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KITCHEN + BATH SURFACES There are lots of new kitchen design trends for 2020. Think statement appliances and dressing up the farmhouse kitchen aesthetic with eye catching tiles in the latest textures and patterns.

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DREAMING OF HOME Sometimes, it’s all about our pets. For Greg and Liiza Boyd, the wish list for Red Hills Construction included building a deluxe mudroom with dog beds for their three adorable Dachshunds. The couple’s 4,600 square-foot dream home melds European and modern rustic styles with flexible outdoor spaces for gardens and entertaining.

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TRENDY BLUES Six Walls Interior Design teamed with Lathrop Douglass Architects and Potter Construction to create a timeless and trendy blue kitchen for the Barbello family in West Seattle. Originally a tiny kitchen, the newly remodeled space is now a showstopper with a vertical herringbone pattern of crisp, white subway tiles accented with floating walnut shelves, and plenty of room for entertaining and built-in storage.

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MID-CENTURY MARVELOUS

The Matsubara family’s cherished mid-century modern home in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood got a new lease on life thanks to White Space Design Group and JLS Construction.

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The kitchen of a dated condominium in downtown Seattle was taken down to the studs and is now ready for the future in a luxurious remodeled clean line space that relies on warm woods, modern materials, and German engineering to create a beautiful and functional kitchen.

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EYE ON DESIGN

Eye On Design pages are filled with inspiration for every room of your home, indoors or out.

2020 is the year of Classic Blue, Pantone 19-4052, sure to liven up even the smallest accessory.

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Careful to preserve the historical integrity of a 1927 brick Tudor, Chadbourne+Doss Architects and Bellan Construction modernized a 4,800 square-foot home by adding a lightfilled conservatory-style addition to give their clients a feeling of indoor-outdoor living.

Chef Patrick McKee, of Estes + Dame, shares his favorite Italian Pacific Northwest recipes for Pancetta filled Cappelletti in a Butternut Squash Cream with Braised Leeks & Chestnuts; and Risotto with Oyster Mushrooms, Chanterelles, Truffle Butter & Glazed Carrots.

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A PLACE TO GATHER

Axiom Luxury Homes, Ponciano Design, and Hayes Cabinets help a family create their dream home with an open floorplan and contemporary farmhouse aesthetic.

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SEWARD PARK GABLES

Architect Jeff Petellier’s transformation of a 1940s home in Seward Park retained its vintage charm while adding a dramatic gabled ceiling and more modern open floorplan.

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90 NORTHWEST SPIRIT Local Whiskey Makers Look to the Landscape for Inspiration Northwest craft whiskeys are getting worldwide attention. We go behind the scenes to find out how local terroir, grains, and aging in casks made from rare Oregon white oak are creating distinctive flavors.To see what all the buzz is about, here are 12 great Northwest whiskeys you’ll want to try.

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Recipe Index 88 Pancetta Stuffed Cappelletti with Butternut Squash Cream, Braised Leeks & Chestnuts 88 Risotto with Oyster Mushrooms, Chanterelles, Truffle Butter and Glazed Carrots

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NORTHWEST CRAFT WHISKEYS ARE GETTING WORLDWIDE ATTENTION. We go behind the scenes to meet three craft whiskey makers who have managed to cut through a highly competitive international industry through wit, grit, and infinite tweaking to all the variables of this aged-old tradition. Ultimately, all three found ways to achieve distinctive whiskey flavors by incorporating their local terroir, grains and, in one case, aging their spirits in casks made from rare Oregon white oak. Their success is reminiscent of the early Northwest winemakers and craft beer brewers and we all know how that has turned out. Check out our list of 12 Great Northwest Craft Whiskeys and you’ll see what all the buzz is about.

Board & Vellum architect and principal Jeff Petellier’s transformation of a 1940s home in Seward Park managed to retain all of its vintage charm while adding a dramatic gabled ceiling, accomplished by repurposing some of the unused attic space. The more contemporary open floorplan combines the best of both worlds for kitchen and dining areas, accented by colorful tile and tongue and groove boards on the ceiling. Upstairs, the master suite is a cozy retreat with a full bath, builtin storage and an expansive view over the city.

Eye On Design pages are filled with inspiration for every room of your home, indoors or out. 2020 is the year of Classic Blue, Pantone 19-4052, sure to liven up even the smallest accessory.

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Six Walls Interior Design kitchen and bath specialist Jennifer Kowalski teamed with Lathrop Douglass Architects and Potter Construction to create a timeless and trendy blue kitchen for the Barbello family in West Seattle. The minute you enter the home, one wall of the kitchen steals the show with an impressive vertical herringbone pattern of crisp, white subway tiles and floating walnut shelves to complement the room’s white oak flooring. Originally a tiny kitchen, the newly remodeled space now accommodates ample room for entertaining without sacrificing storage.

Chef Patrick McKee, of Estes + Dame, shares his favorite Italian Pacific Northwest recipes for Pancetta filled Cappelletti in a Butternut Squash Cream with Braised Leeks and Chestnuts; and Risotto with Oyster Mushrooms, Chanterelles, Truffle Butter and Glazed Carrots.

If what you see in these pages inspires you and you’re considering a remodel, build, or décor update, check out the portfolios of some of the Northwest’s most talented design professionals on our website www.PortraitMagazine.com/portfolios.

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2. MODERN LOUNGING The Emmet tall lounge chair is a modern take on an enduring symbol of rustic American relaxation. Made in Duluth, Minnesota, from 100 percent high-density recycled plastic. www.roomandboard.com 3+4. POP OF PATTERN Duralee’s Angelina, Sapphire from Tilton Fenwick 2.0 Prints Pattern DE42673-54; Duralee’s Sakai Prints & Wovens Collection Pattern DP42650-206. www.duralee.com

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Polished chrome and classic blue highlight Viking’s sophisticated line of Italian Provincial ranges. The 36” Tuscany Range has optional surface configurations and eight oven features.

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Luxuriously soft Sunbrella upholstery fabrics unite trusted performance for the most demanding daily living with the exquisite craftsmanship of Century Furniture to create elegant furniture built to last. Shown here in on-trend classic blues and white: the Boheme Ottoman in Agoda Indigo, the Zeta Chair in Puzzle Denim, the Chance Chair in Unison Stripe, and the Classic Chesterfield Sofa in Chase Beach. Century Furniture, available through Designer Furniture Galleries, www.dfgseattle.com

ROSE BOLD (Viking Limited Edition 7 Series Cast Black + Rose Gold, limited production run of 110 units). Cloaked in Contemporary Cast Black, this is the signature design piece that will capture the attention and eyes of everyone in the room. Touches of copper-toned accents add just the right amount of shine. And because accessories always complete a look, the edition number is tastefully etched on the control panel. CoolLit™ LED backlighting accentuates the knobs for a so-cool-it’s-hot finish.

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surface + home (left) A rustic look that features delicate floral motifs in warm tones. Slow Life coated apron in Carbon is accented with leather ties to stay in style.

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(top #1) A Blissful Feast: Culinary Adventures in Italy’s Piedmont, Maremma, and Le Marche. Chef Teresa Lust interweaves portraits of the people with cultural and natural history in this charming exploration of authentic Italian cuisine. (below #8) Milled & bottled in Dayton, Oregon, Arbequina 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Aromas of freshly cut grass, sweet pea, and clove complement flavors of raw almond, chamomile, and white pepper.

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2. GLASS IT UP Watt Ceiling Mounted Pendant with Plain Glass Shade. www.waterworks.com 3+4. ON THE WALL (top) Enchante 8” x 8” Floor & Wall Tile in Moderno. (below) Chateau 4” x 8” Wall Tile in Canvas. Bedrosians Tile & Stone. www.bedrosians.com 5. GRAND GATHERINGS Maxalto Recipio Dining Table in two sizes, available in grey oak, brushed light oak or brushed black oak. By designer Antonio Citterio, From B&B Italia, available at Diva Group. www.divafurnitureseattle.com 6. DARK BEAUTY Crafted from Sungkai wood, Noir’s Lobos Chair, in charcoal black. From Noir, available through J Garner Home www.jgarnerhome.com

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Four Hands Lucy Round Marble Dining Table in French industrial style is beautifully detailed, 8-sided cast iron pedestal supports a dramatic white marble top with a bull-nosed edge. Paired here with Antonia Cane Dining Arm Chairs in brushed ebony nettlewood frames a textural inlay of natural cane, for perfect contrast. Neutral linen-blend seating of high-performance fabric for modern sensibility. Artwork, (top) Dunes (bottom) Open Road, both by artist Kelly Colchin. Printed on watercolor paper and framed within blackwashed American maple. Handmade in Austin, Texas. Available through J Garner Home, www.jgarnerhome.com

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Available at Ferguson www.fergusonshowrooms.com 2. DESIGNER COLLECTION The Pantograph Pendant from designer Ray Booth for Arteriors.

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3+4. TEXTURE NOTES Bedrosians Chateau 12” x 12” Decorative Tile in Canvas Smoke; White Carrara Floor & Wall Mosaic. Both available at www.bedrosians.com 5. COLOR TREND Perfectly on trend and sought after by kitchen designers, Viking’s Contemporary Color Collection. Shown in Frost White which takes on varying shades depending on its pairing.

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Arte Italica’s Tuscan Coffee Canister with Spoon. Italian pewter and ceramic. www.arteitalica.com

Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking

by Toni Tipton-Martin offers a celebratory collection of recipes like Cinnamon-scented sweet potato biscuits with salty country ham and Rum-spiked fruit fritters. At www.powells.com

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surface + home ACCENT COLORS • MODERN • ART Room&Board’s Cato dining chair in Medley Spice offers a crisp, clean shape that’s a must-have for modern dining rooms. Developed in California, the Orikata Acorn Pendant’s origami-inspired folds add eye-catching drama.

Limited edition artwork by John Robshaw, Dip Dye #3, 2019, and Eva Zeisel Upright Vases in Ivory accent the space with color. The Arden Loop Rug in Oatmeal and classic Parsons table ground the room. Available through Room&Board, www.roomandboard.com

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DREAMING OF HOME written by STEPHANIE BOYLE MAYS photography by JUSTIN KRUG

LOOKING FOR A HOME THAT WAS NEITHER TOO BIG NOR TOO SMALL, A WILSONVILLE COUPLE’S QUEST FOR THE JUST RIGHT HOME LED THEM TO A STREET OF DREAMS WHERE THEY WERE ABLE TO BUILD A BESPOKE HOME THAT WEDS OLD WORLD CHARACTER WITH NEW WORLD VERVE.

Notes of old world and modern farmhouse styles marry seamlessly in the great room where traditional wood floors are juxtaposed with relaxed modern furniture, and traditional plaster was worked into a contemporary design on the ceiling and walls. In the background, two sliding LaContina doors retract into the walls when open to provide unobstructed access to the backyard. The designer combined two circular chandeliers to provide proportion and warm lighting to the room.

On the other side of the great room, an expansive kitchen and dining area provide abundant entertaining space. The couple often host large gatherings and wanted to ensure that everyone would feel welcome without anyone feeling crowded. Beyond the dining room is the backyard patio and garden that provide additional areas in which to host guests.

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GREG AND LIIZA BOYD have lived in five homes in the past eight years. But after downsizing into their last home and taking an idea perhaps too far, they decided it was time to size up and build something that was just right.

“We wanted to stay close to the river and in Wilsonville,” explained Greg. “We had visited a home done by Red Hills Construction and admired how well it was built.” The Boyds were anxious to get their project underway, but Red Hills was committed to building a home in Wilsonville for the 2019 Street of Dreams. “We had hoped to have more land than was offered in the Red Hills lot,” added Greg, “but it was in the town we wanted and with a builder we wanted.” The couple called Bill Krasnogorov, who is a partner with his wife and brother in Red Hills, and gave them the go-ahead.

Doing so meant heavily customizing an existing floor plan to turn it into the just-right home. The project needed to meet the couple’s needs and be ready for the Street of Dreams open house. From breaking ground in March to finish in July, the project took a speedy eighty-seven days to complete.

The resulting 4,600-square foot house is a home within a home. The first floor features the entry, library, great room, kitchen, dining room, pantry, mudroom, and the master suite (which includes the sleeping space, master bath, closets, and laundry room). “Our living space is downstairs,” said Liiza, “where we have everything we need.”

Upstairs, the second floor offers a bonus room, three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a second laundry room, and attic storage. The arrangement easily accommodates house guests and provides everyone with privacy. The home also features one single garage and a double garage.

In addition to the layout, the couple wanted large, high-ceilinged rooms that despite their volume felt welcoming and in proportion to the rest of the home and the people in it. Another goal was to meld the European and modern rustic styles they had admired into one cohesive design that they dubbed “Old World Modern Farmhouse.” But perhaps their most controversial request was that there would be no doors or curbs in the master bedroom suite.

“It’s just the two of us, said Greg. “We don’t need doors.”

To meet the Boyds’ wish list, an eighteen-foot high vaulted ceiling was created in the kitchen by pushing back an upstairs bonus room over a garage, and the entry to the master suite was hidden by tucking it behind an angle in a hallway.

Perhaps the most appreciated and most inventive construction customization, however, was performed on behalf of the couple’s three Dachshunds. “We needed to be able to close them off in the mudroom when we had guests, but we also wanted them to have access to their food and dog beds,” explained Liiza. The Red Hills team built a floating and pocketing dog door between the kitchen and mudroom and concealed the dog beds in a hidden corner.

“That was a huge hit,” said Greg, “and not just at the open house but also by anyone who visits and sees it!

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In the kitchen, what looks like freestanding furniture in the farmhouse style is actually all apiece with the rest of the cabinetry. Tradition is reinforced with the use of soapstone counters in the perimeter and forcium, a quartzite that resembles marble, in the island and backsplash behind the stove.

The high ceiling was a modification requested by the homeowners. Collar ties at the ceiling echo the white oak cabinets and hardwood floor.

LEFT A circular mirror, Mont Blanc marble counter, Piedmont wall sconces by Corbett, and a white oak shelf combine to evoking the aura of a European boutique hotel on the main level powder room. ABOVE No doors and no curbs were a mantra of the homeowners during construction. The master bath features a walk-through shower while a navy blue tub takes the spotlight. The tub and the home’s sinks are all from Signature Hardware, while all bathroom plumbing fixtures are from Brizo.

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“When we met with Bill, we always appreciated the attention to detail, the listening skills, and that the team brought a lot of ideas to enhance our vision,” he added. “He always said yes I can do that. He always was going to make it work.”

“We want to create homes you don’t see every day,” said Bill.” Our homes are very client-driven, we make it clear to everyone who works for us that this home belongs to someone.”

To realize the Old World Modern Farmhouse aesthetic, Krasnogorov introduced the couple to designer Rebecca Denis and owner Jody Wallace of the Portland interior design and staging firm Greylyn Wayne.

“It just felt right when we met them,” said Liiza. “They were excited, which made me more excited. We met once a week at the start of the project.

Rebecca created beautiful renditions so we would know exactly what everything would look like. They are so exact; they almost look like photographs.

We always knew what to expect and the builders looked at them, too, so we all had a reference point.”

“We had very strong ideas of what we think we wanted,” added Greg. “They brought their talents, so it was a strong collaboration and more fun than you would imagine.” And their determined focus made it easier for the designers as well. “They were very clear on what they wanted, what they liked and what they didn’t like, so it was much easier for us to find the products that would suit them and the home,” said Rebecca.

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The homeowners originally wanted a property that offered more land, but they now relish the lower maintenance of their property. Organized into a private area off the master suite and a terrace adjoining the public areas, the yard provides flexibility to meet a variety of needs. The patio’s visor-like roof is supported by a beam tied into the trusses so that no additional support columns are necessary.

Liiza went with Rebecca as she visited custom artisans and, during their trips, discovered a late 1800s heating grate and an early 1900s register that was later incorporated into the house. “The pieces we found just bring me joy,” she said.

Throughout the home, the builder, designer, and homeowners chose materials and finishes that would fit the stated design goals. On the main level, hardwood floors by DuChateau ground the home with the requisite old-world feel and unite the entrance, hallway, powder room, great room, and kitchen and dining area with a common material. Other common materials include the use of plasterwork in a modern expression on all the walls and ceilings, and the use of white oak that is repeated in the great room’s built-in shelving units, the kitchen cabinetry and the powder room.

Material choices in each room further reinforced the design ethos: in the kitchen, for example, traditional soapstone counters in the room’s perimeter and forcium quartzite on the island and stove backsplash are countered by modern appliances by Wolf and Sub-Zero, and in the master bath, arched doorways and porcelain tiles from Summer Tile, reminiscent of that found in Italy, are mated with a navy blue cast iron tub.

Furnishings throughout the home were from What’s New? Furniture, a sister company of Greylyn Wayne’s, that offers new, custom-built, and consignment furniture.

The use of old and new materials and the incorporation of architectural finds all combine to give the house history, ground it in character and imbue it with a comfortable modern spirit. “Sometimes the universe just aligns, and it did with Greylyn Wayne and Red Hills Construction,” said Greg.

“We plan to sit here and relax and enjoy it for a very long time.”

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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Red Hills Construction, Inc www.redhillsconstruction.com

CABINETRY Dreamline Cabinets www.dreamlineinc.com

ARCHITECT Builders Design, Inc www.buildersdesignpdx.com

PLUMBING FIXTURES Ferguson www.fergusonshowrooms.com

INTERIOR DESIGN Greylyn Wayne www.greylynwayne.com

LUMBER Parr Lumber www.parr.com

APPLIANCES Standard TV & Appliance www.standardtvandappliance.com

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Because designer Jennifer Kowalski loves to cook and entertain, it helps her conversations with clients, like Julie Barbello, who also likes to host.

The Barbellos’ remodeled open-concept kitchen, therefore needed to expand its former postage stamp-sized footprint, to incorporate full-sized appliances, an island large enough for baking, and plenty of room for two people to work. The kitchen’s fun, trendy look was achieved thanks to rich navy-colored cabinets with bronze pulls, white vertical herringbonepatterned wall tiles, and floating shelves that provide storage while also maintaining an airy feel.

THE GOALS FOR THIS CLIENT’S WEST SEATTLE RENOVATION WERE TO OPEN UP THE SMALL EXISTING KITCHEN AND MAKE IT MORE FUNCTIONAL FOR COOKING AND ENTERTAINING. A STELLAR TEAM OF DESIGNER, ARCHITECT, AND CONTRACTOR WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE HOMEOWNERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR VISION—A SMART AND TRENDY SPACE AS FUNCTIONAL AS IT IS BOLD.

TRENDY BLUES written by KATIE KERVIN photography by JEFF BECK

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Potter Construction www.potterconstruction.com ARCHITECT Lathrop Douglass Architects www.lathropdouglassarchitects.com INTERIOR DESIGN Six Walls Interior Design www.six-walls.com PLUMBING FIXTURES Ferguson www.fergusonshowrooms.com APPLIANCES Ferguson www.fergusonshowrooms.com Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson: Brizo, ProChef; Appliances: Ferguson: Bosch, KitchenAid, Zephyr

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IT TAKES A SKILLED DESIGNER TO MAKE TRENDY TIMELESS, and a special collaboration between client and designer to make it all work.

When Jennifer Kowalski, a kitchen and bath specialist with Seattle-based Six Walls Interior Design, connected with homeowner Julie Barbello, she knew they had the right connection. Introduced through Potter Construction— with whom Barbello and her husband had begun a conversation about a remodel for their West Seattle home—“this client was especially fun because she was willing to push the boundaries,” Kowalski says.

Part of a more extensive renovation of their first home, which the homeowners had purchased three years prior, much of the motivation was to open up the layout to make room for the couple and their two young boys and to create an indoor-outdoor feel. “There was a wall separating the kitchen from the living room, and the laundry area took up a huge portion of the kitchen,” Barbello says.

To expand the existing tiny kitchen that lacked functionality for the couple, who like to entertain, local firm Lathrop Douglas Architects “created an addition off the back of the home that was essentially completely dedicated to the kitchen and the master bedroom behind,” Kowalski explains.

“The increased square footage was the only way we could achieve an open-concept kitchen.”

“This is a great case study to promote color in the kitchen,” Kowalski says.

From the beginning, Barbello had a clear vision, which included the room’s Canyon Creek cabinets in a striking, on-trend navy with brass pulls. The countertops’ blue-gray veined, marble-look quartz plays well off both the striking blue hue and the crisp white subway tiles that span the walls behind the sink and range. Again, the client knew she wanted to incorporate the tile, which fits the era of the home, but “I felt we needed to elevate it somehow,” Kowalski says. They settled on incorporating a vertical herringbone pattern that extends clear to the ceiling. “We didn’t want to interrupt that elevation,” Kowalski says. “That’s the first wall of the kitchen you see when you enter the home. It needed to be special.” Simple, floating walnut shelves complement the room’s white oak flooring, which was matched to the home’s existing floors for continuity.

With regard to kitchen function, “the island was the critical element,” Kowalski explains. This actually proved to be a challenge, as the renovation added length in the kitchen but the width was fixed because of the property lines.

Along with a need to include a dining table in the adjacent space, and having eliminated the cabinet space on the sink elevation, “we spent a lot of time planning out how items were going to fit in every drawer; what size stools she needed so that they fit mostly under the countertop overhang; measuring clearances. None of those are unusual in a remodel, but sometimes you have those projects that require extra attention and negotiation because of the number of roles a particular space needs to fill.”

That extra consideration paid off. “This is the number one kitchen that clients bring up in our initial consultations,” Kowalski says. “It’s trendy, yes, but it’s a trendy that you’ll love for years.” Adds Barbello: “We loved working with Jen and the Potter Construction team. I’m so pleased (and flattered) that our kitchen has been so well received. It truly is my dream!”

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REMODEL, OR MOVE? It’s a common conundrum. When Betsey and Brian Matsubara realized the space, style, and location of their mid-century home in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood was going to be tough to replicate anywhere else, they decided to skip the moving van and hire a design and contracting team instead.

“We had never remodeled before,” says Betsey. “We’d never worked with designers or contractors. We’d never done anything at this scale. But I had a ton of ideas and no idea where to go with them. I needed somebody with the expertise to guide us.”

That somebody turned out to be Alex Childs and Brooke Prince, principal designers at White Space Design Group, a Seattle-based design firm specializing in residential and small commercial projects. Together, they developed a plan for transforming the Matsubara’s beloved but dated home into a bright, open, contemporary retreat that would work better for their busy family.

From a structural perspective, the most important part of the remodel involved removing extra interior walls to improve flow and movement within the home, especially between the kitchen and the dining room. “One of the most common misconceptions about 1950s mid-century homes is the idea that it’s all open, connected space,” says Alex. “But the trend was still to compartmentalize the kitchen instead of including it as part of the entertaining space. At the Matsubaras, there was a narrow doorway connecting the kitchen to the dining room, and then another doorway leading to a stair. It was a really tight space that created a bottleneck for congestion.”

By removing those walls, White Space Design Group was able to not only relieve the pinch point but also extend sightlines throughout the kitchen and dining room, making the space feel larger and revealing more views and better light. “It completely changed the way they were able to use the space,” she says.

Another architectural update was rethinking a formerly solid wall between the dining room and a staircase. The Matsubaras had imagined removing the wall entirely, but Alex and Brooke suggested replacing it with slats—a classic mid-century modern motif—rather than taking it out entirely.

“There’s often a mentality in remodeling that says, ‘The more open, the better,’” says Alex. “And that’s not always true. A large open space isn’t always the best space. In this case, the slats give you a sense of the space beyond, striking the right balance between compartmentalization and openness.”

Betsey says she’d never have thought of slats, but she loves the way they subtly divide the space. “The slats are a show-stopper,” says Betsey. “We get compliments on them every time people come to the house.”

In one portion of the kitchen, designers Alex Childs and Brooke Prince created a dining nook. A built-in bench matches the cabinetry and conceals storage space underneath the cushions. The pedestal table and bentwood dining chairs incorporate touchstones of mid-century modern style.

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MID-CENTURY MARVELOUS written by MARGARETT WATERBURY photography by CLEARY O’FARRELL

THIS FAMILY’S CHERISHED MID-CENTURY MODERN HOME IN SEATTLE’S MAGNOLIA NEIGHBORHOOD GOT A NEW LEASE ON LIFE THANKS TO A LITTLE HELP FROM WHITE SPACE DESIGN GROUP. A FULL REMODEL REVEALED OPEN SPACES, LIGHT-FILLED ROOMS, AND A REFRESHED AESTHETIC THAT INTERPRETS VINTAGE STYLE THROUGH A MODERN LENS.

Originally, plans called for floor-to-ceiling slats, but the interior wall turned out to be weight-bearing. Half-height slats were a compromise, but the change in plans turned out to have a hidden benefit: creating the perfect place to put a credenza. “There are always unknowns in construction,” says Alex. “Nobody likes to unearth those. But often, when you have to get creative, it ends up being a good thing.”

The general contractor in charge of the project was Maple Valley-based JLS Construction, Inc. “I cannot recommend them more highly,” says Betsey. “It was such a great team. They did amazing work, and they were so good at problem-solving some issues we had and coming up with unique solutions to fix them.”

Architectural updates complete, the team honed in on a clean, contemporary version of the mid-century modern aesthetic that incorporated subtle Scandinavian elements. The overall feeling of the new design is very much in keeping with the mid-century pedigree of the home but stops short of a retro feel despite incorporating choice vintage pieces. “We didn’t want one style represented,” explains Alex.

“I think spaces tend to be most successful when they curate pieces of multiple styles.”

With a nine-year-old son and a dog, durability was another important consideration. “Betsey was concerned that nothing should be so precious that it would cause a compromise in their lifestyle,” says Alex. In the kitchen, Alex chose dark black stain for the custom wood cabinetry, providing a dramatic counterpoint to walls painted in Benjamin Moore ‘Simply White.’ Pental quartz countertops and light-toned porcelain tile on the backsplash also lighten up the kitchen, heightening the contrast between dark cabinets and the verdant greenery of the yard. Every material was chosen for durability, down to the tough, wipeable finish on the cabinetry. There’s even a built-in dog feeding station to keep water dishes and kibble all in one place.

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FAR LEFT The temptation was to face the sofa towards the view, but a more oblique arrangement makes the living room more inviting for gathering while still letting loungers take in the vista.

IMMEDIATE LEFT One of the major goals of the remodel was to create broader sightlines throughout the home, accomplished by a creative combination of removing walls and creating expanses of partially screened space to frame views. THIS PAGE French doors soften the barrier between the inside and outside of the home, and create better access to the exterior patio. A porcelain tile backsplash with contrasting grout introduces geometric patterns into space otherwise dominated by solid tones.

Two different tile patterns in the master bathroom sustain the subtle focus on the pattern established in the kitchen. The team chose two different geometric tile patterns—one for

the floor, and a different tile for a full-wall backsplash behind the sink. Chestnut-toned stain on the walnut cabinets bring warmth into the bathroom and help the cooler tones pop.

Though living room didn’t require any major architectural changes, White Space Design Group and the Matsubaras transformed it by selecting new furniture and completely reconfiguring the layout of the room. A large, curved sectional makes a statement, while a threepiece nesting coffee table lets the arrangement of the room flex to the Matsubaras’ needs. Alex says warm colors like brown were used sparingly throughout the home to maintain its crisp contrast. Natural materials like leather and wood gave the design team ways to bring in earth tones without going overboard.

“You don’t have to spend a lot on every piece for it to still look nice,” says Alex, recommending Rejuvenation, Blue Dot, and Room and Board for high-quality furniture at lower-than-designer prices. “We used a mix of slightly more expensive pieces, and some really economical pieces, plus reused some vintage pieces they already had.”

To soften the borders between inside and out, the team replaced two windows in the dining room with a set of French doors leading to the covered patio. “That gave us a five-foot unobstructed opening, with no center stile,” explains Alex. “During the summer, it was phenomenal to be able to have it all completely open,” says Betsey. “It’s helped us use the backyard patio so much more.”

While solid colors dominate, Alex and Brooke incorporated several subtle patterns to bring interest into the spaces, including geometric tiles in the kitchen and bathroom and a patterned rug in the living room. Small areas like bathrooms are often a chance to showcase high-impact graphic motifs that might feel overwhelming in a larger room. In one bathroom, the team chose two different geometric tile patterns—one for the floor, and a different tile for a full-wall backsplash behind the sink. Chestnut-toned stain on the walnut cabinets bring warmth into the bathroom and help the cooler tones pop.

“We told Alex we wanted to incorporate graphic elements that were bold but understated, and she nailed it,” says Betsey. “I love how the tiles are unique and personal to our space, not something overused in other homes.”

Project complete, the Matsubaras say they couldn’t be happier with the decision to stay put instead of uprooting. “It’s so fantastic living here,” says Betsey. “I don’t even want to travel. I don’t want to leave my house. I’m just a total homebody now. It’s always been a joyful place, but now it’s just perfect.”

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PLUMBING FIXTURES Grohe, Kohler; Appliances: Fisher & Paykel, Bosch, GE Microwave

Construction Inc. Custom Remodeling New Construction

JLS Construction has been building and remodeling some of the most distinctive homes in the Northwest for over 25 years. As a full-service general contractor, we have the experience and staff to accommodate projects of all sizes and scope.

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written by STEPHANIE BOYLE MAYS photography by JAMES CHENG

THE KITCHEN OF A DATED CONDOMINIUM IN A STERLING DOWNTOWN SEATTLE LOCATION WAS TAKEN DOWN TO THE STUDS AND IS NOW READY FOR THE FUTURE IN A LUXURIOUS REMODELED CLEAN LINE SPACE THAT RELIES ON WARM WOODS, MODERN MATERIALS, AND GERMAN ENGINEERING TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL AND FUNCTIONAL KITCHEN.

Grain matched walnut cabinetry is the main focus of the kitchen — used on the island and a bar area at one end of the kitchen and on the concealed refrigerator at the other, they are complemented by Gold Bronze upper cabinets, and Gold Bronze hardware and trim. All materials combine to complement each other and carry through the themes of minimalism and clean lines. Puck lights, mirrored toe kicks, and modern surfacing material used in the countertops and backsplash further emphasize the kitchen’s aesthetic while providing brightness and visual interest.

GENE ALGER AND HIS WIFE KNEW THEY LOVED THE LOCATION OF THE CONDOMINIUM THEY BOUGHT IN AN ESTABLISHED DOWNTOWN SEATTLE HIGH RISE, but they also knew the kitchen needed a major remodel before they could call it their own.

“I wanted a very modern kitchen with a substantial sleek look that would be the focal point of conversation when people walked in. I wanted it to be art.”

Alger explained.

He also wanted a German-manufactured kitchen because of their long-standing reputations of quality and engineering.

With those parameters in mind, he visited various kitchen showrooms before choosing to work with Cathleen Summers owner of Summers Studio at SieMatic Seattle. Summers is the exclusive Seattle representative of SieMatic; the German-kitchen company manufactures different cabinet collections loosely grouped under three aesthetics: Pure, Urban and Classic.

“I visited her showroom several times before I made my final decision,” Alger said.

“Cathleen’s commitment to get everything right and that she would be able to work around my schedule really impressed me.

“I get pretty involved in these things,” he continued. “I was probably in the showroom three Saturdays out of every four to meet with Cathleen over a long period.

There are a lot of choices between the three lines and even more if you want to combine elements from the different styles. I enjoy finishes and probably changed the look and product twenty times before we settled on the final design, and the order could be placed.”

Alger’s final choice was from the Pure Collection, which stresses minimalist lines and uses material choices to make an impact. Walnut is the predominant cabinetry material, and it is complemented by Gold Bronze panels in upper cabinets that emphasize the warmth of the wood while maintaining the sleekness that Alger sought. Gold Bronze handles and polished edges of the panels provide a bright note and add depth to the cabinetry. Further brightening the kitchen are puck lights over the back counter and backsplash of Dekton sintered stone material in the Entzo fininsh, which mimics gold hues in Calcutta marble and echoes the tones of the trim and hardware.

“The combination of materials and finishes provide a luxurious and tailored look,” said Summers. “It’s a look that’s bold but inviting.”

Summers also represents Gaggenau appliances, Julien sinks, Dornbracht plumbing faucets and fixtures, and Dekton by Consentino countertops, which were also chosen for use in the project. “We want to offer clients a convenient and curated selection of products that all complement each other,” she said.

In addition to the kitchen, Alger asked Summers to create a segue between the kitchen and living/dining room. In answer, she designed a wall of walnut-paneled cabinetry that includes additional pantry storage, a Gold Bronze framed glass display cabinet and a niche for the television, along with drawers and cabinets to hold home technology wiring, storage for office paraphernalia, and the other associated accessories and materials that accumulate in living rooms.

“I’ve been married for more than 35 years, and our daughters are in their 20s and 30s,” said Alger, “for years, I had messy kitchens, but now even if I have junk in the drawers, no one can see it. I see the whole project as art.”

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The lack of ornamentation in the kitchen allows the views of downtown Seattle to shine rather than compete with the space. In addition to matching the grain of the walnut cabinetry, the color seams running through the Dekton countertop and backsplash also align to provide a continuous visual flow. The homeowner intentionally chose a thin thickness of sintered stone to maintain the feeling of lightness. A cooktop from Gaggenau is barely visible and seems to float in the back counter. All other appliances in the kitchen are also from Gaggenau.

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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Schultz Miller www.schultzmiller.com

CABINETRY SieMatic / Summers Studio www.siematic-seattle.com

ARCHITECT Myhr Architecture www.myhrarchitecture.com

APPLIANCES + PLUMBING FIXTURES Summers Studio www.summers.studio

KITCHEN INTERIOR DESIGN Summers Studio www.summers.studio

Gaggenau, Dornbracht, Julien

In the foreground, a sink from the Julien Smart Sink collection and a faucet from Dornbracht are set into the kitchen island. Due to the openness of the kitchen and living space, the homeowner asked Cathleen Summers to design a cabinetry transition between the two areas. In response, she created a multi-use wall of walnut that houses a pantry and other kitchen storage behind panels and doors while the side fronting the living space holds the television and hides media equipment, home office supplies and other home trappings from view.

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An industrial, material-driven take on modern dining style, Four Hands Lansbury Dining Table with Reuben chairs in Ives Black paired with the Violet Sideboard is an industrial-spirited iron sideboard featuring offset door panes and textural fluted glass for a ribbed, linear look. Brown and white cowhide rug, and Thalia Chandelier in dark antique brass. Artwork is made to order in Austin, Texas, Desert Balance, by Coup D’Esprit Acrylic. Four Hands, available through J Garner Home, www.jgarnerhome.com

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Triangular formations capture the boldness and inventiveness of designer Fabrice Berrux’s Zig Zag Sideboard for Roche Bobois, in bronze mirror finish. Patrick de Glo de Besses designed the Girasol table as a farandole of geometries with a sixteen faceted pyramidal skirt-like base, while eight polygons of its marquetry top wrap around an octagon. Available through Roche Bobois www.roche-bobois.com

Subdued hues of blush, latte and bronze combine with palm frond motifs in a perfectly neutral collection of pillows from Elitis. www.elitis.fr

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From Arteriors, through J Garner Home, www.jgarnerhome. com 2) Rosace Sideboard with 3D facade from Roche Bobois www.roche-bobois.com 3) Arterior’s Soloman Sconce with a hexagonal clear glass shade delivers an edge to its linear design. At J Garner Home, www.jgarnerhome.com 4+5) American Crossroads Prints & Wovens Pattern SE42562-360; in Steel and Patina Wovens, SV15947-599 in Cognac. Duralee fabrics www.duralee.com 6) Subtle ombré, New Moon Fade Rug in a blend of Tibetan wool, Chinese silk and natural nettle fibers in shades of ebony, charcoal grey, deep lavender, taupe, silver and platinum. From www.newmoonrugs.com

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The Conrad Dining Table from Palecek with a hand-distressed hardwood top supported by a wood base accented with brushed stainless steel metal trim.

Shown in Distresed Dark Walnut finish. Paired here with Fritz Rope Side Chairs from the Kirk Nix Collection made with hand-twisted lampakanai rope finished with black stripe detail. Chair comes with a fixed upholstered seat. Palecek is available through Designer Furniture Galleries, www.dfgseattle.com

CLOSET COUTURE The perfect start to your busy day. Pass Walk-in Closet System created by a bronze painted aluminium frame, ensuring a self-standing closet structure and making it independent from the walls. Pass can also be used in Plurimo wardrobes, with which it shares the doors and all the new inside fittings. A novel and intelligent storage solution with a great aesthetic.

Available through Alchemy Collections www.alchemycollections.com

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LUXURY AND SOFTNESS The Jesse Baldo Bed is the epitome of softness, a thick upholstered bed with a basic design that inspires you to dive into it. Its great stylish neatness is designed to allow it to be used both in modern bedrooms, especially the removable fabric version, and in classic-style sleeping areas, in the leather or eco-leather versions that, with feet or a chrome-plated metal base, communicates a of sense luxury. The Baldo designer bed is designed and manufactured in Italy with great attention focused on the quality of the materials. Available through Alchemy Collections www.alchemycollections.com

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DISCERNING OUTDOOR STYLE Take stylish entertaining outdoors with Angel sofa and armchair by Roche Bobois. Designed by Silvana Angeletti & Daniele Ruzza, Angel features an all-aluminium frame with a curved shape. The comfortable and generously-sized cushions are in blue tones to evoke the feeling of summer, and are perfectly supported by straps. Sofa in lacquered aluminium tube (3 colours available: white, Nuit blue, Anthracite grey) with seat on straps. Shown here with the Angel Cocktail Table in laquered steel. Manufactured in Europe.

Available through Roche Bobois www.roche-bobois.com

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Designed to be centrally placed in the room, B&B Italia’s Arne Sofa by designer Antonio Citteri. Even when placed against a wall, it never loses its image of comfort and lightness conveyed by the aluminium supports on which both seat and backrest seem to be suspended. Paired here with Harry Large ottoman by designer Antonio Citterio. B&B Italia available through Diva Group, www.divafurnitureseattle.com

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Bring modern comfort outside with Room&Board’s Finn outdoor lounge chair. A soft, inviting seat covered in stainresistant outdoor fabric seems to float in a hand-welded stainless steel frame. Shown in Sunbrella Canvas pebble. The Montego outdoor bench features a striking mix of solid ipe and hand-welded, outdoor-grade stainless steel, making it as durable as it is eye-catching. Rain or shine, Room&Board’s Hue pillows are a welcome addition to your outdoor space; fast-drying pillows resist fading and clean up with a quick spray of the hose. Room&Board, www.roomandboard.com

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Key architectural elements of this 1927 Tudor style home with French Normandy flourishes remain intact today: voluptuously curved mahogany windows, trim and leaded glass windows restored to their former glory. In the living room, Chadbourne + Doss Architects brought the existing fireplace front and center with a faceted blackened steel surround. Gleaming Blaze lighting by Modern Forms draws the eye to new cove uplighting. Homeowners’ artwork, a Buddha photograph, adds drama to historic architecture.

FRENCH NORMANDY REDUX written by DONNA PIZZI photography by KEVIN SCOTT

THIS PAGE The new kitchen, which opens onto a covered patio, BBQ , and landscaping by Alchemie Landscape, replaces the original, cramped, dark kitchen and the previous owner’s addition – a home office. Basalt honed 24” x 48” flooring continues onto the patio. Walnut island and cabinetry built by Shopworks, LLC, a subsidiary of Bellan Construction, adds straight, modern lines and sleek finishes with minimal trim. OPPOSITE Solid walnut island with Restoration Hardware stools for casual dining. South-facing windows feature custom hanging walnut shelves with blackened steel hangers and laser cut custom wine glass racks mounted to shelving’s underside.

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SOMETIMES IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO MOVE HOMEOWNERS FROM ONE SIDE OF THE GLOBE TO ANOTHER. In this case, it was Bob Boyce’s sister Ann, who convinced Boyce, who had gone to Shanghai as a graduate of Northern Arizona University for a Chinese language course in 1994, and went on to become a well-known Shanghai restauranteur, that he should move to Seattle.

Coincidentally, friends of Boyce and his husband Victor Ren happened to live on the same street as well-known Seattle contractors Susan and Michael Bellan of Bellan Construction. The men’s friend recommended they have Susan do a walk-through of the 4,800 sq. ft. 1927 brick Tudor style home located on Capitol Hill on their same street, which had just come on the market.

“Bob’s friend and I walked-through the home after Bob had purchased it,” recalls Bellan, who brought Michael Bellan, Senior Project Manager for Bellan Construction along to view the property during a subsequent walk-through as well.

During a later meeting with Boyce present, the Bellans recommended two architectural firms and his friend, a third firm. After meeting with all three, Boyce chose Lisa Chadbourne and Daren Doss of Chadbourne + Doss Architects of Seattle.

“The house was not at all what they expected to buy,” recalls Lisa Chadbourne, “but they fell in love with the property and the home’s historic details.”

Boyce agrees. “It’s like living in the country with a great deal of privacy and green space, yet close to downtown. We wanted to park the car and be within walking distance to everything,” he says.

One of the deciding factors for selecting Chadbourne + Doss was their shared interest in creating contrast between cozy, historic spaces and more open and modern ones. To that end, the architects asked Boyce and Ren to fill out their proprietary “HOMEwork” questionnaire. Taking that information, the architects presented three very different options.

Chadbourne says, “Although the project began as rather small in scope with just an addition, it grew when the addition was so beautiful that what began as a minor touch up became a total integration. It expanded in order to make the house more cohesive, which included bringing all the shabby and worn portions up to what was new.”

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ABOVE A newly terraced and landscaped backyard features an L-shaped seating area. A bathroom was incorporated into an existing garage with a hot tub behind it. A conservatory-style modern addition includes a new kitchen and family room with hydronic radiant flooring. UPPER RIGHT An enlarged master bedroom features Kolbe Vistaluxe windows and sliding doors that open onto the covered porch.

BOTTOM RIGHT Former master bedroom is transformed into a dressing room with custom walnut cabinetry built by Shopworks, Inc.

Because of the Tudor’s complicated roofline, Boyce realized there was no way to open up the back without a full-fledged addition. “It would have been weird to tack on a traditional addition that was trying to be period,” says Boyce. “So, we decided a modern approach would be more appropriate and accommodate what we wanted – more light - and needed – lots of room to entertain.”

Although the men had traveled a lot over the years, they don’t consider themselves “formal” people. “All of our entertaining goes on in and around the kitchen,” says Boyce. “Everyone in my family cooks; nobody likes to get stuck in the kitchen with everyone else somewhere else. This design allows us to entertain, cook, and help out in the kitchen without seeming separated.”

Chadbourne + Doss’ axial kitchen design that connects openly to the adjacent family room provides plenty of counter space and an intuitive sense of workflow that works well for the men’s lives. Ren, a horticulturalist, grows succulents that thrive in the south-facing kitchen window on the custom-designed walnut and blackened steel shelving.

By contrast, the men also wanted a place of refuge when hosting their many guests, which led to the idea of turning the former master bedroom into a relaxing dressing room. Originally, a pair of closets that

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flanked the fireplace hid a pair of windows behind the closet doors. Now light pours unimpeded into the room. Built-in cabinetry topped with Carrara marble displays such objets d’art as a trio of Cambodian rice cutting knives.

“We loved the overall look of the house and its original bones - with a lot of amazing original details,” says Boyce, “which we were able to restore without touching much, aside from refurbishing it and bringing it up to a modern standard.”

Having traveled a lot over the years, the men had collected furnishings and artwork that were important to them and for which they needed plenty of space to incorporate them into their home.

“The large property which had a lot of plantings and a massive garden that requires a lot of work was daunting, but when we decided we were going to live in it for a very long time,” continues Boyce, “we decided to bite the bullet and do everything necessary to make it all work together.”

Playing up the contrasts between old and new architecture was a key element of Chadbourne + Doss design. The original architecture features undulating curves in its French Normandy tower, conical roof, rounded windows - particularly the large dining room bay window - curving staircase, arched openings, and rounded mahogany entry closet door. All the more reason, says Chadbourne, to emphasize the contrast created by the clean, straight lines of the new conservatory-style addition designed to bring light into the former dark areas found at the back of the house and to promulgate the desire for indoor-outdoor living.

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OPPOSITE TOP LEFT Gone are the maze of separate small masterbath rooms, now the suite is unified by a sleek double-sink walnut vanity, Milestone plaster flooring, walk-in shower, Brizo Odin fixtures, and a custom marble soaking tub. TOP RIGHT Restored original architectural elements include arched entry closet, curved staircase and niche. BOTTOM LEFT Custom marble soaking tub, Venetian plaster, Hex Carrara accent wall. THIS PAGE A new arched opening replaced the efficiency dining room door. Christopher Boots’ Simple Negative pendant light illuminates Solo chairs

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THIS PAGE Former child’s playhouse turned guest house with vaulted ceilings to add volume to space. Sherwin Williams Auric painted door pops against Greenblack body and Caviar trim.

Alchemie Landscaping. OPPOSITE ABOVE An existing flat roof dormer was expanded to accommodate the new addition. Salvaged demolition brick pairs with black painted Aluminum plate siding to transition from old to new.

OPPOSITE BELOW Restored exterior features new walkway and deck. Eliminating overgrown Rhododendrons brings in more light.

Bellan Construction stripped the original woodwork, releaded the windows, and refinished the oak floors, staining them to blend better with the original mahogany and the new walnut finishes.

Bellan Construction worked with its subsidiary company Shopworks, LLC, to build all the custom furnishings and casework designed by Chadbourne + Doss for the conservatory style addition – everything from the custom bedframe and headboard for the master bedroom, kitchen island, cabinetry and custom furniture for the dressing room as well.

Just as the men have adjusted to their new home and the garden has filled in and matured, with visitations from such wildlife as blue herons, hawks and even raccoons who flock to their new fountain, so, too, has their enjoyment of the new home grown.

“We love the neighborhood,” admits Boyce. “After living in the house for a couple of years, we don’t like to leave it or the property. In fact, it’s hard to get us out to dinner.

We’re more likely to have people over.”

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Bellan Construction Inc. www.bellan.com

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR Nussbaum Group www.nussbaum-group.com

“It was such a pleasure working together with the team,” says Bellan.

ARCHITECT Chadbourne & Doss Architects www.chadbournedoss.com

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Alchemie www.alchemiesites.com

Boyce admits the collaboration was very strong. “Building anything in Seattle when it’s in a boom cycle is a challenge for sure, but we didn’t have any messy breakdowns.

I didn’t even have a temper tantrum! It was a very positive experience.”

INTERIOR DESIGN Chadbourne & Doss Architects www.chadbournedoss.com

Plumbing Fixtures: Brizo, Toto, Kohler; Appliances: Miele, Sub-Zero

“For us,” says Chadbourne, “the best part of working with Bob and Victor was the collaboration of the design. It was fun to have clients that are very enthusiastic about design details.”

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Q: Chadbourne + Doss Architects was founded in 2001. What were the firm’s original intentions, and how has the practice developed?

We started our firm with an intention to stay small, provide full service, and remain personally hands-on in every aspect of the architectural process from design through construction. With this approach, we are limited in the number of projects that we can take on. Over time, we have found that we are able to be more selective and find projects that are a good fit personally and professionally. Since we typically spend a few years with our clients, we want the process to be fun, rewarding, and successful for everyone.

Q: As a husband and wife firm, how do you work together?

We work collaboratively on every project, partly because we are a small firm, but also intentionally. We have a process that is iterative and critical. We each constantly push the design forward. Our collaborative process also involves the whole team, including the client and contractor. We are searchers and ideators rather than didacts. We express strong and sometimes different opinions and find that this creates an open dialog that allows everyone to voice their opinions and ideas. This results in the best ideas rising to the top with a deep knowledge and a thorough commitment to the project.

Q: What projects are you currently excited about working on?

All of them of course! We’re working on a couple small homes on dense urban sites, including one for ourselves. We’re interested in the challenges of designing spaces that don’t necessarily rely on a view or a beautiful natural site. Projects that have challenging problems to solve, such as steep slope or unusual program, are of interest to us.

Q: You have completed an adaptive re-use of an historic marine industrial compound. Do you feel that your firm is particularly suited to these types of projects?

With every project, we strive to create an environment that is unique to its user and place. With historic buildings, we embrace the rich context to work with. We love accentuating the contrasts between new and old through form, materials, and details. These projects are often successful because of the appreciation for the historic architecture, and the design is made accessible and further emphasized by the new work.

Q: How do you feel your backgrounds and upbringings have shaped your design principles and philosophies?

Both of us grew up around creative building and have worked on construction sites. This practical knowledge and experience have informed our design and detailing. Our work, travel, and education have given us each different strengths and perspectives. We find that our collaborative process pushes and reveals our differences and promotes progressive design.

Q:Best way to spend a long weekend in the Northwest?

Spending time at our place in Astoria, Oregon - surfing, swimming, eating, and sitting in the hot tub watching the Columbia River roll by.

Q: Favorite travel destination for inspiration?

We have spent a lot of time in Asia, and we went to Japan this year. We are always inspired by how dense urban living can be, and how much design per square foot can be accomplished in quality living spaces that are primarily internally focused. It is especially interesting to see the various strategies to create an indoor-outdoor connection on compact urban sites. Ultimately, we strive to travel with open eyes in our everyday environments, to find poetic inspiration in the mundane.

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PROJECT SOURCES INTERIOR DESIGN Ponciano Design www.poncianodesign.com CABINETRY Hayes Cabinets Inc www.hayescabinetsinc.com PLUMBING FIXTURES Ferguson www.fergusonshowrooms.com

Bright white custom cabinetry, built by Hayes Cabinets, is central to this light and airy kitchen with a modern farmhouse vibe. The wall behind the stove features Bianco Carrara marble tile in a herringbone pattern, “a classic, timeless material whose pattern works well in a modern setting,” according to interior designer Shannon Ponciano. For the kitchen pendants, Ponciano wanted something that was large enough in scale, but that wouldn’t block the outdoor view. The glass fixtures are in line with the airy aesthetic, while bronze ties them to the light fixture hanging over the reclaimed-wood dining table. The Jaipur Living rug underneath is designed to bridge the gap between the two elements. Chairs are covered in an easy-to-clean light tan leather. Plumbing fixtures are from Ferguson.

PONCIANO DESIGN AND HAYES CABINETS HELP A FAMILY CREATE THEIR DREAM HOME WITH AN OPEN FLOORPLAN AND CONTEMPORARY FARMHOUSE AESTHETIC.

A PLACE TO GATHER

written by KATIE KERVIN photography by JUSTIN KRUG

A typical 1940s interior—think lots of small, defined spaces separated by doorways and walls—made the kitchen and dining areas feel cramped. By removing interior walls and raising the ceiling to the roofline, this project transformed a historic home into a light, bright, airy space. Yet by keeping the original built-ins and echoing traditional design elements like crown molding and lapboard in other areas of the home, the remodel stayed true to the underlying structure.

written by MARGARETT WATERBURY photography by ANDREW GIAMMARCO

SEWARD PARK GABLES REPATRIATING UNUSED ATTIC SPACE TO CREATE OPEN ROOMS WITH DRAMATIC GABLED CEILINGS

OUTDOOR CONNECTION French doors connect the kitchen to the home’s yard and patio, linking the indoor and outdoor spaces and enhancing the open, airy feel created by the high ceilings.

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CABINETRY Custom cabinets were trimmed out to resemble furniture, then painted in Farrow & Ball Studio Green. The dark color adds a sense of drama to the otherwise light, bright space.

COUNTERS + TILE Jeff chose quartz for the countertops for its durability and clean, understated look. The backsplash is custom tile from Cement Tile Shop, laid in a graphic geometric pattern.

OLDER HOMES HAVE AN UNDENIABLE MAGNETISM. Built-in cabinetry, paneled windows, and ornate woodwork remind us of the value of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

But for many of us, older homes no longer best serve how we live. Small, closed-off spaces now feel confining, and formal traditional design can sometimes come across as stuffy and uninspired.

But this home in Seattle’s Seward Park neighborhood proves that crown molding and built-ins can peacefully coexist with vibrant graphic tile and open layouts. A thoughtful 2017 remodel made it possible to have the best of both worlds by pairing the feel of contemporary space planning with the romance of a vintage structure.

After purchasing a well-sited 1940s home, these homeowners turned to Board & Vellum, an architecture and interior design firm specializing in custom residential projects. Led by project architect Jeff Pelletier, the team developed a remodel plan that would make this vintage home live more like a modern structure while preserving all of its period charm.

“The project really focused on two areas: the kitchen and dining room, and the master suite upstairs,” explains Jeff. In the kitchen and dining room, the team began with structural updates first.

Unwanted dividing walls were removed, as was the ceiling, repurposing some of that unused attic space to create soaring high ceilings.

“The ceilings of an attic are usually structural, so we had to make sure when we opened up that space that we created a new structural system to tie it all together,” explains Jeff. “So we installed a giant new ridge beam at the top, as well as that wood truss in the middle. Metal collar ties help as well.”

With a new interior defined, the team turned to the aesthetic. “The house felt very classic and very formal,” says Jeff. “We knew we wanted to give it a more modern, crisp edge. To do that, we used pieces like lights and furniture to pop some contemporary elements, but let the bones remain period-appropriate,” says Jeff.

The team retained the built-in bench and cabinetry in the dining room, mirroring it with custom kitchen cabinetry trimmed out with crown molding and painted in two different colors. The built-ins also provided inspiration for the ceiling itself, which is finished with tongue and groove board. “The built-ins have a paneled groove on them, so we thought, let’s not ignore that,” says Jeff. “The tongue-in-groove on the ceiling makes it all seem purposeful.”

FINISHING TOUCHES Cabinet pulls are from Restoration Hardware. Faucet is a Cal Faucet Culinary Kitchen Faucet in satin brass. The chandelier is from West Elm.

These homeowners are avid cooks, so Jeff designed a centerpiece range for the kitchen offset with a geometric tiled backsplash framed by an enormous tiled shroud camouflaging the hood. “We knew we wanted to anchor the end of the room with something dramatic,” says Jeff, “and the homeowner wanted to feel like the range was the center of the room.” Careful design around the hood space created a sense of enclosure without sacrificing counter space or pot handle clearance.

Upstairs, the retained portion of the attic was transformed from totally unused space into a cozy, retreat-like master suite, complete with a full bath, built-in storage, and an expansive view over the city.

Jeff says sloped-ceiling spaces like this one can pose challenges, but nothing that can’t be overcome with good planning. “The primary thing is figuring out the path of travel through the spaces, and ensuring you have enough head height at the main paths of travel,” says Jeff. For example, Jeff designed a half-wall at the head of the bed to move the bed out into the middle of the room, rather than tucking it under an eave. “You don’t want to knock your head when you’re making the bed,” he explains.

Applying that same use-oriented philosophy in the bathroom resulted in a space that utilizes every square foot to maximum effect. “At first, nobody thought it was possible to have a master suite in this space,” says Jeff. “It kind of feels like we won a master bathroom in the lottery.” Vertical sconces on either side of the sink draw the eye upwards, drawing attention to the height of the room. A low-ceilinged area towards the back of the bathroom was too short to stand up in but provided the perfect opportunity for a bathtub illuminated by a skylight. “That space was otherwise useless,” says Jeff, “but you’re not standing in a tub.”

It’s that kind of creative thinking that led to such a successful outcome. After living in the home for two years, the homeowners say they appreciate the way the space functions for their family and for their friends. “Entertaining here is amazing,” says the homeowner. “We open up the French doors onto the patio, and it has a great flow for summer parties and barbecues. I absolutely love it.”

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PREVIOUS PAGE The wallpapered wall behind the tub in the master bathroom hides a hidden door leading to more storage.

“Sometimes a really intricate pattern can help conceal things,” says Jeff. ABOVE In the master bedroom, wall-mounted lamps on each side of the bed provide light for reading without taking up valuable bedside table real estate. In rooms with steeply sloping ceilings, built-in shelving along the low edges turns space that might be wasted into valuable storage.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Armada Design & Build www.armadabuild.com ARCHITECT Board & Vellum www.boardandvellum.com INTERIOR DESIGN Board & Vellum www.boardandvellum.com Kitchen Appliances: Thermador, Fisher Paykel, Sub-Zero; Plumbing Fixtures: California Faucet, Waterstone, Rohl, Frankie

Shoptalk l Jeff Pelletier, AIA, CPHC Q: When you founded your firm, what were your goals and how have they evolved?

When I founded Board & Vellum, I focused on advocating for clients I really connected with, regardless of their preferred aesthetic, rather than working only on projects of one architectural style. I wrote a lot of blog posts and tried my hardest to give out as much free advice as I could in the interest of client advocacy.

As the company has grown over the years, I’ve enjoyed passing on those lessons to our team, letting their knowledge and input refine my initial vision.

In addition to creating internal training programs on how to elevate client care, I’ve also found that beyond taking care of clients, taking care of employees and advocating for our team has been a natural evolution.

Q: What’s your favorite stage of a project?

I absolutely love the early schematic design phase. Getting into a client’s head and figuring out solutions to their challenges is one of the greatest loves of my life. There are literally times when I’ll yell out with joy when I feel like I’ve found a great solution. Sharing that journey with a client and seeing the excitement in their eyes when we find a plan that just “sings” is fantastic.

Q: Board & Vellum has received many sustainable and green building awards, is there a notable project that epitomizes your firm’s efforts in sustainable design?

The Fremont High-Performing Home was a wonderful project, really showcasing a realistic solution for urban homeowners. Projects can certainly be more sustainable, but in balancing the project goals, we helped identify specific approaches that both made sense for the project and matched the client’s values. A high-performing home shouldn’t just be inexpensive to operate, but should also be comfortable, have wonderful air, and simply feel right. This project did all those things while also respecting the scale of the neighborhood.

Q: Tell us a bit about your approach as an architect in a multidisciplinary firm.

Besides architecture and interior design, our firm includes a large sitedesign / landscape architecture studio. Bringing landscape architects in-house was absolutely the best decision I’ve made as a business owner. I’m frankly in love with the outside environment, and it is one of the reasons I moved to Seattle.

Having a really talented team of landscape architects and designers in our studios means we look at our projects comprehensively: from outside in and from inside out.

The Backyard Reading Retreat is a project that shows the true value of collaboration between architects, interior designers, and landscape architects. Without all three of those disciplines on the team from the start, the project would not have been as successful. Most of our projects now are designed comprehensively across disciplines and they just end up better for it.

Q: What’s your favorite part of the workday?

I love our design crits. All our projects are sent through an intense critique open to everyone in the office. You get varying opinions about design choices and it is always a lively and productive conversation. Leaves me inspired every time.

Q: Top travel destination for inspiration?

I love a good urban environment with cozy alleys, outdoor seating, and dynamic retail. Cities like Barcelona feel like home when I’m there. Having neighborhoods with a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces – and commercial spaces that excite you – are what make being in a city so rewarding. That said, my favorite places are still the beautiful outdoor environments that just take your breath away. I recently did a 9-day backpacking trip in Bears Ears National Monument in Southern Utah and the shapes and textures of the environment really allowed me to step back and appreciate the beauty of scale and our place in the world.

Estes restaurant owner and chef Patrick McKee’s specialties hail from a childhood spent working side-by-side with his Italian mother and grandmother in their joy-filled, food-centric kitchen and gardens.

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ITALIAN PACIFIC NORTHWEST Written by DONNA PIZZI Photography by JOHN VALLS

Pancetta filled Cappelletti in a Butternut Squash Cream with Braised Leeks and Ch estnuts

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CHEF PATRICK MCKEE, whose maternal grandfather, née D’Este, hailed from Rome with genealogical connections to Villa D’Este in Tivoli, loved hanging out in his mother and grandmother’s Italian kitchen at an early age. Preparing those all-important Sunday dinners included picking herbs, tomatoes and squash from his grandmother’s garden.

“I didn’t realize until later that nobody ate like we did. The big meals were on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, which meant starting to prep for them on Thursday,” recalls the former long-time Paley’s Place chef.

Dinners were mandatory, even as a busy teen. “If you’re going to hang out with your girlfriend,” his mother would warn, “then she has to come eat with us.” That mandate made McKee popular with all his friends who enjoyed leisurely homemade Italian meals accompanied by the sounds of Frank Sinatra.

McKee discovered the Pacific Northwest when his grandparents fell in love with Brookings, Oregon, during a road trip up the 101 from Los Angeles to Seattle in 1977. “My sister and I used to come visit them during the summers while our Dad was away on army maneuvers,” recalls McKee. “I added crab, salmon and local blueberries to my culinary tastes – grateful to have been raised on my mother’s kohlrabi salad, braised beef tongue with red sauce and polenta, meaty ragus, and lots of homemade pastas.”

McKee skipped culinary school to become a pro-kitchen dishwasher.

“I was an amazing dishwasher,” jokes McKee, “but I wanted to cook, so I found a beginning cook’s job to get my foot in the door.”

Working at various stations at the now defunct Zefiro restaurant hooked McKee on the idea of becoming a fine dining chef. An 11-year stint at Paley’s Place taught him a lot. A family joke recounts how owner Vitaly Paley, who had trained at the French Culinary Institute, had the honor of receiving McKee’s mother’s marinara recipe before he did.

ABOVE Estes + Dame offers Jean-Pierre Robinot long fermented French wines, local Gamine and Vigneto Saetti Lambruscos. TOP RIGHT McKee makes fresh, homemade Cappelletti pasta. LEFT Clams and Mussels with Saffron and Peppers – a San Sebastian inspired dish. BOTTOM McKee forms Cappelletti pasta (little hats) by hand.

As head chef at the ill-fated Perlot, McKee started a popular “Pasta Night” tradition that featured recipes he’d grown up with: Cacio e Pepe, stuffed pastas, and his mom’s spaghetti and meatballs. He awoke one day, realizing he wanted to start his own restaurant using the Americanized version of the D’este name, changed to Estes at Ellis Island.

The day McKee began working at Jane Smith’s pop up restaurant Dame on Killingsworth, things began to come together. (See box at right). Last year’s fusion of Estes + Dame formed a perfect union. “The vision we came in with of seasonal food with warm, attentive hospitality was very clear,” recalls McKee, “but it’s gone from clear to laser focused as we aim to support sustainable agriculture with our food and natural wine list.”

Working with Jane at Dame has been a total blessing, he says. “Maybe I’m biased, but the jive between what we’re doing with the food and the ambiance of the space is pure Kismet. I don’t think I could recreate this somewhere else.”

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What began as a pop-up restaurant relationship between McKee and Jane Smith, owner of Dame, blossomed into a partnership last year when it became apparent that both guests and the whole staff were very excited about what was developing. Estes + Dame now split duties between front-of-the-house handled by Smith, who specializes in natural wines, and McKee’s kitchen duties, including maintaining a crew of chefs, food, and equipment. The partnership is highly successful. “We communicate really well,” says McKee. “Jane is a wonderful leader who is passionate about hospitality, building a strong team, and sharing beautiful food and wine.”

Risotto with Oyster Mush rooms, Chanterelles, Truffle Butter and Glazed Carrots RECIPE ON PAGE 88

PANCETTA STUFFED CAPPELLETTI (shown page 85) with Butternut Squash Cream, Braised Leeks & Chestnuts (serves 3-4) Recipe by Chef Patrick McKee, www.Estespdx.com Crispy Capers 1lb butternut squash, peeled, seeds scooped out, and chopped into 1” dice

¾ c white wine

1 medium-size leek, white parts only, and thoroughly cleaned and julienned.

Save the green tops for stock.

2T unsalted butter

About 1qt vegetable stock or water

¼ c extra virgin olive oil ¼ c cream A few thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf Salt and pepper

Heat 2T of the olive oil, add leeks, thyme and bay leaf, and saute until soft.

Add the cubed butternut squash and saute until the squash begins to soften.

Add the wine and reduce until the pan is almost dry. Add either vegetable stock or water to cover, and the cream, let simmer for approx. 30 minutes.

When everything is cooked, let the pot sit off the heat for about 10-15 minutes to allow everything to ‘gather it’s thoughts’ while cooling slightly. Then blend, taste and adjust the seasoning.

For the Cappelletti Filling

1 tsp chopped thyme

1c vegetable stock

2T chopped chestnuts

Splash fresh lemon juice

1T butter

Grana Padano for grating

In a small sauce pan, heat the butternut squash cream with 1T butter, a little more vegetable stock if it needs thinning, and 1T of the extra virgin olive oil, and finally a splash of lemon juice, tasting as you go for balance of acidity and savory and keep hot. Don’t let the sauce boil.

In a separate small saute pan, add ½c of the vegetable stock, 1 oz of the pasta water, chopped chestnuts, leeks, 1tsp butter and bring to a simmer. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, add the cappelletti and let cook for 2-3 minutes, until a bit tender but still chewy. Using a spider strainer, pull the cappelletti from the water and add to the pan with the leeks, and chestnuts. Add a splash of lemon juice and taste. To plate, spoon the butternut squash cream to the bottom of a few bowls, then spoon the cappelletti, leeks and chestnuts into the cream with a bit of the liquid from the pan. Grate fresh Grana Padano over the top with some fresh cracked pepper and enjoy!

RISOTTO (shown page 87) with Oyster Mushrooms, Chanterelles, Truffle Butter and Glazed Carrots (serves 3-4) Recipe by Chef Patrick McKee, www.Estespdx.com

100g pancetta, (1½ cups), small cubes 100g fat back, (1½ cups), small cubes 2 medium garlic cloves zested nutmeg Mix the pancetta and fat back in a bowl with the garlic and grated nutmeg, then lay out on a tray in the freezer. I also put the bottom of a food processor and blade in the freezer also for about 10-15 minutes. Then pulse everything together until a paste forms, continuing to scrape down the sides of the food processor until everything is evenly distributed.

For the Braised Leeks 1 medium-size leek. Thoroughly cleaned and cut into ¼” thick coins

2T lemon juice

1c vegetable stock or water

1 bay leaf

2T white wine

Salt and pepper

a few sprigs of thyme

2T olive oil

2c Aquerello or Carnaroli rice

1T unsalted butter

7c vegetable stock, heated to a boil

1tsp sugar

1 small yellow onion, small dice

1c water

3T extra virgin olive oil

2T chopped fresh thyme and/or savory

3c dry white wine

Salt and pepper

1 c sautéed mushrooms (chanterelle, maitake, oyster & king oyster)

1 lemon cut in half for juice

½ c baby carrots, peeled and cut into diagonal shapes

Aged balsamic (optional, but tasty!)

2T truffle butter

Over medium heat, add 2T extra virgin olive oil in a heavy bottom saucepan or small braising pan, and add onion. Add salt and a few cracks of fresh black pepper and sweat onion until translucent. Add rice and stir and toast for a few minutes, then add stock to cover. At this point, you will add stock ladle by ladle once it is absorbed by the rice, stirring to make sure the rice does not stick to the bottom of the pan.

Heat oven to 325 degrees. When the leeks are cut into rings, place in a heavy bottom square pan. Combine all the liquids and heat, adding the bay leaf and thyme, and salt to taste. Pour over the leeks and cover with foil. Bake in oven for about 20 minutes, until the leeks are soft. Reserve the liquid to use in the final steps with the butternut squash cream sauce.

As the rice is cooking, saute your mushroom selection with 1T of the extra virgin olive oil. Salt and check for seasoning, and add 1 teaspoon of chopped thyme as the mushrooms finish cooking. Lay out on a tray and reserve to add to the risotto. For the king oyster mushrooms, cut in half lengthwise and score the cut side in a cross-hatch pattern. Cook cut side down in a pan with a bit of oil until lightly brown, then turn over and do the same to the other side.

For the Cappelletti

In a small saute pan, add carrots with enough water to come up about halfway covering the carrots, and add 1T butter, salt, and sugar. Cook over medium-high heat until the liquid dissolves and the carrots are cooked but are al dente. Add more sugar if necessary – the carrots are glazed and should be salty and sugary. Set aside and reserve to add to the risotto.

About 300g (12 ounces) pasta dough. Makes 30-40 Cappelletti Semolina for dusting I like to use pasta dough with egg yolks and a bit of olive oil. For this, I suggest using a similar dough that you are used to or like. The use of egg yolk or whole egg gives the pasta dough the elasticity it needs to stretch so that it can be filled. I like to roll it out to about 1/32”, or to 7 on a pasta roller. When the sheets are rolled, I dust my work area and sheets with a bit of semolina to keep the sheets from sticking. Using a 3” cutter, I cut circles for the cappelletti, then spoon a teaspoon of filling. Using a squirt bottle with water, mist the dough to keep it from drying out. Then fold the dough over to form a half-moon and crimp together around the filling to avoid air pockets.

Squeeze together the edges so that the two layers of dough have the same thickness as one layer. Fold the ends together around your middle finger and press together again to form a single layer. It seems difficult at first, but keep practicing your folds, and they will get better and better. Sprinkle with semolina after finishing folding, and either place in the fridge if you’re going to be cooking right away, or freeze for later.

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As the rice cooks, it will release its starch and become thicker and create a creamy sauce consistency but will take 20 minutes or so. As the rice becomes more tender (at Estes, we do serve risotto a bit al dente) but not soggy, and the stock reduces to nearly gone, stir in the mushrooms and carrots. Place the king oyster mushroom slices in a small separate pan over low heat and turn often, heating all sides. This will garnish your risotto when finished. While stirring, add 2T truffle butter and 1T regular unsalted butter and a generous shaving of Grana Padano and quickly stir in. I like to vigorously stir at this point to allow more of the starch to come out of the rice and give the risotto the finishing consistency we look for – creamy, but not too loose, but not a clump of sticky rice on a plate. Add fresh thyme and a squeeze of fresh lemon and taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

Portion onto plates, grating more cheese on top. Add the hot mushroom slices and more cheese. Add a drizzle of aged balsamic over each plate of risotto, and enjoy!

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THIS PAGE Balancing a Scottish influence with Northwest ingredients, Westland Distillery in Seattle, Washington, is a leader in the growing segment of American single malt.

TOP RIGHT John Roozen, a barley grower in Washington’s Skagit Valley, inspects a field of barley destined for Westland Whiskey. MIDDLE RIGHT Distillers from Westland Distillery inspect a Quercus Garryana, or Oregon oak tree, in southern Oregon. BOTTOM RIGHT Bull Run Distillery in Portland, Oregon, uses pinot noir casks to layer in local flavor.

NORTHWEST SPIRIT Local Whiskey Makers Look to the Landscape for Inspiration

written by MARGARETT WATERBURY

Matt Hoffmann, co-founder and master distiller at Westland Distillery in Seattle, Washington, is dedicated to making single malt whiskeys that evoke the landscape, ingredients, and culture of the Pacific Northwest—its terroir, in other words. “Sometimes we talk to people about the traditions of Scotch,” says Matt. “We respect its history and tradition, but it’s not our tradition. We can respect that while trying to push it forward to be more relevant to where we are today.”

Is there a beverage Northwesterners can’t revolutionize? First, it was the idea that Burgundy might not have exclusive dibs on pinot noir. Next came a chain of oddly-named coffee shops that exported Seattle’s caffeinated charms to the world. Not long afterward, Northwest brewers reminded the nation that beer could be about flavor, not just fizz.

Given that history, it seems inevitable that the Pacific Northwest would emerge as a national leader in the booming American whiskey industry. From Spokane’s arid high desert to the drizzly environs of the Willamette Valley, Northwest distillers are doing their best to make sure our cocktail shakers never run dry. And, in true Northwest style, they’re transforming the category by taking cues from the remarkable culture and landscape of this special corner of the world. If you’re just getting to know Oregon and Washington’s best whiskey, read on to learn what inspires three of the region’s top producers, plus recommendations on bottles to sample next.

WHISKEY INSPIRED BY BEER Brewing culture runs deep in the Pacific Northwest, so it’s no surprise that a significant number of Northwest whiskey makers got their start making beer. One of those is Christian Krogstad, co-founder of Westward Whiskey, formerly House Spirits Distillery, in Portland, Oregon.

Christian’s been helping Northwesterners quench their thirst since 1991, when he first got a job washing and filling kegs at Edgefield in Troutdale. Before long, he’d caught the brewing bug, bad. While managing the brewery at Edgefield several years later, one of his responsibilities was to make a special beer destined not for pint glasses, but for Edgefield’s brand-new distillery. “That was when I realized that distilling is just an extension of the brewing process,” says Christian.

Westward Whiskey grew out of that very insight. Here, Christian and his team produce just one style of whiskey, an award-winning American single malt. That means it’s distilled entirely from malted barley, which is also the key ingredient in beer.

To make their whiskey, the distillers at Westward start by brewing a light, citrusy, unhopped pale ale. The resulting brew is perfectly pleasant to drink, which is surprisingly unusual. While Scottish and Irish single malts also start life as a beer, it’s typically undrinkably sour, with a funky, unpleasant tang. Christian says the distinction is a key part of what makes Westward Whiskey different. “We’re brewers, first,” says Christian. “Our philosophy is to start with the best ingredients, and to us, that means the best beer.”

Next, they double-distill that ale on copper pot stills, then age the whiskey in American oak casks to give it color, flavor, and aroma.

The result tastes something like a hybrid between Scottish single malt and American bourbon, and feels uniquely apropos as the boozy half of a boilermaker, the iconic pairing of a shot of whiskey and a glass of beer.

In October 2019, Westward released a new whiskey with an even deeper connection to the Northwest’s iconic brewing community: Westward Stout Cask Finish. It’s made by resting Westward’s

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flagship single malt in casks previously used to age stout beers at breweries like Fort George Brewery, Breakside Brewery, Deschutes Brewery, and many others. That extra rest is called finishing, and it layers another dimension of flavor into the finished whiskey.

“Given our team’s passion for brewing and our close relationships with our Northwest brewing partners, it was a natural progression to create a Stout Cask Finish,” says Thomas Mooney, co-founder of Westward Whiskey. Thomas says the stout casks add roasty notes like chocolate and coffee to Westward’s signature toasty, malty flavor—plus, of course, a satisfying underscore to Westward’s brewing roots.

WHISKEY INSPIRED BY FARMS Farther north, Copperworks Distilling in Seattle, Washington, was also founded by a longtime brewer enticed by the mysteries of distillation.

Co-founder and President Jason Parker cut his teeth brewing flagship beers at big-name Washington State producers like Red Hook Brewing, Pyramid Brewing, Pike Place Brewing, and Fish Brewing. He says when distilleries first started to open in the Pacific Northwest, he had a feeling it was going to be major. “I knew what was going to happen to the emerging craft distilling industry,” says Jason. “It was going to explode. It was going to do exactly what the craft brewing industry had done.”

Copperworks Distilling first opened its Pike Place Market distillery to the public in 2013. It also focuses on single malt, with a special emphasis on Washington-grown grain. “Right now, 81% of our malt comes from Washington State,” says Jason. “And we’re on a five-year program to make that 100%.” He’s quick to emphasize that doesn’t just refer to commodity malt.

“Our goal is to be exclusively small-farm malt.”

That’s not just an academic distinction. Copperworks has been experimenting with distilling malt made with different varieties of barley, and Jason says they notice a significant difference in flavor. “We need to be thinking about whiskey like wine,” he says. “There are differences in the types of grapes, between farm to farm, even between year to year. We didn’t know that malt had those differences until we experimented.”

Sourcing locally grown, small-farm malted barley doesn’t just make for great whiskey; it also makes for a more robust agricultural community.

Grain growers make pennies per pound when they sell their grain to commodity distributors. By cutting out the middleman and selling directly to distillers and other end users, small farms can become more profitable. “I think that’s worth shouting from the rooftops,” says Jason.

“There’s a grain economy being developed in Washington State, and it’s not about commodity; it’s about flavor and value to the farmer.” That community-centric approach earned Copperworks recognition as Distillery of the Year by the American Distilling Institute in 2018, the trade group’s top honor.

TOP LEFT Copperworks Distilling co-founders Jason Parker and Micah Nutt celebrate their recognition as 2018 Distillery of the Year by the American Craft Spirits Association. TOP RIGHT The Oregon-based McMenamins chain operates not one but two distilleries making several different styles of whiskey, including single malt and an Irish-style whiskey. BOTTOM LEFT Oregon Spirit Distillers in Bend, Oregon, distills rye, bourbon, and wheat whiskeys. BOTTOM RIGHT Lee Madoff, founder and owner of Bull Run Distillery, poses at his Northwest Portland barrel house and tasting room.

A second Bull Run tasting room opened in Carlton, Oregon, in 2018.

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Great Northwest WHISKEYS Bainbridge Yama Mizunara Cask Single Grain Whiskey

This remarkable whiskey from Bainbridge Organic Distillers on Bainbridge Island, Washington, is made from organically grown barley and aged in casks made from Japanese Mizunara Oak. It was named craft whisky of the year by Whisky Advocate magazine in 2016.

Bull Run Distillery Pinot Noir Finished American Whiskey

Portland’s Bull Run Distillery buys whiskey from another producer, then rests it in Oregon pinot noir casks for an extra layer of lush, vinous flavor.

Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey

By sourcing barley from small farms and distilling in copper pot stills, Copperworks builds in flavor at every level of the whiskeymaking process.

Dry Fly Straight Washington Wheat Whiskey

Spokane-based Dry Fly Distilling focuses on wheat, which produces a light, sweet, easygoing whiskey.

McCarthy’s Oregon Single Malt Whiskey

Inspired by the great malt whiskies of Scotland, McCarthy’s has a distinctly smoky flavor from peated malt and Oregon oak barrels.

McMenamins Hogshead Whiskey

You’ll have to visit a McMenamins to try it, but this popular regional chain’s Hogshead Whiskey was one of the first distilled in the Pacific Northwest.

Oregon Spirit Distillers Straight American Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond Bend-based Oregon Spirit Distillers aged this rye whiskey at least four years, earning it the coveted Bottled-in-Bond distinction.

Ransom Distillery The Emerald

Inspired by historic Irish styles, Ransom Distillery in Sheridan, Oregon, created this award-winning whiskey from a unique blend of malted barley, oats, and rye.

Stone Barn Brandyworks Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Tsipouro Barrels

This Portland-made rye was finished in barrels that held Tsipouro, an ouzo-like spirit, for a fun twist on the classic Sazerac cocktail.

Westland Garryana Single Malt Whiskey

This annual limited-edition release from Westland incorporates Oregon Oak casks for extra spice.

Westward American Single Malt Whiskey

Westward’s flagship single malt starts life as an unhopped beer, giving it sweet, malty flavors like honey, apricots, and toasted nuts.

Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey

It’s not all about wine in Woodinville. Woodinville Whiskey Co. makes a deliciously spicy straight bourbon whiskey from grains grown in Quincy, Washington.

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WHISKEY INSPIRED BY FORESTS When whiskey first comes out of the still, it doesn’t look, smell, or taste anything like the amber liquid you measure out for your Friday evening Manhattan. Instead, it’s crystal clear, and it mostly smells like grain. All of whiskey’s color, and a significant chunk of its flavor and aroma, depend on the oak cask it ages in, which makes oak one of whiskey’s most important ingredients.

Most American whiskey ages in barrels made from an oak species called Quercus alba, or white oak. Quercus alba grows throughout North America, but most of the white oak used to make whisky barrels comes from forests in the center of the country that stretch from Missouri to Minnesota. But the distillers at Westland Distillery in Seattle, Washington, wondered if they might be able find wood for their barrels a little closer to home.

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“We really wanted to make a whiskey that expressed where it was from,” says Westland Distillery’s head distiller Matt Hofmann. “For us, that meant a search for oak.” The Pacific Northwest is home to a regional oak species called Quercus garryana, or Oregon oak.

There was precious little information available about how Quercus garryana might affect maturing whiskey, but the distillers at Westland were willing to take the risk in their pursuit of Northwest whiskey terroir.

“If this is our local species of oak, we figured we needed to explore it,” says Matt. “So we jumped right in.” While a handful of winemakers had experimented with Oregon oak in the past, it turned out that securing a reliable supply of Quercus garryana casks was surprisingly tricky. “You can’t just go order garryana barrels from a website,” says Westland marketing manager Steve Hawley. “It’s not that simple. You have to be involved in the entire process, from hunting down the lumber to working directly with millers, to working directly with coopers [skilled craftspeople who make barrels].”

Complicating matters further, Quercus garryana is protected in some regions of the Pacific Northwest, which makes harvesting timber extra-challenging.

Despite the hurdles, Matt says it’s absolutely worth it. “Quercus garryana is so dynamic,” says Matt. “Quercus alba gives whiskey caramel, vanilla, generic baking spices, coconut, and some woody notes. Quercus garryana has all of that stuff, but it’s darker, smokier, and sweeter. Instead of caramel, it’s molasses. Instead of generic baking spice, it’s cloves and roasted coffee grounds. There’s also a really cool barbecue component to it that I think is just amazing. It has an incredible personality.”

Every year, Westland releases a limited edition of an award-winning whiskey called Garryana that spotlights the contributions of Oregon oak casks. It sells out fast, but visitors to Westland’s Seattle tasting room can often taste a sample or—if they’re lucky—snag a bottle. For now, it’s still a rarity, although Westland is hard at work restoring and replanting Quercus garryana habitat in the hopes of ensuring a steady supply for generations of distillers to come.

“Making whisky entails having respect for the materials you work with,” says Matt. “That means making sure you treat your resources properly for the next generation.” It’s a distinctively Northwest attitude, for a distinctively Northwest whiskey.

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