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Large 1960s brown two-story house exterior idea in Seattle with a shed roof, a mixed material roof and a brown roof
Kate Savitch Design
Kate Savitch Design
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KSD Kirkland Raise the Roof

Midcentury Exterior, Seattle

This gorgeous home sits atop a hill overlooking Lake Washington. The original roofline was flat and uninspired. Raising the roof over the main living area created a bright and spacious contemporary layout with a nod to its mid-century roots.

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Mitchell Parker added this to Dramatic Midcentury Kitchen Makeover Brings Warmth and FlowFebruary 26, 2026

After: Savitch raised and angled the roofline to 12 feet, removed a wall, added structural beams and introduced transom...

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Dawn Fiser added this to ExteriorsApril 5, 2026

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