In 1949, one of mid-century modern’s most famous NW architects, Paul Hayden Kirk, built this early “glass house” in Hawthorne Hills. Rather than flattening the rolling hills of the Northwest to accommodate his structures, Kirk sought to make the least impact possible on the building site by making use of it natural landscape. When we started this project, our goal was to pay attention to the original architecture--as well as designing the home around the client’s eclectic art collection and African artifacts. The home was completely gutted, since most of the home is glass, hardly any exterior walls remained. We kept the basic footprint of the home the same—opening the space between the kitchen and living room. The horizontal grain matched walnut cabinets creates a natural continuous movement. The sleek lines of the Fleetwood windows surrounding the home allow for the landscape and interior to seamlessly intertwine. In our effort to preserve as much of the design as possible, the original fireplace remains in the home and we made sure to work with the natural lines originally designed by Kirk.

Cheerful Yellow Bathroom with Carrara Marble tile floor and vanity top.
Cottage white tile and stone tile marble floor bathroom photo in Burlington with a console sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and yellow walls

In 1949, one of mid-century modern’s most famous NW architects, Paul Hayden Kirk, built this early “glass house” in Hawthorne Hills. Rather than flattening the rolling hills of the Northwest to accommodate his structures, Kirk sought to make the least impact possible on the building site by making use of it natural landscape. When we started this project, our goal was to pay attention to the original architecture--as well as designing the home around the client’s eclectic art collection and African artifacts. The home was completely gutted, since most of the home is glass, hardly any exterior walls remained. We kept the basic footprint of the home the same—opening the space between the kitchen and living room. The horizontal grain matched walnut cabinets creates a natural continuous movement. The sleek lines of the Fleetwood windows surrounding the home allow for the landscape and interior to seamlessly intertwine. In our effort to preserve as much of the design as possible, the original fireplace remains in the home and we made sure to work with the natural lines originally designed by Kirk.

Craftsman style house opens up for better connection and more contemporary living. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dinning room and reconfiguring the stair layout allowed for more usable space and better circulation through the home. The double dormer addition upstairs allowed for a true Master Suite, complete with steam shower! Photo: Pete Eckert

The brick soldier edge curves around the circular fountain and surrounding 'Summer Beauty' allium. Full range bluestone makes up the rest of the paving. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Craftsman style house opens up for better connection and more contemporary living. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dinning room and reconfiguring the stair layout allowed for more usable space and better circulation through the home. The double dormer addition upstairs allowed for a true Master Suite, complete with steam shower! Photo: Pete Eckert

Overall view of the front yard that we designed for this Illinois farmhouse style home. Renn Kuhnen Photography
This is an example of a large traditional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard mulch flower bed in Chicago for summer.

Bathroom - scandinavian gray tile cement tile floor, gray floor and double-sink bathroom idea in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops, a hinged shower door, gray countertops and a floating vanity

Drop-off zone with white oak entry door, casework and bench.
Danish medium tone wood floor and wall paneling entryway photo in Seattle with blue walls and a medium wood front door

Entryway - craftsman entryway idea in Boston

Example of a danish medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, quartz backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and beige countertops

Living room - large scandinavian open concept medium tone wood floor and wood wall living room idea in Seattle with a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Bedroom - coastal bedroom idea in Orange County

Looking down the front walk with Joe Pye 'Gateway' in the background. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Photo of a large traditional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard walkway in Chicago for summer.

This interior remodel sparkles with light, giving it a vintage Hollywood feel with a modern twist. The bathrooms include a 2-person roman shower and custom wall-mounted sink by LaCava. Reflective surfaces such as high-shine Venetian plaster, gleaming marble, and Rohl faucets in polished nickel enhance the effect.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern look-out porcelain tile and gray floor basement remodel in Chicago with gray walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern gray floor bathroom remodel in Chicago with gray walls

Danish medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Portland with white walls and a ribbon fireplace

In 1949, one of mid-century modern’s most famous NW architects, Paul Hayden Kirk, built this early “glass house” in Hawthorne Hills. Rather than flattening the rolling hills of the Northwest to accommodate his structures, Kirk sought to make the least impact possible on the building site by making use of it natural landscape. When we started this project, our goal was to pay attention to the original architecture--as well as designing the home around the client’s eclectic art collection and African artifacts. The home was completely gutted, since most of the home is glass, hardly any exterior walls remained. We kept the basic footprint of the home the same—opening the space between the kitchen and living room. The horizontal grain matched walnut cabinets creates a natural continuous movement. The sleek lines of the Fleetwood windows surrounding the home allow for the landscape and interior to seamlessly intertwine. In our effort to preserve as much of the design as possible, the original fireplace remains in the home and we made sure to work with the natural lines originally designed by Kirk.