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Building a Glass House: A Modern Take on Home Redesign
Architect creates nature-inspired space for taking in the stunning Northwest scenery
Adrian Burton Jovanovic knew he needed to replace the decaying roof of his 1940s house, nestled on the hillside between Queen Anne’s Kinnear Park and Elliott Bay. But the music education software company founder, who has a penchant for hosting impromptu musical performances and parties, also wondered if he could maximize the space’s potential, with…
An Eastside Home Gets a Modern Game Room Redesign
Fremont-Based Architecture Firm Turns Basement into Upscale Wine Cellar and Entertainment Center
How do you transform an open, undefined 1,800-square-foot basement into a sophisticated space for fine wine, video games, sports, movies and music? Such was the challenge presented to designer Margaret Menter when a video game executive and his wife charged her with creating the ultimate home entertainment center in their Eastside home, located on the…
Crashing and Burning at GoFest
Failing is fun at Whistler's summer outdoor festival
GoFest, the second annual Great Outdoors Festival at Whistler, B.C., kicks off May 16 with four days of activities, including several extreme sports competitions that are fun for both participants and spectators alike — especially if you don’t mind getting a little wet. And dirty. And maybe a little envious. Here’s a quick rundown…
Neutral Rooms that Wow with Pops of Color
Jazz up white walls with colorful accents
When I moved into my house, I was determined to choose the absolute perfect paint color for my living room and dining area. I had made mistakes in the past–a too orange kitchen (we’re talkin’ Texas Longhorns orange; what was I thinking?); a baby-boy-blue bedroom; a light-gray shade in a living room that came across…
What’s Wrong With This House: Remodeled Green Lake Condo
This affordable 718-square-foot condo in Green Lake has been on the market for 308 days. Why?
Each month, we crawl through real estate listings on various websites searching for homes–in all sorts of price points and locations–that for some reason, just haven’t found the right person or family to call their own. Sad. But why haven’t these seemingly lovely dwellings sold? A few months ago we featured this one (which shockingly…
The Best of Seattle’s Spring Hair Styles
Spring’s best styles—plus, tips on how to achieve the best look
Sponsored by Sassoon Salon Seattle This spring’s street styles are all about a bold new perspective on classic techniques with a deconstructed twist — thinksubtle yet intricate braids, undone curls and feisty ponytails. Sassoon’s new Blow & Style is not your average blow-dry. Our expertly trained team now offers a full menu of blow-drying and…
Madrona’s Live/Work Project Features an Eco-Friendly Design
With loft living above and office/retail space below, Madrona’s Pike Station embraces the community
For decades, an adobe filling station sat on the corner of 34th and E Pike streets in Madrona’s tiny commercial thoroughfare. Long after its life as a gas station was over, property owner Tom Flood, a high school teacher and artist, turned the building into a community art space, where students from the Coyote Central…
Mark Your Calendars for the Modern Home Tour
This self-paced, self-driven, home-viewing circuit takes place on Saturday, May 2
For the fourth year in a row, Austin, Texas–based Modern Home Tours is bringing its road show to Seattle. A self-paced, self-driven circuit—from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 2—features total access to between five and eight private Seattle-area residences chosen for their unique modern design aesthetics. “The entire Northwest corridor, from Portland…
Spring in Seattle: The Best Gardening Tips
Looking to up your garden game? Follow these tips to make your best garden yet!
Gardening can be a favorite hobby for many people. Whether you’re growing fresh produce or flowers, tending to your garden can be very relaxing, enjoyable and almost therapeutic. While it may seem like growing a thriving and successful garden in the cloudy weather of Seattle may be hard to do, it’s actually quite the opposite!…
Road Trip to Goldendale Observatory for Total Lunar Eclipse
Head south to get starry-eyed at the cosmos
Where: Goldendale, Washington, in Klickitat County. WHY: To bask in the vastness of the universe at the Goldendale Observatory (1602 Observatory Drive, Goldendale; 509.773.3141; free admission). WHAT: One of 20 global “dark sky parks” (public land that remains largely unaffected by light pollution and has an exceptional number of starry skies), perched on a hilltop…
What’s Wrong With This House: Queen Anne Abode with Views
This 1,840-square-foot home has been on the market for 638 days. Why?
Each month, we crawl through real estate listings on various websites searching for homes–in all sorts of price points and locations–that for some reason, just haven’t found the right person or family to call their own. Sad. But why haven’t these seemingly lovely dwellings sold? A few months ago we featured this one (which shockingly…
7 Ways to Decorate With Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Add a pinch of green to your home for St. Patrick’s Day with these decor ideas
Bring the luck of the Irish to your home by decorating with green accents, décor items and cool color combinations. Green can be a bit of a bright and bold color to incorporate into your home, but these seven ideas prove it can be done with aplomb. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day and…
Pack the Sunscreen: 5 Warm-Weather Escapes
Warm, sunny—and some sandy—these five stunning getaways await
Sponsored Content Sure, we’re happy that springtime has arrived. But Spring in Seattle can be deceptive—sunny enough to tempt us outside, but a little too chilly to let us enjoy it. But that’s why airplanes, resorts, and tropical drinks were invented! If you’re longing to warm up for a few days or a week, here…
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