Designed by Bob Chatham for a coastal community on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, this environmentally friendly home captures the essence of living green. Its heavy cypress columns, open rafter tails, and stone finished porches create a casual earthy living atmosphere. Stained concrete floors, natural wood doors and casement windows, distressed cherry cabinetry all enhance its rustic opulence. This unique floor plan includes a spacious suite with its own spiral staircase and loft, a discrete storm cellar, a welcoming outdoor kitchen, upstairs den, space for future media and exercise area and so much more.

This cozy outdoor retreat ties in with the home’s covered deck, offering inviting spaces for relaxation and gatherings. The natural gas fire pit, surrounded by a Siloam Stone seat wall and bench boulders, creates a warm focal point for evenings under the open sky, while the artificial turf ensures easy maintenance and a lush look year-round.

Designed by Bob Chatham for a coastal community on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, this environmentally friendly home captures the essence of living green. Its heavy cypress columns, open rafter tails, and stone finished porches create a casual earthy living atmosphere. Stained concrete floors, natural wood doors and casement windows, distressed cherry cabinetry all enhance its rustic opulence. This unique floor plan includes a spacious suite with its own spiral staircase and loft, a discrete storm cellar, a welcoming outdoor kitchen, upstairs den, space for future media and exercise area and so much more.

This very busy family of five needed a convenient place to drop coats, shoes and bookbags near the active side entrance of their home. Creating a mudroom space was an essential part of a larger renovation project we were hired to design which included a kitchen, family room, butler’s pantry, home office, laundry room, and powder room. These additional spaces, including the new mudroom, did not exist previously and were created from the home’s existing square footage. The location of the mudroom provides convenient access from the entry door and creates a roomy hallway that allows an easy transition between the family room and laundry room. This space also is used to access the back staircase leading to the second floor addition which includes a bedroom, full bath, and a second office. The color pallet features peaceful shades of blue-greys and neutrals accented with textural storage baskets. On one side of the hallway floor-to-ceiling cabinetry provides an abundance of vital closed storage, while the other side features a traditional mudroom design with coat hooks, open cubbies, shoe storage and a long bench. The cubbies above and below the bench were specifically designed to accommodate baskets to make storage accessible and tidy. The stained wood bench seat adds warmth and contrast to the blue-grey paint. The desk area at the end closest to the door provides a charging station for mobile devices and serves as a handy landing spot for mail and keys. The open area under the desktop is perfect for the dog bowls. Photo: Peter Krupenye

This West Seattle specialties project was driven by an older couple’s vision to create an ADA-friendly DADU for future aging in place. Owning multiple homes in the area, their goal was to complete the build while they were still working and bringing in income, allowing them to rent out the space for additional income until retirement. The thoughtfully designed DADU features an attached garage with convenient alley access, ensuring easy entry. A wheelchair ramp and an open floor plan provide accessibility and seamless navigation, prioritizing comfort and mobility. The space was carefully crafted to serve as their primary residence in the future, combining functionality with long-term independence while offering rental income flexibility in the meantime.

This West Seattle specialties project was driven by an older couple’s vision to create an ADA-friendly DADU for future aging in place. Owning multiple homes in the area, their goal was to complete the build while they were still working and bringing in income, allowing them to rent out the space for additional income until retirement. The thoughtfully designed DADU features an attached garage with convenient alley access, ensuring easy entry. A wheelchair ramp and an open floor plan provide accessibility and seamless navigation, prioritizing comfort and mobility. The space was carefully crafted to serve as their primary residence in the future, combining functionality with long-term independence while offering rental income flexibility in the meantime.

This West Seattle specialties project was driven by an older couple’s vision to create an ADA-friendly DADU for future aging in place. Owning multiple homes in the area, their goal was to complete the build while they were still working and bringing in income, allowing them to rent out the space for additional income until retirement. The thoughtfully designed DADU features an attached garage with convenient alley access, ensuring easy entry. A wheelchair ramp and an open floor plan provide accessibility and seamless navigation, prioritizing comfort and mobility. The space was carefully crafted to serve as their primary residence in the future, combining functionality with long-term independence while offering rental income flexibility in the meantime.

This West Seattle specialties project was driven by an older couple’s vision to create an ADA-friendly DADU for future aging in place. Owning multiple homes in the area, their goal was to complete the build while they were still working and bringing in income, allowing them to rent out the space for additional income until retirement. The thoughtfully designed DADU features an attached garage with convenient alley access, ensuring easy entry. A wheelchair ramp and an open floor plan provide accessibility and seamless navigation, prioritizing comfort and mobility. The space was carefully crafted to serve as their primary residence in the future, combining functionality with long-term independence while offering rental income flexibility in the meantime.

This West Seattle specialties project was driven by an older couple’s vision to create an ADA-friendly DADU for future aging in place. Owning multiple homes in the area, their goal was to complete the build while they were still working and bringing in income, allowing them to rent out the space for additional income until retirement. The thoughtfully designed DADU features an attached garage with convenient alley access, ensuring easy entry. A wheelchair ramp and an open floor plan provide accessibility and seamless navigation, prioritizing comfort and mobility. The space was carefully crafted to serve as their primary residence in the future, combining functionality with long-term independence while offering rental income flexibility in the meantime.

beautiful dry creek bed flows through a bermed planting area filled with xeric plants, adding both texture and visual interest to the front landscape. The gently sloped bed is carefully designed to channel water, while drought-tolerant grasses, perennials, and boulders bring structure and color, creating a sustainable and striking entry feature

This West Seattle specialties project was driven by an older couple’s vision to create an ADA-friendly DADU for future aging in place. Owning multiple homes in the area, their goal was to complete the build while they were still working and bringing in income, allowing them to rent out the space for additional income until retirement. The thoughtfully designed DADU features an attached garage with convenient alley access, ensuring easy entry. A wheelchair ramp and an open floor plan provide accessibility and seamless navigation, prioritizing comfort and mobility. The space was carefully crafted to serve as their primary residence in the future, combining functionality with long-term independence while offering rental income flexibility in the meantime.

This accessible small bathroom features a Safe Step walk-in tub designed to improve bathing safety, comfort and independence. With a low step-in entry and built-in seating, the walk-in tub offers a practical alternative to a traditional bathtub without requiring a large bathroom. This small bathroom remodel highlights how accessible design can support aging in place while making everyday bathing easier for seniors and individuals with mobility challenges.

This West Seattle specialties project was driven by an older couple’s vision to create an ADA-friendly DADU for future aging in place. Owning multiple homes in the area, their goal was to complete the build while they were still working and bringing in income, allowing them to rent out the space for additional income until retirement. The thoughtfully designed DADU features an attached garage with convenient alley access, ensuring easy entry. A wheelchair ramp and an open floor plan provide accessibility and seamless navigation, prioritizing comfort and mobility. The space was carefully crafted to serve as their primary residence in the future, combining functionality with long-term independence while offering rental income flexibility in the meantime.

This West Seattle specialties project was driven by an older couple’s vision to create an ADA-friendly DADU for future aging in place. Owning multiple homes in the area, their goal was to complete the build while they were still working and bringing in income, allowing them to rent out the space for additional income until retirement. The thoughtfully designed DADU features an attached garage with convenient alley access, ensuring easy entry. A wheelchair ramp and an open floor plan provide accessibility and seamless navigation, prioritizing comfort and mobility. The space was carefully crafted to serve as their primary residence in the future, combining functionality with long-term independence while offering rental income flexibility in the meantime.

This West Seattle specialties project was driven by an older couple’s vision to create an ADA-friendly DADU for future aging in place. Owning multiple homes in the area, their goal was to complete the build while they were still working and bringing in income, allowing them to rent out the space for additional income until retirement. The thoughtfully designed DADU features an attached garage with convenient alley access, ensuring easy entry. A wheelchair ramp and an open floor plan provide accessibility and seamless navigation, prioritizing comfort and mobility. The space was carefully crafted to serve as their primary residence in the future, combining functionality with long-term independence while offering rental income flexibility in the meantime.

The frameless glass shower features a rainfall head, handheld sprayer, niche storage, and a built-in bench-height ledge, opening to a private water-closet beyond. Grey stone-look porcelain creates a clean, cohesive backdrop.

Designed by Bob Chatham for a coastal community on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, this environmentally friendly home captures the essence of living green. Its heavy cypress columns, open rafter tails, and stone finished porches create a casual earthy living atmosphere. Stained concrete floors, natural wood doors and casement windows, distressed cherry cabinetry all enhance its rustic opulence. This unique floor plan includes a spacious suite with its own spiral staircase and loft, a discrete storm cellar, a welcoming outdoor kitchen, upstairs den, space for future media and exercise area and so much more.

This West Seattle specialties project was driven by an older couple’s vision to create an ADA-friendly DADU for future aging in place. Owning multiple homes in the area, their goal was to complete the build while they were still working and bringing in income, allowing them to rent out the space for additional income until retirement. The thoughtfully designed DADU features an attached garage with convenient alley access, ensuring easy entry. A wheelchair ramp and an open floor plan provide accessibility and seamless navigation, prioritizing comfort and mobility. The space was carefully crafted to serve as their primary residence in the future, combining functionality with long-term independence while offering rental income flexibility in the meantime.

Designed by Bob Chatham for a coastal community on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, this environmentally friendly home captures the essence of living green. Its heavy cypress columns, open rafter tails, and stone finished porches create a casual earthy living atmosphere. Stained concrete floors, natural wood doors and casement windows, distressed cherry cabinetry all enhance its rustic opulence. This unique floor plan includes a spacious suite with its own spiral staircase and loft, a discrete storm cellar, a welcoming outdoor kitchen, upstairs den, space for future media and exercise area and so much more.