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Mid Century Modern Remodel in Clyde Hill
A Whole Home Remodel for Loving the Lake Life
- 2022 REX Award Winner – Kitchen Excellence
These clients desperately wanted to transform their primary bath into a spacious, spa-like retreat.
Challenge
This Mercer Island gem had the perfect view and great bones but was lacking in one major way — it needed a modern touch and a more open feel. To give our homeowners the “California vibes” they were looking for, we had to:
- Devise a way to flood the space with natural light
- Make the home feel light and airy despite low ceiling heights
- Add better flow to the layout, connecting the living spaces for better entertaining
Solution
Since the home’s roof didn’t allow for raising the ceiling height to accommodate one large skylight, we formulated a creative workaround – one generous skylight well, with three skylights, giving the illusion of a taller ceiling in the kitchen. To brighten up the aesthetic further we introduced white walls and cabinetry, painted a wood ceiling, and lightened the floors to dilute the feeling of too much wood. By removing a dividing wall between the dining and kitchen, it created an open entertaining space for a good flow. An extra bedroom was divided up to become a more functional laundry room, and a primary closet.
Result
The homeowners are now living the easy-breezy California-inspired life, with a home that maintained its mid-Century modern integrity while getting a modern update that suits the needs of this family.
