This quaint Craftsman style home features an open living with coffered beams, a large master suite, and an upstairs art and crafting studio.

In this craftsman style master bathroom, the rift cut white oak from Grabill Cabinets shows off its beautiful grain on a furniture-inspired double vanity.

Completed in 2019, this is a home we completed for client who initially engaged us to remodeled their 100 year old classic craftsman bungalow on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. During our initial conversation, it became readily apparent that their program was much larger than a remodel could accomplish and the conversation quickly turned toward the design of a new structure that could accommodate a growing family, a live-in Nanny, a variety of entertainment options and an enclosed garage – all squeezed onto a compact urban corner lot. Project entitlement took almost a year as the house size dictated that we take advantage of several exceptions in Seattle’s complex zoning code. After several meetings with city planning officials, we finally prevailed in our arguments and ultimately designed a 4 story, 3800 sf house on a 2700 sf lot. The finished product is light and airy with a large, open plan and exposed beams on the main level, 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, 2 fireplaces, 4 climate zones, a huge basement with a home theatre, guest suite, climbing gym, and an underground tavern/wine cellar/man cave. The kitchen has a large island, a walk-in pantry, a small breakfast area and access to a large deck. All of this program is capped by a rooftop deck with expansive views of Seattle’s urban landscape and Lake Union. Unfortunately for our clients, a job relocation to Southern California forced a sale of their dream home a little more than a year after they settled in after a year project. The good news is that in Seattle’s tight housing market, in less than a week they received several full price offers with escalator clauses which allowed them to turn a nice profit on the deal.

Large main bathroom with a tiled shower, soaker tub, and custom doors.

This master bathroom remodel created an absolutely timeless space. From its zero-threshold walk in shower, to the spacious double vanity, this bathroom is build to accommodate your needs at all points in life. The heated exhaust fan, tiled shower, and warm lighting will make you never want to leave@

The entrance to the primary bathroom has a beautiful barn door with a lovely clerestory window above, which can be opened for additional air circulation. The details surrounding the window suit the style of the original home design.

Pond House Master bath with double pedestal sinks and mosaic tile Gridley Graves

The homeowners loved the character of their 100-year-old home near Lake Harriet, but the original layout no longer supported their busy family’s modern lifestyle. When they contacted the architect, they had a simple request: remodel our master closet. This evolved into a complete home renovation that took three-years of meticulous planning and tactical construction. The completed home demonstrates the overall goal of the remodel: historic inspiration with modern luxuries.

Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan