Architecture

Ballard Businesses Form Collaborative Home Design 'Hive'

Ballard Businesses Form Collaborative Home Design ‘Hive’

A quartet of home design companies finds synergy across the courtyard.

When John DeForest, founder of DeForest Architects (Ballard, 1148 NW Leary Way; 206.262.0820; deforestarchitects.com), first saw that a building on Ballard’s Leary Way was for lease, he knew it was more than double the amount of space his business needed. Then he thought, “Our practice is built around collaboration—with clients, colleagues and contractors. What could…

For Creative Virtuoso Robin Layton, Home is Where Her Art Is

For Creative Virtuoso Robin Layton, Home is Where Her Art Is

The Pulitzer-nominated photographer's Mount Baker Craftsman is an ode to her art.

A converted garage in her Mount Baker home is the setting of Robin Layton’s rustic studio where she crafts her found object art. The room is decked out in antique finds such as a leather mail bag and American flag

Emerging Home Design Trend Makes Room for Extended Family

Emerging Home Design Trend Makes Room for Extended Family

The mother-in-law suite concept gets glammy.

The “Bollywood Mansion” in Bellevue, offered by Realogics Sotheby’s, provides the ultimate in multigenerational living with more than 15,000 square feet and separate wings for three families

The 3 Most Expensive Seattle Homes Currently For Sale

The 3 Most Expensive Seattle Homes Currently For Sale

Got $15 million burning a hole in your pocket?

Fantasize about this Capitol Hill mansion’s stunning views while playing the Powerball.

Now, This is How You Build a Waterfront Patio

Now, This is How You Build a Waterfront Patio

The whole gang can revel in the great outdoors at this Orcas Island sanctuary.

A drought-resistant living roof floats above this Orcas Island vacation home and deck.

This stunning Decatur Island cabin is the next best thing to owning a private island

This stunning Decatur Island cabin is the next best thing to owning a private island

AIA Seattle Home of Distinction: Queen Anne couple finds the perfect retreat from their urban lifestyle.

The landscape largely dictated the footprint of the cabin, which left the surrounding madrona trees in place.

Seattle's Most Expensive Homes: Urban Belltown Condo

Seattle’s Most Expensive Homes: Urban Belltown Condo

Live the city life of luxury in this high-end condo.

Scroll through the above images of this swanky Belltown condo, the third most expensive Seattle home currently on the market, and check out the other top-priced homes here. 2821 2nd Ave. Apt. 2301, Seattle, WA 98121 (Belltown) Price: $13.8 millionBuilt in 1982Square footage: 5,732Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 5Listed by Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty Features: Terrace, endless views of Seattle…

Seattle's Most Expensive Homes: Capitol Hill Mansion

Seattle’s Most Expensive Homes: Capitol Hill Mansion

Got NBA or tech-baron money? This could be your new $15 million crib.

The sellers are asking $15 million for this mansion on the Hill.

A Case Inlet Cabin Lets the Outside In

A Case Inlet Cabin Lets the Outside In

A rustic waterfront retreat unites two spectacular features

The cabin’s site powerfully connects it with the land and sea

'Designed to be Home' Celebrates Northwest Interiors

‘Designed to be Home’ Celebrates Northwest Interiors

A Kirkland designer’s new coffee table book celebrates the Northwest home

Designer Harmony Weihs transforms spaces, such as this dining nook, now a striking corner library

AIA Home of Distinction: A Light-Filled Case Inlet Cabin

AIA Home of Distinction: A Light-Filled Case Inlet Cabin

This modern Northwest cabin on Herron Island establishes a connection to its natural surrounds with expansive windows, wraparound glass doors, plus a hidden sunken tub that gives the illusion of soaking among the trees

Walk over the 20-foot-long steel bridge and turn left to reach the two-story Herron Island home’s main entrance. Thanks to the site’s slope, homeowners take in extraordinary views of Case Inlet from both levels

Clean and Serene, This Point Roberts Home Is One Light House

Clean and Serene, This Point Roberts Home Is One Light House

A Point Roberts family home emphasizes fresh air and natural light

Facing south towards the Strait of Georgia and the San Juan Islands, the Point Roberts home of Sonya and David Liu is laid out around a long, L-shaped plan to best angle major spaces, like the large trellised terrace, towards the southern sun

AIA Home of Distinction: A Mercer Island Residence of Heart and Soul

AIA Home of Distinction: A Mercer Island Residence of Heart and Soul

A Mercer Island home nurtures family ties

The Japanese Maple tree visible through the living room window of this Mercer Island home (alternate view below), was a gift to the owner when his father passed away. More than 20 years later it is a vibrant part of the landscape

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