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25 Mar 2023

Small House Tours

Stunning West Seattle Redo

Seattle remodel

The remodeled house has Craftsman charm and an inviting entry.

Poised high above the street, this remodeled house in historic West Seattle is definitely worth mentioning. Take a closer look at the BEFORE photos, and you will clearly see why.

Curb appeal

Without even seeing the inside of the house, you know it’s going to be awesome. The exterior transformation is stunning.

Gone are the overgrown bushes that hid the house from view. The new front porch, with a solid white railing and over-sized decorative corner brackets supporting the porch roof, is welcoming. A dormer expands the second floor living space and adds interest to the roof line. New Craftsman-style doors and windows are framed in white.

Seattle remodel - BEFORE

B E F O R E

Finish the house with a fresh coat of cheerful Spring green . . . a warm cedar stain on the garage door, front door, porch steps and ceiling . . . and a lovely garden with low-growing evergreens and boulders, and voilá . . . the house is as good as, if not better than, new!

Open floor plan

The original house was small, just 1,400 square feet with 3 bedrooms and a bath. Expanding the second floor and finishing the lower level increased the living space to 2,200 square feet.

Seattle remodel

The house has plenty of natural light and a wonderful balance of traditional charm and modern function.

Seattle remodel

Main floor boasts an open floor plan with hardwood floors and high elegant ceilings.

Seattle remodel

Living room is cheerful and bright. Original stone fireplace is framed with a new Craftsman-style mantlepiece.

The house was completely remodeled inside and out.

In the living room, a new Craftsman-style mantle surrounds the original stone fireplace. Walls were painted a warm butter yellow White ceiling and trim help reflect the natural light and keep the small room looking light and airy.

Living room - BEFORE

B E F O R E

Seattle remodel

Yellow walls continue into the dining room. Another large window provides plenty of natural light. The built-in shelving, behind glass doors, is original. The room opens to the kitchen and bedroom hallway.

The original dining room, directly off of the living room, was small and claustrophobic. A single, narrow doorway led to the kitchen and bedroom hall.

Removing the wall between dining room and kitchen gave the main floor its open floor plan. A half-wall, which doubles as a counter, now separates the dining area from the kitchen.

Dining room - BEFORE

B E F O R E

The original dining room chandelier was replaced with a simple pendant to allow for the new range hood to be fully visible as you enter the house.

Upscale kitchen

Simple, clean lines, a cool palette, Craftsman-style cabinetry, and high-end appliances define the new, modern kitchen.

Seattle remodel

Sunny yellow in the living/dining areas is a warm backdrop for the kitchen’s cool grey-and-white color scheme.

The original kitchen was gutted; and, with the dining room wall removed, it was rebuilt using a new layout.

A stainless range and hood were placed along the new half-wall, facing the dining room. A smaller window was installed above the sink, and upper cabinets were hung to the ceiling on both sides of it.

Kitchen - BEFORE

B E F O R E

The new cabinets, with glass at the top, echo the other Craftsman elements in the house. Shiny white subway tile was used for the backsplash. Walls are painted a pale grey. The effect is cool and restful.

Seattle remodel

Stainless sink is as wide as the window. There’s plenty of counter space and natural light. A cozy bench in the corner provides a convenient place to sit.

Main floor bedroom area

Seattle remodel - renovated bath.

Renovated bath.

The main floor bedroom hall is at the front of the kitchen and visible from the dining room.

The original bath was renovated, but maintains its classic charm with a pedestal sink, black-and-white floor tile, and wainscoting. Above the wainscoting, the walls are painted a cool blue, which is soothing and restful.

Two bedrooms finish off the main floor. One of the bedrooms, at the back of the house, acts as an office. Colors in the room are muted and take their cue from the framed artwork. The area rug is the same blue used in the bathroom.

Seattle remodel

Colors in one bedroom, used as an office, are muted and take their cue from the framed artwork.

Master bedroom and bath

Seattle remodel

The second-floor master bedroom is a spacious retreat.

On the second floor, a third bedroom went from small to spacious. It makes a perfect master suite and retreat. The new dormer enlarged the original space and provides a cozy place to sit. There is also a walk-in closet.

The new master bath is exquisite and has all the amenities you could want—walk-in shower, large soaking tub, double sinks . . . and marble. The soft grey is soothing and zen-like.

Master bedroom - BEFORE

B E F O R E

Two large skylights bring natural light into the room.

Seattle remodel

Large master bath with its marble and skylights makes a statement.

But wait . . . there’s more

Seattle remodel

The fully-finished basement has 7-foot ceilings, recessed lighting, and an additional bedroom option.

Seattle remodel

The two skylights in the second-floor master bathroom are visible from the rear.

Though square footage was gained with the remodel, the house’s small footprint never changed. The backyard, a good size for a house so close to Seattle, is fenced and neatly trimmed. The only thing I would add is a nice-sized deck and pergola for barbecues and dining alfresco.

The Seattle skyline

Seattle remodel

Last, but not least, the house comes complete with city and mountain views.

Photos: Houzz.

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Comments

  1. Sarah Montgomery says

    Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at 3:58 AM

    What a beautiful home! Too bad I don’t live in Seattle!

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