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KITCHEN + BATH SURFACES All white kitchens make room for the addition of beautiful black marble and quartz, natural wood cabinetry, and essential earthy greens. Tiled backsplashes take on a more vertical appearance and full slabs going up across the back walls in kitchens create a more modern look. Bold colors are having a moment with eye-catching displays all over the home!

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SHELTER HOUSE Holly Freres and David Horning of JHL Design designed a retreat in Arch Cape, Oregon, with a focus on simple, yet durable and rugged materials, which emphasizes the home as a relaxing beachfront sanctuary.

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FIVE PEAKS LOOKOUT Portland’s iBuildPdx, Scott Edwards Architecture, and Shapiro/Didway teamed to design and build an Oregon wine country home that embraces indoor/outdoor living along with a dramatic cantilevered living area to take in the view.

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GLAM TOUCH NB Design Group and Schultz Miller team to revamp a Lake Washington waterfront home with a Hollywood Regency aesthetic, adding thoughtful touches throughout along with a new wine room and playroom.

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Curvaceous lines in upholstered furniture silhouettes and case goods sets the backdrop for a mix of textured textiles, such as boucle wool, tweeds, and prints in both saturated desert hues and eye-catching brights – all pulled together to create highly personalized, vibrant spaces.

When it comes to designing a kitchen, there is nothing like customization to create something truly unique.

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SOUND HOUSE In Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood, a modern, yet warm home designed by GO’C and built by Thomas Fragnoli Construction is complete with a south-facing cantilevered primary suite, two main living levels, and a magnificent swimming pool.

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LIGHT-FILLED HAVEN

Delightful springtime arrangements by

Colleen Knowles of Colleen Knowles Interior Design refreshed a contemporary Mercer Island home with custom-designed furnishings, an elegant color palette, and luxe finishes.

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A Seattle Craftsman-style home gets a brightand-open kitchen and dining upgrade fit for a family of five by BrightWork Builders and interior design firm The Residency Bureau.

A neutral palette livened with designer lighting and cheerful wallcoverings bring balance and warmth.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS

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By JHL Design, this Arch Cape, Oregon’s primary suite blurs the line between inside and out. Dubbed Shelter House, the home was designed as a retreat away from everyday life. photography ©Lincoln Barbour

38 Fragrant Faves Stop and smell the roses with our seasonal sherbert-hued favorites by David Austin Roses.

90 Not So Bashful Begonias Alluring pops of color against delicately patterned foliage of Terra Nova Nursery’s Begonias add interest to shade gardens.

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FINDING THE ULTIMATE ESCAPE IS HIGH PRIORITY THESE DAYS, WHEREVER IT IS, and two of our recent faves are tucked away on the Oregon Coast and nicely perched above the rolling hills of Yamhill wine country.

Embracing their clients’ private beachfront lot in Arch Cape, Oregon, just south of Cannon Beach, JHL Design principals Holly Freres and David Horning designed a modern sanctuary with a simple aesthetic to blend with the surrounding nature. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the ocean views. Imagine waking to this soothing scene in the morning (our cover story).

Inland, deep in Yamhill wine country, yet atop a hill offering majestic views of five mountains, is a remarkable modern country home — the dream of an artistic couple wanting to escape city life in their retirement. An architectural marvel both in design and engineering, the cantilevered home sits among a bigger farm estate planted with a fruit orchard and large vegetable garden. No better place for inspiring art created in their studio, thanks to the talents of Scott Edwards Architects, contractor iBuildPdx, and landscape architect Shapiro/Didway.

Record producer Brandon Ebel’s nearly 20-yearlong dream of building a spectacular modern home with a 360-degree view of Seattle came

true for both he and New York Times bestselling author Sarah Jio, thanks to the dynamic collaboration of GO’C architects Jon Gentry and Aimee O’Carroll, and Chris Thomas of Thomas Fragnoli Construction. The Sound House, aptly named for Brandon’s love of music and the home’s audio, delivers not only ultra-modern design, but also warmth throughout.

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 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.

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1) From Four Hands, the Arden Dining Table introduces geometric interest with its caged base and round concrete top. Ripley Dining Chairs complete the look, available through hippdx.com 2) The Quincy Pendant from Kuzco Lighting is inspired by layered pagoda architecture from Japan, available through globelighting.com 3) Form and function merge seamlessly in Brizo’s Litze Articulating Faucet with Industrial Handle, shown in Mattle Black/Luxe Gold, through brizo. com 4) The Tea towel Salades Illustrées Cotton in Sand shows off an ideal summer setup with a vegetable garden, harvesting, and salad varieties, through le-jacquard-francais.com

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(right) Made Goods Rawley Bar Stool is made from faux rattan woven in basketweave strips and supported by an airy teak wood base. Through madegoods.com

PARROT TULIPS & BERBERIS Spring is peak season for Apricot Parrot Tulips. A showy favorite with feathered, multi-colored petals add depth and a grand dose of texture to any arrangement. Shown here, salmon-hued and welcoming yellow ranunculus pair with a nice evergreen field of sarcococca and reaching spray of blooming berberis (barberry).

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7 Yellow Ranunculus 8 Butterfly Ranunculus ‘Litai’ 5 Berberis ‘Aurea Nana’

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(below) From Jason Wu For Brizo, the Widespread Lavatory Faucet & Low Cross Handles in Matte Black merges renowned design and innovation. Through brizo.com

1. VERSATILE LUXE From Kuzco Lighting, the Castilla wall light is classically chic. Shown in matte black with clear glass. Available through globelighting.com 2. AMERICAN MODERN By architect Simon Jacobsen, American Modern Home explores subtle modernism with a respect for local vernacular traditions. Pre-order through powells.com 3. PERFECT IN PORCELAIN Shown in Black, the Ardesia Series is ideal for contemporary and traditional spaces. arizonatile.com 4+5. PRINTS THAT POP From Thibaut, Tiverton in Coral & Mombasa in Cinnamon. thibautdesign.com 6. FLEX DESIGN From Gus* Modern, the Transit Bench is flexible enough for any space, yet sturdy enough for seating. Available through hippdx.com

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SUSTAINABLE + STYLISH Trendy tile choices continue to prevail in ensuite accent walls, bath surfaces, and flooring, providing more opportunity for texture, color, and personality. From Arizona Tile, the Geo 2 Hex Mesh Series is made from recycled glass and immune from fading or discoloration, making it the perfect choice for sun-soaked spaces. Infusing well-loved colors in a contemporary geometric pattern with a matte finish, this series is ideal for kitchens, baths, and floors. Shown: Geo 2-Harmonie Verse, 15X11 Mesh Sheet. Available through Arizona Tile, www.arizonatile.com

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A RANGE OF FEATURES Boasting both elegance and innovation, the 48" Dual Fuel Range (VDR7482) from Viking brings enviable exclusive features for a night of dining in. Cook with commercial-type surface power with up to 23,000 BTUs, then switch to the VariSimmer™ setting for precisely low temperature control. Its Dual Fuel oven has 12 high-performance cooking modes and a GourmetGlo™ Infrared Glass Broiler for searing your most delicate meats and fish. Available through Eastbank Contractor Appliances www.eastbankappliance.com

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THINK PINK Breeze into Summer with fresh fabrics for bedding, upholstery, and drapery. Hot pinks and chic fuchsias lend themselves to striking patterns with a feminine touch. Take it a step further by layering with green or orange to create a distinct look. We’ve handpicked our favorite Fabricut-family fabrics to jumpstart a vibrant summer. 1) From Trend, 03722 in Pumpkin, cotton/linen/rayon blended fabric 2) From S. Harris, Kroo in Blush, 100% acrylic making it perfect for upholstery 3) From Vervain, Veroni in Carnival, 100% cotton 4) From Vervain, Sugarbush in Papaya, the base a cotton linen blend with embroidery 100% viscose 5) From Stroheim, Occidental in Pink Persimmon, 100% cotton 6) From Trend, 04759 in Flamingo, 99% polyester with acrylic backing making it ideal for outdoor upholstery 7) From Stroheim, La Sprezzatura in Fuchsia, polyester/rayon/cotton blend 8) From Stroheim, Jaipur in Fuchsia, 90% rayon 10% polyester with a Soil & Stain Repellent Finish 9) From Stroheim, Apremont in Flamingo, a viscose/linen/cotton blend best for bedding and upholstery. All available through The Mill End Store, www.millendstore.com 28

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HELLEBORES & AZALEA A glorious display of pink spring perfection, flowering crabapple branches and saucer-shaped flowers of early blooming hellebores pair with frilly Butterfly ranunculus to welcome the sunny days ahead.

The Birch Bowl made by Portland artist Jessica Pluhar, at Of Hand Studios offers the ideal display for this hand-picked from the garden arrangement.

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5 White/purple Picotee Ranunculus

PHOTOGRAPHY BY Amy Wennerlind

5 Helleborus orientalis, green shades 4 Azalea quinquefolium branches in bud 3 Pink Crabapple branches in bloom 3 Butterfly Ranunculus ‘Ariadne’

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A NOD TO TRADITIONAL The black and white kitchen remains one of the most elegant and go-to kitchen designs. Clean, white cabinetry opens a space while sleek, black countertops and statement pieces ground it. From Dura Supreme Cabinetry, Reese Inset doors are simply refined in Dove painted finish. The matte black metal accent doors in the Aluminum Framed Style #1 create more storage with a unique, airy feel, while the Coriander stain on Quarter-Sawn White Oak brings a touch of warmth to the modern look. Available through Parr Cabinet Design Center,

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LILAC & FREESIA WHAT YOU’LL NEED (STEM COUNTS)

12 Lilac, various shades of purple 4 Helleborus orientalis, purple shades 3 Freesia double, pale lavender/white 2 Akebia quinata

As far as seasons go, spring becons some of the year’s most fragrant blooms. We love this pollinator attracting mix of cheerful, easy to grow lilacs and sweet perfumed freesia. Paired here with arching vines of akebia and hellebores these heirloom garden favorites create an antique painterly feel.

ARRANGEMENT BY Kailla Platt, Kailla Platt Flowers kaillaplattflowers.com PHOTOGRAPHY BY Amy Wennerlind

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AS SUMMER UNFOLDS, gardens burst with vivid colors of pink, orange and apricot and fragrance of fruity tea and myrrh. Stop and smell the roses with our seasonal shrub favorites by David Austin Roses. 1) Golden Celebration®, a large, rich yellow bloom with a strong Tea fragrance with notes of Sauternes wine and strawberry. It forms a rounded shrub with ample foliage, the blooms reaching marvelously on long, arching branches. 2) Roald Dahl, apricot hues in a medium-sized, cup rosette have few thorns and lovely fruity Tea scent. Named to mark the centenary of Roald Dahl’s birth, its coloring is a reminder of the peach from James and the Giant Peach. 3) Princess Anne brings an evolution of colors of deep pink, almost fading to pure rich pink. Medium Tea scented blooms are framed by rich narrow petals with a hint of yellow underside. 4) Scepter’D Isle, a strong myrrh fragrance bestows these medium blooms with a gentle light pink ombré effect. Available through David Austin Roses, www.davidaustinroses.com 38

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THIS PAGE The cedar and brass front door was crafted by Portland studio Quartertwenty.

OPPOSITE PAGE In the living room, Freres combined an Italian leather sofa and a Seal Chair, both from Design Within Reach, with a custom Calacatta marble-and-brass coffee table, atop a Wool Loloi rug. The vibrant painting is “Leaving Madagascar” by Paton Miller from Butters Gallery. “I saw this piece and it sort-of took my breath away,” says Freres. “It brings so much story and conversation.”

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INSIDE AND OUT, THIS BEACH RETREAT IN ARCH CAPE, OREGON, EVOKES A SENSE OF CALM AND BELONGING IN THE LANDSCAPE, THANKS TO IMPECCABLE ATTENTION TO DETAIL FROM JHL DESIGN. written by MELISSA DALTON photography by LINCOLN BARBOUR

TOP LEFT The primary bathroom flows into the bedroom. TOP RIGHT “You feel enveloped in all of the wood,” says Horning of the primary suite, with ocean views via the floor-to-ceiling aluminum windows from Portland Millwork. The freestanding MTI tub enjoys sightlines to the water, as does the custom bed. BOTTOM LEFT In the guest room, Freres designed a builtin daybed with Holly Hunt wool and cashmere fabric, and Loro Piana velvet pillows and bolsters.

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BEFORE KARI AND MICHAEL LUBITZ STARTED BUILDING A BEACH HOUSE IN ARCH CAPE, OREGON, they knew what they didn’t want: nothing too large, or skewed towards traditional beachy style. In 2014, the couple bought an oceanfront lot four miles south of Cannon Beach, but they didn’t want the shingle-style and white trim that’s so prevalent along the coast. “We have a traditional house in Portland,” says Kari. “But for this one, I wanted to make something that felt like it belonged there in the topography.”

The couple reached out to Holly Freres, Principal of JHL Design, as they’d worked with the interior designer since 2005, on projects that included their company offices and personal home. “I knew Holly is really easy to work with, and that she would take her design aesthetic and make something very comfortable for us,” says Kari.

Freres took the lead on the home’s interiors, with husband and Principal at JHL Design, David Horning, designing the core and shell. “One of our main objectives was to create an architecture that would get out of the way and really focus on the beauty of the Oregon coast,” says Horning.

The fact that everyone knew each other so well was a strength for the process. “We had a lot of trust and freedom to design something that met their mission,” says Freres.

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The wood covers the ceiling in the main room as well, and the exterior eaves, as seen through the windows from Portland Millwork. The floors are concrete with a radiant heat system underneath, and the metalwork at the fireplace is by Recychedelic. The paint throughout is Benjamin Moore. Freres designed the custom Oregon white-oakand-brass table, and surrounded it with Eames side chairs and Milo Baughman armchairs, all from Design Within Reach.

RIGHT “This is my favorite kitchen to work in because it’s so open,” says Kari. “And so many people can work around the big island.” It’s wrapped in PentalQuartz, with a Blanco sink and Kallista faucet, from Ferguson. The stove niche sports the same stone, with a Wolf cooktop and Vent-A-Hood extractor above. LEFT The Oregon white oak cabinetry throughout was fabricated by Oak Grove Cabinets. NEXT PAGE Cedar boards from Lakeside Lumber define the exterior, with clerestory windows from Portland Millwork.

The site though, it turned out, had constraints, being long and narrow, with ten-foot setbacks on both sides. It was close to the ocean, which was a plus, but also had flood plain restrictions that stipulated how high the finished floor could be off the ground. And then there were overall height limitations. “That really dictated the shape of the building, which is basically just a simple rectangle,” says Horning.

So, Horning topped the home with a sloped butterfly roof that echoes the form of the nearby Neahkahanie Mountain. Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors on the ocean side frame the views. Those large expanses of glass from Portland Millwork, are balanced elsewhere by high, clerestory windows, which capture the distant mountain tops and maintain privacy from the neighbors.

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Horning’s 2500-square-foot plan accommodates three separate bedroom suites and a lofted bonus space, in addition to the main living areas. The primary suite is also at the rear of the house so as to benefit from the view, separated from the main space by an eight by ten foot, 650-pound, custom steel sliding door that pockets behind the fireplace. That way, the couple can leave it open and enjoy how the entire back of the house is spanned with glass, or close it for more privacy when they have guests.

The material palette, inside and out, was kept restrained, so as not to distract from the natural beauty, and to make the home a true sanctuary from everyday life. “There’s only one kind of cabinet finish for the entire house. There’s one paint color. There’s the same materials throughout – wood, steel, concrete, and stone – but they’re very simple materials,” says Freres. “Nothing makes a statement.” That simplicity is also practical, PortraitMagazine.com

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making the home easy to maintain and clean. “It’s built to be really rugged,” says Kari. “Basically, everything is very durable.”

The exterior is clad entirely in vertical strips of cedar that will patina gray with age, and suits the coastal context. “Originally, I wanted a multi-material exterior – maybe some metal and wood – but the environment there really dictates what’s best for the coast,” says Kari. That cedar was then carried throughout the interior, lining the walls in the principal bedroom, covering the ceiling, and brought outside to underscore the eaves for a seamless touch.

Regarding the curated selection of furnishings and artwork, no detail went unconsidered, from the colors and textures, to a number of pieces Freres customized to the couple’s daily life. In the living room, the orange-toned leather sofa and vibrant painting play beautifully against the ocean setting, and in the dining room, Freres designed and commissioned a white oak and brass dining table large enough for family meals and puzzles to spread out.

“The mission that they had in building this house was to have this retreat,” says Freres. “And for it to feel like a shelter where they could really unplug,” which explains why the home has since been dubbed Shelter House, and there’s no televisions to be found. “The house brings so much comfort and peace. From the elements it’s made from, to the way it’s designed, it just belongs there,” says Kari, which was exactly what she wanted from the beginning. “It’s nothing but relaxing.”

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SHOPTALK l JHL Design How would you describe each of your respective design styles?

Freres: I love a modern mix of vintage and new. When clients have antiques or family heirlooms, I am thrilled! I love a good story for bringing pieces together to add a personal touch to a space. We recently completed an interiors package that included pieces that were over 100 years old from the family that was building the home. Defining the personality of the space, whether it’s for a home or hospitality project, is a crucial part of our process.

Although we live in a modern home, I love working on a traditional mix when I get the opportunity.

Your team thrives in both high-end residential and commercial design. Does one area of design inform the other?

Horning: They can both influence each other. More than half of our clientele engages JHL for their homes as well as, their offices or development projects. Our clients come to us for great design ideas that are unique, and a level of service they know they can count on. Our projects are all specific to each directive and go through a meticulous process to understand the mission and vision. We get very intimate on the details of how people live and what a space needs to provide.

What does building design and interior design collaboration look like for your team?

Horning: More and more clients want a one-stop shop. We tackle the big picture: how to site a home and determine where it will have great light. We also know how to make a space livable all the way down to the smallest details: how the window shades operate and where the shoes get tucked away. Our architecture team and interiors team work together throughout the entire process. We have design critiques from both teams along the way to make sure the design is consistent throughout. Some of our employees have been designing for more than 20 years, so there is a lot of knowledge to give. Holly and I met working together 15 years ago and have always appreciated how we can bring together the big picture and the most intimate details that make a space feel so considered.

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

Freres: My upbringing was a mix of living in Oregon and Louisiana - it was quite a contrast! With that in mind, I have many influences that inform my design principles. I love a well-curated museum, and I also love an eclectic French farmhouse. My mother brought me into the industry in the late 90’s; she taught me that every detail matters and never to compromise on quality. I am grateful for my family’s influence – both of my parents had family-businesses, so the work ethic and drive has been a constant part of my life. My family is deeply rooted in the wood products industry, so we love using wood to warm up a space. Our studio library is currently full of essentially any kind of wood species and finish you could dream up. I love a formal space, but practicality is solidly rooted in all my designs. I want a space to look great, but if it doesn’t live well then it won’t last. Our approach to design and environmental awareness is to do something once, and do it well, so that it lasts for decades.

Favorite place to travel?

Freres: Cape Town, South Africa Horning: Greece Perfect weekend in the Northwest?

Freres: Being out in nature with my family – skiing, hiking, all of it.

Horning: Wine country

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How does your extensive travel and wanderlust impact your design style?

Freres: My background is peppered with extensive travel and wanderlust. I feel very fortunate to be able to draw on many different cultural influences. My most recent overseas travel was to Indonesia, where we went on a wonderful shopping excursion and came home with some stunning artifacts, including handwoven Ikat fabric that I just adore. There are still so many places I want to visit – especially Greece and Morocco. My design is constantly influenced by what is out there – the global deep dive you can do from a magazine or online is invaluable, but there’s nothing better than spending a few weeks in a culture vastly different from your own to open your eyes.

This 4,500-square-foot home on 40 acres in the Chehalem Mountains was completed in 2020 by Scott Edwards Architecture and iBuildPdx, for owners who wanted to celebrate the site, make art, and retreat from city life. Its stunning views of several mountains earned its name as the Five Peaks Lookout. The landscape design was led by Shapiro/ Didway, who created a modern, geometric entry court in front that leads to an orange Fleetwood door. The exterior siding is from Lakeside Lumber.

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THREE PORTLAND OUTFITS – SCOTT EDWARDS ARCHITECTURE, IBUILDPDX, AND SHAPIRO/DIDWAY – JOIN UP TO DESIGN AND BUILD A MODERN WINE COUNTRY HOME IN YAMHILL, OREGON, WHICH CELEBRATES ITS AGRICULTURAL SETTING, MERGING THE INTERIOR AND THE EXTERIOR IN WAYS BOTH DRAMATIC AND DETAILED.

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THIS HOUSE, DEEP IN WINE COUNTRY IN YAMHILL, OREGON, WAS ALWAYS GOING TO HAVE SOME DRAMA. That’s largely because of its site, which rises up to take in a view of the land as it unfurls to five mountain peaks in the distance. (That would be Jefferson, Hood, Adams, Rainier, and St. Helens, to be exact.) “The view hits you right away,” says project manager Brian Campbell, of Portland-based firm Scott Edwards Architecture.

“You can see all of the mountains lined up on the horizon, which was the impetus for a lot of the house’s design.”

After coming around the curve of the driveway, the house delivers a more immediate surprise than those distant mountain views, as its long, linear form cedes to a dramatic cantilever off to one side. Floor-to-ceiling windows give it a lightness, as though this part of the home is floating over its surroundings. The cantilever was suggested at the beginning of the design process by the homeowners, who bought the land with the intent to retire from city life and make art. “Coming in the door with this killer idea is really cool because then you have the ‘Okay’ from the client to really push things,” says Campbell.

To that end, the team located the living and dining room in the cantilevered portion, with three walls of Fleetwood windows capturing 270-degree-views. A concrete chimney column pierces the center of the suspended section to pin it to the hillside. The ease of its finished form belies the high level of coordination that the structure necessitated in the design and construction process.

“The cantilever was quite a challenge because it’s supported by the concrete board-formed chimney. There are four, 40-foot-long beams, each 10,000 pounds, that support this cantilever,” says contractor Ed Valik of iBuildPdx, who brought in cranes to hoist the beams over the hillside and put them precisely in place. “That’s the cool thing about the house though, is that hidden structure. People can look at it and go, ‘How does it do that? How is that floating?’

Well, there’s a lot of design, engineering, client input, and execution that needs to happen to put it all together.”

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A glass-walled cantilever maintains transparency with the surrounding landscape. The ground cover on the slope beneath is “its own architectural feature,” says project manager Aaron West of Shapiro/Didway. The main living spaces are in the cantilever, with Fleetwood sliders opening a corner to the outdoors. “It’s kind of like you’re walking on the top of one of those mountains that you’re looking at,” says interior designer Cameron Cruse, of the view from inside the house.

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BELOW TOP The blackened steel casework in the outdoor room is a collaboration between Scott Edwards Architecture and iBuildPdx. Skylights wash sunlight down its front. BELOW BOTTOM Custom kitchen cabinetry made of Richlite material and designed by Scott Edwards Architecture defines the kitchen from the rest of the plan. “The kitchen has no walls. We built freestanding casework so that it doesn’t feel enclosed,” says Cruse. OPPOSITE A double-sided fireplace in the board-formed concrete chimney column both separates and unites the living and dining rooms.

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That collaboration between all of the components went smoothly, thanks to the longstanding familiarity between everyone involved. On the design side, the architecture team, including Rick Berry, Joe Broders, and Campbell, worked with interior designer Cameron Cruse, also at Scott Edwards Architecture, so architecture and interior finishes meshed fluently. “It’s nice to have interiors in house at the firm because we work together as a team a lot, and speak the exact same design language,” says Cruse.

Scott Edwards Architecture and iBuildPdx have also completed a number of projects together. “Ed and his whole team are great,” says Campbell.

“What I love about them, is that they’re not just reading our drawings and doing it. Rather, they have a feel for the design as well.” That’s because Valik trained in architecture before transitioning into construction to form iBuildPdx. “Every project that we’ve done together is a success because of the collaboration,” says Valik, noting that while every job might be different, everyone approaches it with the same attitude towards finding solutions together.

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Rounding out the group is landscape architecture firm Shapiro/Didway. Working with the clients’ needs, their approach was to balance modern architectural plantings with nods to the owners’ love of art and the larger agricultural setting, creating a “modern farm estate,” says project manager Aaron West. Thus, there’s an artful formal entry courtyard at the front and a sculpture garden, but also a pollinator lawn and garden, a fruit orchard, and large vegetable garden. “The homeowners enjoyed growing and preserving their own food, so the goal was to create something self-sufficient without going completely off-grid,” says West.

After the cantilever, the next challenge was to balance the grander views with the intimacy of the site. For that, the design team spliced into the home’s long, linear form, inserting an outdoor room between the main living spaces and an office and primary suite down the hallway. One corner of the kitchen peels back to open to the protected outdoor space, itself pierced with a skylight to let a tree grow through. That external skylight is also doing double-duty, ensuring daylight reaches the adjacent interior rooms.

Beginning at the outdoor room, the rest of the main level is at grade with the yard. A covered wood deck lines the home’s perimeter, and along with sliding glass doors in every room, it fosters a fluidity between inside and out, as one steps from the interior concrete floor, to the deck, and into the grass.

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OPPOSITE In the primary suite, the blackened steel casework continues behind the bed.

Floor to ceiling TruStile pocket door from Portland Millwork is cleverly concealed between bedroom and bath. Large expanses of glass connect with the yard and view, but window coverings by Mari Design ensure privacy and shade when needed. THIS PAGE A soaking tub from Badeloft USA sits against floor and wall tile by Fiandre. “It’s a large scale, almost black tile that has a painterly movement to the surface,” says Cruse. “I didn’t want flat colors. Everything has some muddiness to it, so it feels more alive.”

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The material choices further blur inside and out in a few ways. For starters, the palette, including steel, concrete, and wood, was kept earthy and organic, says Cruse. “Even the countertops have a rock mineral cast to them. The finishes from the inside connect with the finishes on the outside to alleviate any feeling of being in an enclosed room.”

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For instance, in the kitchen, custom cabinetry made from Richlite, a matte black paper composite, syncs with the blackened steel casework in the nearby outdoor room. That same steel is implemented in the primary bedroom behind the headboard, and in the nearby bathroom, a freestanding tub is ensconced in inky almost black tile, all of which echoes the exterior siding from Lakeside Lumber, cedar stained a charcoal hue. “Overall, it’s a restrained palette, so we didn’t go crazy with too many things,” says Campbell.

“All the lines are clean and everything’s simple, but does have a richness, and an almost textural quality that elevates it.”

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In keeping with the precedent set by the cantilever, the team also played with a number of suspended elements throughout, from the bedside lighting and wall-hung sinks, to the staircase that connects the upper level to the guest quarters downstairs. Not unlike the cantilever, the staircase treads appear to float atop its hidden steel structure, set against a bank of windows that follow the slope of the hillside.

For all the initial drama posed by the site, the finished home delivers a lot of peace and contemplative moments. Whether standing in the living room watching the clouds clear off the mountains, or holing up in the studio to make art, or sitting before the fire in the outdoor room as the sun sets, the homeowners can retreat without having to go far at all. “It’s like you’re entering a whole other world,” says Valik.

“It’s an oasis.”

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CONTRACTOR iBuildPdx Company LLC ibuildpdx.com

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Shapiro/Didway shapirodidway.com SIDING Lakeside Lumber lakesidelumber.com INTERIOR DOORS Portland Millwork portlandmillwork.com

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LEFT Fleetwood windows wrap the living spaces. ABOVE “The grounds are home to a huge pollinator habitat, with more flowers than turf to not only attract pollination but also create a natural look,” says West. RIGHT The stairs and railing were fabricated by the Pesznecker Brothers, and designed and built so its support structure is invisible. “You don’t see any bolts,” says Valik. BELOW A covered deck acts as an intermediary between the house and yard, feeding into an outdoor entertainment space.

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THIS PAGE A high-pile Turabi Rug Gallery rug grounds The Dixon Group’s Robert James coffee table. Blu Dot chaises play off Made Good lamps flanking metal Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams wall ornament. Playful woman’s bust vase. OPPOSITE From Seattle Design Center: Regency style John Pomp sideboard from Trammel Gagne ties to Carlisle Wallcovering on credenza from Jennifer West.

Arteriors oval glass crystal chandelier echoes Powell & Donnell table base. Silk starburst Turabi rug pattern radiates from center of table.

THE BONDS OF TRUST CREATED BETWEEN THE NEW OWNERS OF THIS LAKE WASHINGTON WATERFRONT HOME, NB DESIGN GROUP, AND SCHULTZ MILLER CONTRACTORS FUELED THE SUCCESSFUL TRANSFORMATION OF THIS 6,000 SQ. FT. HOME THAT FEATURES ELEMENTS OF SOPHISTICATION REMINISCENT OF HOLLYWOOD REGENCY ART DECO GLAM MIXED WITH UNEXPECTED, PLAYFUL TOUCHES.

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KNOWN FOR THEIR WIDE RANGE OF STYLES AND AESTHETICS, NB Design Group partners, Whitney Maehara and James Fung, seemed to be the right fit for the new owners of this waterfront home to bring the couple’s very specific vision to life.

“They wanted something playful and fun with a little bit more glamour than found in most Pacific Northwest homes,” says Maehara, “with high contrast in the finishes and colors, yet still defined by a sense of humor.”

Although little of the home’s architecture was changed, Maehara and Fung brought on Schultz Miller, with whom they had often worked with success, to undertake the complex geometry involved in replacing a window in the living room with a large, curved sliding door. “It speaks to our history,” says Maehara, “and our trust that they know what they’re doing to work out the details on site.”

The fact the young family with two children had no plans to bring over any of the furnishings from their former home gave Fung and Maehara a clean slate from which to work with endless possibilities. One of the givens, however, was orienting the design toward the stunning view on the one hand and

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THIS PAGE Visual Comfort pendants add organic, contemporary element to existing kitchen. Theodore Alexander dining chairs echo contrasting shades of graphic Kyle Bunting rug. Design Within Reach marble oval table reiterates shape of DR chandelier. OPPOSITE The properly constructed wine room features a slatted oak ceiling, porcelain floor pavers, a custom Rhino Wine Cellars wine racking system and a dedicated ventilation system. Restoration Hardware chandelier adds Regency touch. Moody Cup O’ Java Benjamin Moore paint. Vigilant Humidor between English Elm wingbacks.

existing elements such as the living room fireplace on the other. “We wanted to make the space intimate and useable,” says Fung, “so we chose two chaises that open toward the water yet embrace the fireplace. Two swivel chairs softened by angular curves create a space that’s visually interesting and versatile.”

In the adjoining dining room, the Hollywood Regency aesthetic is evident in the unique Powell and Bonnell dining table that features a sculptural metal base and thin marble slab top. The cut of the Kravet dining chair backs opens the view to the striking base, notes Maehara. Even the existing casework was glammed up with the addition of wood veneered wallpaper inside and out.

As part of the design process, Maehara and Fung like to present several pieces at once to give the homeowners a feel for an entire space. In the kitchen, where the existing cabinetry, appliances, backsplash, countertop, and hardware remained intact, the designers contrasted the all-white cabinetry with a high-pitched rug with graphic patterns reminiscent of an Art Deco feel.

A former workout room was fully transformed into a sleek wine room resplendent in dark, moodier rustic layered elements that include a pair of blue leather wingback chairs flanking a cigar-filled humidor for a cozy man cave experience. Schultz Miller gutted the room, isolating the space completely from adjacent rooms, adding spray-foam insulation on the walls and ceiling. A vapor barrier was installed with a dedicated ventilation system that makes cigar smoking viable.

A playroom located above the garage is tailored to both young and old alike. A billiard table and wet bar cater to the adults, while the children can play games, watch sports shows or host birthday parties in the same space, while sleepovers are easily accommodated in the nearby kid-friendly bunkroom with dual bunk beds.

“We appreciate working with clients who are willing to take risks, letting our firm take on the interior design role wholeheartedly to envision their home,” say Maehara and Fung. “There was such a nice, trusting openness between us and our clients that there was never anything we couldn’t present to them,” adds Fung.

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Located over the garage, the playroom is the family’s gathering place when alone upon layered but connected furnishings – including a sectional by Crate & Barrel, pair of sculptural Pacha wool bouclé chairs perfect for kids to snuggle in. A Burke Décor burl wood coffee table on Lucite legs sits upon a Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams rug. Williams Sonoma Home stainless side table. A Restoration Hardware chandelier crowns the area above the billiard table. Adult wet bar at right.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Schultz Miller schultzmiller.com INTERIOR DESIGN NB Design Group nbdesigngroup.net SELECT FURNISHINGS The Dixon Group thedixongroup.net Seattle Design Center seattledesigncenter.com

SHOPTALK l NB Design Group

As you both completed degrees in Architecture, what was the “lightbulb” moment when you realized you wanted to pursue interior design?

It was pretty early on in each of our respective Architecture programs (James at University of Washington, and Whitney at Boston Architectural College) when we realized that we were yearning for design that was more personal and less restricted. For both of us this led us quickly into residential interiors where we were interacting face to face with the end user/client and where our design was translating directly to how they lived.

Favorite part of the design process?

The start of projects is exciting because the possibilities seem endless. Brainstorming with each other and understanding what each of our initial takes on a project is always fun and surprising, even after so many years of business together.

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

We have built a design business that brings in a lot of varied clients and projects, so there is never a lack of inspiration.

This allows us to put on different hats and engulf ourselves in different aesthetics and styles that keeps our day to day interesting and pushes us to continuously learn and practice new skills and ideas.

Has creativity always come naturally to you?

Yes. While neither of us grew up in the “design world” or in families that would have ever hired interior designers themselves, both of us have always understood how important place and home is for everyone, and the role that design plays in that.

Coming from a more technical educational background in architecture, we both came to find that were looking for something more creative and hands on. Interior design seemed to bridge that gap and create a platform for us to explore our creativity in a more tangible and worthwhile way.

How has coming from East Coast cities and returning to Seattle influenced your design style?

It has brought both of us a much more diverse idea of what design can and should be. More importantly, it has allowed us to quickly switch between styles for every project and not feel constrained by a regional aesthetic.

Outside of design what interests you?

Being able to experience the talents of other creatives outside our own design industry. This could range from music, theater and the performing arts, to amazing food and cocktails from talented chefs and mixologists.

What’s next?

To continue creating spaces that give our clients a firm sense of place and home while challenging ourselves to make sure that the industry is more diverse, thoughtful, and purposeful than when we started in it.

Favorite city to visit for inspiration?

WM: New York City JF: Mexico City

Whitney Maehara & James Fung, Principals | NB Design Group Prized possession?

WM: A leather trunk that my great grandparent’s brought with them from Japan when they immigrated to the United States.

JF: A painting from local artist Joe Park. He and his family have been incredibly supportive of me and my career since I was in college so to be able to now have one of his pieces hanging in my home is very special.

Favorite way to spend a weekend in the PNW? WM & JF: Definitely NOT hiking…

What is your dream project?

WM: I still want to work on a boutique hotel.

JF: It would be fun to collaborate on a set design for a theater or some other live performance.

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4. TRUE TERRACOTTA From Four Hands, the Soraya Outdoor Dining Table fluted shape of solid concrete is finished in terracotta for a warm feel, indoors or out. Pair with teak or black chairs for a designer-ready setup. hippdx.com 5. SUMPTUOUS SEATING Cozy in on the Four Hands Collins 5-Piece Sectional in Modern Velvet Tobacco. Generously evokes comfort and style with rounded bolster-like seating and waterfall front. hippdx.com

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FLEXIBLE IN FORM

From Resource Furniture, the Flex sofa elevates any large or small living space with its transformation capabilities. Rearrange its plush backrests to convert the sofa to a chaise, tête-à-tête seating, or freestanding bed (with custom sleepcover available). Customization for the sofa and ornamental cushions make it perfect for bringing personality to any space. Available through Resource Furniture, www.resourcefurniture.com

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STEAMLINED SOPHISTICATION Designed by Alain Van Havre, the Oak Arc black dining table from Ethnicraft creates a light ambiance. Its crisscrossed black metal legbase supports a slightly rounded tabletop of black tainted oak with a brushed and varnished finish. Available in three sizes and flexible for dining or as a worktop. Pair with the Oak Bok black dining chair for an elegant and contemporary look. Available through SMG Collective, www.smgcollective.com

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LEATHER & GRACE Bring drama to the living space with lavish materials and bold colors wrapped around beautifully sculpted furnishings. By designer Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois, the Arpege Large 3-Seat Sofa shown in Marine blue is upholstered in full grain Atlas leather, artful juxtaposition atop base of cast aluminum in black nickel finish. Pair with the Shark Cocktail Table and End Table for cleverly crafted forms that evoke their namesake. Available through Roche Bobois, www.roche-bobois.com

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POOLSIDE UNWIND Relax and lay back with Ethnicraft’s Teak Jack outdoor adjustable lounger. Beautifully crafted, the lounge chair’s classic shape is reimagined with clean lines and a modern touch. Comfortable in form and luxurious in function, the lounger completes any poolside or backyard oasis. Cushion shown in off white, also available in mocha. Available through SMG Collective, www.smgcollective.com

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OUTDOOR CULINARY OASIS

This summer, keep cool in the shade of an outdoor luxury kitchen with crowd-pleasing appliances, clean-lined cabinetry, and plenty of space to entertain. Danver’s sleek stainless steel cabinetry pairs seamlessly with grilling, roasting, and bartending essentials, while delivering plenty of storage and durability. Shown is the Key West door style in Metallic Bronze Matte, 100% Stainless Steel cabinets & pulls. Available through Danver, www.danver.com

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THIS PAGE A suspended staircase to roof deck and gardens features double smoked oak engineered wood floors, perforated stairs, and steel guardrail. OPPOSITE Custom steel railings enclose the roof deck, crowning cantilevered primary bedroom with custom profile T&G cedar siding rainscreen with ebony stain. After Alpine Welding assembled the cantilevered pieces, they craned them up and spent four days welding the freezing steel into place during a February cold snap. Sapele wood clad aluminum windows. Infratech outdoor heaters.

SOUND HOUSE written by DONNA PIZZI photography by KEVIN SCOTT

AGAINST ALL ODDS, INCLUDING CHALLENGING SITE CONDITIONS, THIS STUNNING MODERN HOME IN SEATTLE’S MAGNOLIA NEIGHBORHOOD, DESIGNED BY ARCHITECTS GO’C AND BUILT BY THOMAS FRAGNOLI CONSTRUCTION, SURPASSED OWNERS BRANDON EBEL AND SARAH JIO’S IMAGININGS.

THE TELLING OF RECORD PRODUCER BRANDON EBEL’S NEAR 20-YEAR-LONG-DREAM of building a spectacularly modern house with a 360-degree view of Seattle might sound as if it were torn from the pages of New York Times bestselling author Sarah Jio’s novels.

In her latest book, With Love From London, Sarah credits Brandon for inspiring the book’s location after proposing to her in London. The fact she wasn’t wild about modern architecture initially might have scuttled the whole adventure had it not been for the dynamic team of GO’C and Thomas Fragnoli Construction the couple put together.

Well versed in modern architecture and design, Brandon developed an impressive list of companies that ranged in location from Seattle to Australia to design and build the home of his dreams. It was Sarah, however, with whom he first shared his deep longings. “After Brandon convinced me of the beauty and simplicity of a modern home,” says Sarah, “he told me about Jon Gentry and Aimée O’Carroll of GO’C in Seattle, two architects he regarded as true artists with tons of potential.”

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LEFT Luceplan Mesh pendant draws the eye to plaster chimney, steel mantel, and Isokern woodburning fireplace. Blue velvet B&B Italia Ray Sectional with B&B Italia Harbor chairs and ottoman. Restoration Hardware rug. UPPER RIGHT Primary bedroom’s DWR Matera Bed overlooks deck to view beyond. LOWER RIGHT Frosted primary bath windows create intimate bathing in luxurious Boffi Fisher Island tub. Interceramic tumbled marble mosaic tile wall. Dornbracht shower system. RBW Crisp Light wall sconces. Teak deck.

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Sarah’s kitchen draws warmth from clear cedar ceiling playing off the GO’C designed and Scott Faulkner built custom walnut cabinets. Faulkner’s custom dining table continues the look.

Dornbracht Tara Classic faucets tie to Pro Chef Julien sink.

Vent-A-Hood crowns Lacanche range. Scricanich Natural Stone fabricated marble countertops and backsplash. Article Sede counter stools. True Refrigeration column unit. Polished concrete floors feature radiant-hydronic heating. “Alpine Welding did structural and architectural elements in the house in their shop.

Staircase handrail, left, was done on site then twisted and welded in place,” says Thomas.

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THIS PAGE GO’C designed custom walnut cabinets built by Scott Faulkner gracefully rise to meet the clear cedar ceiling - a testament to Thomas Fragnoli Construction’s ability to create custom vents hidden above cabinets that promote a seamless look to the character of the house. DWR Wishbone Dining Chairs add graphic appeal to Faulkner’s custom dining table. OPPOSITE PAGE Vent-A-Hood draws eye to Sarah’s must-have Lacanche range that adds antique flare to kitchen’s modern design while artfully pairing with a cache of copper pots on pot rails against Carrera Marble backsplash.

True wine fridge assists meal prep.

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It was the virtual 3D model presented by GO’C that proved Brandon’s instincts about them were correct. “We had a virtual walk through with headsets,” recalls Gentry, “and when Brandon, who is a very expressive person, went into the primary bedroom that has a dramatic cantilever to the south, he laid on the virtual bed and began exclaiming about how amazing it was to be in the space.” For Sarah, it was proof positive that Jon and Aimée had listened to their specific needs for a warm, well used, functioning household that soon would include six very divergent youthful personalities from their respective former marriages.

Chris Thomas’s suggestion to take a seaplane to Lopez Island to tour one of the company’s recently completed homes clinched Brandon’s decision to team Thomas Fragnoli with GO’C whose previous collaborations had helped create a common understanding of how to realize a GO’C design.

“We really connected up there,” says Brandon. Sarah, in turn, was bolstered by the realization the company knew how to construct a modern home with warmth.

As owner of Tooth & Nail Records, Solid State Records, and co-owner of Caffe Vita coffee company, Brandon had used his negotiating skills to purchase the perfect hilltop lot for his dream house, then brought Thomas Fragnoli on before construction began to make sure the project was viable from a cost standpoint. “The original home, which we demolished, was a modest late 1920s house,” says Thomas. “The site for the 5,500 sq. ft. house GO’C designed was partially driven by the original location of the old garage on the north street side of the house.”

From the street level, Sound House, named, in part, for Brandon’s love for music and the intertwining audio found throughout the home, features two main living levels. “At the heart of the house,” says Gentry, “is a double height living space with wood burning fireplace and chimney that

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extends vertically through the space. A lightweight steel bridge connects the upper level’s primary wing with the kids’ wing.” A daylight basement below opens onto the pool terrace, while a rooftop level is home to extensive gardens that supply Sarah with herbs, fruits, and vegetables for the gourmet meals she creates on her beloved Lacanche range for their family of eight. Ironically, on the way to the Lacanche showroom, the couple realized it was in GO’C’s building. “We called Aimée and Jon,” recalls Sarah, “and they popped down to consult on the color. It was Kismet!”

Sarah adores showing visiting friends the many intimate touches found within the home as well. “The library is my favorite room in the house, which blends Brandon’s and my passions: music and books. We shared with Jon and Aimee how when we were falling in love, we sketched out the library/music room on the backs of napkins on the plane to Norway for my second book tour there.” She also describes to visitors how she finds the dark, moody powder room’s plastered dark blue walls and custom brass metal sink so elegant, dark, and whimsical.

LEFT “The Night Fair,” a painting by Tony Robert-Fleury, is subject of Sarah Jio’s next novel. It adorns the Regency gas fireplace in the cozy library, home to Brandon’s record collection and Sarah’s books. CENTER Powder Room’s custom brass sink designed by GO’C and built

by Alpine Welding set against dramatic dark blue plaster walls and Allied Maker pendant. SP01 Design Michelle mirror.

ABOVE Concrete pavers withstand daily use from family of eight. Sutherland Furniture outdoor seating beside firepit.

Throughout the construction period, Brandon, who was living nearby, would pop over for lunch meetings with the architects and contractors held in the tight quarters of the job trailer stationed on the street. “Chris would bring goodies and we’d all sit around the table talking through the specific details,” says O’Carroll. “It was great to have Brandon so readily available. He brought great energy and optimism

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to the project. When challenges arose that kind of attitude was key for the project’s success.”

Brandon, in turn, appreciates Chris’s desire to make his customers happy. “Chris has this really chill vibe that really helped take the edge off of the stresses of homebuilding,” says Brandon.

“We did things in construction,” admits Thomas, “that hadn’t been done before. One of the biggest challenges was for the structural engineer who had to stack a concrete wall on top of the swimming pool. GO’C had a vision for the pool and a seamless look of the concrete retaining wall diving into the water. The pool installers were brought into the design process to help realize the detail.”

Although Brandon learned a lot from working with various excellent interior designers on previous homes, he wanted this house to be uniquely their own look with a clean, modern mix of inexpensive and ultra-modern furnishings from the likes of B&B Italia. “We opted to do the interior design on our own and selected all the hardware, faucets, and furniture. It helped that we were able to repurpose items from our previous homes, and for new purchases, we went with a simple, high-low mix, but chose less expensive barstools and dining chairs.”

Perhaps the greatest testament to the passion that went into the architectural design and building of this extraordinarily modern home was evidenced the day Jon, Aimée, and Chris were invited to attend Brandon and Sarah’s wedding, which was held during construction.

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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Thomas Fragnoli Construction thomasfragnoli.com ARCHITECT GO’C gocstudio.com APPLIANCES Vent-A-Hood luwaluxury.com

LEFT “On the north street view of Sound House, the architecture offers privacy and protection through site walls and wood screens,” says Gentry. Custom wood screens with ebony stain frames the bridge between kids and primary wings. Corten Steel door pops against stucco finished garage. Custom Corten steel planters adorn garage roofing. Richlite trim panels above and below windows. Exterior plaster on main level. RIGHT Custom stainless steel weir cascades water into pool. “To create the effect of the concrete site wall “diving” into pool required sequencing of various trades to make it happen,” says Thomas.

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THIS PAGE Custom banquette by Superior Cabinets features Thibaut fabric from The Dixon Group. Benjamin Moore Snowfall White walls with Balboa Mist millwork echo painted upper kitchen cabinets. Bistro style Pottery Barn chairs grace white painted Gat Creek (Designer Furniture Galleries) dining table. The Light Factory fixture provides touch of whimsy. OPPOSITE Cherry Creek Windows & Doors supplied new Marvin windows. House of Harris wallpaper adds cheer to space. Three unique storage cabinets by Superior Cabinets. Visual Comfort star-shaped brass light fixture, reiterated in living room, also from Designer Furniture Galleries at Seattle Design Center.

BUNGALOW GLOW UP written by DONNA PIZZI photography by MIRANDA ESTES

WHEN THE CHARACTERLESS, LAMINATED KITCHEN CABINETRY FROM A 1980S REMODEL OF THIS 1927 CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW IN SEATTLE’S CHARMING MAPLE LEAF NEIGHBORHOOD BEGAN TO YELLOW AND PEEL, THIS COUPLE, WITH THREE LIVELY CHILDREN AND A DOG, KNEW IT WAS TIME TO UPDATE THE ONE ROOM WHERE EVERYONE LOVES TO CONGREGATE – THE KITCHEN.

The kitchen is grounded by Cement Tile Shop flooring featuring a bold blue star pattern reminiscent of European bistros the couple had visited while abroad. Above, Superior Cabinets custom wood lower cabinets pair with uppers painted in Hidden Cove gray. Between the two, texture sparkles amidst the Clé Tile backsplash with recessed niche. Tucked beneath the Vent-A-Hood, the recessed niche keeps cooking oils off counter. Brass jewel-toned adornments include Fox Mill lighting and Rohl fixtures from Ferguson, the supplier of all Bosch appliances - range, dishwasher, and refrigerator. After informative trips to local slab stores, Erika chose easy-to-clean Cambria quartz countertops.

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FOR THE PAST 17 YEARS, Erika Schuyler and her family have enjoyed all the charms of living in their 1927 Craftsman Bungalow in a part of Seattle they love. As their children have grown, however, the home’s shortcomings became apparent. In January 2020 Erika says, “We decided to update our home to make it more ours.” A friend recommended Amy Vroom of The Residency Bureau in Seattle, who offered multiple options on how to make the space friendlier for a family of five. “The dining area wasn’t in the original project,” says Amy, “but I felt it would be a missed opportunity if we didn’t incorporate it into the design.” By removing a partial wall that separated the kitchen from the dining area, she not only made the two areas more functional with better flow, but she also created an entire wall of storage where the dining table was once located. “Previously, you had to walk past an under-utilized bench on one side and the dining table on the other just to get into the kitchen,” recalls Amy. When problems arose with the first contractor, Amy recommended Gary Timpe of BrightWork Builders, LLC, of Seattle, whose over 20 years of experience began by restoring Craftsman homes. “I had to fix a few things,” says Gary, “beginning with a week-long demo of the kitchen’s subfloor. The prior contractor hadn’t fully glued down the concrete board, which would have quickly resulted in cracking tiles.”

“A lot of care when into the design,” says Erika, who praises Amy’s decision to reorganize the spaces. “The new layout is smarter. While cooking, we can be with those in the living and dining room as well.” In place of the peeling laminate cupboards are a mix of cabinet finishes with painted above and wood below, grounded by the bold blue star tile that inspired the color palette for the design.

In keeping with the Craftsman style, Amy also upgraded the mudroom, where children’s belongings once sat in three chaotic stacks. Beneath the recently added Marvin windows, Amy specified three separate built-in benches, which Gary had to deftly install to be square and plumb in an old house that had settled over the years.

“Amy listened to what we wanted,” says Erika, who, in turn, took Amy’s advice to procure new furnishings. “It would have been terrible not to make the remodel look as good as it could after all she and Gary had done.”

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR BrightWork Builders brightworkbuilders.com

SELECT FABRIC The Dixon Group thedixongroup.net

INTERIOR DESIGN The Residency Bureau theresidencybureau.com

SELECT FURNISHINGS Seattle Design Center seattledesigncenter.com

WINDOWS Cherry Creek Windows & Doors cherrycreekwindows.com

APPLIANCES Vent-A-Hood luwaluxury.com

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COLLEEN KNOWLES INTERIOR DESIGN LEADS AN INTERIOR REFRESH ON A SHARPLY CONTEMPORARY HOME ON MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON, SWAPPING OUT BLAND FINISHES IN FAVOR OF ICONIC MODERN FURNISHINGS, A SOOTHING COLOR PALETTE, AND SCULPTURAL FORMS, IN ORDER TO CREATE A CHIC PERSONAL HAVEN FOR THE NEW OWNERS.

The living room is a light-filled sanctuary, thanks to tall windows and glass doors to the exterior deck, and an interior scheme by designer Colleen Knowles. The chic seating area has a J Redmond sectional and accent chair, the latter from Inform Interiors, around the Donghia coffee table. The Tufenkian Rug is from Driscoll Robbins. The dining room furniture is by McGuire, with statementmaking Melt Pendants by Tom Dixon, also from Inform Interiors.

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In the kitchen, marble mosaic tile from Ann Sacks covers the backsplash, joined by Benchmark Custom Cabinets and Caesarstone 4120 Raven on the perimeter counter. The stove hood is by Wolf and the Bensen island stools are from Inform Interiors. OPPOSITE In the entry, Knowles added a console table by McGuire and rug from Driscoll Robbins to join the existing custom light fixture.

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WHEN THIS NEWLY BUILT, CONTEMPORARY STYLE HOME ON MERCER ISLAND with came on the market in 2015, its newest owners jumped at the opportunity to buy it. They liked the home’s incredible views, the large glass doors and windows that fostered indoor/ outdoor flow, and that there was a primary suite on the main level. The only problem? It’s a high-end builder spec home, and many of the finishes needed to be upgraded and improved.

In short order, the couple contacted local interior designer Colleen Knowles, who founded Colleen Knowles Interior Design and has been working in the industry for decades. “I really just love all the parts and bits that go into a big three-dimensional work of art, which is what a custom house interior is,” says Knowles. Over several years, Knowles refreshed the home’s interior to bring it up to the owners’ taste, exploring their passion for art and modern design and addressing an assortment of rooms, from the entry, to the main living spaces, to the primary suite.

The process started with an all-new furniture plan, with Knowles introducing iconic modern brands like Donghia, Saarinen, and Tom Dixon, alongside custom-designed pieces, into the contemporary setting. An elegant color palette, composed of a medley of pale greys in the main rooms, further balances the graphic lines of the architecture and contrasts beautifully with the green of the trees outside. “I find the colors that are in the house to work really well with the Pacific Northwest light,” says Knowles.

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PROJECT SOURCES INTERIOR DESIGN Colleen Knowles Interior Design colleenknowles.com

In the living room, the interior designer’s starting point was the high ceilings, equally capacious black-framed windows and doors, and pale wood floors. Knowles anchored the room with a generous sectional from J Redmond on a Tufenkian rug from Driscoll Robbins, then layered in eye-catching sculptural forms, like a glass and metal Donghia coffee table. In the dining room, the Melt Pendants by Tom Dixon from Inform Interiors are suspended over a McGuire dining room table. The pendants are “really well-designed. They’re magic,” says Knowles, who likes how such artistic pieces create “bold, interesting moments” in the overall scheme.

Updates to the kitchen followed, including a new Ann Sacks marble mosaic tile backsplash to replace the boring subway tile that was there before, and the primary suite, which now serves as a luxe retreat. In the bathroom, a geometric soaking tub sits atop an Ipe platform for a relaxing bath moment in front of a large window. The adjacent bedroom has a wall covered in textural Kneedler Fauchere wallpaper, a custom rug from Driscoll Robbins, and a Saarinen Womb Chair, all creating a feeling of being properly ensconced.

“I just love the bedroom,” says Knowles, which takes after the rest of the house now. “It all just feels so good in a really modernist, clean way. It feels fabulous.”

ABOVE LEFT In the primary bedroom, a textural Kneedler Fauchere wallcovering offsets the custom bed frame, with a custom rug from Driscoll Robbins and a Saarinen-style Womb chair through Modern Classics Furniture bringing modern coziness. ABOVE RIGHT In the primary bathroom, a Hydro Systems tub from Seattle Interiors was placed on a custom Ipe platform.

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SHOPTALK l Colleen Knowles

With over 30 years designing luxury properties on Mercer Island and in other prominent Seattle enclaves, your work has spanned everything from comprehensive interior design and project management to custom furniture design and art selection. What part of the design process do you find most rewarding?

The interactions with people; those on my team in the office; the clients that share their lives so deeply with me; and the makers that build, fabricate, detail and put together the myriad of things that go into building a custom home. It is a true collaboration of many, many folks with valuable expertises. I love how the group can put together something more than any one person could do alone.

What was the “lightbulb” moment when you realized you wanted to pursue interior design?

I shadowed an interior designer in 5th grade as part of a class project and from then on it was my path through college and my career. It is a combination of creativity, art and organization that suits my personality.

Several of your projects serve as family retreats; what is your approach to these spaces that make them unique in comparison to a family’s primary residence?

A retreat home starts with a story, a mood and feeling.

As clients get further from their everyday lives they open up about their truest selves and that is special to incorporate into the design and planning. We build a story about what the home can become and the design can provide that vision and magic. Client’s have more emotion about a retreat and they live differently in them so we get to loosen the design reins and allow for more playful moments as well.

Do you have a dream project or location where would you like to work?

I respect good architecture and my dream project is any that has a top notch architect and builder and understanding client working with me. I truly love working in the PNW but I’ve spent a lot of time in North Idaho and I’d love to do a project at Priest Lake ID if I’m dreaming.

How many projects do you take on throughout the year?

About 10

Latest design discovery?

Cashmere shag and roman clay paint.

Hidden talent? Skiing Favorite city to visit? Jackson WY

Colleen Knowles, Principal | Colleen Knowles Interior Design

Favorite way to spend a weekend in the Northwest?

Backcountry skiing or boating on Lake Washington.

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HOME FURNISHINGS, RUGS & LIGHTING ALORA LIGHTING www.aloralighting.com ARTERIORS www.arteriorshome.com ATIYEH BROS. www.atiyehbros.com BEARD’S FRAMING / FRAME CENTRAL pnwframing.com BRINK + CAMPMAN www.brinkandcampman.com/nl/ CAPITAL LIGHTING www.capitallightingfixture.com

ÉLITIS www.elitis.fr/en ETHNICRAFT www.ethnicraft.com FOUR HANDS www.fourhands.com GLOBE LIGHTING www.globelighting.com GUS* MODERN www.gusmodern.com HINKLEY www.hinkley.com HIP www.hippdx.com KARTELL www.kartell.com KUZCO LIGHTING www.kuzcolighting.com LE JACQUARD FRANCAIS www.le-jacquard-francais.com LOUIS DE POORTERE www.louisdepoortere.be MADE GOODS www.madegoods.com RESOURCE FURNITURE www.resourcefurniture.com ROCHE BOBOIS www.roche-bobois.com SANTA BARBARA DESIGNS www.santabarbaradesigns.com SCHOOLHOUSE www.schoolhouse.com SEATTLE DESIGN CENTER www.seattledesigncenter.com SMG COLLECTIVE www.smgcollective.com THE DIXON GROUP www.thedixongroup.net

LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS & ARCHITECTS GRO www.wearegro.com/ SHAPIRO/DIDWAY www.shapirodidway.com

OUTDOOR KITCHENS

BROWN JORDAN OUTDOOR KITCHENS www.brownjordanoutdoorkitchens.com DANVER STAINLESS OUTDOOR KITCHENS www.danver.com TREX OUTDOOR KITCHENS www.trex-outdoorkitchens.com

PAINT

FARROW & BALL www.farrow-ball.com MILLER PAINT www.millerpaint.com SHERWIN WILLIAMS www.sherwin-williams.com RODDA PAINT www.roddapaint.com

REAL ESTATE & HOME SHOWS O’DONNELL GROUP REALTY www.odonnellgrouprealty.com STREET OF DREAMS www.streetofdreamspdx.com

SALONS & SKIN CARE AURIC SALON www.auricsalon.com SKIN BY LOVELY www.skinbylovely.com

ADVERTISER INDEX Arizona Tile ................................................33 Atiyeh Bros.................................................83 AURIC Salon...............................................37 Beaverton Farmers Market ........................37 Beard’s Framing / Frame Central .........45, 81 Classic Sash & Door ...................................31 Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens ...........40 Don Young & Associates, Inc. .....................32 Eastbank Contractor Appliances .................. 9 Garrison Hullinger Interior Design ............44 Globe Lighting...........................................16 GRO ...........................................................41 HIP .............................................................72 iBuildPdx Company LLC.............................11 Lakeside Lumber .......................................91 Land Rover Portland ..................................BC Lisac’s Fireplaces & Stoves .........................89 Luwa Luxury Products ................................43 Mill End Store ............................................80 Mountainwood Homes.............................IBC O’Donnell Group Realty............................... 3 Olson & Jones Construction ......................25 Parr Design Center & Parr Lumber ............... 6 Portland Millwork ......................................17 Renaissance Homes ..................................14 Resource Furniture ....................................76 Roche Bobois ............................................... 4 Skin By Lovely ............................................13 SMG Collective ..........................................83 Standard TV & Appliance............................23 Street of Dreams ........................................15 Telford+Brown Studio Architecture ...........31 Western Interlock ......................................39 Zelda’s Shoe Bar ........................................37 Zupan’s Markets ....................................... IFC

FEATURED DESIGNERS

COLLEEN KNOWLES .................................113 Colleen Knowles Interior Design www.colleenknowles.com HOLLY FRERES & DAVID HORNING ............55 JHL Design www.jhldesign.com WHITNEY MAEHARA & JAMES FUNG .........71 NB Design Group www.nbdesigngroup.net SUBSCRIBE Online www.PortraitMagazine.com

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