Betsy & Matt have a beautiful pool and patio, but an exposed location on a links golf course left nowhere to escape the afternoon sun and incessant wind. SCD was engaged to design and build an oasis of shade for lounging and entertaining as the focal point of this spectacular outdoor living space. Design Criteria: - Provide shelter from the sun and wind. - Create a light and open area – avoid creating an enveloping “building”. More like a large umbrella than a small building. - Design to harmonize with the client’s modern tastes, as expressed in the home’s interior. - Create space for soft seating, bar seating and cooking, all within the “shade footprint” during the afternoon. Special Features: - Transitional/Modern design. - Custom welded steel frame structure - Roof framed with oversized Douglas Fir timbers. - Custom fabricated sliding wind/sun screen panels. Laser-cut aluminum panels feature the work of local artist Chris Borai. - Bar and outdoor kitchen area features granite tile countertops and stainless steel appliances. - Technology features include Sunbrite outdoor televison, Apple TV & Sonos music systems. - Sunbrella fabric canopies extend the shade over the bar and grill area. Less

LED filament light fixtures, custom made from gas pipe, look like old “Edison style” carbon filament bulbs.

This ceiling is 13" high as the main entry to this fine home. The walls are approximately 12" square with amazing arched doorways on 3 sides. The gold leaf was aligned horizontally to meet at the center. There is blue, red and gold hand painting done over the custom cut stencils. The medallion was a photoshop add on instead of leaving wires and a hole for our pictures. (You can see that blue tape is on the window peeking out on the bottom of the photo.)

Corbin Henry
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This fabulous chandelier is made from vintage silver-plate spoons. While it's stunning and dramatic, it doesn't take itself too seriously, and that makes it the very best sort of statement piece!

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The master bath features stunning views of Puget Sound. The glass walls between the bath and hall have a hand-drawn etched glass pattern. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

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We designed and installed this 15 years ago, before digital camera's....so I'm looking for a picture of it running! :)
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Kate Hart Photography
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Photo: Kayla Stark © 2015 Houzz
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Photo: Kayla Stark © 2017 Houzz
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(c) Joe Vaughn
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Hand painted groin ceiling with nail head accents. Timeless lighting is so inviting.
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