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KITCHEN + BATH DESIGN Bring the lush vibe of nature into your home with gorgeous green paints, lighting fixtures, and accent furnishings. Giving the kitchen a much-needed refresh? Consider using statement-making stone on countertops and backsplash, or select a new neutral paint to bring color to the cabinetry and walls. Luxury appliances in an array of custom finishes and trims continue to awe in their power and appearance.

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MODERN MARVEL After a year of envisioning the perfect home in the Eastside’s Bridle Trails neighborhood, the family of four enlisted the help of McCullough Architects, Six Walls Interior Design, and the Highlands Builders Group to design and build a luxurious estate perfect for entertaining.

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WALLINGFORD FARMHOUSE A sustainable and stylish modern farmhouse in Seattle’s desirable Wallingford neighborhood was the result of a dream design-build collaboration between DaCoda Homes and women-led Atelier Drome.

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ON THE WATERFRONT Tammara Stroud Interior Design, Gerry Homes, and Strobl Design teamed to reinvigorate an uninspired Laurelhurst lake house, complete with elegant custom millwork, expansive doors and windows, and timeless furnishings.

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EYE ON DESIGN From casual to formal, dining rooms are making a comeback in time for dinner parties and family gatherings. Refresh your dining space with clean lines, mixed materials, and heavy textures. Revitalize your home with our picks for new lighting, statement accessories, and fabulous fabrics in moody grays or bright persimmon tones.

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We interviewed "Change-Maker" and vintage-loving interior designer Max Humphrey on his journey from punk-rock star to renowned designer, his new book Modern Americana, and his new line with Hartmann&Forbes.

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This once dark-and-dated main living space was transformed into a charming, French farmhouse-inspired dwelling, with expansive windows letting nature in—a collaboration between interior designer Tamar Kestenbaum of Sienna & Sage Interior Design and contractor Doug Dolman of Hamor & Naegl Custom Builders.

Influenced by the homeowners’ recent residence in Melbourne, Australia, Arlene Lord of Lord Interior Design and Paul Hegarty Construction reimagined this Southwest Hills home with a welcoming Victorian-inspired courtyard that leads to a kitchen fit for a chef.

Tasked with prioritizing views and redesigning the kitchen and dining space, WS Feldt, Sandall Norrie Architects, and Swivel Interiors answered the call with smart and sophisticated space solutions, and doors opening to a grand vista.

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RECIPES 27 Shakshuka Maghreb Baked Eggs

CUISINE DANS LA FORÊT

PLAYFUL SPIRIT White Space Design Group and Paramount Construction took on a first-floor transformation for a growing family, which resulted in a refined midcentury meets eclectic vibe, with meaningful personal touches to complete the space.

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COURTYARD OASIS

Nestled on a hillside of trees, this breathtaking home is a nod to Northwest Regionalism architecture with Asian influence.

Otis Construction, the Residential Team of Scott | Edwards Architecture, FQ Designs Group, and 2.ink Studio landscape architects teamed to design and build this iconic Portland residence.

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focus on creating homes we love and can thrive in. Indoors and out. No matter the assignment – privacy, entertaining spaces, dynamic luxury kitchens, or spa-like retreats, this issue has a thoughtful lineup for inspiration.

Having first razed a small 1900s uninhabitable box-style home on a tight corner lot in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood, Atelier Drome architects combined talents with Dacoda Homes owners Eric and Alison Lubert to design/build a three-story modern farmhouse – notable for being both a sustainable net-zero home and a stunning complement to the many nearby Dutch Colonials.

Offering both privacy and easy access to its surrounding outdoor space nestled among hillside trees, Scott|Edwards Architecture teamed with Otis Construction, FQ Designs Group and 2.ink Studio landscape architects to build this iconic modern residence.

To better reflect its locale, a Lake Washington home is totally transformed from dark to light and airy due to the combined talents of Tammara Stroud Interior Design, architect Strobl Design and contractor Gerry Homes. The complete redesign now allows unobstructed views of the lake and mountains, with neutral interiors flecked with hints of blue and grey.

Six Walls Interior Design, McCullough Architects and Highlands Builders Group teamed on designing and building a magnificent 5824-square foot modern home in the Bridle Trails neighborhood in Bellevue.

We caught up with nationally renowned Portland-based interior designer Max Humphrey, best known for his ability to incorporate vintage aesthetics into design projects, also expertly detailed in his latest book Modern Americana.

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PHOTOGRAPHERS Jeremy Bittermann/JBSA Blackstone Edge Studios Christopher Dibble Miranda Estes Andrew Giammarco John Granen Rachelle Hacmac Cheryl Juetten Lisa S. Town Amy Wennerlind PREPRESS PRODUCTION William Campbell PUBLISHED BY Portrait Magazine SUBSCRIBE Online www.portraitmagazine.com

If it’s time for a refresh of your interiors, check out our Eye On Design pages for the latest fabrics, wallcoverings, surfaces, lighting and home furnishings – indoors and out, most of which can be sourced locally from leading shops and showrooms around town.

If a new kitchen, home, or remodel is on your wish list, check our website for leading Northwest design professional portfolios, or go online to www. portraitmagazine.com/portfolios

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1. TEA TIME Tartan has never left the codes of fashion. Revisited and punctuated with a shower of stars, Le Jacquard Francais Hiver en Ecosse Cotton table linens, shown in Land. le-jacquard-francais.com 2. FINE FLORA Handcrafted in Italy, the Fauna Flora Shallow Serving bowl from Vietri beautifully depicts nature’s greenery. Available through jgarnerhome.com 3. ENGLISH GARDEN Humphrey Repton: Designing the Landscape Garden by John Phibbs explores 15 of Repton’s renowned British landscapes. powells.com 4. DESIGNER DINING Tempered glass sits atop stained solid oak in the Mangrove Dining Table. roche-bobois.com

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7. GRANDE CUISINE The La Cornue Grand Palais 180 has both an electric and gas oven, with seven rangetop configurations available. lacornueusa.com

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Mixing materials and textures sets the scene for luxe dining. With its sharp angles and X-shaped legs with oxidized bronze finish, the Alliance dining table from Roche Bobois is a subtly bold take on the classic dining table. The Fenice chair complements perfectly with its beech legs and soft angled cushioned back and seat. All available through Roche Bobois, roche-bobois.com

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1. BAYSIDE CHARM From the Festival Collection, Thibaut’s Maisie (top), Jordan (middle), and Jinx (bottom) woven fabrics in the Aqua and Sunshine series have crisp patterns and colors reminiscent of a summer day. Through thedixongroup.net 2. BURI BRIGHT The Pendelton sconce is made of natural buri buri material atop white plaster for a relaxed vibe.

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From California Faucets Davoli Series, the Cold Water Dispenser is an elegantly traditional complement to the kitchen faucet. showroom.bestplumbing.com

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4. RELAXED RATTAN Borrowig influences from early modernism, beautifully woven rattan and rich espresso leather come together seamlessly in the Jax Chair by Arteriors, perfect for lounging. jgarnerhome.com

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3. ISLAND WHIMSY Follow Celerie Kemble’s journeya true labor of love in designing her family’s Dominican Republic retreat, Playa Grande. Ideas abound for anyone decorating a sunny home or fantasizing about spending time in one. powells.com

5. VINTAGE VIBE The Ilve 60" Nostalgie Dual Fuel Natural Gas Freestanding Range is hand crafted from Italy for stylishly professional performance. Shown in White with Chrome Trim. luwaluxury.com 6+7. AGREEABLE GREEN There are lots of ways to brighten up your indoor life, including creating a lively home interior by with breezy blue and green fabrics. Shown:Anna French Cairo in Green & White, and Thibaut Jordan in Kelly Green. thedixongroup.net

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Color Crush DAZZLING DILL

A nod to the the French portager, dill green is a deep and soothing shade that invites the you to stay and linger awhile.

One of the season's freshest takes—it’s easy to work into existing schemes or use as the basis for a whole new look. Try pairing this calming hue with natural caning, saturated blacks, and marble-veined quartz. A modern classic!

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DAHLIAS & ROSE HIPS As far as seasons go, fall is one of the most evocative. We love this mix of showy dahlias and zinnias artfully paired with branches of rose hips and gently arching Northern Sea Oats for an autumnal arrangement which shies away from the classic orange and browns of the season. Adding depth without stealing the show, raspberry foliage starting to show fall color, a rustic bowl and quince hand-picked from the garden create an idyllic fall scene.

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ROSES & CHOKECHERRY WHAT YOU’LL NEED (STEM COUNTS)

1 Dahlia 'Princess Beatrix' 3 Dahlia 'Crichton Honey' 3 branches Japanese Maple 2 branches Aronia/ Red Chokecherry 3 branches Ninebark 'Diablo' 5 Rose 'Helga Piaget' 3 Snapdragon 'Madame Butterfly Bronze' 2 Dahlia 'Ginger Willo' 3 Zinnia 'Benary's Giant Salmon' 5 Zinnia 'Aztec Sunset' 5 Chocolate Cosmos 3 Northern Sea Oats

A delightful arrangement of mixed dahlias, including Dahlia ‘Crichton Honey’ pair with creamy Rose ‘Helga Piaget’. Lively pops of color are added with Zinnia ‘Aztec Sunset’ and bronze hued Snapdragon. Red Chokecherry brings an end of season touch. Tucked in between the large blooms, these berries add dynamic interest.

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Mini Meadows Grow a Little Patch of Colorful Flowers Anywhere around Your Yard

by Mike Lizotte workman.com From choosing the right variety of seeds, preparing the soil, sowing evenly, and watering well, author Mike Lizotte guides readers through the process of successfully creating a miniature meadow that suits their climate, soil, and growing goals, whether planting to beautify a hellstrip, halt erosion, fill a boggy spot, or establish a nesting area for bees and butterflies. Mini Meadows offers gardeners of all levels the keys to creating, caring for, and reaping the rewards of thriving meadows through the seasons, year after year.

Life in the Studio Inspiration and Lessons on Creativity

by Frances Palmer workman.com Life in the Studio is as beautiful and unexpected as Palmer’s pottery, as breathtakingly colorful as her celebrated dahlias, as intimate as the dinners she hosts in her studio for friends and

family. There are insights into making pots—the importance of centering, the discovery that clay has a memory. Strategies for how to turn a passion into a business—the value to be found in collaboration, what it means to persevere, how to develop and stick to a routine that will sustain both enthusiasm and productivity. There are also step-by-step instructions (for throwing her beloved Sabine pot, growing dahlias, building an opulent flower arrangement). Even some of her most tried-and-true recipes.

The Garden in Every Sense and Season A Year of Insights and Inspiration from My Garden

by Tovah Martin workman.com The Garden in Every Sense and Season urges you to revel in what you’ve created. From the heady fragrance of spring lilacs to the delicious silence of a winter snowfall, writer and lifelong gardener Tovah Martin explores the glories of her garden using the five senses. Her sage advice and gratifying reflections on the rewards of a more mindful way of gardening will inspire you.

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SHAKSHUKA Maghreb Baked Eggs with Tomatoes and Peppers recipe by OWNER & CHEF MICHAEL KESSLER, TASTY photography by RACHELLE HACMAC

Ingredients 4 oz extra virgin olive oil 1 Spanish onion, julienned 4 large cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp Spanish sweet paprika 1 tsp Spanish hot paprika (substitute cayenne if you can’t find it) 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp granulated sugar 1 pint tomato, either canned plum or fresh peeled 1 pint roasted red pepper, peeled and julienned 1 cup roasted green pepper, peeled and julienned Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

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To serve Eggs Sea salt Parsley or fine herbs (optional) The nicest olive oil you can get your hands on Bread, we grill ours, but whatever way you like it Process 1. Heat oil on medium in a medium sized, heavy bottomed saucepan. Add onion, season with salt, and sweat until translucent, stirring occasionally, around ten minutes or so.

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3. Add tomatoes and roasted peppers, season with salt and pepper, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Continue to simmer until the tomatoes break down, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to burn the tomatoes.

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2. Fill a shallow baking dish halfway with the tomato mixture. (We use a 6" round cazuela) Make a small well for each egg you are using and crack an egg into them. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Bake until eggs have set., approximately 8-12 minutes.

4. Finish with sea salt, olive oil, and herbs (if using) Serve on a lined plate with grilled bread.

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Take outdoor entertaining to the next level with a luxurious outdoor kitchen. Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens elegantly pair with designer furnishings and are built to endure extreme weather conditions. Shown with Hampton doors in NuBlack Hammertone Powder Coated finish. Available through Danver, danver.com From Garden to Glass David Hurst shares trecipes for 80 botanical-based non-alcoholic cocktails, using the freshest fruits, berries, herbs, and spices. powells.com

1. DELICATE DETAILS The Chadwick Dining Chair from Made Goods harmonizes woven performance rope and all-weather teak. Through jgarnerhome.com

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Tropical themed accents reflect a sense of ease like nothing else. Loloi's P0742 Green and P0339 In/Out Green-Ivory are the perfect accents for any outdoor space. loloirugs.com

2. ON A ROLL Cane-line’s Roll Bar trolley in lava grey aluminum functions to serve or store in a sleek, timeless design. Available through cane-line.com 3. HOURGLASS INSPIRED The perfect side table or stool for spare seating, the Binx from Made Goods is built to withstand the outdoors. jgarnerhome.com

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MARVELOUS MARBLE

Statement countertops against neutral, cream walls and floors create a timeless bathroom oasis. Quarried from Italy, the Calacatta Bluette Marble vanity has spectacular grey and black veining over a light blue and cream toned background. With origins in Turkey, the marble-tiled walls are Terra Nova Honed 12 x 24, characterized by clean, organic detailing. Its creamy color makes it versatile enough for most spaces.

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THE FOOD STYLIST’S WORKROOM

Inspired from their innovative Commercial line, Hestan’s Indoor residential line is a home chef’s dream. The innovative Ensemble Refrigeration suite ensures absolute freshness, complete with a wine cellar to preserve your favorite vintage. With its sleek presence, the island hood silently works in concert with the intelligent induction cooktop. The 30" double wall oven is the height of precision baking. All available through Luwa Luxury Products,

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3. SUPER SLEEK The award-winning Corsano Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet from California Faucets is characterized by smooth, contemporary angles. Available in over 20 finishes with four handle options to complete your dream kitchen. showroom.bestplumbing.com 4. REVERED RANGE The 48" 5-Burner Dual Fuel Range brings Hestan’s most powerful gas burner available into the home, while the simmer flame ensures a gentle heat for your most delicate dishes.

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OPPOSITE A stunning entrance hall greets visitors to Max and Nadia Rombakh’s Seattle home in the Bridle Trails neighborhood. Tumbled porcelain floors by Dal Tile and Andersen Windows join a custom staircase by Northrup Fabricators. THIS PAGE In the “Sun Hall,” oak floors from CR Floors are warmed by the expansive windows and Arteriors pendants.

MODERN MARVEL CRAFTED BY MCCULLOUGH ARCHITECTS, SIX WALLS INTERIOR DESIGN, AND THE HIGHLANDS BUILDERS GROUP, A CUSTOM HOME IN A UNIQUE SEATTLE NEIGHBORHOOD DOES IT ALL: BLURRING THE LINES BETWEEN INSIDE AND OUT, AND BLENDING COZY FAMILY COMFORT WITH POLISHED GLAMOUR. written by MELISSA DALTON photography by ANDREW GIAMMARCO

The living room and kitchen sit just beyond the dining room and “Sun Hall.” Furnishings and artwork from Restoration Hardware outfit the seating area, while pale wood cabinets from Signature Custom Cabinetry anchor the kitchen. The floors are oak throughout. “Oak is just really stunning and has so much warmth and character to it, but it’s also very clean,” says interior designer Kowalski. “It’s not overly rustic.”

THE BRIDLE TRAILS NEIGHBORHOOD IS A UNIQUE URBAN ENCLAVE. Not only is there a 482-acre park with 28 miles of horse and pedestrian trails, but home lots skew large, about five times that of a typical Seattle home site. Residents in Bridle Trails keep portions of their property free for potential paddocks, which fosters a semi-rural experience – think horses grazing in fields – and all within a short drive from downtown Seattle.

While Max and Nadia Rombakh aren’t equestrians, the opportunity to have more land and build a customized home for their family of four was too good to pass up. He’s a broker who specializes in luxury real estate with Windermere Real Estate, and she manages business operations, and they bought their property in the neighborhood in 2018. “We went from a house that was all view and had very little property for the kids to play, to Bridle Trails, which has horse acres,” says Nadia.

Even better, their lot is sunny and flat, and had an existing home that wasn’t doing much for anyone. So, the couple lived in the teardown for a year, to “see all the seasons,” says Nadia, and get a feel for the overall site. Doing so gave them a kernel of an idea for the new design. “How we positioned the house on the property was important to us,” says Nadia. “So that started this idea where we wanted to be able to see the

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OPPOSITE In the dining room, sculptural light fixtures from Curry & Co. are suspended over a table, chairs, and rug from Restoration Hardware. The adjacent bartop is wrapped with a porcelain slab serving counter from CR Floors. The exterior glass double doors open to a sun patio at the front of the home. THIS PAGE The scullery is a caterer’s dream, combining Bellmont Cabinetry with Miele appliances and a deep basin sink with Brizo faucet.

front yard and the backyard at once.” To realize their vision, the couple tapped architect A. Philip McCullough of McCullough Architects, designer Jennifer Kowalski of Six Walls Interior Design, and Adam Wanichek, owner of the Highlands Builders Group. “It’s a great standout team,” says Wanichek. “As the builder, we appreciated the chance to take some risks, design-wise.”

McCullough starts the design process for every project with a charrette, or collaborative brainstorming session. For it, the architect starts drawing the floorplan with the clients present, so they can give input and share their own inspirations along the way. “I’m narrating.

I’m talking about what I’m doing and why I’m doing it. I’m asking questions and I’m getting immediate feedback from the client,” says McCullough. In this way, everyone sees the house take shape in real time. “We got to work through his thought process, as he’s listening to ours, as he’s designing,” says Nadia. “For us, especially being in the real estate industry, we liked how hands-on he is and how involved he allowed us to be.”

The resulting 5824-square-foot home has a white stucco exterior finish, metal gable roof, and plenty of large windows and door openings, with exterior terraces tucked on all sides. “We really wanted this house to feel as though it had been there for a long time,” says McCullough.

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The “wow element” in the kitchen, says Kowalski, is the Pental quartzite slab, which covers the backsplash behind the stove, and is accented with a gorgeous black metal hood, with inset Vent-A-Hood, flanked by sconces from Arteriors. Brass accents, including a Brizo faucet and pendants by Circa Lighting, warm the space, alongside the walnut endgrain butcher block counter by Grothouse that wraps the end of the island.

Entry is granted at a two-story hall that has floor-to-ceiling glass on two walls, with views of an exterior entry terrace, as well as the pool terrace at the back, just as the Rombakhs originally wanted. The exterior stucco wall finish was carried inside for continuity, and harmonizes with tumbled porcelain tile on the floor. A chaise and fireplace create a comfortable spot to sit, where Nadia likes to curl up with work some days while soaking up sun. A custom steel, glass, and wood staircase leads upstairs to an open-air bridge, which connects the two wings of the upper level, with the parents’ suite on one side, and the kids’ rooms on the other.

The couple loves to entertain, for business, friends, and their large families, so it was imperative that there be easy flow throughout the main floor. “When we were looking at the layout, we asked, ‘How easy are each of these rooms going to be to navigate when there are potentially a hundred people at a party?’” remembers interior designer Jennifer Kowalski. “We want guests to be able to move comfortably around the home while they mingle.”

To that end, the dining room is prominently placed towards the front of the home, with exterior doors to both the entry terrace and a sun patio.

A designated bar, outfitted with a mirror backsplash and chic iron display shelves in a nod to old speakeasys, is perfect for mixing up guests’ cocktails.

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OPPOSITE Kowalski prioritized relaxation in the main suite. Pental tile composes the fireplace surround and meets the tall ceiling.

Arteriors sconces bookend a television. The modern four-poster bed is from Restoration Hardware. THIS PAGE In the main bathroom, a custom mirror treatment designed by Kowalski is lit with Hudson Valley sconces. The vanity sports natural quartzite by Pental. The soaking tub has Newport Brass plumbing, and Arteriors wall sconces provide atmospheric lighting.

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Nearby, the “Sun Hall” is a corridor with three floor-to-ceiling windows, and provides easy access to the kitchen, and the scullery tucked behind it. The scullery is both functional and “a showpiece,” says McCullough, thanks to inky cabinetry, gorgeous slab counters, wall ovens, and a deep-basined sink.

Through generous open doorways, circulation flows to the nearby living room and kitchen, where sumptuous finishes and statement brass light fixtures bring a little drama while still being comfy for everyday family living. “We used really dramatic, rich finishes to help create that cozy element,” says Kowalski. “Just to pull everyone in and make it feel more approachable.” A stacking slider exterior door spans one wall, to open up to a covered terrace and outdoor eating area. A media room and glamorous powder room for guests are more intimate spaces that balance out the openness of the rest of the plan.

During the design process, the couple’s inspirations for the home ranged from Greek verandas to modern farmhouses, but the team created a home that’s uniquely theirs: “What emerged was the Rombakh style,” says McCullough. The Rombakhs couldn’t agree more. “It turned out exactly how we wanted,” says Nadia. “It feels like home.”

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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Highlands Builders Group highlandsbuildersgroup.com ARCHITECT McCullough Architects mccullougharchitects.com INTERIOR DESIGN Six Walls Interior Design six-walls.com SELECT SURFACES Architectural Surfaces / Pental arcsurfaces.com APPLIANCES Vent-A-Hood luwaluxury.com

OPPOSITE The dark blue media room is a “lounge-y hangout space” for the whole family, says Kowalski.

A bar area and fridge can be stocked for game days, and a high-end sound system is perfect for family movie nights. The Bellmont cabinetry received brass mesh fronts for visual interest. THIS PAGE The powder room is covered in York Grasscloth, with a custom sink and vanity fabricated from Pental quartzite.

WALLINGFORD FARMHOUSE written by DONNA PIZZI photography by LISA S. TOWN

WHEN ATELIER DROME OF SEATTLE TEAMED UP WITH DACODA HOMES TO DESIGN A MODERN FARMHOUSE-STYLE HOME ON A CORNER LOT IN WALLINGFORD, THEIR COMBINED TALENTS RESULTED IN A 3-STORY HOME WITH FULL BASEMENT THAT FITS PERFECTLY ALONGSIDE OLDER HOMES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

LEFT Atelier Drome designed kitchen layout with warm wood accents in beams and island. Tray ceiling with shiplap and crown molding painted Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. Hudson Valley metal caged lighting with farmhouse flare. Cabinetry built by Amish carpenters in Ohio.

Pella windows. ABOVE Dacoda Homes fabricated LED stair lighting, designed railing. Amish carpenters crafted interior doors painted Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black. White Oak flooring.

THIS PAGE White Santorini quartzite range backsplash mirrors countertops from Noble Interiors & Design. Classic Brass hardware from Builders Hardware. Thermador range. RIGHT Atelier Drome architecture features standing seam metal farmhouse style roof, James Hardie siding painted Benjamin Moore White Dove and Nightshade. Pella black wood windows with mullions. Retaining wall and polished caps quarried local natural stone from Vancouver Island.

Stick frame roof provides more living space with third floor tucked beneath it. Blackout LG solar panels on backside of roof. Charging station in garage for electric car.

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IT TOOK A CONFLUENCE OF EVENTS to bring custom home builder Eric Lubert of Dacoda Homes and PR Exec Alison Lubert together with luminaries at Seattle’s Atelier Drome full-service architecture and interior design firm. It began with Lubert razing a dangerously uninhabitable small early 1900s box-style home on a tight corner lot in Wallingford, one of Seattle’s very walkable, family-oriented neighborhoods. It ended with a unique design/build collaboration that became the Luberts’ very sustainable net-zero modern farmhouse home. Not only did a farmhouse style home fit the architectural aesthetic of the Wallingford neighborhood known for its many Dutch Colonials, but it also answered Alison’s need for a change in architectural styles compared to their previous very modern homes.

“We were gravitating toward a woman-led architectural firm,” says Alison. “Women play a huge role as homemakers and designers, and yet it’s rare to find architectural firms run by women. It was refreshing to work with Shannon Wing of Atelier Drome and its co-founder Michelle Linden, who walked us through not only what’s visible in the exteriors, but how you live in the house, how you feel and experience your space.”

To that end, Atelier Drome kept the central living, dining, kitchen, and nook areas very open to one another. Three upstairs bedrooms, luxurious primary bath and dual kids’ desks connect to a third-floor flexible loft/exercise room/office and small deck. The full basement living/ bedroom/kitchenette suite with laundry has its own exterior private entrance – designed to comfortably accommodate family and other guests.

The biggest puzzle was not only how to fit the three-story farmhouse style home onto a small, sloped, corner lot, but also how best to access the home’s entrance and garage, while leaving space for indoor/outdoor living.

“We gave them a couple of options for outdoor living,” says Wing. “The final one included a deck on the back with a slider whose opening flows dramatically all the way back into the kitchen.”

Lubert, who has been working in construction alongside his father since he was a youth in Ohio, is known for his attention to detail. “A threepanel Pella pocket door creates a larger opening than a normal slider,” explains Lubert, who also installed dimmable Infratech Patio Heaters in the deck ceiling going from 0-100%.

“We loved working with Dacoda Homes,” says Wing. “They were very collaborative during the design stages, bringing lots of great ideas to the table, including the best way to detail certain items that were also cost effective. It’s invaluable to get that kind of early feedback from a builder when a project is still on paper, and really helps form a cohesive team.”

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BELOW Seen from the shower, primary bath features vaulted ceiling and Jacuzzi tub with natural Carrera marble deck and counter by Noble Interiors & Design. Amish built double vanity with Water Street Hardware from Builders Hardware. Restoration Hardware vanity lighting. OPPOSITE Black Restoration Hardware metal four-poster reiterates Pella window frames set against Chantilly Lace Benjamin Moore walls. Camelion Design custom chair. Commissioned painting draws eye upward to vaulted ceiling, its blue tones echoing Loloi area rug and accent bed pillows.

LEFT Dramatically designed Powder Room was Alison’s nod to 10 years of New York City living. She calls it, “A dark, moody, dramatic hotel type experience.” Real wood Tricorn Black Sherwin Williams painted paneling, flattering Restoration Hardware lighting. Solid Slab White Oak sink mount custom Amish-built design by Dacoda Homes. RIGHT A wide hallway for stairs leading to third floor was carved out of primary bedroom to provide dual desk with wrap-around storage for books, art projects, and homework – sliding library ladder included. Williams Sonoma chairs.

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One element missing from their previous home was a place to gather at breakfast with the children. When laying out the kitchen, Atelier Drome included a cozy eating nook, replete with a banquette with built-in storage. “We have family dinners, breakfast and snacks there every day,” says Lubert.

“Working with Atelier Drome was great,” says Lubert. “We talked about livability, space usage and a yard we could entertain in. They gave us a couple of renderings with different shapes and styles, and we narrowed it down, getting through the design stage in 3-4 months, which is very fast!”

That same work ethic has helped Lubert become a successful custom home builder. “Eric understands building is an emotional and financial process and prepares homeowners for just how huge the undertaking is,” says Alison. “His honesty and open communication build trust from the very beginning.” Neighbors are thankful for the care with which the design/build team created the home, its tasteful landscaping and sustainability. Being fully solar supported, says Lubert, the home uses very little energy. A recent bad fire season inspired him to incorporate a bipolar ionizer HEPA filter and filtration system and to insulate and seal the home to passive house standards for airtight exterior envelope.

“Plus,” adds Wing, “it was really fun working with Eric, who was always very positive and open to our ideas, which helped us all feel really invested in coming up with the best solutions for everything.”

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ABOVE Outdoor entertaining takes place in a cozy and private landscaped area located off formal dining room through custom French doors built by Amish carpenters. Restoration Hardware furnishings set on natural Vancouver Island quarried stone patio. Fire pit keeps visitors cozy in cooler weather as outdoor speakers keep guests entertained all year long.

BELOW Back porch railing Dacoda Homes design.

Three-panel Pella pocketed doors open outdoor living to add further spaciousness to central living areas. Room & Board furnishings. Infratech heaters in ceiling allow year-round indoor/outdoor Pacific Northwest living.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR/ INTERIOR DESIGN Dacoda Custom Homes dacodahomes.com ARCHITECT/ INTERIOR DESIGN Atelier Drome atelierdrome.com SELECT SURFACES Noble Interiors & Design nobleint.com PAINT Benjamin Moore benjaminmoore.com

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SHOPTALK l Michelle Linden

Tell us about your introduction to architecture and why it originally interested you?

I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to become an architect. I was fortunate that my mom was eager to support me and was even able to find an architecture camp for girls when I was in seventh grade!

What aspects of your background or upbringing have shaped your design principles and philosophies?

Both of my parents were in social work, so I was always keenly aware of how the built environment can affect and impact us all differently.

When you founded your own firm, what were your goals? Was there something different that you wanted to do?

Initially, I simply wanted to be able to own the entire process, start to finish. As a sole proprietor, you’re really able to do that. I think it was a great learning tool for me and allowed me to grow in all aspects of the business. However, I learned that I missed the team environment – working with other designers to find the best solution appeals to my social nature, but I also strongly believe it enables us to find even better solutions. Design is an iterative process, and sometimes the best iterations come from someone besides you.

Outside of architecture, what are you currently interested in and how is it influencing your design thinking?

I have always loved to travel – learning about other cultures, being exposed to different artwork, food, and ways of thinking.

Travel reminds us of what we have in common as humans, while also allowing us to celebrate our differences. Coming back home - we’re hopefully able to reevaluate our surroundings through a different lens. The beauty of other places provides new aesthetic inspiration, experiencing how other people use and perceive space can offer continual growth for our own design thinking.

I love bringing home something new I’ve learned and applying it to projects.

Favorite architectural detail of your childhood home?

Although I technically grew up in a suburb of Boston, it was in a highly dense neighborhood part of the greater megalopolis from Boston to DC. I always appreciated the urban environment – proximity to public transit, great museums, schools, sports teams, but was also lucky to have an abundance of great outdoor beauty to escape to. I grew up in a place that was highly walkable, which included walking to the beach. Ultimately, the urban environment I grew up in wasn’t much different than the one I live in today, here in Seattle.

Favorite travel destination? Why? Paris is the place I love to go back to again and again – constantly wandering new parts of the City, saying hi to old friends, and eating great food. But, Morocco has probably been my favorite alltime destination. From the incredibly busy souks to the peaceful mountains and desert (and the amazingly kind people!), there is really something for everyone. Somehow every day was an overload of the senses, and yet I always felt relaxed and at peace.

What’s next on the boards?

As an office, we are so fortunate to work on a wide variety of projects! Right now, I’m very excited about a floating home that just started construction, a wine shop/ bar in Tacoma, and a new West Seattle apartment building. Working at different scales allows us to explore how we understand space from a variety of viewpoints.

And of course – it’s always fun to bring new materials and details we’ve found for a restaurant into a home, or vice versa.

Michelle Linden, Principal and Co-Owner | Atelier Drome

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ON THE WATERFRONT

written by MELISSA DALTON photography by JOHN GRANEN

Tammara Stroud of Tammara Stroud Interior Design worked with Gerry Homes and exterior architect Strobl Design to ensure this Lake Washington home suits its waterside setting. This cozy family room, outfitted with a sectional and ottoman from Lee Industries and DMI rug, is a favorite spot to sit and enjoy the views. LEFT Stroud commissioned artist Sharon Kingston for the painting in the dining room. “It’s a beautiful complement to the room and highlights the grasscloth,” says Stroud.

The home has all new millwork, such as the coffered ceiling in the dining room. Stroud placed Phillip Jeffries Grasscloth between the beams. Ten-foot-wide LaCantina Doors open to the view, and are framed in custom curtains made from Pindler & Pindler linen fabric. A Restoration Hardware table is surrounded by Redford House chairs and lit by a Visual Comfort chandelier. The rug is DMI. OPPOSITE PAGE The new entry has a Visual Comfort chandelier and rug from Kush Rugs.

PICTURE A QUINTESSENTIAL LAKE HOUSE, and this one in Seattle’s desirable Laurelhurst neighborhood was not it. Built in 2011, the bones were there: it had a private dock on Lake Washington with water and mountain views. But the interiors just did not sync up with the picturesque setting. “The home is on a lake, but it didn’t feel like a lake home,” recalls interior designer Tammara Stroud of Tammara Stroud Interior Design.

“The finishes were dark with traditional raised panel cabinets and eccentric light fixtures.”

In fact, after purchasing the house in 2019, the owner reached out to Stroud about swapping out the eccentric lighting with something more to her taste. But in time, it became clear that there were a lot of little things that added up to much bigger changes needed. The thick mullions in the windows obscured the lake views, so new windows and doors were needed. The staircase was cramped and wanted breathing room. Removing the dark wood kitchen cabinets meant that the cabinetry on either side of the family room fireplace would no longer work, and so on. “It just kept evolving,” says Stroud, so the project culminated in a top-to-bottom remodel that left no surface untouched.

For the ensuing transformation, Stroud teamed up with builder Gerry Homes and architect Jacob Strobl, of Strobl Design. Strobl handled the exterior detailing, including technical drawings, specifying new windows and siding, and shaping a new 650-squarefoot bonus room addition over the existing garage.

Now, the home is light and airy where it was previously much too dark. The soft and neutral palette is flecked with hints of blue and grey that reflect the water outside. Classic elements, including beautiful millwork and shiplap paneling, give it just the right amount of gravitas. “The idea was to make it fresh and light while honoring the environment and the owner’s classic aesthetic,” says Stroud.

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Stroud removed the fireplace hearth so as not to encroach the room. The new surround is Ann Sacks tile. The windows over the fireside built-ins have shades by Hartmann&Forbes from The Dixon Group at the Seattle Design Center. In the kitchen, the cabinets are custom-designed by Stroud and built by Custom Wood Interiors, with hardware from Schoolhouse, and Calacatta marble counters by Pental and fabricated by Marmo E Granito.

Grohe faucets, Sub-Zero Wolf appliances, and bar stools from Serena & Lily finish the room.

ABOVE Now, 13-foot-wide LaCantina Doors grace the living room. The fireplace received custom Calacatta marble by Marmo E Granito and Gerry Homes built the surround. The artwork above the mantle was gifted to the clients by Stroud. For furnishings, Stroud specified Lee Industries sofas with Redford House chairs. The sculptural side table is Palecek. RIGHT A comfortable office space is wrapped in shiplap with a custom built-in designed by Stroud and fabricated by Custom Wood Interiors. The Stark carpet is from Kelly Forslund at the Seattle Design Center.

A new front door, painted a handsome black and flanked by sidelights, leads to a comfortable entry hall. White oak floors, stained a soft grey to omit yellowing, sweep through the main floor, which hosts the living room, kitchen, and dining room, as well as a cozy sitting room, all connected together via wide cased openings.

The scheme is anchored by the elegant kitchen, outfitted with cabinetry custom-designed by Stroud and painted a warm white, and a generous soft-grey island topped with honed Calacatta marble, which feels nice underhand. Stroud relocated the sink from an exterior wall to the island, in order to give anyone washing dishes a fantastic view out to the water. Tucked behind the kitchen is an office niche wrapped in shiplap paneling with a custom desk and storage.

The team took out a wall between the living room and dining room, and now the latter has a coffered ceiling with inky blue grasscloth applied between the beams. “Because we removed a wall, the dining room needed definition,” says Stroud. “Using grasscloth on the ceiling helped achieve this goal.”

Two sets of LaCantina glass doors open to the covered exterior porch, ensuring better connection to the lake.

“We installed the accordion style doors to connect the inside with the outdoors,” says Stroud. All of the new windows and doors have black frames for a layered look. “It creates such a beautiful contrast between the white wall and it gives it some substance. The contrast is key,” says Stroud. The new millwork is another layer

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RIGHT The dramatic vaulted ceiling in the bonus room is painted Benjamin Moore Baby Seal, and adorned with a light fixture from Visual Comfort. Stroud covered the Lee Industries sectional and chair with JAB fabric from the Dixon Group at the Seattle Design Center. The coffee table and side table are from Serena & Lily. BELOW The covered porch was rebuilt and the owners enjoy the views in Restoration Hardware furniture. BOTTOM The new siding is painted Benjamin Moore White Dove.

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RIGHT+BOTTOM The main bathroom is now wrapped in 3x6 Calacatta marble tile by Ann Sacks, in a wainscot behind the Signature Hardware tub and vanity, and in the walk-in shower. The overhead and sconce lighting is by Visual Comfort. Stroud designed the vanity with Waterworks hardware. TOP The main bedroom is softened with custom window coverings, including curtains composed of Pindler & Pindler linen fabric, and a shade with Schumacher trim from The Dixon Group.

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of detail. “That was a custom millwork package,” says David Gerry of Gerry Homes. “That’s not something you can go to Home Depot and buy. It’s all custom-milled crown and base, and they chose really beautiful profiles.”

The upper floor was renovated as well, with all new finishes in the bathrooms and the new millwork continued throughout. The jewel is a bonus room added over the garage, which gives the family a muchneeded flex space: the kids can retreat for homework or play, and adults can watch movies, or take a Zoom call behind a closed door. The dramatic vaulted ceiling was covered in shiplap and painted a rich blueblack for a bit of a surprise. Located at the front of the house, the views are different, as well. “The room looks out onto trees,” says Strobl. “It’s like a little tree fort.”

CONTRACTOR Gerry Homes gerryhomes.com EXTERIOR ARCHITECT Strobl Design strobldesign.com INTERIOR DESIGN Tammara Stroud Interior Design tammarastroud.com

The construction started at the end of 2019, so came to a halt during the early days of the pandemic. But thanks to the time management skills and communication among the entire team, everything was able to finish in a timely manner. “I really enjoyed their company,” says Stroud about Gerry Homes. “David is a very positive person to work with and his crew is amazing.”

SELECT FABRICS The Dixon Group thedixongroup.net

Even better, is how the craftsmanship and attention to detail came together so the home finally fits its beautiful waterside setting. “We created a timeless look that’s fresh and current,” says Stroud. “Ten years from now, it’s not going to feel like it’s dated again.”

COUNTERTOPS Architectural Surfaces / Pental arcsurfaces.com

ABOVE Black-framed Sierra Pacific windows (used throughout) capture the water views, and a chair upholstered in blue fabric cozies a corner. The woven bed frame by Serena & Lily adds textural interest.

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SHOPTALK l Tammara Stroud You completed your studies in Fine Arts from the University of Washington, how have your studies influenced your viewpoint on design?

My education provided me with a foundation for understanding classical design elements and how to sculpt them. Interior design uses similar art principals such as the exploration of shape, color, and texture. I approach each project similarly to a blank canvas; one that has no boundaries aside from the harmony, balance, and proportion that the space deserves.

Outside of interior design, what are you currently interested in and how is it influencing your design thinking?

In recent years, I have been increasingly concerned with the impact that our human footprint has on our environment.

We love to use vendors who utilize green practices. Where we can we will re-purpose cabinets, lighting, and reimagine vintage pieces.

Describe your design aesthetic.

My goal is always to create a space that continues to inspire, that is timeless in quality, and fresh in spirit. While working with my clients it is important not to bring my personal aesthetic alone to a project but to provide each client with a place of happiness for authentic living.

What were your goals when you founded your firm and how have they evolved?

My business started in my basement office with a goal to make a living while loving my work. It took a lot of hard work, odd jobs and networking to arrive at our studio and the amazing clients we work with today.

Can you recall the first time you were amazed by a welldesigned space?

My father was a carpenter in the Portland area, he built custom homes by architects such as Willard K. Martin and Saul Zaik. One of his projects in Bald Peak was nestled in the trees, rural yet incredibly modern with lofty ceilings and exposed structure. The design and finishes were so contemporary, I felt a strong connection to the space.

When you enter a room what is the first thing you pay attention to?

I always look for the bones of the space and how we can best take advantage.

Do you have an inspiration board, and can you tell us what is inspiring you now?

Most things that truly inspire me aren’t something I can capture on paper. I find inspiration in some obvious places like a vintage fabric or the pattern of a leaf, and some less obvious like the human connection. Right now, I am intrigued by use of high pigmentation and layered patterns.

Favorite travel destination?

Paris, of course. The details in the architecture, the respect for historic structures, and the energy of their city are inspiration.

If you were magically given three more hours per day, what would you do with them?

I would focus on the balance in my life outside of work. I can always use more time to paint, exercise, and spend time with family.

What’s next?

This summer we have expanded formally into Portland, Oregon. Though we take on projects anywhere in the states, I am thrilled to be able to have a base in the place I have always called home.

Tammara Stroud, Founder | Tammara Stroud Interior Design

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COOL CURVES

From the Baker Luxe Collection, modern and fashion-forward furnishings come in the form of bold sculptural profiles with touches of semi-precious materials. The Anton Loveseat is simple and comfortable, yet elegant, with curvilinear bolection detailing. Complementing its Gray Mink Fabric is the Freeform Cocktail table, which dazzles with its Polished Arabescato marble. Available through the Baker Showroom at the Seattle Design Center, bakerfurniture.com

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1. TOUCH OF GOLD Arteriors Pascal Pendant delivers style on a grand scale with a 36" matte outer dome and semimatte brilliant gold interior. jgarnerhome.com

FALLING FOR FLANNEL

From cozy and inviting to crisp and decidely current, gray color schemes are seasonless and beautifully showcase this timeless neutral. Adding contrasting colors forms a dramatic color scheme.

(above) Pattern perfection from Thibaut. Clockwise, Ravello in Smoke, Jules in Black, Ellison in Crypton Home, Corneila in Grey and Gold.

Available through thedixongroup.net

2. CENTER OF ATTENTION Finished in Fossil Gray, Arteriors terracotta Clyde Centerpiece with five abaca-wrapped handles. jgarnerhome.com 3. LOUNGE ABOUT Four Hands Kerry Chaise is framed in natural parawood, with eye-catching top-grain leather buckles. Shown in Thames Ash jgarnerhome.com 4. HYDE MIRROR A top hook adds function and flair, as rounded aluminum is finished in a vibrant gold. alchemycollections.com

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5. HIGHS + LOWS Vintage lines meet modern materials. An X-base crafted of solid wood smartly cradles dramatically sloped cushioning of Four Hands Moriah Chair jgarnerhome.com

Workstead: Interiors of Beauty and Necessity—Brooklyn-based design studio combines traditional inspiration with contemporary elegance. rizzoliusa.com

6. TOLI COFFEE TABLE Finished in a rustic grey, thickcut oak forms a chunky base with and tabletop of white Italian marble, with subtle veining. jgarnerhome.com 7. GET COZY Layer in texture with Loloi, accent pillows (front) P0908 Grey (back) P0621 Charcoal. loloirugs.com

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Bring warmth and comfort to your dining room with heavy textures and lighting with character. New from Four Hands, the Krista Dining Bench grounds the space with its bold sculptural shape and modern chunky boucle fabric. The cream speckled glaze Earthenware Pendant illuminates the sophisticated Nola Dining Table. Through J Garner Home, jgarnerhome.com

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1) The Barry Dining Table from Miniforms features a light, flamed oak top resting on a pair of curved metal legs. 2) RW’s eye-catching mid-century Palos Pendant is made of sleek, black iron rods holding 12 soft globe lights 3) The Ampio Table Lap by Elements of Design emits a soft glow behind subtly textured glass, atop a simple dark wood base, making it the ideal desk companion. 4) Find simple elegance for casual entertaining with the Capo Bowls from Zodax. Its black and white design is finished with an earthy ceramic glaze. 5) Modern perfection is found in Kasala Studio’s Canali sectional, with ultra-deep seating and adjustable headrests. All available through Kasala, www.kasala.com

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BEAUTIFUL COLORWAY

Sophistacted tonal patterns in calming light grey and blues make your office a more peaceful and inviting place to work.

From Thibaut’s Modern Resource collection comes the Teramo wallpaper in Slate, a detailed lattice-like pattern with a luxurious sisal texture. Thoughtfully paired with it is the Lauderdale Dining Chair in the Ashbourne Tweed woven fabric in Sterling Gray, also available in multiple colorways. Available through the Dixon Group Showroom in the Seattle Design Center,

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We have a blush crush! A soft neutral with a decidedly modern vibe, blush easily transitions from fall season through spring.

Bring in your favorite shade of blush with a pairing of graphic, nature-inspired pillows, paint, and fabrics for an effortless way to update your room. We love the idea of a chic, blushhued upholstered chair or sofa for visual impact.

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(above) Solo or in groupings of five or nine, the Made Goods Dax Pendant with vertically grooved, resin shades. jgarnerhome.com

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1 1. INTERIORS BLOG Kate Watson-Smyth presents the perfect renovation manual and planner to give a second life to homes in need of a change in Mad About the House - Planner. rizzoliusa.com

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Spring scenes from Élitis bring joy to a room (front) The L’oiseau in Sweet Pink, stonewashed linen cover (back) The Flora in Sunny, printed velvet cover. elitis.fr/en

2. TAILORED LOOK The two parts at the Antique Brass base of the Anglesey Wall Sconce by Currey & Company are layered together as they support the crisp shade above. curreyandcompany.com 3+4. FETCHING FABRICS Tonal blush, beige and espresso fabrics from Thibaut: Fairbanks in Blush and Ashbourne Tweed in Russet. Available through The Dixon Group. www.thedixongroup.net

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5. SENSUOUS SWIVEL The Arteriors Springsteen Chair in Rose Velvet is the sophisticated blast from the past with its barrel back plush channeling and steel champagne plinth base. jgarnerhome.com 6. STACKED SILHOUETTE The Inez End table from Four Hands is composed of stacked solid, black-finished pine with unique cracks and knots. jgarnerhome.com 7. DARING DETAILS Unique linear carving meet fresh dimension with an artisan slant.

Mango wood casing is finished in a vintage brown, highlighting texture and high craftsmanship.

Atop a slim iron base. The Four Hands Kelby Sideboard. jgarnerhome.com

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ZINNIAS & COSMOS A blush-worthy arrangement of soft pinks and deep chocolate accents. Showy Dahlia ‘Cafe au Lait’ are a standout against against a late-season pairing of Spindle Tress branches and Amaranthus ‘Hot Biscuits’. ‘Little Lamb’ hydrangea and just open roses add an heirloom and delicate appeal. Adding a pop of bright, ‘Zinderella Pink’ zinnias accent the delicate fall palette.

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ARRANGEMENT BY Kailla Platt, Kailla Platt Flowers kaillaplattflowers.com

3 Branches Euonymus europaeus Spindle Tree

PHOTOGRAPHY BY Amy Wennerlind

2 Amaranthus 'Hot Biscuits'

2 Dahlia 'Cafe au Lait' 3 Hydrangea 'Little Lamb'

3 Zinnia 'Zinderella Pink' 3 Northern Sea Oats 2 Rose 'Koko Loko' 3 Viburnum opulus foliage 7 Chocolate Cosmos

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SKILLFUL SCULPTURE

Clean lines of solid oak interlocked in a puzzle-like fashion make up the Mikado Dining Table from Ethnicraft. Designed

by Alain Van Havre, the sculptural character of the dining table artfully complements the iconic Oak Bok dining chair.

The chair’s curves and straightforward design create a light and graceful presence against the angular table. Accessorize with patterned tableware or a muted rug to complete the look. Through Alchemy Collections, alchemycollections.com

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The Stonemoss Pendant, designed by Iian Thornton, for Currey & Co., has a shade made of hand-formed concrete for a minimalistic pared-down profile curreyandcompany.com

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1. SOPHISTICTED COZY Designed with an understated geometric pattern, Lapchi’s Bistro rug in Oro beautifully layers muted hues of earthy colors. lapchi.com 2. TOUCH OF TASSEL From the Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines x Loloi collection, the Pmh1153 in Mocha / Plum. loloirugs.com 3. GOOD READ Known for style in fashion, interiors, and entertaining, in his latest book, Pacific Natural at Home, Kayne shares homes thoughtfully inspired by their locations, with a mutual respect for simplicity, organic textures, and an earthy, authentic aesthetic. powells.com 4. MANITAPI WHITE VASE Made from black terracotta, this incredible hand-thrown white vase is completely covered in handmade bell-shaped flowers.

Currey & Company through curreyandcompany.com

5. TOBACCO WASH Constructed completely from banana leaf, the Boyden side table from Arteriors adds rustic elegance to a room. Through jgarnerhome.com 6. ORGANIC GEOMETRY From the NATIV collection for Roche Bobois, the Patchwork TV bench’s top is made up of thoughtfully arranged geometric shapes. Available through roche-bobois.com

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7+8. NOTARY CERAMICS Notary Ceramics’ Matte Grey Bottle Vases, hand-thrown on a potter’s wheel in Portland, Oregon using locally sourced stoneware clay and signature landscape glaze. Hand-blown Glass Tealight Holder by Gary Bodker Designs. Both through notaryceramics.com

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QUINTESSENTIAL REST

Roche Bobois’ iconic Mah Jong collection was born rooted in total freedom of form and function, and the bed is no exception. An asymmetrical padded headboard upholstered in patterned or plain fabrics is eye catching and signals a cozy setup. A foam bed border sits atop expansive solid fir wood base extending to side tables, all over metal feet, completing a contemporary mix of materials. Gracing the opposite side of the room are the snug Astrea chair, Bilboquet pedesetal and cocktail table, and Mei floor lamp.

Available through Roche Bobois, roche-bobois.com

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Providing striking luminescence, The Pablo Designs Del Occhio Pendant’s inner column suspends freely within a clear acrylic sphere. kasala.com

SPACE SMARTS Space planning doesn’t have to be difficult when staple furnishings have dual use.

Available in two sizes, the Falda transforms from perfect-for-entertaining dining table that seats six to a slim console table. The geometric metal base provides visual interest in either setup. Transform your infrequently used dining space into a yoga studio or play room, then handily transform it back for a dinner party. Available in multiple surface and base finishes. Through Resource Furniture, located in the Seattle Design Center. www.resourcefurniture.com

Grey and gold galore in the (left) Linie Dotto Rug and (right) the Loloi Rjb0015 Gold with a botanical twist. kasala.com

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Instant Guestroom Resource Furniture’s LGM wall bed effortlessly transforms any space from study to bedroom. A full-height bookcase and collapsable desk rotate to reveal a queen bed with slide-out nightstands.

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Anything vintage has Max Humphrey’s approval, but a collection of vintage panorama photos found in a public place can spur conversation.

Look more closely, and they also become a study in the fashions of the day. FACING PAGE Humphrey’s newly-launched Hartmann&Forbes natural, handwoven window shade collection includes a nod to handmade quilts, including this classic chain motif. Jacquard-loomed ramie adds subtle variations in texture.

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Humphrey’s new window covering collection for Hartmann&Forbes in handwoven natural textiles celebrates modern Americana with a nostalgic twist. Available through The Dixon Group at the Seattle Design Center, thedixongroup.net

Interview by DONNA PIZZI photography by CHRISTOPHER DIBBLE

MAX HUMPHREY

In just five short years after starting his own design firm in Portland, Oregon, Max Humphrey has become a media darling touted as a “Change-Maker” by Apartment Therapy, “Next Wave” designer in House Beautiful, and one of Country Living’s 100 Most Creative People. His book “Modern Americana” encourages readers to hone their DIY design talents in much the way he found his calling – by devouring design books, haunting Craigslist, vintage stores, and defying the rules.

All the accolades for designer Max Humphrey make one thing abundantly clear. He doesn’t follow the rules. He changes them. By his own words, he’s a “hustler,” who broke into the world of interior design following a 2-year-long tour of the U.S. and England, playing bass in a punk rock band signed to a major label. Upon returning to Los Angeles, where he had been a freelance PA in TV Production – a gofer job that didn’t live up to the glory he imagined from his Emerson College days – Humphrey found a basement apartment to call his own. Not only was it a refuge from life on the road with no personal space, but it also became his very own canvas for a growing passion for interior design.

“I’m a great procrastinator,” admits Humphrey, “while I was supposed to be job hunting, I’d spend hours at Barnes & Noble reading every design book I could get my hands on.” Cruising L.A. on his Vespa scooter, he began to pick up furnishings, art, accessories, and whole collections of 1970s Architectural Digest from Goodwill, Salvation Army, and Craigslist to decorate his apartment. “I literally had a light bulb moment, wondering if there was a job version for decorating.”

Reading about the history of interior design in Hollywood with such luminaries as Tony Duquette, who designed costumes and settings for films, as well as interiors for Mary Pickford, and Billy Haines, talented actor turned interior designer was another “a-ha” moment.

Soon Humphrey began to sell himself as a self-taught designer, competing with those with real credentials. “I was hungrier than anyone else and broker than everyone else,” he admits. His passion for design was the selling point that garnered him an entry level job in a small design firm, lasting 7 years that led to his opening his own firm in Portland, Oregon.

What are a few keys to the modern Americana aesthetic?

To me, it’s the design sensibility rooted in nostalgia. I grew up in a not fancy old house in New England, surrounded by pine furniture, buffalo check curtains, stoneware, and quilts. All things my parents used to go to antique stores and are now called vintage malls on weekends. I hated it; I wanted to be in the woods playing GI Joe! But it gets in your blood and sticks with you. Elements rooted in my childhood, New England sensibility, patterns, textures and styles in our house and my grandparents’ house have come back on trend. Even fashion runway shows are using quilts.

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MODERN AMERICANA

By Max Humphrey with contributor, Chase Reynolds Ewald Photography by Christopher Dibble 2021, from Gibbs Smith

ABOVE Eclectic, with touches of nostalgia, cotton print tablecloths add instant personality to a tablescape. LEFT The Roman window shade fabric matches the bench in guest room lookout. Paint: Farrow & Ball De Nimes inspired by workwear. LOWER RIGHT The small entry table adds a spot for cut branches and space shuttles in a client’s historic home. The stools are by midcentury furniture designer Paul McCobb; I found them at a sidewalk sale.

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Modern Americana by designer Max Humphrey celebrates the elements of modern Americana and shows how they can drive personal decorating styles in traditional country settings, contemporary urban lofts, and everything in between. Photos and personal anecdotes highlight collectibles and DIY-ables from Max’s design and styling portfolio.

Tell us about your first professional design job in Portland?

Interior design is all about relationships and connections. Emily Henderson, an L.A. designer friend, recommended me to her friends here. I didn’t have a huge portfolio then, but they took Emily’s word for it and hired me. It was an older Raleigh Hills home with a rarely used living room. I took them to hip furniture stores, vintage places, and to establish relationships also introduced myself as a new designer in town. We’re on our third project together.

What is your favorite design rule you use again and again?

I have a lot of vintage shopping superstitions. One is to completely clear my head if I’m looking for something specific. If you go looking for something specific, you’ll never find it. If I go in clearheaded, I can trick myself into thinking I’m not looking for a blue chippy bench that’s 82” long and I’ll find it and other things I never knew I needed.

Tell us about the aesthetic inspiration for your recent window coverings line with Hartmann&Forbes.

Hartmann&Forbes reached out to me about a year ago, saying they liked my style. Would I like to collaborate? I was familiar with their natural handwoven grass shades and had used their product. Their headquarters are conveniently located near my house. I came to them with several clear ideas, sketches, old quilts, fabric remnants, and patterns that are nostalgic to me: gingham, cable knit, grain sacks. They helped me to translate them by talking me through their weaving techniques. The design director and I have the same sensibilities, so she guided me in terms of scale that are usable for designers.

ABOVE Humphrey’s Hartmann&Forbes window shade collection includes cable knits, grain sacks and quilts. BELOW His gingham check features a simple, medium-scale motif loomed of natural ramie fibers, creating subtle variations in each square that soften the geometric grid and highlight its handcrafted quality. The weft fibers are dyed to match the warp, infusing the two-tone pattern with graphic impact and visual dimension.

How do you like to work with your design clients?

I use the same technique I apply to my own home. Design TV promotes the big reveal at the end, going from empty to fully decorated in 30 minutes. Some designers are hired by clients to do a full design presentation with all the furnishings trucked in in a single day. I prefer to collect a few things over time, what I can afford and am looking for, and keep moving them around, eventually filling in the blanks. When we shop together, I watch where their eye goes. If they’re excited, I see that and draw it out in them. I’ll let them know if things will pair well together.

What’s your favorite job?

My favorite job is always my next one, but my house in Portland is the first place I’ve ever owned. I’ve always decorated my apartments and then lost every security deposit I put down, because of wallpaper, nail holes from hanging art, and painting the floors. This house was a bank-owned, late 1970s boring ranch that the bank sprayed everything beige, walls, trim, ceiling, using $.50 sq.ft. carpet, so I didn’t feel bad about ripping it all out. I designed a new kitchen and created a cozy cabin by adding pine tongue & groove paneling with a cedar tongue & groove ceiling.

What’s next?

I’d love to design a coffee shop; coffee is my biggest love. I’ve worked on several commercial projects, including Oregon wineries, but I don’t drink wine. Coffee shops are often light and bright, and I don’t associate that with drinking coffee. I would design a cozy dark spot.

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NESTLED IN A WOODED TWO-ACRE LOT, THIS WORLD-TRAVELING COUPLE TRANSFORMED THEIR KITCHEN INTO WHAT COULD BE DESCRIBED AS A MODERN APPROACH TO FRENCH FARMHOUSE CHIC. PRIORITIZING FOREST VIEWS, NATURAL MATERIALS, AND A KEEN EYE FOR UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE, THE “FOREST KITCHEN” IS THE HOME’S NEW PIÈCE DE RESISTANCE.

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written by EMILY ZAHNISER photography by ANDREW GIAMMARCO

THE WILLIAMSES LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THEIR NEW HOME EAST OF SEATTLE surrounded by beautiful land, the house has a light, open and airy atmosphere. It was the perfect slate for pulling together a harmonious symbiosis of their personal aesthetic: nature-forward minimalism tempered by classic elements. Unfortunately, the kitchen was an outlier.

“The kitchen plan was highly functional but at odds with the rest of the main floor. It was very dark, with heavy wood cabinets and cold lighting,” said Tamar Kestenbaum of the design firm Sienna & Sage. “It was a disconnect from the rest of the house and adjacent living spaces – and the forest views.”

The kitchen is one of the first areas observed upon entering the home. Design decisions made here would have a high impact on the home’s character. Without entirely rethinking the layout, Kestenbaum reworked a few key details to maximize the kitchen’s impact and utility, making it feel more open, light, and functional. Kestenbaum’s first order of business was to remove all the upper cabinetry to create space for large and expansive windows, inviting nature inside. The range shifted a few inches, providing space for a new custom hood box and a backsplash of handmade Fireclay tile. The sink was relocated to a new window with a beautiful view out to the open backyard.

The Wiliamses wanted to sprinkle the design with a hint of French farmhouse charm, which would also dovetail with the home’s existing farmhouse ambiance. But they didn’t want to depart wholesale from their own preference for minimalism and modernity.

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The kitchen features natural elements, including soapstone countertops, solid-wood cabinets, and a custom wood range hood that complements the fireplace’s wooden mantel opposite. Waterstone faucet from Best Plumbing shines when light infuses the space, thanks to the show-stopping new windows. Materials were chosen to evoke memories of the couple’s French countryside travels.

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Kestenbaum also helped the Williams bring style and functionality to their utility entrance. The cabinetry and storage were reworked around an added sink and laundry. Easily accessed from the garage and property, it’s a cheery place to clean up after a ramble through the woods and stash boots and supplies. A custom built-in dog bed and crate is a cozy nook for the family’s pups, Abby and Belle.

throughout the ground floor had a strong character of its own – but it couldn’t be duplicated. Builder Doug Dolman of Hamor & Naegl Custom Builders expertly feathered remnants of the existing flooring into the new floor plan to retain visual constancy.

Kestenbaum was also tasked with striking the right mix of their personal preferences, which diverge between masculine and feminine. The sheen of brushed nickel fixtures, the warm “Pale Oak” Benjamin Moore paint that graces the cabinetry, and the textured upholstery of the bar stools are a soft counterpoint to the strong black soapstone countertops and darker metals featured in the windows and lighting fixtures. The painted cabinets also bring visual calm to the original floor.

Small details like bringing the windows all the way to the countertops; re-orienting the island for more symmetry and less visual distraction; including the soapstone backsplash throughout; and even lowering the ceiling soffit for the proper perspective on lighting all add up to a significant impact. “Tamar’s attention to the little things is what resulted in such an overall sophisticated effect,” said Marcee Williams.

“I can’t say enough about how amazing it was to work with this team – and that we have a home worthy of being featured in a publication. Every day in the kitchen, we talk about how much we love it. Plus, how did ever live before without a coffee bar?”

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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Hamor & Naegl Custom Builders hamorandnaegl.com INTERIOR DESIGN Sienna & Sage Interior Design siennaandsage.com KITCHEN PLUMBING Best Plumbing showroom.bestplumbing.com PAINT Benjamin Moore benjaminmoore.com

You completed your studies in Interior Design and Art History and have worked at a premiere New York art gallery and at NBC Universal; how has your background influenced your viewpoint on design?

My background equipped me with a strong foundation in understanding the history of art and design, and enabled me to confidently form my own perspective on aesthetics. I’m a processoriented thinker, and being in a field which requires creative thought and innovation constantly pushes me to think outside of the box and remember that following rules is not always a good thing. My educational background gives me the gumption to do that; in the moments when I’m uncomfortable with challenging standards and presenting new ideas, I remember that great art and design has come from risk-taking and a willingness to embrace moments of vulnerability.

SHOPTALK l Tamar Kestenbaum

When working with older homes how do you balance the aesthetic and functional goals of your clients?

Working primarily in Seattle, I’m often tasked with planning remodels of older homes. This is my favorite kind of work. The functional needs and aesthetic interests of my clients are my top priority. And still, older homes have strong opinions and needs. I believe that some of the best design work is born out of a call to produce strong work within a given list of guidelines and constraints. Usually in these situations, homeowners are asking me to find a way to accommodate their own needs and also adhere to the very real constraints of their home. This is my favorite type of work because I’m given a starting place, and from there I’m able to exercise all of my creative energy to turn these homes into treasures that will really work for my clients.

How do you approach working with homeowners who are getting involved in construction for the first time?

I myself have been a homeowner getting into construction for the first time, so I have real clarity about how daunting that is.

The world of construction and remodeling is overwhelming and frankly, somewhat obscured. One of my goals in this business is to demystify construction for my clients. Early in the process of obtaining business, long before agreements are signed, I discuss the details of construction with prospective clients; I aim to provide a linear understanding of what the process may look like, what challenges clients will need to consider planning for, what sort of team they may want to consider hiring, and most importantly from my perspective, what role they can expect a Designer (myself) to play in the process. I do this early on because I want to be sure that people who are considering entering into construction are equipped with some real, usable information before they get too far down the road. Remodeling, and making a house into a home, can be one of the most privileged experiences that life offers; it can also be quite trying! My goal is to involve myself in projects where I can mitigate the challenges and maximize the triumphs.

Describe your design aesthetic.

My design aesthetic evolves over time. I’m constantly seeing new things in the design world, and opening my mind to new possibilities. That said, I am drawn to all things that are layered. I enjoy layers of color, texture, pattern, and materials in a variety of settings; traditional, classic, transitional, contemporary, eclectic… and, I especially love design that for a moment transports us to another time, and makes us feel like we are in a space that has been lived in and loved by many before us.

Outside of interior design, what are you currently interested in and how is it influencing your design thinking?

My two kids have become, for now, the main attraction for me.

They have been the most impactful for me in influencing my design thinking. Outside of being motivated as a business owner out of a desire to show myself as a strong female role model for them, I am constantly made increasingly aware of the realities of what it looks like to share a space as a family. As my children grow, they teach me new lessons about making a home function really well for a changing family, and for a variety of individuals.

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Stefanie and Lars Gouwerok’s Seattle home speaks to their style after a remodel led by interior designer Brooke Prince of the White Space Design Group. In the entry, a Bocci chandelier is suspended over a refreshed staircase and CB2 bench with Susan O’Conner pillows.

OPPOSITE The dining room has a Room & Board table surrounded by Restoration Hardware chairs, and artwork by Kippi Leonard via Seattle Art Source.

PLAYFUL SPIRIT written by MELISSA DALTON photography by MIRANDA ESTES

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WHITE SPACE DESIGN GROUP REVAMPS A 90S-ERA SEATTLE HOME WITH ELEGANCE, A PLAYFUL SPIRIT, AND A LITTLE DRAMA, TO BETTER SUIT THE HOMEOWNERS’ PERSONAL STYLE AND LIVE COMFORTABLY FOR THEIR YOUNG FAMILY. WHEN IT CAME TIME for Stefanie and Lars Gouwerok to update their Picnic Point-neighborhood home in 2018, they knew who to call: interior designer Brooke Prince of the White Space Design Group. They had met Prince through mutual friends years before: “Then I started following her Instagram page and thought, ‘This is exactly the type of style we want,’” remembers Stefanie.

The couple’s 90s-era home was a great size for their growing family – about 5,485-square-feet – but the kitchen was awfully small. “The size of the house dwarfed the size of the kitchen. It didn’t make much sense,” says Lars. So, Prince joined Ryan Hardwick of Paramount Construction to help with the ensuing overhaul. “They’re amazing,” says Prince of the contractor. “We’ve done several projects with them and they do such beautiful, quality work, and care about all the little details.”

The new plan re-envisioned the first floor, taking down walls that blocked sightlines to the water views and opening up the segmented floorplan, removing an unnecessary staircase, and of course, enlarging the kitchen. Stefanie and Lars like to entertain, and knew the room needed to function as a central hub, so Prince gave it lots of breathing room, lining the perimeter with uber-functional storage and placing a large bespoke island with seating at the center. Now, there’s adept zones for accommodating everything, like a handy serving bar wrapping an out-of-the-way corner, a generous sink station under the window, and a workhorse of a Blue Star stove highlighted with a gorgeous custom white oak hood.

Style-wise, the goal was to meld the home’s traditional-transitional bones with the couple’s personal aesthetic, which includes midcentury and eclectic finds, while still being family friendly. “We didn’t want the home to feel like its only purpose was to be durable for a family,” says Prince. “We really wanted it to feel like, after the kids go to bed, the parents can enjoy a very intentional and well-established adult space, where they can open a bottle of wine, and sit in their chairs, and watch the view.”

OPPOSITE In the kitchen, custom white oak cabinetry bedecked with Restoration Hardware pulls feels furniture-like in the new open plan. A generous island is topped with creamy Pental quartz, and has Lawson Fenning stools tucked beneath. The custom white oak stove hood is the focal point. ABOVE In the powder room, a Restoration Hardware console is accented with brass Kohler plumbing, and Circa Lighting sconces flank the mirror.

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To that end, Prince mixed refinement with resilience, like the bespoke kitchen island that has bar stools with antiqued leather seats. “If something spills, it can be wiped and cleaned easily,” says Prince. “If the seat gets a scratch, there’s already patina.” Other spots received a little drama.

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For instance, Prince revamped the entry to have “a bit of a mood to it,” by painting the stairs black and incorporating metal balusters in the railing. A new mudroom and relocated powder room is wreathed in a playful and elegant blue-and-white wallpaper with a serpent motif. “I can assure you that neither Lars nor I would ever put blue and white snake wallpaper in our powder room, but she asked us to trust her,” says Stefanie. “And it is one of our absolute favorite parts of the house now.”

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“That’s the kind of elements that we wanted to put in to give the space more of an artistic, eclectic feel,” says Prince.

Elsewhere, there’s curated artwork by Palm Springs artist Kippi Leonard, whom the couple enjoys as a reminder of their wedding in the California city. Endearingly, there’s also a portrait of their beloved dog Henry that Prince suggested they get after he passed recently, and for whom the designer named the project: the Henry House.

“That just highlights how incredible Brooke is, to have created this space to have a portrait of Henry,” says Stefanie.

Adds Lars: “We really just gave her carte blanche. We trusted in her and she really came through.”

RIGHT The Hygge & West wallpaper is a “conversation starter,” says Lars. The pattern enfolds the new mudroom and powder room behind the pocket door. Custom white oak cabinets sync with the kitchen, and black floor tile, from Statements Tile, is chic and durable. ABOVE Plank flooring from United Tile covers the main floor. Prince inserted Blue Star appliances in the kitchen’s perimeter cabinetry, painted ‘Simply White’ by Sherwin Williams.

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CONTRACTOR Paramount Construction Group

COUNTERTOPS Architectural Surfaces / Pental arcsurfaces.com

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COURTYARD OASIS written by DONNA PIZZI photography by BLACKSTONE EDGE STUDIOS

AN AWKWARD PREVIOUS KITCHEN REMODEL OF THIS 1940S WEST HILLS HOME GOT A BOLD MAKEOVER

BY LORD INTERIOR DESIGN, WHO PAID HOMAGE TO THE HOMEOWNERS’ STINT IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. THERE, HISTORIC HOMES WELCOME VISITORS THROUGH HOSPITABLY DESIGNED COURTYARDS AND MODERN ARCHITECTURAL ADDITIONS RESIDE HAPPILY ALONGSIDE THE PAST.

ALTHOUGH THIS 1940S WEST HILLS HOME’S KITCHEN had just been remodeled when it was flipped a dozen plus years ago, it always felt tight to the new homeowners and completely disconnected from the adjoining dining room and its gorgeous view of Portland’s skyline below.

When the family moved to Melbourne for six years, they began to listen to the advice of Arlene Lord of Lord Interior Design, a close friend, who together with Paul Hegarty Construction, had remodeled the home’s lower level 10 years earlier. Arlene had oft bemoaned the tiny 30" door opening to the dining room and viewed a pair of space-eating doors - one to the exterior and another to a screened-in porch turned uninsulated pantry along one wall - as interrupting the flow of usable space in the room. A visit to the family in Melbourne further inspired Arlene to connect the two spaces in a bold and dramatically modern way.

“Melbourne is a city with a very Victorian heritage,” says the homeowner, “so I showed Arlene how people turned their front yards into courtyards.

Nor was it unusual to see a dynamic modern kitchen in an older home that managed to honor the juxtaposition of styles at the same time.”

“It’s important to me,” says Arlene, “that clients really use their homes, and this house had no place to hang out in, no porch, just a sad, grassy front yard and a kitchen with no light. The front of the house needed that extra architectural detail and welcoming aspect of a courtyard.” By replacing a pair of double hung windows with a French door nestled in a series of period-appropriate built-in cabinets, she opened the newly designed kitchen onto a beautifully landscaped courtyard. This has enabled the homeowners to interact more with their neighbors from the welcoming patio’s quartet of comfy CB2 chairs beneath a breezy white umbrella.

Because of their tremendous trust and respect for Arlene and Paul Hegarty’s work, the homeowners gave Arlene carte blanche to craft the redesign while still in Australia. “When we arrived jet lagged back in the States, we went to her design studio for the big reveal, thankfully done in 3D,” says the homeowner, “and we loved it! Arlene is so innovative, thinking of things I didn’t even know I wanted.”

Knowing what an excellent cook her friend is, Arlene consulted with Derek Berg of Eastbank Appliances to create a powerful custom hood that would fit within her classically designed arch and prevent obscuring the Marvin windows. To ensure the height of the arch would not hit the chef ’s head, Paul Hegarty and Arlene stood side-by-side pretending to cook in the space. “My job is to build as close to the designer’s vision as I can and that requires a lot of communication with everyone involved. Fortunately,” says Hegarty, “I very much respect the role a designer like Arlene plays and reach out to her accordingly.”

The rarely used former dining room got its “Wow Factor” when Arlene suggested replacing the 4 dining chairs she had designed years earlier with a set of 7 vintage chairs whose colorful cushions serendipitously matched the wallpapered ceiling. Happily, the chairs were deemed more comfortable than her originals and Arlene says she was able to “infuse color, the unexpected and whimsy into the project without being terribly precious.” By painting the walls Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron and spotlighting the wallpaper with a stunning directional light fixture, Arlene masterfully draws the eye either out to the view or upward toward the paper that’s reiterated like bookends in the newly created backyard kitchen entry.

The homeowners enthusiastically concur how much they value Arlene and Paul’s talents and the great care they showed them and the house, including hiring the best trades in the business.

OPPOSITE A backyard entry and pantry door occupied the space where the Blue Star range from Eastbank Appliances and a trio of Marvin windows now provide an excellent cooking experience with better light. The dramatic arch disguises top-of-the-line Vent-A-Hood.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Paul Hegarty Construction paulhegartyconstruction.com INTERIOR DESIGN Lord Interior Design lordinteriordesign.com APPLIANCES Eastbank Contractor Appliances eastbankappliance.com Vent-A-Hood luwaluxury.com HARDWOOD FLOORS Champion Hardwoods championhardwoods.com COUNTERTOPS Alpha StoneWorks alphastoneworks.com PAINT Benjamin Moore benjaminmoore.com

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A bank of black cabinets by L&Z Specialties match custom-colored Blue Star range for modern flare. Stunning extra honed Calacatta Daltile installed by Alpha StoneWorks features beautifully crafted 4" linear ledge that draws eye to custom corbels supporting classic arch housing Vent-A-Hood. Rejuvenation Mission unlaquered brass cabinetry hardware is repeated on the more traditional (unseen) white cabinets opposite. Kohler Whitehaven sink from Ferguson.

Arlene ditched low-quality cabinets and replaced flipper’s “hideous” wood floors with herringbone oak floors by Champion Hardwoods to better match original floors in adjacent dining room now made more accessible and alluring through a 5' wide opening.

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THE DESIRE TO SET DOWN ROOTS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST LED THESE WORLD TRAVELERS TO CREATE AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM: RICK BERRY, PRINCIPAL AT SCOTT|EDWARDS ARCHITECTURE, FQ DESIGNS GROUP – FARHAN

QAZI AND KATHY VUONG, ALONG WITH PORTLAND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT JONATHAN BEAVER OF 2.INK STUDIO, AND PAUL STEINER OF OTIS CONSTRUCTION.

GLASS LINK written by DONNA PIZZI photography by JEREMY BITTERMANN / JBSA

PREVIOUS The homeowner’s love for Japanese architecture inspired Berry’s great room flanked by dual 35' Weiland Aluminum/Wood Liftslide doors from Portland Millwork and grounded by Island Stone split face silver quartzite fireplace. Biella Lighting Design.

LEFT Entry foyer brings outside elements in with textured obsidian granite flooring. Berry introduces structural elements of steel, wood, stone + glass. Quentin lounge chair. Staircase down to “hidden floor.” RIGHT Eastbank Appliances supplied Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, and Vent-A-Hood. Leicht Cross Grain Coarse Slate Oak and matte white-lacquer cabinetry frame Estatuario slab backsplash from Neolith. Silestone quartz countertops. Tech Lighting pendants. MGS Spin faucet. Smoked handblown glass Lindsey Adelman Branching Bubble chandelier

FEELING CONSTRAINED BY THEIR FAST-PACED LIVES IN CITY-DWELLINGS, this couple began to crave a more expansive living environment in which to raise their future family. Accompanied by Farhan Qazi and Kathy Vuong of FQ Designs Group, with whom they had collaborated on the interior design of previous homes, the couple flew to Portland to interview architectural firms. Residential Designer Rick Berry, a principal at Scott Edwards Architecture, who was the final interviewee, became their first choice.

“Rick was very humble while showing us his incredible projects,” recalls Kathy Vuong, Project Designer on the home’s interior design. “He is incredibly talented but takes the time to ask the clients lots of questions about what they are looking for and gives them an expanded voice in the design process.”

“We’d discussed the program of the home,” recalls Berry, “a bit of Asian influence, with Northwest regional style and Japanese flare to reflect their travels overseas.” After Berry serendipitously spotted a hillside lot for sale with a beautiful grove of trees, he recommended having their realtor look at it. The find proved providential, allowing Berry to do a code analysis to confirm the lot was legitimately buildable. He also noted how to 116

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shield the residence from neighbors, and where to nestle it into the hillside so that both front and back open onto the “mini forest.” “When the Weiland Liftslide doors are opened in the great room during summer mornings,” remarks Berry, “a warm breeze filters through, allowing you to experience the nature that surrounds you.”

It took the skill, expertise, and precision of Otis Construction, says Berry, to execute the clean lines needed to support the open framework of beams, columns, wide openings, and towering fireplace that comprise the horizontal U-shaped plan. The tranquil primary bedroom suite and active gym, media room, guest suites, wine, and whiskey rooms are tucked away on the U-shaped ends. The primary bedroom, gym and great room look out on the private inner sanctuary, replete with pool, spa and firepit looking toward the forested view to the north.

Berry brought on the landscape architectural firm 2.ink Studio during the early design stages. “There is such an intrinsic value to get their input from the beginning,” he says. “It is crucial that the garden be an extension of the home’s architecture and design and Jonathan Beaver and his team did a wonderful job.”

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The horizontality of the great room maximizes its sense of serenity. Furnishings by FQ Designs Group were specifically chosen for their simplicity in style and low- to-the-floor-profile to reiterate the architectural design. 2.ink Studio flanks the front terrace with 12" Berkeley Sedge. A mix of ferns and Japanese forest grass left. Lakeside Lumber siding mimics Japanese Shoji screens at entrance.

Kolbe VistaLuxe clerestory windows from Portland Millwork rise to roof creating floating roof effect.

Fireplace chimney rises out of the roof adding dramatic verticality. Gloster “Kay” low-back rocking chairs with Gloster “Blow” side tables on terrace.

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ABOVE Media room on lower floor features Lewis Audio Video found throughout. Cozy Camerich “Elan” sectional with rounded, soft-edged B&B Italia coffee table with storage. Rosecore “Supreme Bliss” rug. Board form concrete wall with Semiarundinaria makinoi hedging bamboo. UPPER RIGHT ‘Newbridge’ Flexform bed - headboard folds up/down. Eames chair looks toward spa and gym beyond. Mateo linens. DuChateau “Vernal American Walnut” flooring.

BELOW RIGHT Primary bath square Brain Ultra “Nokori” tub with Watermark Tub Filler. Red Cedar backsplash. Made Studio custom mirror and walnut cantilevered vanity.

Steam shower left.

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Collaboration is an integral part of Berry’s method of working, especially with the team of interior designers. “The creative spirit and professionalism of Kathy Vuong and FQ Designs,” says Berry, “blended seamlessly with the architecture.” Vuong returns the compliment, calling Rick’s concept very strong. “Not only was he concise about his focus on design, laying the groundwork for everything from footprint to space planning, but he also left room for our input, as well as the voice of the client.”

FQ Designs Group chose to balance Berry’s strong symmetrical horizontal lines with asymmetrical aspects to both the furnishings and kitchen design. The custom Studio Roeper “Domus” dining table, for example, features a double finish with deep walnut on two-thirds of one end and metal on the rest.

With the homeowner loving to cook and entertain, the need for efficiency was paramount in the kitchen, where Cross Grain Coarse Slate Oak Leicht kitchen cabinetry faces off with an asymmetrical island with Silestone quartz countertop and matte white-lacquered cabinetry.

The U-shaped floor plan looks out from the great room to the private back patio whose central focus is the pool. Designed to be both functional for lap swimming, it doubles as a natural pond when not in use, because of its darkened interior that reflects the surrounding landscape upon its still waters. Undulating native California Fescue grass flanks the descending stone steps, thus softening the necessary terracing to help mitigate the substantial grade change from the street side to the back, says Beaver, who also planted a strong hedge row of Columnar Hornbeam to bolster the existing screening on the west side of the property.

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The home’s 7,800 sq. ft. are visually deceptive, thanks to the “hidden” floor, accessed from the entry foyer down a set of steel stairs with cedar treads, leading to the Whiskey Room, a speakeasy, whose entrance is disguised behind a moveable bookcase.

Although the homeowners wanted a contemporary Japanese aesthetic to the landscape as well as the structure, they requested that the landscaping also be appropriate to the Pacific Northwest. “That aesthetic played prominently in a lot of the discussions,” says Beaver, “including some of the material choices, such as the stone with an adze finish, which gives it a hand-hewn quality. All of those things were developed in concert with Rick Berry’s team.”

Berry’s primary goal was to create a northwest contemporary home that felt comfortable and timeless. He did so by analyzing and responding to what the site had to offer, then positioned the home to maximize interior light while fully capturing the forested views in both directions. The roof ’s large overhangs protect from the elements, wooden trellises block the hot summer sun yet allow light in the winter. Floor-to-ceiling glass blurs the line between indoors and outdoors. Although the fireplace is the great room’s focal point, it’s the windows that rise to the ceiling, giving it the sense of a floating roof, making you feel a part of nature with the forest all around you. “That,” he adds, “feels really good, comfortable, casual, and not a museum space.”

Vuong echoes Berry’s admiration for the remarkable team. “For me,” she says, “this project was such a beautiful collaboration between teams we’d never worked with before, all brought together by our clients. I can close my eyes and still see every inch of this house.”

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LEFT Lakeside Lumber Japanese-inspired Shoji screens add layers to building’s façade – from entry walkway to patio exterior gym wall. Firepit-heated Gloster furnished seating area flanked by 2.ink Studio sword fern plantings. Mari Design window coverings. BELOW Thermory decking. Common Rush plantings create verticality alongside the lap pool whose darkened interior transform its still waters into a reflecting pool. BOTTOM Entry way flanked by alternating board form concrete and red cedar panels. Fernleaf full-moon maple tree at right adds fall color.

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ABOVE The homeowner, a connoisseur of whiskeys collected from around the world, wanted to create a “hidden” speakeasy or Whiskey Room in the lower floor. An 800-pound faux bookcase disguises the entrance to the speakeasy, doubling as room’s door.

Back wall features Japanese Art of charred Accoya Gator Shou Sugi Ban by Delta Millworks. Thomas Warner Wine Cellars design. BELOW Staircase down to speakeasy with bookcase ajar.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Otis Construction, otisconstruction.com ARCHITECT Scott | Edwards Architecture, seallp.com INTERIOR DESIGN FQ Designs Group, fqdesigns.com LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 2.ink Studio, 2inkstudio.com APPLIANCES Eastbank Contractor Appliances eastbankappliance.com Vent-A-Hood, luwaluxury.com DOORS Portland Millwork (Weiland Doors) portlandmillwork.com WINDOWS Portland Millwork (Kolbe Windows) portlandmillwork.com SIDING Lakeside Lumber, lakesidelumber.com AUDIO / VIDEO Lewis Audio Video, lewisav.com

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SHOPTALK l Rick Berry

Can you tell us about your introduction to architecture and why it originally interested you?

I was 8 years old and living in the northwest when my family drove by a company that manufactured cedar homes. I asked to check it out and we pulled over. We walked through the facility, and I saw a floor plan flyer and was immediately intrigued. I went home, started drawing, and haven’t stopped since.

What were your goals when you joined S|EA and how have they evolved?

I wanted to learn from an expert, and having many years practicing under the founding principals, I knew S|EA was the right place. My goals evolved to include getting better by creating a strong architectural language throughout my work and constantly pushing design.

You’ve built a reputation for excellence in what is often referred to as Northwest Regionalism Architecture; is this architectural style something you’ve always felt strongly about, or was it a gradual process of finding your voice?

Growing up in the northwest, I feel a strong connection to the outdoors and how the built environment can respond, existing as a part of the natural surroundings and not in competition with them. Simple, clear architectural moves such as large overhangs to shield from the wet winters, glass to let the light in, and comfortable, human-scale spaces are foundational elements to my memories of growing up here, and I have followed them in an instinctual pattern in design.

The Residential Team at S|EA, which you lead, has been recognized by the architectural community with numerous local, regional, and national awards, what are some awards you are most proud of?

Two AIA awards stick out as defining moments. The first is a clustered housing development, Shorepine Village, that we worked on in Pacific City – our design blends it into the natural surroundings of the Oregon coast. The other, Glass Link, is a home that embodies all the characteristics of Northwest Regionalism as it rests comfortably on its forested site, a retreat for the residents.

As a native of the Pacific Northwest, what does regionalism mean to you and your work?

Creating spaces that are fun, energetic, timeless, and comfortable that respect the natural environment. This is how we all hope to live in this beautiful part of the country and ideally our architecture can complement it.

You’ve built up a notable body of residential work. What are some major takeaways from designing homes?

I am always trying to simplify designs to their essence. I try and get inside my clients’ head, to understand how they want to live in the space and how to create something specific to them.

As you look to the future, are there any ideas you think should be front and center in the minds of residential architects?

Being better stewards to the earth by designing homes that respond to the specific environment, are more compact, and are energy efficient.

Favorite architectural detail of your childhood home?

The swing set, and that mysterious clothes chute in my bedroom.

Favorite way to spend a weekend in the Northwest?

Backpacking in the summer and skiing in the winter.

Rick Berry, Principal | Scott|Edwards Architecture

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written by EMILY ZAHNISER photography by JOHN GRANEN

INSPIRED BY BOUTIQUE HOTELS, THIS STYLISH KITCHEN REFURB EMULATES THE DESTINATION-WITHIN-A-DESTINATION AESTHETIC OF THE WORLDS MOST ON FLEEK LODGINGS. MORE THAN A ROOM WITH A VIEW, GUESTS AND HOMEOWNERS ALIKE MAY BE DRAWN TO THE VISTA, BUT STAY FOR THE THOUGHTFUL AMENITIES AND COZY ACCOMMODATIONS.

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Dark cabinets don’t necessarily mean that your kitchen will be dark. Glossa customized the warm grey color – a hard-wearing conversion varnish by Morgan’s Fine Finishes. “With the lighter countertop and statement backsplash (“Akira” by Sonoma Tilemakers), the kitchen doesn’t feel too heavy. That’s the trick – where to bring in the light,” says Glossa.

JANICE AND GREG MERLINO LOVE TO ENTERTAIN. Their kitchen was the prominent gathering place. Plus, the panoramic views from Seattle’s View Ridge neighborhood were a natural backdrop best seen from the adjacent deck. “We thought expanding the deck would give us more room for overflow,” said Greg Merlino, “But the design plan for the new kitchen folded in the existing deck so well, we ended up not needing to expand the deck.”

The Merlino’s brought on Sandall Norrie Architects and Kathleen Glossa of Swivel Interiors to help them realize more space and utility in their main floor, including redesigning their kitchen and dining layout. The first consideration was to maximize the water and mountain views. The second was how to create a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere reminiscent of a boutique hotel – and the de rigueur creature-comforts found therein.

The new plan for the kitchen centered the vista with a large island and the LaCantina accordion wall door set from Windows, Doors & More that allows access to the deck. A roomy dining nook was installed in one corner. Cleverly hidden within the banquet is handy office equipment. Additional conveniences include a hidden, curated cabinet ready to serve breakfast, including coffee, smoothies, and toast. For evening, a corner brass-and-glass bar cart is filled with vintage bar accessories and aged whiskies.

Using a warm color palette with some accents of burnt orange, rich blues, and woodsy greens, Glossa layered textures including leather, fur, and suede for the upscale ambiance. The base wall color, “Calm” by Benjamin Moore, ties it all together. Emulating the bespoke hardware of the most beautiful hotel bars, Glossa accomplishes a handmade effect by mixing two different metals – matte pewter and antique brass. The statement pendant lighting features both metals in harmony with the cabinet color.

“Kathleen helped us navigate how to blend our more modern aesthetic into the rest of the traditional craftsman-style house,” said Merlino. “She and the team, including contractor WS Feldt were wonderful to work with. They found unique ways to reach our goals while staying true to our vision.”

“While we both have offices in the house, we find we gravitate to the views and handy amenities of the kitchen when working from home,” said Merlino. “It’s brilliant to have a printer and filing cabinet hidden right here.” The banquet nook features custom upholstery cushions covered in a durable anti-stain and anti-fade Perennials fabric sourced through the Susan Mills Showroom at the Seattle Design Center.

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