This beautiful LEED Certified Mediterranean style home rests upon a sloped hillside in a classic Pacific Northwest setting. Part of a bustling and prominent neighborhood with great urban walkability, the graceful Aging In Place design features an open floor plan and a residential elevator all packaged within traditional Mission interiors. With extraordinary views of Budd Bay, downtown, and Mt. Rainier, mixed with exquisite detailing and craftsmanship throughout, Mission Hill is an instant gem of the South Puget Sound.

Incorporating a reclaimed wood wall into this newly renovated East Village Duplex, brought in warm materials into an open stairwell. © Devon Banks
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Even before we broke ground on our new home we knew that we were going to be installing a SPARK fireplace. We had poured over countless designs, and portfolios and visited dozens of local fireplace shops and every time we saw a SPARK we instantly recognized it for its understated elegance. It had a gravitational pull for our design sensibilities because it was unmistakably SPARK. A must have for the modern home we were building. We couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Located in the center of our main floor living area, the 3ft Direct Vent Vu Thru commands a first, second and third look. You just can’t help but stare. It separates our formal indoor/outdoor living space and a cozy home office. It unassumingly provides the backdrop for a glass of wine at night, with our dog, Sparky (no relation I swear) always finding a way to nestle in tight, basking in the warmth that cascades from the flames. We chose to highlight the brightness of the SPARK's ribbon flame by choosing a black high shine, oversized square, Italian tile that swirls to invoke the likeness of a vinyl record. Very fitting as this is also the room in the home where all the vinyl is played. Capped with custom fabricated steel corners, the black fireplace column runs floor to ceiling and can be seen from virtually every other room in the house. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but in our home it truly is our SPARK. Model: Direct Vent Vu Thru 3 ft Designer: Jennifer Grundy Photographer: Steve Fuller

Even before we broke ground on our new home we knew that we were going to be installing a SPARK fireplace. We had poured over countless designs, and portfolios and visited dozens of local fireplace shops and every time we saw a SPARK we instantly recognized it for its understated elegance. It had a gravitational pull for our design sensibilities because it was unmistakably SPARK. A must have for the modern home we were building. We couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Located in the center of our main floor living area, the 3ft Direct Vent Vu Thru commands a first, second and third look. You just can’t help but stare. It separates our formal indoor/outdoor living space and a cozy home office. It unassumingly provides the backdrop for a glass of wine at night, with our dog, Sparky (no relation I swear) always finding a way to nestle in tight, basking in the warmth that cascades from the flames. We chose to highlight the brightness of the SPARK's ribbon flame by choosing a black high shine, oversized square, Italian tile that swirls to invoke the likeness of a vinyl record. Very fitting as this is also the room in the home where all the vinyl is played. Capped with custom fabricated steel corners, the black fireplace column runs floor to ceiling and can be seen from virtually every other room in the house. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but in our home it truly is our SPARK. Model: Direct Vent Vu Thru 3 ft Designer: Jennifer Grundy Photographer: Steve Fuller

Even before we broke ground on our new home we knew that we were going to be installing a SPARK fireplace. We had poured over countless designs, and portfolios and visited dozens of local fireplace shops and every time we saw a SPARK we instantly recognized it for its understated elegance. It had a gravitational pull for our design sensibilities because it was unmistakably SPARK. A must have for the modern home we were building. We couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Located in the center of our main floor living area, the 3ft Direct Vent Vu Thru commands a first, second and third look. You just can’t help but stare. It separates our formal indoor/outdoor living space and a cozy home office. It unassumingly provides the backdrop for a glass of wine at night, with our dog, Sparky (no relation I swear) always finding a way to nestle in tight, basking in the warmth that cascades from the flames. We chose to highlight the brightness of the SPARK's ribbon flame by choosing a black high shine, oversized square, Italian tile that swirls to invoke the likeness of a vinyl record. Very fitting as this is also the room in the home where all the vinyl is played. Capped with custom fabricated steel corners, the black fireplace column runs floor to ceiling and can be seen from virtually every other room in the house. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but in our home it truly is our SPARK. Model: Direct Vent Vu Thru 3 ft Designer: Jennifer Grundy Photographer: Steve Fuller

This Calgary home needed a little more than a lick of paint and new furniture. Together with our lovely clients, we undertook a mini renovation. We ripped out the carpet on the stairs and second floor, installed a stunning new tile for the fireplace, replaced all the light fixtures, and gave the mudroom a “functional facelift” with new tile and shelving. Voila! Instant update. We also overhauled the first floor powder room (below), with our own special ode to Joanna Gaines (of HGTV’s Fixer Upper)! Modern, rustic, not too fussy. This powder room is precious. We replaced everything from the toilet and vanity to the paper holder. We were thrilled when our clients opted for this unique cement tile, ecstatic when they chose the vintage newspaper wallpaper, and downright beside ourselves when they finished it off with the beautiful matte black paint. We’re sure Joanna Gaines would feel the exact same way. We could stand in the doorway and stare at this powder room all day

This Calgary home needed a little more than a lick of paint and new furniture. Together with our lovely clients, we undertook a mini renovation. We ripped out the carpet on the stairs and second floor, installed a stunning new tile for the fireplace, replaced all the light fixtures, and gave the mudroom a “functional facelift” with new tile and shelving. Voila! Instant update. We also overhauled the first floor powder room (below), with our own special ode to Joanna Gaines (of HGTV’s Fixer Upper)! Modern, rustic, not too fussy. This powder room is precious. We replaced everything from the toilet and vanity to the paper holder. We were thrilled when our clients opted for this unique cement tile, ecstatic when they chose the vintage newspaper wallpaper, and downright beside ourselves when they finished it off with the beautiful matte black paint. We’re sure Joanna Gaines would feel the exact same way. We could stand in the doorway and stare at this powder room all day

This Calgary home needed a little more than a lick of paint and new furniture. Together with our lovely clients, we undertook a mini renovation. We ripped out the carpet on the stairs and second floor, installed a stunning new tile for the fireplace, replaced all the light fixtures, and gave the mudroom a “functional facelift” with new tile and shelving. Voila! Instant update. We also overhauled the first floor powder room (below), with our own special ode to Joanna Gaines (of HGTV’s Fixer Upper)! Modern, rustic, not too fussy. This powder room is precious. We replaced everything from the toilet and vanity to the paper holder. We were thrilled when our clients opted for this unique cement tile, ecstatic when they chose the vintage newspaper wallpaper, and downright beside ourselves when they finished it off with the beautiful matte black paint. We’re sure Joanna Gaines would feel the exact same way. We could stand in the doorway and stare at this powder room all day