My Houzz: Artwork and Vintage Finds Decorate a firm in Seattle

My Houzz: Artwork and Vintage Finds Decorate a firm in Seattle - "We think of our house as a gallery and gathering space Each space offers an opportunity for objects to interact in. beautiful way, "said Rachel Ravitch, jewelry designer and an intern at Castanes Architects. She and Jon Parker, engineer equipment, made in 103 two-story farmhouse reflect their love for the art scene in Seattle.

They made a point to fill the walls with only original artwork, and the house is often full of guests for dinners and hosts events that celebrate creativity. "It's wonderful to see all parts of home fully used and occupied, said Ravitch.

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Houzz at a glance
Who lives here Jon Parker, Rachel Ravitch and their cat, Brigette
Location Seattle, United States
Size 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Year existing 103

sunny piano room, which is outside the main lobby, is where Parker spends most of time. "The large windows felt like a huge window seat, Ravitch said.

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couple plans to build a large bench and combination of library for the tiny room, then cover it with large cushions to make the space more cozy.

here Ravitch and Parker enjoy the light that fills the room a lazy Sunday.

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One original art hand-picked the couple is the perfect match for the light and airy space.

Sheepskin, MacPherson leather. Painting Graham Downing.

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'I really love the way the light pours into the living room on a sunny day, "said Ravitch. "It's so beautiful that it's hard to want to go outside.

Wave jute carpets, West Elm.

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couple love the playfulness of integrating natural elements into their home. There are some years, Ravitch was given a few sparse branches of the magnolia tree from a friend. They were hanging on the wall since.

The midcentury sofa in the lounge is a popular vintage find; it gives the space a touch of color that completes several houseplants torque.

Creating, Izzie and Klingels Christian Petersen.

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Ravitch credits Parker to have a green thumb and keep their healthy houseplants. Jon takes care of all our beautiful houseplants. We usually choose together according to where we think we need another plant, "she said. Before filing a new home of the plant, Ravitch said they discussed "if it crashes, the amount of light the space or what scale would be best for the location in the house.

Dresser, Homestead Seattle.

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a large mirror on one wall of the living room light increases and interest.

Mirror, Perkins glass.

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the midcentury table in the dining room was found in the basement of the home of Parker's parents, used for decades. "It seems small, but we discovered that two sheets can easily sleep 12, Ravitch said.

The dining room doubles as the design of the workshop and the office of Ravitch for her jewelry line. Ravitch said, "I immediately knew that I would use the dining room as my studio.

Above her sewing machine is a great piece by artist Joe Rudko suitable for the opening and studio space.

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"Our interior walls are painted bright white to capture as much light as possible, "said Ravitch. The kitchen, which receives no natural light as much as other parts of the house, the benefits of this choice.

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Ravitch and the Parker weekend rent their two guest rooms on Airbnb except for home renovations and repairs in the future. The two also enjoy the opportunity to host guests from all over the world into their home.

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Even guest rooms upstairs are used to highlight the couple's art collection. "We tend to be attracted to other abstract works, but different styles. Some are very geometric, while others are very organic, "said Ravitch.

Large skins sheep leather MacPherson Seattle warm wood floors.

Drawing, Jesse Lortz. Painting Graham Downing.

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"Our room faces south and is very simply decorated with a color evergreen leaves wrought iron bed, small bedside tables, a dresser wood orange coral and palm greenery," said Ravitch. They wanted to give their main room the feel of an exotic destination. "It is a very relaxing space that we appreciate retired each night, she said.

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Brigette the cat jumps for a portrait with Ravitch and Parker in their living room. "This house was exactly what we were looking for in our preferred location, Ravitch said. As the two continued to install, their home has proven to be the kind of versatile space they had set out to find.

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My Houzz: Artwork and Vintage Finds Decorate a firm in Seattle My Houzz: Artwork and Vintage Finds Decorate a firm in Seattle

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