) 622-0416, forecastltg.com; acid-stained concrete flooring, Maverick Specialty
Contracting, (206) 285-0703, maverickspecialty
.com; bed, Magraw Zecha & Associates;
door, Spanish Pueblo Doors, (505) 473-0464,
spdoors.com; door hardware, Crown
Industrial, (650) 952-5150, crown-industrial
.com; windows, Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors.
Page 48: Counter top, Absolute Concrete
Works, 5795 N.E. Minder Road, Poulsbo, (360)
297-5055, absoluteconcreteworks.com;
faucet, Blanco; range, vent hood, Viking;
pendant lights, Hubbardton Forge, (802)
468-3090, vtforge.com; cabinets, Magraw
Zecha & Associates; backsplash tile, Pratt &
Larson Tile & Stone, 12200 Northup Way, Ste.
B, Bellevue, (425) 882-0707, prattandlarson-
wa.com; bar stool, Northwest Design Center
& Furniture Gallery.
Page 49: Dining table, chairs Northwest Design
Center & Furniture Gallery; fireplace hearth, Absolute ConcreteWorks; fireplace surround, designed by Johnson Squared Architecture +
Planning, fabrication, Paracelsus Inc., 1234
54th St., Port Townsend, (360) 385-2754;
fireplace, Bodart & Gonay Optifire 780,
Wittus Fire by Design, (914) 764-5679, wittus
.com; cable lighting, Translite Sonoma, (704)
669-1011, translite.com.
50 ON THE LAND Landscape Design & Construction:
In Harmony Sustainable Landscapes,
Bothell, (888) 472-7748, www.inharmony.com.
56 BEFORE & AFTERInterior Designer:
Gaspar’s Construction, 1406 E. Pine St.,
(206) 324-8199, gaspars.com.
Cabinetry:W.T. Jacobs Inc., 4159 Fauntleroy Way S.W.,
(206) 854-6418, wtjacobsinc.com.
Granite Fabrication:
7324 N.E. 175th St., Kenmore,
(425) 483-0932, alexandersstoneart.com.
Page 56: Paint, Devine Crunch, Miller Paint,
millerpaint.com; chairs, Kasala, kasala.com;
side tables, Glenn Richards, 964 Denny Way,
(206) 287-1877, glennrichards.com; lamp, Velocity Art and Design, 251 Yale Ave N.,
(206) 749-9575, velocityartanddesign.com.
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