Contemporary Craftsman Kitchen+ Renovation

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DESIGN — KITCHEN RENOVATION — RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

The renovation of this Wallingford craftsman-style bungalow is a thoughtful mix of contemporary ideals within the traditional language of the existing home. Built in 1910, overall the house was in good shape, but there were unique changes the owner wanted to promote socializing and cooking, relatable to the craftsman style, setting an eclectic balance. 

To extend the kitchen, the busiest room in the home, a NanaWall opens to a tiered deck with a connection to the backyard and intimate garden views. There is an in-kitchen Wood Stone pizza oven. An 18-foot long island runs the length of the kitchen where homemade pizzas are made, plus it conceals a shuffleboard table. A black hot rolled steel wall holds eight beer taps and a surface for creativity.

Natural light transforms the space. The vaulted ceiling and five over-sized skylights, plus glass doors allow sunlight to pour through and fill the kitchen and social space with tons of daylight. 

The tatami room serves as an adaptive space – for eating, sleeping, playing games, and socializing.

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