2019 Addition/Remodel by Steven Allen Designs, LLC - Featuring Clean Subtle lines + 42" Front Door + 48" Italian Tiles + Quartz Countertops + Custom Shaker Cabinets + Oak Slat Wall and Trim Accents + Design Fixtures + Artistic Tiles + Wild Wallpaper + Top of Line Appliances

Ultra PNW modern remodel located in Bellevue, WA.

Set within an airy contemporary extension to a lovely Georgian home, the Siatama Kitchen is our most ambitious project to date. The client, a master cook who taught English in Siatama, Japan, wanted a space that spliced together her love of Japanese detailing with a sophisticated Scandinavian approach to wood. At the centre of the deisgn is a large island, made in solid british elm, and topped with a set of lined drawers for utensils, cutlery and chefs knifes. The 4-post legs of the island conform to the 寸 (pronounced ‘sun’), an ancient Japanese measurement equal to 3cm. An undulating chevron detail articulates the lower drawers in the island, and an open-framed end, with wood worktop, provides a space for casual dining and homework. A full height pantry, with sliding doors with diagonally-wired glass, and an integrated american-style fridge freezer, give acres of storage space and allow for clutter to be shut away. A plant shelf above the pantry brings the space to life, making the most of the high ceilings and light in this lovely room.

the console serves as a defining element for the entry foyer.

L'ingresso sulla zona giorno è stato schermato attraverso un sistema di setti in legno in noce canaletto, disegnati e realizzati su misura. Di fronte all'ingresso è presente un armadio per riporre giacche e cappotti. Il blocco armadio, anch'esso in noce canaletto, ospita sul fianco una libreria con mensole in vetro fumè e un contenitore basso a servizio dell'area pranzo. L'arredo è percepito come un blocco continuo, integrato e funzionalmente congeniale. Il tavolo, importante ed elegante, della Molteni, con piano in Sahara Noir, è il vero protagonista della zona pranzo. L'illuminazione oro, con volute sinuose della Nemo Lighting, contribuisce ad impreziosire lo spazio e a smussare l'impatto spigoloso e massivo del tavolo.

This is a family house renovation project. Our task was to develop a design that can be implemented in a month and at the same time get a modern and quiet family nest.

Creating a magazine perfect dining room, contrasting colors and fabrics take the show! All in a similar color scheme of gray, white, and rich brown, mixed furniture pieces provide a stunning design. Different host chairs and side chairs allow for a beautiful statement and introduce other fabulous fabrics. Solid, dark wood adorns the long and sturdy dining room table. Illuminating the entire eating area is a dimensional gold chandelier with exposed bulbs for an industrial chic touch. The area rug has an overall abstract pattern, but also lightens up the space. In the arched niche, marvelous wallpaper with metallic effects and chopped install look adds a unique look to the dining room. A luxe dark buffet fits like a glove inside the niche and harmonizes with the other gold tones in the space. Mirrors help reflect the natural light pouring in from the adjacent walls.

We were commissioned by our clients to design a light and airy open-plan kitchen and dining space with plenty of natural light whilst also capturing the views of the fields at the rear of their property. We not only achieved that but also took our designs a step further to create a beautiful first-floor ensuite bathroom to the master bedroom which our clients love! Our initial brief was very clear and concise, with our clients having a good understanding of what they wanted to achieve – the removal of the existing conservatory to create an open and light-filled space that then connects on to what was originally a small and dark kitchen. The two-storey and single-storey rear extension with beautiful high ceilings, roof lights, and French doors with side lights on the rear, flood the interior spaces with natural light and allow for a beautiful, expansive feel whilst also affording stunning views over the fields. This new extension allows for an open-plan kitchen/dining space that feels airy and light whilst also maximising the views of the surrounding countryside. The only change during the concept design was the decision to work in collaboration with the client’s adjoining neighbour to design and build their extensions together allowing a new party wall to be created and the removal of wasted space between the two properties. This allowed them both to gain more room inside both properties and was essentially a win-win for both clients, with the original concept design being kept the same but on a larger footprint to include the new party wall. The different floor levels between the two properties with their extensions and building on the party wall line in the new wall was a definite challenge. It allowed us only a very small area to work to achieve both of the extensions and the foundations needed to be very deep due to the ground conditions, as advised by Building Control. We overcame this by working in collaboration with the structural engineer to design the foundations and the work of the project manager in managing the team and site efficiently. We love how large and light-filled the space feels inside, the stunning high ceilings, and the amazing views of the surrounding countryside on the rear of the property. The finishes inside and outside have blended seamlessly with the existing house whilst exposing some original features such as the stone walls, and the connection between the original cottage and the new extension has allowed the property to still retain its character. There are a number of special features to the design – the light airy high ceilings in the extension, the open plan kitchen and dining space, the connection to the original cottage whilst opening up the rear of the property into the extension via an existing doorway, the views of the beautiful countryside, the hidden nature of the extension allowing the cottage to retain its original character and the high-end materials which allows the new additions to blend in seamlessly. The property is situated within the AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and our designs were sympathetic to the Cotswold vernacular and character of the existing property, whilst maximising its views of the stunning surrounding countryside. The works have massively improved our client’s lifestyles and the way they use their home. The previous conservatory was originally used as a dining space however the temperatures inside made it unusable during hot and cold periods and also had the effect of making the kitchen very small and dark, with the existing stone walls blocking out natural light and only a small window to allow for light and ventilation. The original kitchen didn’t feel open, warm, or welcoming for our clients. The new extension allowed us to break through the existing external stone wall to create a beautiful open-plan kitchen and dining space which is both warm, cosy, and welcoming, but also filled with natural light and affords stunning views of the gardens and fields beyond the property. The space has had a huge impact on our client’s feelings towards their main living areas and created a real showcase entertainment space.

View of open plan dining area and basement lightwell

The epitome of indoor-outdoor living, not just one but *two* walls of this home consist primarily of accordion doors which fully open the public areas of the house to the back yard. A flush transition ensures steady footing while walking in and out of the house.

Entertainment kitchen with integrated dining table

la sala da pranzo e' divisa dal living da una parete rivestita da una boiserie da un lato e da una carta da parati dall'altro, illuminata da barre led inserite sia a pavimento che nella boiserie, altra luce con funzione piu' emozionale e' posizionata sulla parete.