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This Urban Farmhouse in the Central District Comes With Spectacular Views

This Urban Farmhouse in the Central District Comes With Spectacular Views

A couple rebuilds a 1940s house into an easy-to-live-in urban farmhouse.

An extensive backyard garden is part of Leslie (left) and Jessica Bower’s new house which was built on the foundation of the original 1949 structure.

Niki Stojnic

This Queen Anne Dream Deck is an Intimate Backyard Sanctuary

This Queen Anne Dream Deck is an Intimate Backyard Sanctuary

When their old deck had to go, this Seattle family went bigger and better.

Large planters subtly divide the deck space, creating different areas such as a place to relax and entertain around a fire.

Nia Martin

Entertaining Guru Builds VRBO Dinner Party Palace in Walla Walla

Entertaining Guru Builds VRBO Dinner Party Palace in Walla Walla

Kelley Moore creates a retreat for friends in Washington's wine capital.

A bust of Marie Antoinette stands against lavish hand block printed wallpaper from London-based Cole & Son in the main entry of Kelley Moore’s remodeled 1905 Dutch Colonial retreat in Walla Walla.

Kirsten Telander

Of Course Your Condo is This Stylish When You Own a High-End Furniture Store

Of Course Your Condo is This Stylish When You Own a High-End Furniture Store

A furniture and decor expert consolidates his belongings without sacrificing style.

Dan Flickinger’s downtown condo reflects his love of Italian modern furnishings and bright pops of decor.

Callie Little

A Blue Bathroom Supposedly Makes Your House $5,400 More Valuable

A Blue Bathroom Supposedly Makes Your House $5,400 More Valuable

According to Zillow, certain hues may lead to higher values.

According to Zillow, homes with pale blue bathrooms fetch a higher average selling price than white.

Caroline Craighead

Take in the Views From This Stunning Issaquah House on the Hill

Take in the Views From This Stunning Issaquah House on the Hill

A family relocates to a contemporary jewel box built into a sloping site with beautiful views.

When a couple with two teenagers moved from Chicago to Seattle to build a new house in the Issaquah Highlands, they sought out architect Ryan Stephenson for his modern, minimalist approach to design. They asked for a home with lots of natural light, plenty of open and usable space and a clean, unobstructed flow. They…

Camille LeFevre, Houzz

Inside a Local Design Star's Southwest-Inspired Mountlake Terrace Home

Inside a Local Design Star’s Southwest-Inspired Mountlake Terrace Home

When it comes to the rooms we live in, mindful design choices can reveal a lot about us, says Moorea Seal, whose home decor book recently debuted.

Moorea Seal lounges on the sofa with golden retriever, Lemon, surrounded by decor items that show her appreciation for nature, heritage and ethically made wares.

Nia Martin

Ramshackle Wallingford Bungalow Gets a Stylish Overhaul

Ramshackle Wallingford Bungalow Gets a Stylish Overhaul

Twin sisters choose a simpler life in the city and get a major upgrade when they downsize.

An eye-catching island is the statement piece of the kitchen/dining/living space in this Wallingford bungalow. Remodeled by J.A.S. Design Build for retired sisters Mary Speckart and Melinda Lloyd, the pair wanted to downsize from their two separate reside

Nia Martin

Living In a Shipping Container Could Actually Be Pretty Sweet, Thanks to Bellevue Student

Living In a Shipping Container Could Actually Be Pretty Sweet, Thanks to Bellevue Student

A design group upcycles a shipping container into a tiny, but chic, living space.

The shipping container home imagines outdoor living possibilities.

Callie Little

This Futuristic Home Elevator is a Washington First

This Futuristic Home Elevator is a Washington First

Who needs stairs? Joan Krajewski’s pneumatic elevator takes home design to a new level.

The pneumatic elevator offers clear visibility

Max Rose

Make a Statement in Your Home With These Stylish, Washington Barnwood Doors

Make a Statement in Your Home With These Stylish, Washington Barnwood Doors

Barn doors come gliding in from Gig Harbor.

Don Rees is your sliding-door man. Founder of Real Carriage Door Company (Gig Harbor, 9803 44th Ave. NW; 253.853.3815), he’s been in the home-building business for more than 30 years and has a knack for constructing impressive entrances. In today’s door world, reclaimed barnwood is the new black; some doors even come with a certificate…

Nia Martin

Now This is How You Do a Backyard in Seattle

Now This is How You Do a Backyard in Seattle

A remodel turns a backyard from lackluster into the life of the party.

Previously enclosed, the outside covered deck now blends seamlessly into the overall backyard design.

Sheila Cain

This Modern Backyard 'Cabin' is an Urban Oasis in Green Lake

This Modern Backyard ‘Cabin’ is an Urban Oasis in Green Lake

Good things really do come in small packages.

Concrete floors line the kitchen/living area in this 620-square-foot detatched accessory dwelling unit (DADU) that looks out onto its own private yard.

Niki Stojnic

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