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Laurelhurst Storybook Residence

Project Year: 2022
Project Cost: More than $2,000,000
The hobbit hole features a round entrance and windows framed by carefully laid, multi-colored brick. Greenery sprouting from behind the large wooden beam that outlines the form gives this feature real depth and dimension.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
A full estate remodel transformed an old, well-loved but deteriorating Tudor into a sprawling property of endless details waiting to be explored.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The yard was terraced to create an open, flat gathering area flush with the main floor of the house.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The curved wall and curving staircase help round out the green space. It also creates a point where one can see all of the lower lawn and watch or talk with those below, providing a visual and verbal connection between the spaces.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The curvature of the staircase gradually leads to a grand reveal of the yard and green space.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The outdoor area is a menagerie of intimate moments such as the firepit and gazebo — all of which work together to create a larger, highly interactive experience.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
A cascading stream serves as an additional connection point between the upper terrace and lower yard.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The stream provides the calming sound of water as relaxing white noise throughout the yard.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
A small, round lawn integrated into the upper terrace provides a dynamic break in color and texture, softening the design and increasing the green space.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
A large, covered dining area illuminated by the glow of an outdoor fireplace makes the perfect spot for an evening meal with friends and family.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The underside of the mini bar features an ornate tile that brings a flush of color and interest to the BBQ area.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
A small alley featuring an ivy-covered trellis offers an upward view of gables, rooftop patios, and Juliet balconies — this view of the home feels straight out of a storybook.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
A rooftop deck can be accessed by way of a spiral staircase inside the turret.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The masonry and magnificence of the turret, plus a romantic Juliette balcony, helps create a magical, fairy-tale-like first impression of the home.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
Carefully planted trees and a curving barrier wall give the home increased privacy and separate it from its proximity to the street.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
An undulating stucco wall anchored by brick pillars brings the whimsical site design full circle.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The estate is full of small details that work to create a magical, full story — like this small, slender window shuttered by dark, chocolate wood.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The dining room is flooded by natural light and leads directly onto the back terrace for optimal indoor-outdoor connection.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
Lower ceilings make the dining room feel cozy and intimate, while large, prominent windows and doors ensure it doesn’t feel cramped or stuffy.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
While the foundations of this parlor are traditionally Tudor, like the low ceilings, exposed beams, and fireplace — the muted pop of color and mixed material furnishings bring a modern, updated feel to the room.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
A small crawlspace with an arched doorway sits beneath the stairwell as an unexpected, whimsical touch that greets visitors, leaving them guessing what other small surprises await as they explore the home.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The front hall features arched door frames, exposed beams, and golden candelabras that give this corridor an antiquated and refined feel.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The bright stucco walls paired with small windows in the stairwell go a long way to boost natural light through the hall, allowing for darker accents and lower ceilings.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
Small details, like the custom railing, ceiling sconce, petite windows, and carved out shelves give transitional areas, like this one, their own memorable charm and character.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
A rock-climbing wall off the primary kid’s bedroom is a fun, unique touch to the home.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
A rock-climbing wall leads to a small playroom on the upper floor, complete with playful wallpaper that makes it feel like a small treehouse.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The children’s room feels like a cozy bunker with a relaxing and adventurous space theme and light-up galaxy sky.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The pantry offers plenty of stylish storage solutions with custom, open shelves and a farmhouse feel.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The kitchen offers a modern take on country-side Tudor, featuring hallmarks like casement bay windows and classic cabinets paired with gold accents and modern appliances.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
A large island anchors the kitchen, and dark wood helps balance out light fixtures with darker accents.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
Details like the dainty backsplash, rounded oven hood, suspended lanterns, and royal blue oven bring the kitchen to life.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The fluid layout of the kitchen wraps around the large, central island and encourages a natural use of the space.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The artful cabinet doors were repurposed from a wardrobe that sat in the original home.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The back exterior wall of this smaller, more intimate sitting room is one of the only remaining structures from the original home.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
This intimate sitting room almost has a Venetian feel, with ornate light fixtures, artful exposed beams, an open hearth, and an arched niche carved into the landing of the stairs.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The study offers a special, stand-out moment of color and art with a dreamy forest scene wall in shades of blue.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
A spacious room is reserved for play, with plenty of closed storage to make tidying up a breeze.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
Waking up in this primary bed comes with custom French doors that lead to a Juliet balcony — a wonderful place to start the day.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
The muted blue accents give this cozy parlor a relaxed and inviting feel.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
This area, located inside the turret, inspires movement — from the spiral staircase down to the wood grain flooring that radiates outward from the center of the room.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
Beyond the staircase is a small window nook, complete with a bookshelf and large window for natural light.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
A covered balcony sits just beyond a light-filled home office — the perfect place to take your midday break from work and enjoy fresh air.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
Each room of the home holds a special moment to be discovered — this alcove leads out to a small sitting balcony.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence