October 2016
Rebecca West’s Essentials for Containing Clutter
Accessories and furnishings to simplify and organize
Small storage ottoman cubes can add storage or a larger coffee table size like this Crate & Barrel “Davis” ottoman, $899, can serve double duty as a center piece for your living room and storage for toys or blankets. This one does triple
The Call for a Practical Rooftop Living Space
With yards shrinking, the rooftop deck answers the need for outdoor space
With increasing urban density, Seattleites are heading up to their rooftops for open spaces to entertain, outfitting these areas with couches and fire pits to create outdoor extensions of their homes
The Style of Green Building
From defining the passive house to breaking down VOC vernacular, we shed the (green) light on eco-friendly home building
Designed by Shed Architecture & Design, the Madrona Passive House combines contemporary design with energy efficient building systems, creating a home that’s eco-friendly to both its environment and its owners.
Tips and Tricks to Brighten Your Northwest Kitchen
Crucial elements for sprucing up a gray space
The right ingredients: Custom walnut cabinetry contrasts with the blue Lacanche range, simple backsplash and calacatta marble countertops, which together create a kitchen that’s beautiful and functional.
