Houzz Tour: A Seattle house glass wall with stunning views of Lake - When these owners bought their property on the western shore of Lake Washington in Seattle there several years they knew they had won the equivalent of a real lottery ticket, thanks to the views and the holiday feel of the house and the area.
When it came time to redecorate, the couple called the architect Jim Castanes to give the house a little refresher, really just to polish the pieces. "We all went into this project thinking he would be relatively small, Castanes said," but ... " There seems to project manager Alev Seymen, who laughs and finishes the sentence:" We all had too much fun with the ideas that we were coming up with. '
extended team of home, modernized its style and maximized the potential of each of its three levels to enjoy the lake view and the narrow size of the plot.
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customers have loved previous traditional style of the house, but were looking for something more contemporary, without going too modern. Castanes has closed the gap with a transitional style that includes cedar siding and Milestone, a full color material, cement-based is going smoothly for a kind of Venetian plaster finish. Lots of new windows, including folding screens, draw attention to the lake and landscaped gardens. The decks on each level to facilitate internal and external connection. The lower level is designed for entertainment. Kitchenette extends a barbecue and a concrete bar. Stepping stones retrieved from the previous course were used to create a patio covered by a retractable canvas. The stepping stones form a path on the grass of the lake. The sloping roof directs rainwater through a steel powder coated pipe 15cm in a lattice fountain. The water flows into a small cove along the garden before it is collected in two tanks of 1,500 gallons groundwater for irrigation.
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in addition to being a green component, the water feature creates a pleasant atmosphere in the courtyard and adjoining rooms. "The house is near a floating bridge, which is strong, said Castanes. "It suppresses sounds with white noise much more enjoyable.
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while the court is all about celebrating the views and guests, the front yard is more modest. "The street is active with pedestrians and traffic," said Seymen. "In response, we have given plenty of input privacy. The proportions of the front are reduced to a pedestrian level. The translucent garage door lit driveway at night. C Opper shingles previous structure were used for the new roof.
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A Cor -Ten steel door with Mondrian style laser cutting creates visual interest and purpose. The lines were carefully placed (and their dog) customers eye level so everyone can see who is at the door before opening it.
once inside the house, guests are welcomed by warm oak features, including exposed staircase. The landing, as originally planned instead of the dog, has been reconsidered as an intimate gathering. Crude steel benches were formed from a heavy planter. Cast-glass balustrades play in weight sensation. But do not worry, Castanes said, laughing. "We found the dog another good place."
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the see through fireplace, with an entourage of Milestone, separates the living rooms and dining room. matching chairs were inherited from the lady's mother's home. They were reupholstered to match the new furniture. Because the man of the house is great, Castanes gave him as much height as the room could provide by opening the space between the joists. Combined with the large windows and endless views, it gives the room an airy feel.
half the long fair is dedicated to a media area, delimited by a tall thin window that falls in line with the ceiling beams. In turn, the placement of beams determines the start and end points of the fireplace surround.
The media area has a library more masculine feel. The man of the house and his beloved dog enjoy a good read or a game on TV here.
the dining room, on the second floor, offers stunning views lake
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folding doors bring the outside in inside the dining room.
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kitchen, also on the second floor, was designed to allow good circulation and interaction between the cook and guests. "The island gives the public a view of what is happening, while the leader has unlimited access to the sink, cooktop, refrigerator and oven, 'describes Seymen. Again, because the man is great - and a leader in the home greedy, too - Castanes used a retractable hood to protect his head to hit against it
Counters, falling edge water: Carrara marble ;. hood: Miele
Counters, falling edge water: Carrara marble ;. hood: Miele
From the perspective of the head, the workstation the kitchen holds a treasure trove of goodies that the rim of the tiered island keeps well hidden from the view of customers.
the master bedroom on the upper level, made good use of the slope roof to create an elegant effect. The high ceiling and large windows, the east-facing enable the picturesque scenery add color to the soothing neutral palette of the room.
The main bathroom evokes the feeling of a spa with soothing colors, plenty of natural light and smooth stone surfaces.
the lower level is where much summer is spent. The family room opens onto the garden through a small dining room. An integrated splitter provides a visual separation between the family room and the dining room-kitchen and a ramp to help customers migrate through the room on two levels. While the family room is carpeted, the kitchen floor is made of colored concrete to provide integral muddy feet (or paws) a chance to be cleaned before they reach the carpet.
Adjacent to the family room, the basement of the house wine is always filled to keep the festive parties. Security doors were recovered from a local bank. A bistro table and chair offers a convenient place for the wine selection for the next celebration. Although the couple thought their old house was a winner, they are even more pleased with the new results. I suppose it's possible to win the lottery twice.
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