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FULL HOUSE A Sammamish family builds a dream vacation home on Whidbey Island’s Penn Cove, with encouragement from friends and help from architect Todd Soli.

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Suzani pillow, $95 at Music for the Eyes, 314 First St., Langley, Whidbey Island, (360) 221-4525, musicfortheeyes.com. Vintage scroll mirror from Whidbey Island Antiques, 105 Anthes Ave., Langley, Whidbey Island, (360) 221-2393, whidbeyislandantiques.com. Crystal candlestick, $39.50, taper candle, $1.75 each, at Paraffine, 152 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, (206) 842-4119.

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Shell lamp, $75 at Aqua Gifts, 2 Front St., Coupeville, Whidbey Island, (360) 6780664. Butterfly in frame, $21 at Flowering Around, 200 Winslow Way W., Bainbridge Island, (800) 724-0016, floweringaround.com.

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FOR SEATTLEITES, a trip to the islands is only a ferry ride away, so when the sun comes out, we can’t wait to escape the hustle and bustle for some RR&S—Rest, Relaxation and Shopping, that is! Whether you are looking to add unexpected accessories to your primary home, furnish a second home or simply pick up souvenirs from a day trip, an island shopping adventure may be just the ticket. Shops on Whidbey and Bainbridge islands do beachy and more, offering a variety of styles from antique to international to contemporary and beyond. We were excited to find vintage ikat fabric in the Langley carpet shop owned by a former diplomat couple and were charmed by a new boutique on Bainbridge that offers all handmade crafts and accessories. Set sail for the islands, and you’ll surely discover items to love.

1. Blackbird box, $95 at Dana’s Show House, 194 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, (206) 842-6945. Magnifying glass, $129 at Whidbey Island Antiques. 2. Starfish pitcher, $45, double old-fashioned glass, $12 each, at Port Madison Home, 240 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, (206) 842-3410, portmadisonhome.com. Party flags, $20, damask stool by Mazzchop Designs, $75, at Indie Banditas Traveling Bazaar, 130 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, (206) 842-1415, indiebanditas.com.

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According to Nathaniel, experimenting with the medium is an important part of this realization. “Many of our most striking things have been developed simply by taking a tool, a process or a material and just seeing what happens when

you do something different with it,” he says. “If you misuse something in a certain way, you really can get a fascinating result.” As father and son have discovered, there are benefits to following the light.

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FOR SEATTLEITES, THE BEGINNING OF SUMMER—along with its gorgeous weather—is reason enough to celebrate. But all across the country, people are gathering at this time, too, to raise a glass for weddings, graduations and a day that’s all about Mom. Keeping in mind so many reasons to revel, we prepared a table that’s ďŹ t for any number of formal occasions. Our palette features pomegranate accented by clear glass and pure white to keep things bright and fresh. This modern motif stays square with straight-edged place settings, minimalist dining chairs and a cutout chandelier that puts a twist on tradition. Even the owers—sculptural orchid arrangements from Fleurish OrchidĂŠeâ€”ďŹ t the theme. Most important, however, is that the table has enough room for all. So let’s propose a toast to family, friends and summertime!

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Dazzle fabric in pomegranate, $45 per yard at Designer Fabric Liquidations, 3204 Harvard Ave. E., (206) 721-7981, designerfabricliquidations.com; chairs: Amellia dining chairs, white, $199 each at Alchemy Collections, multiple locations, alchemycollections.com; floral arrangements: Fleurish Orchidée, 1412 12th Ave., (206) 402-5696, fleurish-orchidee .com; plates: Apilco Zen porcelain dinner and salad plates, $52–$64 at Williams-Sonoma, multiple locations, williamssonoma.com; glasses: Edge wine glasses, $11.95 each at Crate and Barrel, multiple locations, crateandbarrel.com; flatware: Luna flatware, $45 per five-piece place setting at Pottery Barn, multiple locations, potterybarn.com; chandelier: 3-D Chandelier, $36 at Urban Outfitters, multiple locations, urbanoutfitters .com; pastries: mille feuille, available at Le Fournil, 3230 Eastlake Ave. E., (206) 328-6523, le-fournil.com; votives: Oslo crystal candleholders, $9.95 each at Crate and Barrel. tablecloth fabric:

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what it might look like. The Nashes contacted the Feagles’ architect, Todd Soli of Soli Terry Architects, and began dreaming—on paper. Inspired by the stately beach houses that dot the Northeast, Amy asked Soli to create that look for her family. Two years later, in 2002, the Sammamish couple and their four children had a vacation place of their own, next door to their friends’ getaway. That was also the year, unfortunately, that Jeff got traded to the New York Giants. A bittersweet goodbye was eased by Amy’s regular visits with Michelle in New York, where the friends share their penchant for design by shopping together for antiques. Amy’s love of traditional style, which she shares with Michelle, fueled design plans for the Nashes’ vacation home, on Whidbey’s Penn Cove. Amy worked with Soli, fine-tuning the plans until they achieved the architectural look she was craving. Amy wanted to re-create the look of a Cape Cod beach house.

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SIMPLE YET COZY, THE LIVING ROOM IS THE SITE OF MAJOR RELAXATION FOR THE FAMILY. THEY COME EVEN IN THE WINTER, KEEPING THE FIREPLACE WELL STOCKED WITH WOOD FROM THEIR SPECIAL BUILTIN STORAGE SPACE, SUGGESTED BY ARCHITECT TODD SOLI. TRUE TO HER ENERGETIC APPROACH TO STYLE, AMY NASH HAD MULTIPLE SLIPCOVERS MADE FOR THE SOFAS; IN ADDITION TO BEING WASHABLE, THE COVERS ALLOW HER TO CHANGE THE LOOK OF THE ROOM WHEN THE MOOD STRIKES. opposite: ABOVE THE FIREPLACE MANTEL ON THE WALL OPPOSITE THE

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THE LARGE, OPEN KITCHEN GIVES AMY NASH ENOUGH ROOM TO COOK FOR THE FAMILY AND THEIR NUMEROUS GUESTS. A LOT OF COUNTER SPACE, TWO DISHWASHERS AND TWO OVENS MAKE THE PROCESS EASIER, BUT AMY CONCENTRATED MOST ON GETTING THE LOOK SHE WANTED. “I LOVE OPEN SHELVING AND THE CLASSIC STYLE OF MARBLE AND SOAPSTONE,” SHE SAYS. opposite: IF THE KITCHEN IS THE HEART OF THE HOUSEHOLD, THE

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“It’s the little details that are the hardest decisions, but they make a big difference,” she says. Details such as mullioned windows and extra-wide moldings provide the perfect backdrop to the home’s classical styling. “She just has a touch,” Soli says of his client. “She pored over every inch in the plans and put a lot of time into it.” Though not formally trained in design, Amy knows what she likes, and she found and bought every antique fixture and piece of furniture for the house herself. “I learned by shopping in antique stores and seeing things when I travel,” she says. “I just choose pieces I like.” The result is a space that ultimately reflects Amy’s personal style. Despite the old-world elegance of antique fixtures, the Nashes deliberately left pomp and circumstance out of the plans. The family’s casual

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lifestyle shaped aspects of the design, and an open floor plan was important. They wanted plenty of space to entertain and room to foster family togetherness. Amy even questioned the necessity of a formal front door, since she knew the family would come and go through French doors that open to the back porch and the beach. (In the end, architect and homeowner opted to include one to stay true to the architectural style.) For gatherings, Amy usually cooks casual dishes in the gourmet kitchen and sets up a buffet on the enormous soapstone center island. “The house was really centered around this kitchen,” she says. Here, her love of design almost overtook her love of cooking. “I had a really clear idea of the look I wanted,” she says. Meticulous details such as dark grout around white subway tiles and cabinets that showcase her collection of English ironstone

“I LEARNED BY SHOPPING IN ANTIQUE STORES, AND SEEING THINGS WHEN I TRAVEL,” AMY NASH SAYS. “I JUST CHOOSE PIECES I LIKE.” THE RESULT IS A SPACE THAT ULTIMATELY REFLECTS AMY’S PERSONAL STYLE.

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THE MASTER BEDROOM SHOWCASES AN EXAMPLE OF THE HOME’S DYNAMIC ROOFLINE. THE COUPLE ENJOYS A STUNNING BEACH VIEW FROM THE BALCONY AND THROUGH GLASS DOORS THAT LET IN PLENTY OF NATURAL LIGHT. A SITTING ROOM NEAR THE BEDROOM DOOR WAS ADDED AFTER AMY NASH IDENTIFIED SOME WALL SPACE IN THE PLANS THAT WASN’T BEING USED. opposite, top: THE BARRELVAULT CEILING IS A VISUALLY EXCITING AD DITION TO THE UPSTAIRS HALLWAY. PLENTIFUL BUILTIN CABINETS AND STORAGE ARE SCAT TERED THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE, BUT AMY KEEPS VISIBLE SPACES CLUTTERFREE, SHOWING ONLY A FEW FAMILY PICTURES AND BOOKS FOR VACATION READING. THROUGH THE DOUBLE DOORS IS A GLIMPSE OF AMY AND ROBERT’S MASTERBEDROOM SEATING AREA. opposite, bottom: THE HOUSE, FACING THE BEACH, IS AN EXAMPLE OF SHINGLESTYLE ARCHITECTURE. THE FAMILY USES THE PORCH FREQUENTLY FOR ENTERTAINING, AS GUESTS MOVE EASILY FROM OUTSIDE TO INSIDE, THROUGH THE LARGE FRENCH DOORS OFF THE DINING AREA. “IN THE SUMMER, WE BLAST MUSIC AND JUST HAVE FUN,” AMY SAYS.

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USE OF DARK GROUT WITH WHITE TILE IS CARRIED FROM THE KITCHEN THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE, AND THE CLAWFOOT BATHTUB IS AN ANTIQUE THAT AMY HAD REFINISHED. HER FAVORITE COLOR COMBINATION SHOWS UP AGAIN IN ITS BLACKPAINTED FEET. below: THE ONLY BEDROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR, THIS

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china gave Amy exactly what she envisioned for their traditional home. The family shares meals around a long table and custom-made benches that Amy chose to accommodate a crowd. “We had about 16 people up for Thanksgiving, and we all fit around the table,” she says. Dark wood paneling above the table, an idea from Robert—of which he is very proud—adds visual interest and defines the space within the open floor plan. The dark wood is repeated upstairs, on the hallway’s striking barrel-vault ceiling. “Architecturally, the roofline is one of the more interesting aspects of the design,” Soli explains, adding that the use of shed dormers and gables allows for intriguing spaces, some of which are used for extra storage. “One of the really clever things Todd did was make the firewood-storage structure open up through a small door into the house,” Amy says. “That way, we don’t have to go outside in the cold to get more wood.” Adequate storage was critical for this large family, and they got it with spacious second-floor closets and built-in cabinets throughout the house. Now that their youngest, Charlotte, is 11, the family finds they use the

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house differently from when it was first finished. On one weekend trip, their oldest, Ethan, 19, brought friends from high school. A separate suite, complete with a small kitchen, above the detached garage allows for more private guest accommodations and is a fun space for Tasia, 17, and Logan, 14, to hang out with friends. Until recently, the house was electronics-free, as the Nashes preferred that the children read or play games together when they were younger. A recently added TV is reserved for video-game use. Eight years ago, Amy never imagined taking a home from start to finish or the amount of effort it would take to get exactly what they wanted. The house, like the family, will probably continue to evolve. Amy acknowledges that she’s always moving furniture around or adding new elements to the décor. “Otherwise, it’s too boring!” she laughs. One thing that won’t change, however, is the special memories they make here with friends and family. The Feagles will be back to visit this summer, and all is well. For resource information, see Sources, page 78.

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ayne English is a retired economist and property investor, but in their second home, he and his wife, Jo Ann, live more like sea captains. The spacious Camano Island house overlooking Utsalady Bay is filled with international treasures and mementos of the sea. And when the water’s siren call is irresistible, they need only step across their lawn and down the hill to reach the bay and their boat moored just offshore. Wayne, who was born in nearby British Columbia, and Jo Ann have long spent summers and holidays on Camano Island. Years ago, they rented a house on the island for a couple of summers and then purchased a new home in Utsalady in 1985. Charmed by the neighborhood’s mix of longtime island residents and vacationers, they started working with H2K Design’s Wendy Kennedy and Garrett Kuhlman and architect Dan Nelson of Designs Northwest Architects on plans for new construction in 2000.

The Englishes asked for a home that was contemporary but also craftsman in style. They wanted the home to be oriented toward the water, with plenty of room to accommodate family and friends. They needed a garage for cars as well as for the boat when they can’t be here. And, though they knew it would have to be a big house, they didn’t want it to overwhelm its surroundings. “We didn’t want to intrude on the neighborhood,” Jo Ann says. “It’s huge (4,800 square feet), but it doesn’t look like it.” Inside, the homeowners wanted to incorporate glass, tile and stone, and they wanted the house to connect them to their travels. Wayne’s favorite thing to do at their vacation home is to hop in the boat—he loves to power over to LaConner for the day or go visit his brother’s place in Coupeville—but Jo Ann’s sense of style drove the interior design of the project. “I always feel there should be one person in charge,” Wayne says. “I generally

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“WITH JO ANN’S LOVE OF FLORA AND FAUNA, THE WATER AND GLASS, WE TRIED TO DISTRIBUTE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE WITHOUT IT BEING A CLICHÉ.”

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THE LARGE KITCHEN IS OPEN TO THE SUNROOM, DINING AREA AND LIVING ROOM, ALL WITH AN EXPANSIVE VIEW OF UTSALADY BAY. opposite, clockwise from top: THE LIVING ROOM FEATURES

AN ANTIQUE ASIAN CHEST AND A SERIES OF SEAWEED PRINTS, REPRODUCTIONS FROM THE BRITISH MUSEUM, FOUND IN A BOOK AT ANTHROPOLOGIE; CASTGLASS COUNTER TOPS IN THE KITCHEN BAR AND PREP AREAS WERE CRAFTED BY PETER DAVID STUDIOS; A THREE SIDED GAS FIREPLACE, FEATURING A MILLFINISHED STEEL SURROUND AND AN OVERMANTEL SHEATHED IN LEATHER TILES, STANDS BETWEEN THE DINING AND LIVING ROOMS.

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above, clockwise from top: THE WATERVIEW SECONDFLOOR MASTER BEDROOM IS DOMINATED BY A CUSTOM HEADBOARD CRE

ATED FROM A JAPANESE CARVING FOUND AT GLENN RICHARDS; THE MASTER BATH JO ANN’S FAVORITE ROOM IN THE HOUSE FEATURES GLASS SUBWAY TILE, AN ETCHEDGLASS SHOWER DOOR AND A CASTGLASS TUB DECK CRAFTED BY PETER DAVID STUDIOS; PRINTS ON THE WALL IN A LOWERLEVEL GUEST ROOM ARE FROM PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN BY THE ENGLISHES’ SCIENCE TEACHER SON. opposite, left to right: VASES FILLED WITH GLASS FLOATS SIT ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER; IN THE FIRSTFLOOR GUEST ROOM

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deferred to her.” “But he has more garage than I have kitchen,” Jo Ann quips in reply. “With Jo Ann’s love of flora and fauna, the water and glass, we tried to distribute the natural environment throughout the house without it being a cliché—the typical botanicals,” H2K’s Kuhlman explains. Wrapped around a structural column in the living area, a metal shroud crafted by Seattle’s Peter David Studios (see related story, page 18), is embedded with shells and barnacles. A series of framed seaweed prints, reproductions from the British Museum, lines one wall in the living room. At Jo Ann’s request, the designers integrated glass wherever possible. Counter tops in the kitchen prep area and bar, and the tub deck in the master bath are cast glass, also from Peter David Studios; the master-bath shower, transoms and pocket doors throughout the house feature etchedglass panels; and sidelights on either side of the main entry door are made from fused glass. Backsplashes in the master and main-level bathrooms are iridescent glass tile. The home also reflects a love of family and friends, with plenty of space for guests to spread out in relative privacy. The Englishes’ daughter and her family lived in Australia, their son and his family in California, and there’s room for all of them—and more—in Wayne and Jo Ann’s vacation home.

The designers provided room in the house to sleep 14 but created a private second-floor master suite with an adjacent library for Wayne and Jo Ann. The main floor holds the living room, dining room, kitchen and pantry, sunroom, office, a bathroom and a guest room with twin beds. Two more guest rooms, each with a queen-size bed, occupy the lower level, along with a family room (with a billiards table), an exercise room, two baths and a bunk room with beds for four. A year of planning preceded three years of construction and in 2003 they moved in. Now Wayne and Jo Ann enjoy their home in all seasons, with a view of sheltered Utsalady Bay—and Mount Baker, the Skagit Valley, Whidbey Island and beyond—from almost every room. “The house changes between day and night,” Wayne notes, labeling the look “understated elegance.” “It’s very cozy feeling and very warm,” Jo Ann adds. “It’s really pretty from outside and from the water.” Wildlife passes through their yard or on the water: seabirds, herons, ducks, loons, river otters, seals and eagles—plus countless boats. Living like retired sea captains, Wayne and Jo Ann couldn’t be happier in their Utsalady home. For resource information, see Sources, page 78.

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opposite: A REFLECTING BALL ON THE GREEN ROOF DISTORTS THE

VIEW OF THE SKY AND THE SEDUMS PLANTED ON THE ROOF. this page: THE LIVING ROOM SITS AT ONE END OF THE OPEN

KITCHENDININGLIVING SPACE, WITH A WALL OF WINDOWS LEADING TO THE SPACIOUS DECK AND A VIEW OVER THE WATER AND NEARBY LOCKS.

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AREA FEATURES A WALL OF NANAWALL SLIDEFOLD DOORS THAT OPEN TO THE DECK OVERLOOKING THE WATER; A RECTANGULAR GLASS WINDOW IN THE FLOOR OFFERS A VIEW INTO THE BASEMENT WINE CELLAR; SAPELE CABINETS WERE BUILT BY THE CONTRACTOR, DOVETAIL INC.

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onna and Chuck spent 17 years on the water. They first lived together on a 42-foot powerboat moored at Shilshole Bay Marina. Five boats later, though they had expanded their floating home to 85 feet—still at Shilshole—they decided they were ready for solid ground. The property they found for their home on land is less than a mile from their old moorage. Tucked away in a residential neighborhood above the waterfront, the site has a wide-open view over Ray’s Boathouse and the waterway near the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. The couple hoped to capture as much of the view as possible, to minimize noise from an adjacent train track and to build a home they could live in forever—so they wanted at least one floor to be wheelchair-accessible. “We so much wanted a garage. And we wanted big showers,” Donna says. They also wanted a large cooking area and a place to keep their growing wine collection, one of the hazards of owning a wine distribution business for the past 22 years. Donna and Chuck also own a vacation home on San Juan Island, and it was there that they were referred to architect Geoff Prentiss—who also owns an island home. “We felt like we connected, and Geoff sort of understood where we were coming from,” Donna recalls. “We both have places on San Juan Island, we both have houses in Seattle, and we both like to take vacations on boats.” Plus, they liked what they saw of Prentiss’ work. “We were looking for a contemporary house, and we loved all the work he did.” The couple were eager to get started but warned the architect that they couldn’t start building until they sold their boat. So they put the boat up for sale, and Prentiss and his team—project principal Dan Wickline, Michael Peterson and Cheryl Click—started on plans for a modern, SEATTLEHOMESMAG.COM MAY & JUNE 2010

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IN ADDITION TO A HUGE SHOWERWITH A SKYLIGHTTHE MASTER BATH FEATURES A LARGE TUB WITH WINDOWS ON TWO SIDES AND A FLOATING ZEBRAWOOD VANITY.

comfortable home with reminders of Chuck and Donna’s life on the water. Light blue Milestone counter tops flow down the sides of the base cabinets and pour across the kitchen floor. Next to the front door is a narrow, rectangular window, a bit like a porthole. Interior walls are white, but reflections from the sky, floors and counter tops make them appear the palest blue. The architect's willingness to use color was another selling point for the homeowners. “We like blue, and Geoff’s not afraid of color,” Donna says. “The clients were partial to blue as a color theme in the house. We worked to incorporate that as a strong design sense without it actually overwhelming the whole house,” Prentiss explains. “So it became a matter of balance, which meant limiting how much and how many blues were used as well as selecting other colors (gray and white) to offset the blues.” Also reminiscent of a life on the water is the walkway from the street to the house. The cedar bridge—“the dock,” accessorized with a metal cleat—crosses a “moat” of various grasses, ferns and native sedges. Structurally, the house is essentially two rectangular volumes set one on top of the other, with the second floor skewed at a 25-degree angle from the main level. The lower box is the kitchen and great room, guest room and bath and two-car garage; the upper box holds an open office, laundry and spacious master suite. Almost every room is oriented toward the water, with huge windows on the main floor and a wall of NanaWall slide-fold doors across the front of the living and dining space.

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“The lower volume parallels the bank and gives maximum exposure to the general view,” Wickline explains. “The top volume, of shorter length, is rotated to better orient the upper volume to the view of the Olympics beyond.” The angle of the upper level also creates room for a roof deck and a green roof on top of the lower level, and it gives the home a covered front entry. Another thing the couple liked about the firm’s designs was how interiors and exteriors work together. “It’s something we saw in a lot of [Prentiss] homes, whether it was a log cabin or a contemporary home,” Donna says. “They really flowed in and out.” The wall of slide-fold doors that opens to the first-floor deck accomplishes this flow in their house. Outside the second-floor office area is a green-roof garden on the triangle created by the juxtaposition of the two boxes. Planted with a variety of sedums, it serves as a colorful foreground to the water view, reduces storm-water runoff and helps moderate heat inside the house. Anchoring the structure is a basement for storage and the mechanical workings of the home. It also holds a 470-square-foot wine cellar, visible from above through a rectangular glass window in the dining room floor. “The two things we probably love the most in this house are the garage and the spacious shower in our master bedroom,” Donna says with a laugh. It’s probably no coincidence that those are two things they couldn’t have on the boat. For resource information, see Sources, page 78.

clockwise from top: BESIDE THE ROOF GARDEN, THE MASTER SUITE ACCESSES A

DECK WHOSE CLEAR GLASS PANELS FORM ITS RAILING WITHOUT DISRUPTING THE VIEW; THE EXTERIOR IS GRAY HARDIEPANELS, ROUGHCUT WESTERN RED CEDAR SIDING, GLASS AND ANODIZED ALUMINUM; THE INTERIOR STAIRWAY IS FILLED WITH LIGHT.

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NEATLY EDGED BEDS BARELY CONTAIN THE EXUBERANT PLANTINGS IN THIS CLYDE HILL GARDEN. ALTHOUGH THE GARDEN IS ENCLOSED BY AN EVERGREEN HEDGE, THE VIEW OF THE LAKE IS UNOBSTRUCTED FROM THE TERRACE ABOVE.

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ON THE UPPER LEVEL BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN, WHICH SHOWERS THE SWIMMING POOL, IS THE HOMEOWNER’S CUTTING GARDEN WITH A REDLEAF JAPANESE MAPLE AT THE FAR END.

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uropean influence stretches far. This Clyde Hill garden is steeped in classic Italian design—a liberal use of stone, with patterned beds neatly drawn in boxwood—and yet dominated by plants that reveal an eye for color and form reminiscent of a traditional English landscape. Though it’s a continent away from old-world Europe, the garden perfectly suits its three-and-a-half-year-old neoclassical house that is reminiscent of an Italian villa. Most Clyde Hill gardens are designed to face the big picture—Lake Washington— but this landscape turns its eye inward. Landscape architects Ken Philp and Scott Holsapple, from Kenneth Philp Landscape Architects, and the homeowner created an enclosed space around the half-acre-plus garden—but didn’t sacrifice a fine lake prospect, which can be seen from the second-story terrace. “So often, the landscape gives over to the view,” says company principal Philp. “It’s infrequent that a garden holds so much intimacy, and yet you still get the view.” Within an encircling evergreen hedge, the landscape comprises space for activity and entertaining, as well as beauty, so there’s something to suit the entire family: a swimming pool, an outdoor chessboard set in patio pavers, secret hideaways, flowers, food and fragrance, all formally presented. In the tradition of grand European gardens, all the important design elements are here, including a generous entry, boldly flanked by stone lions, and beds lined with low, clipped evergreen plants. Two white wisterias grow as standards in the entry court. Their treelike form requires careful and ruthless pruning, but the reward of cascading, fragrant white flowers in late spring makes the attention to detail worthwhile. That careful observation, so important in formal garden design, carries through all the choices of plant and place. The corners of the wisteria beds before the front door bloom with hellebores in winter and lily-of-the-Nile (Agapanthus) in summer. The blue and white floral spheres of agapanthus are an accent to the overall color scheme the homeowner chose for the front landscape of peach and apricot, especially evident in roses such as ‘Shropshire Lad’ and ‘Sombreuil.’ Those shades segue into the pale stone of the house and reflect in the beige-toned marble (called cedar brown) of the 30-foot-long fountain that sits across from the front door. The garden exemplifies a continual collaboration between the homeowner, Philp and Holsapple, who served as project manager. The homeowner’s love and knowledge of plants and design, gained through both travel and research, are evident. “My husband jokes that if I buy another garden book, the house will begin to tilt,” she says. The garden looks older than its years, because many particularly fine plants were dug and held off-site during the house construction. A dogwood, Japanese maples and two winter-blooming camellias, the latter now trellised on either side of the

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above: THE MARBLE FOUNTAIN SITTING OPPOSITE THE FRONT DOOR IS SURROUNDED BY ROSES IN THE HOMEOWNER’S

COLOR THEME FOR THE FRONT GARDEN: PEACH AND APRICOT. COLORFUL AND FRAGRANT PLANTS ABOUND IN THE GARDEN IN ALL SEASONS. right: A PLANTED URN BREAKS THE VIEW TO THE BACK GARDEN GATE, BEHIND WHICH BLOOMS ONE OF SEVERAL WISTERIAS IN THE GARDEN. opposite, top: ACCESS TO THE SPA GROTTO ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE HOUSE IS DOWN A SET OF ROUGH STONES ACCENTED

WITH PLANTS SUCH AS THE UPRIGHT JAPANESE HOLLY ILEX CRENATA ‘SKY PENCIL’. THE CHESSBOARD IN PAVERS CAN BE SEEN BELOW; THE RAILING ABOVE LEADS TO THE NORTH TERRACE AND SWIMMING POOL. opposite, bottom: HARD SURFACES IN THE SMALLER GROTTO, JUST OUTSIDE THE GAME ROOM, HELP TO ECHO THE DRIPS AND SPLASHES IN THE FOUNTAIN.

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front door, are among the plants that returned to give the new garden age. “I do like to move my plants around,â€? the owner says. Plants selected for ower and form soften the precise deďŹ nition of a classic landscape. The homeowner, a keen plantswoman, chose abundantly and well when ďŹ lling the garden. “None of my six children will accompany me to a nursery,â€? she says of her frequent shopping trips. Set against the formality of the garden are the grottos, which surprise and delight. Stairs near the pool, set amid a calm green lawn behind the house, descend rough, bold granite walls to a fountain just outside the home’s game room. “It’s a small, hidden space,â€? the homeowner says of the seating area and water feature with an ornate concrete pillar and urns dripping with water. Every Italian garden has a grotto, and the hard stone surfaces of this one appropriately echo the dripping water; moss just starting to grow on the column gives the grotto its requisite ancient appearance. On the north side of the house, simulated granite holds back the hillside. “It’s not just a retaining wall,â€? Holsapple says of the enormous carved rock face, created by Turnstone Construction Shop. Rough stone steps lead down to the spa grotto. The simulated-granite walls beside the path are dotted with planting pockets, where specialty plants, such as a corkscrew hazel, grow. Water weeps from the rock face of the spa grotto and cascades down a recess in the boulders. The hot tub, sheltered under the walkway above, stays secret while the rest of the patio opens to the sky; the oor of the patio is laid with a chessboard in stone pavers. The beauty of the garden lies in its ornaments as well as its usefulness. Raspberries grow along the driveway; a potager, full of herbs, fruit and summer vegetables, is only steps from the kitchen door; two bay trees, grown as standards, ank the gate that divides the kitchen garden from the front landscape at the northwest corner. A pomegranate—barely hardy in the Puget Sound region—basks in the heat and light against a southwest-facing wall where it not only owers but also sets fruit. Above the pool in back, the homeowner keeps her cutting garden. From the cutting garden to the grottos, the homeowner and landscape architects worked together as they created the design. “This project was the most collaborative and vision-driven by a client,â€? Philp says, but the homeowner gives credit to the formal garden style when she says, “It’s the classical design sense that really lets the garden come together.â€? For resource information, see Sources, page 78. SEATTLEHOMESMAG.COM MAY & JUNE 2010

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The Interior Design Coalition of Washington (IDCW) is proud to announce that IDCW PRODUCT RUNWAY will be featured at Seattle Fashion Week 2010! The best of the best from the 2008 and 2009 couture collection will be seen on the runway Saturday, MAY 15TH, 2010. Seattle’s top interior designers will flaunt their creativity by sending couture garments made of interior materials and finishes down the runway. Innovative teams from regional firms have designed and constructed creations using everything from carpet to plumbing fixtures. IDCW PRODUCT RUNWAY celebrates the innovation and collaboration of the built environment within the interior design and architecture communities. Part runway fashion show and theatrical production, IDCW PRODUCT RUNWAY continues to deliver an event not to be missed.

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A new eating nook doubles as a reading alcove. Vintage light fixtures help keep the feel of the old home but give the kitchen a fresh look. The homeowners’ favorite addition, an arched window above the eating nook, allows for a more expansive view of the side yard.

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WHEN THE OWNERS OF THIS CAPITOL HILL RESIDENCE moved in, they were already familiar with its history and character. The 1905 home had been in the wife’s family for years and was much beloved but needed updating for a modern family of four. THE SOLUTION: To modernize—but not destroy—the home’s 1905 charm, the owners called on The Johnson Partnership. “Our biggest design directive was to make the kitchen bigger and more comfortable while integrating the design with the house and preserving its historic feel,” says project manager Ellen Mirro. The family loves to read, and the kitchen needed more storage, so the architects added bookshelves as well as new cabinets. With the help of Todd Warmington, custom cabinets were built to replicate the existing ones. “When I was growing

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up, I remember my dad finding the historic cabinets in the garage and hanging them up,” the wife says. Though the owners could not find a match for the existing red linoleum, their second choice—reclaimed French tile— reminded them of their time living in France. The new French oven was also a tribute to the old room, which once housed an industrial stove. They updated the existing pantry and expanded the room with an eating nook. “It feels much more open,” the wife says of the new kitchen. “Just the other day, we hosted a birthday party for family. We could fit everyone in.”

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sofa: WakeďŹ eld Loveseat by Jerey Braun, $2,200 as shown, through G.R. Hedges, Seattle Design Center, Ste. P-262, (206) 763-4884, grhedges.com. why it’s green: FSC (Forest Services Council) certiďŹ ed frame, 95 percent recycled-steel frames, manufactured on the West Coast and in Washington state. pillows: Vintage

Fortuny fabric with vintage trim, $990 each at Dixie Stark Home, 616 S. Lucile St., (206) 762-4747, dixiestarkhome.com. why it’s green: Vintage fabric, made locally. and ET-31 in dark ďŹ gured mahogany by Antoine Proulx, available to the trade through Trammell-GagnĂŠ, Seattle Design Center, Ste. A-105, (206) 762-1511, tgshowroom.com. why it’s green: FSC-certiďŹ ed hardwoods, water-based stains and ďŹ nishes, metal components made from recycled steel and aluminum.

paint: Duration Home Interior Latex in Eros Pink,

by Sherwin-Williams, multiple locations, sherwinwilliams.com. why it’s green: Low-VOC, and raw materials are sustainable (soy and sunower oils). wallpaper: Allover Leaf by Sandpiper Studios, $62.99 per roll through Daly’s Paint & Decorating Wood Finishes, 13238 N.E. 20th St., Bellevue, (425) 454-3093, dalyspaint.com. why it’s green: Water-based ink and renewable-resource material.

end tables: ET-30

Rock Pile Table Lamp by CL Sterling & Son, available through Terris Draheim, 5616 Sixth Ave. S., (206) 763-4100, terris draheim.com. why it’s green: Base is made from recycled lead crystal. lamps:

Mod Zebra in Bone by FLOR, $12.99 per tile through KOAP Home, 120 Central Way, Kirkland, (425) 822-2003, koaphome.com. why it’s green: Recyclable and made in the United States with renewable and recycled materials. rug:

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Console by Maria Yee, bamboo with Kona ďŹ nish, available to the trade through L. Greenberg & Associates, Seattle Design Center, Ste. P-228, (206) 768-1210, lgreenbergsdc.com. why it’s green: Construction material consists of FSCcertiďŹ ed frames, water-based stains and nontoxic glues. Bamboo is a renewable resource, and Yee’s factories use energy-eďŹƒcient methods. For resource information, see Sources, page 78.

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The Wired King lamp by Autoban, an Istanbul-based interior and product design ďŹ rm, carries on the shape of its predecessor, the King lamp, which was designed to mimic the curvilinear shape of a chess piece. The majestic Wired King lamp proudly aunts its wild iron curves, adding a splash of grandeur to any setting. De La Espada Wired King lamp by Autoban, available through Ornamo, 301 Occidental Ave. S., (206) 859-6492, ornamo.com.

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Georgia-based Chandra Rugs to create a line of area rugs featuring her fresh, vintage-inspired patterns. The Morning Glory rug features bold, graphic flowers with warm, inviting colors—perfectly suitable for adding a touch of youthful exuberance to any space. Morning Glory area rug, available through Retrofit Home, 1419 12th Ave., (206) 227-7826, retrofithome.com.

KEEPING IT CONTAINED Husband-and-wife team Jay and Dixie Stark of DA Stark Interiors created a unique retail and office space composed entirely out of reused cargo shipping containers—the first of its kind in the Seattle area. Dixie Stark Home came to fruition with help and guidance from Jay Fogarty of Fogarty Construction and structural engineer Greg Coons of Swenson Say Faget. “The walls of the containers were left exposed for juxtaposition between soft and elegantly tailored furnishings and corrugated industrial walls,” Jay Stark explains. Dixie Stark Home and DA Stark Interiors, 616 S. Lucile St., (206) 227-8726, dixiestarkhome.com. MICHAEL GIESON

▲ Terry Walker of Walker Architects drew upon his love of traditional Japanese building techniques as inspiration for a Lake Sammamish project. This example of its intricate joinery shows how using raw pieces of wood “allowed the raw, natural beauty of the organic form to show through,” he explains. Walker Architects, 21712 21st Ave. W., Lynnwood, (206) 718-6782. ›› Curtis Gelotte designed this spiral

staircase for the 7,300-square-foot Hillcrest Farm project “to capture the impression of an old stone silo by using two different styles and colorways of artificial stone to achieve the look of a farmer’s own handiwork.” Gelotte Hommas Architecture, 3025 112th Ave. N.E., Ste. 110, Bellevue, (425) 828-3081, gelottehommas.com.

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A true artist can say a lot with very little. Kohler took this idea to heart when it created the Purist faucet in a glamorous gold finish. The fixture’s sleek and minimal design delivers a huge impact, almost as if to say that careful restraint is a thing of the past. Purist single-control lavatory faucet in Vibrant Moderne Polished Gold, available through Keller Supply Company, multiple locations, kellersupply.com.

Dorothy Was Right There’s no place like home. Your home restores you. Comforts you. Lets you be yourself. Embraces family. Welcomes friends. And lately, we could all use a break from the worries of the world. Maybe it’s time to make your home the center of your world again. McKinnon Furniture can help. With handcrafted hardwood furniture made right here in Seattle. Built to last for generations.

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May 6–29 and June 3–26

Foster/White Gallery Foster/White Gallery’s May exhibit features inuential abstract paintings by the late Lois Graham. In June, the gallery displays Andre Petterson’s photographic works (including Cilia Spill, at right), along with James Waterman’s painted oral compositions. Admission is free. Details: (206) 622-2833 or fosterwhite.com.

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Historic Seattle

Parade of Classic Ballard Homes

Join Historic Seattle to tour the early-1900s Dearborn House and Stimson-Green Mansion, May 13, and for a workshop on documenting a home’s history, May 15. Take a self-guided Queen Anne tour, June 19. Tickets are $30–$50. Details: (206) 622-6952 or historicseattle.org.

View seven classic and preserved Ballard homes on a tour with the Ballard Historical Society. The homes represent the style and character of houses built in the neighborhood between 1900 and 1930. Tickets are $15–$20. Details: (206) 660-8463 or ballardhistory.org.

Attend one of AIA Seattle’s “How to Select and Work with an Architect� seminars to discover how to pick the perfect architect for your project. Admission is $15. Details: (206) 448-4938 or aiaseattle.org.

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Washington Wine Country’s eighth annual Grand Gala Auction celebrates the impact the wine industry has on the state’s economy and raises money to help promote wine-related tourism and rural revitalization in the vineyard region. Tickets are $150–$1,000. Details: (206) 285-0514 or winecountrywashington.org. May 15–16

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SPRING GARDENING Now through August 12

Gardening and Landscaping Classes Redmond Parks and Recreation Department teams up with Peter Kirk Community Center and the Redmond Senior Center to oer classes on gardening and landscaping. Learn about container design, vegetable gardening, edible landscaping and more. Admission is $27–$48. Details: (425) 556-2300 (Redmond) or redmond.gov, (425) 587-3336 (Kirkland) or kirklandparks.net. May 8 & 9

Pike Place Market Flower Festival The north end of Pike Place Market bursts with owers on Mother’s Day weekend. Put together a special bouquet, and pick up some tips from guest speaker and gardening expert Ciscoe Morris. Admission is free. Details: (206) 682-7453 or pikeplacemarket.org.

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GALLERIES Now through June 30

May 7–30 and June 4–27

Greg Kucera Gallery

Traver Gallery

Learn about organic gardening and conserving natural resources from Seattle Tilth as the nonproďŹ t hosts an edible plant sale with gardening presentations and food demonstrations. The event takes place in Seattle, May 1–2, and at the Issaquah Farmers Market, May 22. Admission is free. Details: (206) 633-0451 or seattletilth.org.

“Made in the U.S.A.,� an exhibit focusing on buying local, features works in various media made from locally purchased materials and by local artists Sherry Markovitz, Chris Engman, Peter Millett, Michael Knutson and Ross Palmer Beecher, now through May 15. Plus, view the paintings of Whiting Tennis as well as the drawings of Claudia Fitch, May 20–June 30. Admission is free. Details: (206) 624-4031 or gregkucera.com.

In May, explore the works of brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre. The two combine traditional Mexican folk art with cultural commentary to produce their glass pieces. In June, view Alex Gabriel Bernstein’s glass sculptures, along with Tom Degroot’s unique wood paintings. Admission is free. Details: (206) 587-6501 or travergallery.com.

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May 6–30 and June 3–28

Four Season Splendor

Lisa Harris Gallery

Northwest Perennial Alliance’s plant study weekend is when plant enthusiasts can participate in lectures, plant sales, book sales and workshops about garden writing and botanical illustration. Tickets for plant study weekend are $140–$155. Details: (425) 647-6004 or northwestperennialalliance.org.

Paintings by Michael Greenspan and sculptures by Jerry Wingren are on display in May, followed by scenic paintings by Kathryn Altus and Christopher Harris in June. Admission is free. Details: (206) 443-3315 or lisaharrisgallery.com.

May 1–2 & 22

Seattle Tilth’s Edible Plant Sale

May 6–June 1 and June 3–29

Patricia Rovzar Gallery

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See Tyson Grumm’s paintings of imaginary animal and human characters, May 6–June 1, and Joseph Maruska’s abstract paintings (including My Polish Garden, above), June 3–29. Admission is free. Details: (206) 223-0273 or rovzargallery.com.

Join Masins Fine Furnishings & Interior Design as it partners with Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids to raise awareness and funds for local HIV/AIDS organizations with a stylish event featuring interior design vignettes and a silent auction. Suggested donation is $25. Details: (206) 763-8885 or dia.org.

San Juan Passage in Anacortes is a traditional, walkable, beachfront community overlooking the Guemes Channel with views to the San Juan Islands. Enjoy spectacular water views, grand parks, and winding shoreline trails. Live smart with sustainable LEED ® for Homes certified construction. Homes for sale start at $399,000.

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A display garden by the Washington Chapter of the Association of Professional Designers earned Seattle Homes & Lifestyles’ 2010 “First in Home and Design� award COURTESYLandscape NWF&GS for best residential garden design at the 22nd annual Northwest Flower & Garden Show, February 3–7. The garden, which also earned the Fred Palmer Garden Creator’s Award from fellow garden designers, featured winter plants and urban hardscape elements and focused on the importance of working with a landscape designer.

NORDEX Seattle Design Center hosted its annual NORDEX event, March 11–12, drawing almost 200 attendees from across the Northwest. Speakers included American designers Thad Hayes and James Huniford, as well as author Joan DeJean. The event also featured open houses at showrooms, lectures and evening celebrations. 1. Interior designers Chris Colman, Tana Mattson and Jann Placentia. 2. Susan Friedman and Lauren Love of Trammell-GagnÊ and designer Mary Wright. 3. Interior designers Autumn Donavan and Beverly Bradshaw.

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DON’T LET ITS SIZE FOOL YOU: The Leschi neighborhood holds its own when compared to larger areas nearby. Leschi offers residents sweeping views of Lake Washington, a diverse population and ample opportunities for various outdoor sports. At 0.36 square mile, Leschi holds 856 single-family homes, and the neighborhood’s eclectic mix of real estate gives it a lot of character. “Leschi has a wide spectrum of ages and styles of homes, including craftsman, tudor, colonial, midcentury and Northwest contemporary,” notes Coldwell Banker Bain real estate agent Karen Freeman. “The type of housing is so varied, the demographic moving into the area reflects the diversity.” Located three miles east of Pioneer Square, Leschi draws people from nearby downtown Seattle. Named after a local Nisqually chief, Leschi has a history dating back centuries—to when it served as a seasonal Duwamish tribe settlement. By the 1890s, Leschi Park and the lakefront served as a vacation and leisure destination for local European settlers. As the neighborhood continued to develop, people started to move here and call Leschi their home. Today, the Leschi waterfront still draws outdoor-activity seekers, and two parks—Leschi Park and Frink Park—provide plenty of space in which to play. “[Leschi is] an active residential community with a large number of homes that have amazing views of Lake Washington. It’s surrounded by parks, marinas, water sports, cafes and wonderful routes for bicyclists, runners and walkers,” Freeman says. But outdoor sports aren’t the only draw. Leschi holds two small business cores. The area along Lakeside Avenue South is home to Leschi Market, a gym and restaurants such as Daniel’s Broiler, BluWater Bistro and Ruby Asian Dining. A smaller commercial area on the Leschi–Mount Baker Ridge at 31st Avenue offers a spa, financial offices, a pet store and the Re-Past Bakery and Café. Even with its laid-back, suburban vibe, Leschi is just a 10-minute drive from the bustling activity of downtown Seattle, and its proximity to the Interstate-90 floating bridge allows for easy access to the Eastside. Leschi’s architectural medley and diversity of residents make this waterfront enclave perfect for urban-minded neighborhood living.

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