Casey Dunn
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This classic 1970's rambler was purchased by our clients as their 'forever' retirement home and as a gathering place for their large, extended family. Situated on a large, verdant lot, the house was burdened with extremely dated finishes and poorly conceived spaces. These flaws were more than offset by the overwhelming advantages of a single level plan and spectacular sunset views. Weighing their options, our clients executed their purchase fully intending to hire us to immediately remodel this structure for them. Our first task was to open up this plan and give the house a fresh, contemporary look that emphasizes views toward Lake Washington and the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Our initial response was to recreate our favorite Great Room plan. This started with the elimination of a large, masonry fireplace awkwardly located in the middle of the plan and to then tear out all the walls. We then flipped the Kitchen and Dining Room and inserted a walk-in pantry between the Garage and new Kitchen location. While our clients' initial intention was to execute a simple Kitchen remodel, the project scope grew during the design phase. We convinced them that the original ill-conceived entry needed a make-over as well as both bathrooms on the main level. Now, instead of an entry sequence that looks like an afterthought, there is a formal court on axis with an entry art wall that arrests views before moving into the heart of the plan. The master suite was updated by sliding the wall between the bedroom and Great Room into the family area and then placing closets along this wall - in essence, using these closets as an acoustical buffer between the Master Suite and the Great Room. Moving these closets then freed up space for a 5-piece master bath, a more efficient hall bath and a stacking washer/dryer in a closet at the top of the stairs.

This classic 1970's rambler was purchased by our clients as their 'forever' retirement home and as a gathering place for their large, extended family. Situated on a large, verdant lot, the house was burdened with extremely dated finishes and poorly conceived spaces. These flaws were more than offset by the overwhelming advantages of a single level plan and spectacular sunset views. Weighing their options, our clients executed their purchase fully intending to hire us to immediately remodel this structure for them. Our first task was to open up this plan and give the house a fresh, contemporary look that emphasizes views toward Lake Washington and the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Our initial response was to recreate our favorite Great Room plan. This started with the elimination of a large, masonry fireplace awkwardly located in the middle of the plan and to then tear out all the walls. We then flipped the Kitchen and Dining Room and inserted a walk-in pantry between the Garage and new Kitchen location. While our clients' initial intention was to execute a simple Kitchen remodel, the project scope grew during the design phase. We convinced them that the original ill-conceived entry needed a make-over as well as both bathrooms on the main level. Now, instead of an entry sequence that looks like an afterthought, there is a formal court on axis with an entry art wall that arrests views before moving into the heart of the plan. The master suite was updated by sliding the wall between the bedroom and Great Room into the family area and then placing closets along this wall - in essence, using these closets as an acoustical buffer between the Master Suite and the Great Room. Moving these closets then freed up space for a 5-piece master bath, a more efficient hall bath and a stacking washer/dryer in a closet at the top of the stairs.

The Binary House was conceived as part of Hometta's premier collection. It explores several dualities of modern living. Photo Credit: Ben Hill
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The key design driver for the project was to create a simple but contemporary extension that responded to the existing dramatic topography in the property’s rear garden. The concept was to provide a single elegant form, cantilevering out into the tree canopies and over the landscape. Conceived as a house within the tree canopies the extension is clad in sweet chestnut which enhances the relationship to the surrounding mature trees. Large sliding glass panels link the inside spaces to its unique environment. Internally the design successfully resolves the Client’s brief to provide an open plan and fluid layout, that subtly defines distinct living and dining areas. The scheme was completed in April 2016

The key design driver for the project was to create a simple but contemporary extension that responded to the existing dramatic topography in the property’s rear garden. The concept was to provide a single elegant form, cantilevering out into the tree canopies and over the landscape. Conceived as a house within the tree canopies the extension is clad in sweet chestnut which enhances the relationship to the surrounding mature trees. Large sliding glass panels link the inside spaces to its unique environment. Internally the design successfully resolves the Client’s brief to provide an open plan and fluid layout, that subtly defines distinct living and dining areas. The scheme was completed in April 2016

The dining room from the Donatello collection has been conceived as a place of absolute beauty, perfect for celebrating the art of good living and hospitality so important to the charm of Italian culture and style. Every detail from the hand applied gilding on the frieze elements and finials to the study of decorative motifs to embellish the semi-gloss surfaces of the refined woods, has been designed for you and your guests' pleasure. The Donatello collection is conceived to leave a trace of indelible beauty.

The dining room from the Donatello collection has been conceived as a place of absolute beauty, perfect for celebrating the art of good living and hospitality so important to the charm of Italian culture and style. Every detail from the hand applied gilding on the frieze elements and finials to the study of decorative motifs to embellish the semi-gloss surfaces of the refined woods, has been designed for you and your guests' pleasure. The Donatello collection is conceived to leave a trace of indelible beauty.

The dining room from the Donatello collection has been conceived as a place of absolute beauty, perfect for celebrating the art of good living and hospitality so important to the charm of Italian culture and style. Every detail from the hand applied gilding on the frieze elements and finials to the study of decorative motifs to embellish the semi-gloss surfaces of the refined woods, has been designed for you and your guests' pleasure. The Donatello collection is conceived to leave a trace of indelible beauty.

The dining room from the Donatello collection has been conceived as a place of absolute beauty, perfect for celebrating the art of good living and hospitality so important to the charm of Italian culture and style. Every detail from the hand applied gilding on the frieze elements and finials to the study of decorative motifs to embellish the semi-gloss surfaces of the refined woods, has been designed for you and your guests' pleasure. The Donatello collection is conceived to leave a trace of indelible beauty.

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West coast transitional home in Kelowna's Lakeview Heights district designed by Tara Reavie Design. This home features Hallmark Floors Alta Vista, Malibu. Learn more about Alta Vista at: https://hallmarkfloors.com/hallmark-hardwoods/alta-vista-hardwood-collection/

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