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architect Todd Soli.

ISLAND TIME Camano Island proves the perfect spot for this

couple’s vacation home—with plenty of room

for extended family and guests.

BLUE HEAVEN When a Seattle couple decides to move from

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FLOWERS, FOOD AND FRAGRANCE A Clyde Hill landscape satisfies its avid

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In this issue, we feature dream homes—and a dream garden—that were created expressly to fi t the

way their owners live, whether it’s a land-based city home with a water view for former fl oating-home

residents or a Camano Island second home that is both “contemporary and craftsman” for a retired

couple who love to host family and friends. We also feature another second home, on Whidbey Island,

and a garden that satisfi es its owner’s desire to grow vegetables and herbs, fl owers and fruit—as well as

to include classic features such as stately columns, a grotto and a pool with a marble fountain.

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page 14), decorating with a Moroccan fl air (Trend, page 16), a modern table setting (At the Table,

page 20), a Capitol Hill kitchen remodel (Before & After, page 54), Leschi real estate (page 68), our

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ISLAND STYLE

WRITTEN AND COMPILED BY STACY KENDALL

PHOTOGRAPHS BY HANK DREW

Suzani pillow, $95 at Music for the Eyes, 314 First St., Langley, Whidbey Island, (360) 221-4525, musicfortheeyes.com. Vintage scroll mirror from Whidbey Island Antiques, 105 Anthes Ave., Langley, Whidbey Island, (360) 221-2393, whidbeyislandantiques.com. Crystal candlestick, $39.50, taper candle, $1.75 each, at Paraffine, 152 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, (206) 842-4119.


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FOR SEATTLEITES, a trip to the islands is only a ferry ride away, so

when the sun comes out, we can’t wait to escape the hustle and

bustle for some RR&S—Rest, Relaxation and Shopping, that is!

Whether you are looking to add unexpected accessories to your

primary home, furnish a second home or simply pick up souvenirs

from a day trip, an island shopping adventure may be just the ticket.

Shops on Whidbey and Bainbridge islands do beachy and more,

offering a variety of styles from antique to international to

contemporary and beyond. We were excited to find vintage ikat

fabric in the Langley carpet shop owned by a former diplomat

couple and were charmed by a new boutique on Bainbridge that

offers all handmade crafts and accessories. Set sail for the islands,

and you’ll surely discover items to love.

1. Blackbird box, $95 at Dana’s Show House, 194 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, (206) 842-6945.Magnifying glass, $129 at Whidbey Island Antiques.

2. Starfish pitcher, $45, double old-fashioned glass, $12 each, at Port Madison Home, 240 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, (206) 842-3410, portmadisonhome.com. Party flags, $20, damask stool by Mazzchop Designs, $75, at Indie Banditas Traveling Bazaar, 130 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, (206) 842-1415, indiebanditas.com.

Shell lamp, $75 at Aqua Gifts, 2 Front St., Coupeville, Whidbey Island, (360) 678-0664. Butterfly in frame, $21 at Flowering Around, 200 Winslow Way W., Bainbridge Island, (800) 724-0016, floweringaround.com.

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TREND

MOROCCAN Bazaa‡WRITTEN AND COMPILED BY NANCY CLARK

1. “Moroccan” Pendant Lights, $425–$650 at Neiman Marcus, 11111 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue, (425) 452-3300, neimanmarcus.com.

2. Cole & Sons Istanbul wall covering, taupe, available to the trade through Kravet/Lee Jofa, Seattle Design Center, Ste. A-126, (206) 762-9370, leejofa.com.

3. Striped Kilim Sofa, $2,498 at Anthropologie, anthropologie.com.

4. Moroccan Pouf by Global Views, available to the trade through J. Garner Home, Inc., Seattle Design Center, Ste. P-274, (206) 762-0597, jgarnerhome.com.

5. Suzani Collection from Tozai Home, available to the trade through G.R. Hedges, Seattle Design Center, Ste. P-262, (206) 763-4884, grhedges.com.

SURROUNDED BY UNSURPASSED BEAUTY, Morocco garners its design

aesthetic from the exotic North African locale. From the ocean, desert, mountains

and countryside emerges a luscious color palette of natural colors, ranging

from sand to saffron, ginger and paprika. The exotic feel of Moroccan-inspired

décor derives from patterns and textures influenced by Spanish, French and Islamic

design, exhibiting an eclectic mix of intricately carved wood furnishings,

delicate paisley patterns, highly textured Kilim rugs, quatrefoil motifs, Moorish

arches and metal lanterns. The re-emergence of these ethnic elements in

modern design highlights the timeless quality of Moroccan style, creating

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CAPTURING THE VISION

WRITTEN BY RACHEL GALLAHER PORTRAIT BY HANK DREW




eter David has always been interested

in light. As a child, he painted tissue

paper onto his windows, observing the

different effects created by the changing

outdoor light. “Glass is the only thing that I have

found that can capture the nature of light,” David

explains. His fascination with glass and his life-

long artistic affinity led him to open Peter David

Studios Inc. in 1980.

Thirty years later, his glassworking company is

still going strong, creating custom pieces for cli-

ents across the country and beyond. Currently,

David is designing a 306-square-foot glass ceiling

for a hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

In addition to international commissions, Peter

David Studios creates custom pieces for local cli-

ents, including a sculpture in the Seattle City Coun-

cil chambers and glasswork at Swedish Medical

Center. The studio creates more than 350 differ-

ent kinds of glass and incorporates them into

projects using stained glass, fused glass, neon

glass, sculptural glass, etched glass, carved glass

and the fabrication of glass furniture.

David’s years of work have not gone unnoticed.

He won an award for “electric fine design” in Sign

of the Times magazine for a neon-filled bonsai tree

sculpture and was published in a design spotlight

in Architectural Digest in 2004. He has also been

featured in several books and national publica-

tions. One of his bonsai trees is in the permanent

collection at L.A.'s Museum of Neon Art.

Peter David's son, Nathaniel David, now helps

run the company as vice president and produc-

tion manager.

Although the younger David has been around

glass his entire life, it wasn’t until 2001, when he

began working in his father’s studio, that Nathan-

iel became involved at an artistic level. “I have

client consultations and work with designers to

help them realize their vision, and from that I help

translate the vision to an actual item for our staff

in the shop,” he says.

The realization of vision is important to both

men and stands as a cornerstone of the business.

According to Nathaniel, experimenting with the

medium is an important part of this realization.

“Many of our most striking things have been

developed simply by taking a tool, a process or

a material and just seeing what happens when

you do something different with it,” he says. “If

you misuse something in a certain way, you re-

ally can get a fascinating result.”

As father and son have discovered, there are

benefits to following the light.

clockwise from upper left:

STAINED GLASS DETAIL FROM A

WALL IN PETER DAVID STUDIOS;

A GATE MADE OF FUSED GLASS

PANELS SUSPENDED IN A METAL

FRAME LEADS INTO A CLIENT’S

GARDEN COURTYARD; THIS FUSED

GLASS SINK WAS FABRICATED FOR

A CLIENT IN MINNEAPOLIS AND IS

LIT FROM THE INSIDE; THE FLOATING

GLASS PANELS OF THIS STAIRWELL

WALL WERE CREATED FOR A

CORPORATE SETTING; THE GLASS

OF THIS SOAKING TUB ALLOWS

LIGHT TO FILTER IN FROM

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AT THETABLE


FOR SEATTLEITES, THE BEGINNING OF SUMMER—along with its gorgeous weather—is

reason enough to celebrate. But all across the country, people are gathering at this time, too, to

raise a glass for weddings, graduations and a day that’s all about Mom. Keeping in mind so many

reasons to revel, we prepared a table that’s fit for any number of formal occasions.

Our palette features pomegranate accented by clear glass and pure white to keep things bright

and fresh. This modern motif stays square with straight-edged place settings, minimalist dining

chairs and a cutout chandelier that puts a twist on tradition. Even the flowers—sculptural orchid

arrangements from Fleurish Orchidée—fit the theme. Most important, however, is that the table

has enough room for all. So let’s propose a toast to family, friends and summertime!

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As May eases into June, spring slips into summer in the Northwest, and our thoughts turn to vacation getaway

destinations close at hand. A Penn Cove second home (page 26) was a design labor of love for the lady of the

house, who created a space that is both elegant and relaxed. On nearby Camano Island, another second home

(page 34) meets its owners’ desire to have room for everyone, without overpowering the established neighborhood

they love. And in Ballard (page 40), a couple of former live-aboard boaters find their land legs, without sacrificing

a spectacular water view. Sometimes one’s own landscape can provide all the escape you need, and our featured

Clyde Hill garden (page 46) certainly proves this point. We hope these stories help inspire your own transition to

summer, with plenty of ideas for imaginative getaways near or far.



what it might look like. The Nashes contacted the Feagles’ architect, Todd Soli of Soli Terry Architects, and

began dreaming—on paper. Inspired by the stately beach houses that dot the Northeast, Amy asked

Soli to create that look for her family. Two years later, in 2002, the Sammamish couple and their four

children had a vacation place of their own, next door to their friends’ getaway.

That was also the year, unfortunately, that Jeff got traded to the New York Giants. A bittersweet good-

bye was eased by Amy’s regular visits with Michelle in New York, where the friends share their penchant

for design by shopping together for antiques.

Amy’s love of traditional style, which she shares with Michelle, fueled design plans for the Nashes’

vacation home, on Whidbey’s Penn Cove. Amy worked with Soli, fine-tuning the plans until they achieved

the architectural look she was craving. Amy wanted to re-create the look of a Cape Cod beach house.

WRITTEN BY STACY KENDALL PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEX HAYDEN




SIMPLE YET COZY, THE LIVING ROOM IS THE SITE OF MAJOR RELAXATION

FOR THE FAMILY. THEY COME EVEN IN THE WINTER, KEEPING THE FIREPLACE

WELL STOCKED WITH WOOD FROM THEIR SPECIAL BUILTIN STORAGE

SPACE, SUGGESTED BY ARCHITECT TODD SOLI. TRUE TO HER ENERGETIC

APPROACH TO STYLE, AMY NASH HAD MULTIPLE SLIPCOVERS MADE FOR

THE SOFAS; IN ADDITION TO BEING WASHABLE, THE COVERS ALLOW HER TO

CHANGE THE LOOK OF THE ROOM WHEN THE MOOD STRIKES.

opposite: ABOVE THE FIREPLACE MANTEL ON THE WALL OPPOSITE THE

GUESTROOM BED, AMY NASH CONJURES UP THE LOOK OF ISLAND LIVING

WITH A SHELL VIGNETTE. ANTIQUE SCONCES ADD A LITTLE SHIMMER TO

THEIR LAIDBACK, BEACHY LIFESTYLE.


THE LARGE, OPEN KITCHEN GIVES AMY NASH ENOUGH ROOM TO COOK FOR THE FAMILY AND THEIR NUMEROUS GUESTS. A LOT OF COUNTER SPACE, TWO DISHWASHERS AND TWO OVENS MAKE THE PROCESS EASIER, BUT AMY CONCENTRATED MOST ON GETTING THE LOOK SHE WANTED. “I LOVE OPEN SHELVING AND THE CLASSIC STYLE OF MARBLE AND SOAPSTONE,” SHE SAYS.

opposite: IF THE KITCHEN IS THE HEART OF THE HOUSEHOLD, THE DINING ROOM IS ITS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMTHE LARGE TABLE LOOKS RIGHT OUT ONTO THE FAMILY’S BEACHFRONT PROPERTY, AND THE FRENCH DOORS FACILITATE THE COMINGS AND GOINGS OF THE NASHES AND THEIR GUESTS.

“It’s the little details that are the hardest decisions, but they make a big

difference,” she says. Details such as mullioned windows and extra-wide

moldings provide the perfect backdrop to the home’s classical styling.

“She just has a touch,” Soli says of his client. “She pored over every inch in

the plans and put a lot of time into it.”

Though not formally trained in design, Amy knows what she likes, and

she found and bought every antique fixture and piece of furniture for the

house herself. “I learned by shopping in antique stores and seeing things

when I travel,” she says. “I just choose pieces I like.” The result is a space that

ultimately reflects Amy’s personal style.

Despite the old-world elegance of antique fixtures, the Nashes delib-

erately left pomp and circumstance out of the plans. The family’s casual

lifestyle shaped aspects of the design, and an open floor plan was impor-

tant. They wanted plenty of space to entertain and room to foster family

togetherness. Amy even questioned the necessity of a formal front door,

since she knew the family would come and go through French doors

that open to the back porch and the beach. (In the end, architect and

homeowner opted to include one to stay true to the architectural style.)

For gatherings, Amy usually cooks casual dishes in the gourmet kitchen

and sets up a buffet on the enormous soapstone center island. “The house

was really centered around this kitchen,” she says. Here, her love of design

almost overtook her love of cooking. “I had a really clear idea of the look I

wanted,” she says. Meticulous details such as dark grout around white sub-

way tiles and cabinets that showcase her collection of English ironstone



“I LEARNED BY SHOPPING IN ANTIQUE STORES, AND SEEING THINGS WHEN

I TRAVEL,” AMY NASH SAYS. “I JUST CHOOSE PIECES I LIKE.” THE RESULT IS

A SPACE THAT ULTIMATELY REFLECTS AMY’S PERSONAL STYLE.


THE MASTER BEDROOM SHOWCASES AN EXAMPLE OF THE HOME’S DYNAMIC ROOFLINE.

THE COUPLE ENJOYS A STUNNING BEACH VIEW FROM THE BALCONY AND THROUGH GLASS

DOORS THAT LET IN PLENTY OF NATURAL LIGHT. A SITTING ROOM NEAR THE BEDROOM

DOOR WAS ADDED AFTER AMY NASH IDENTIFIED SOME WALL SPACE IN THE PLANS THAT

WASN’T BEING USED. opposite, top: THE BARRELVAULT CEILING IS A VISUALLY EXCITING AD

DITION TO THE UPSTAIRS HALLWAY. PLENTIFUL BUILTIN CABINETS AND STORAGE ARE SCAT

TERED THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE, BUT AMY KEEPS VISIBLE SPACES CLUTTERFREE, SHOWING

ONLY A FEW FAMILY PICTURES AND BOOKS FOR VACATION READING. THROUGH THE DOUBLE

DOORS IS A GLIMPSE OF AMY AND ROBERT’S MASTERBEDROOM SEATING AREA. opposite, bot-

tom: THE HOUSE, FACING THE BEACH, IS AN EXAMPLE OF SHINGLESTYLE ARCHITECTURE. THE

FAMILY USES THE PORCH FREQUENTLY FOR ENTERTAINING, AS GUESTS MOVE EASILY FROM

OUTSIDE TO INSIDE, THROUGH THE LARGE FRENCH DOORS OFF THE DINING AREA. “IN THE

SUMMER, WE BLAST MUSIC AND JUST HAVE FUN,” AMY SAYS.



left: “I LOVE BLACK AND WHITE,” AMY NASH SAYS. THE

USE OF DARK GROUT WITH WHITE TILE IS CARRIED FROM

THE KITCHEN THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE, AND THE

CLAWFOOT BATHTUB IS AN ANTIQUE THAT AMY HAD

REFINISHED. HER FAVORITE COLOR COMBINATION

SHOWS UP AGAIN IN ITS BLACKPAINTED FEET.

below: THE ONLY BEDROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR, THIS

GUEST ROOM HAS AN UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW OF THE

BEACH. THE VINTAGE PATINA OF AN ANTIQUE LIGHT

FIXTURE MAKES AN ELEGANT CONTRAST TO CLEAN,

BRIGHT, WHITEPAINTED CEILINGS.

china gave Amy exactly what she envisioned for their traditional home.

The family shares meals around a long table and custom-made benches

that Amy chose to accommodate a crowd. “We had about 16 people up for

Thanksgiving, and we all fit around the table,” she says. Dark wood paneling

above the table, an idea from Robert—of which he is very proud—adds

visual interest and defines the space within the open floor plan.

The dark wood is repeated upstairs, on the hallway’s striking barrel-vault

ceiling. “Architecturally, the roofline is one of the more interesting aspects

of the design,” Soli explains, adding that the use of shed dormers and gables

allows for intriguing spaces, some of which are used for extra storage.

“One of the really clever things Todd did was make the firewood-storage

structure open up through a small door into the house,” Amy says. “That way,

we don’t have to go outside in the cold to get more wood.” Adequate storage

was critical for this large family, and they got it with spacious second-floor clos-

ets and built-in cabinets throughout the house.

Now that their youngest, Charlotte, is 11, the family finds they use the

house differently from when it was first finished. On one weekend trip, their

oldest, Ethan, 19, brought friends from high school. A separate suite, com-

plete with a small kitchen, above the detached garage allows for more pri-

vate guest accommodations and is a fun space for Tasia, 17, and Logan, 14,

to hang out with friends. Until recently, the house was electronics-free, as the

Nashes preferred that the children read or play games together when they

were younger. A recently added TV is reserved for video-game use.

Eight years ago, Amy never imagined taking a home from start to finish

or the amount of effort it would take to get exactly what they wanted. The

house, like the family, will probably continue to evolve. Amy acknowledges

that she’s always moving furniture around or adding new elements to the

décor. “Otherwise, it’s too boring!” she laughs.

One thing that won’t change, however, is the special memories they

make here with friends and family. The Feagles will be back to visit this

summer, and all is well.

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THE SUNROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN FEATURES TWO TABLES, A BENCH SEAT AND A VIEW OF THE WATER.

opposite, left to right: A GANGPLANK AND SHIP’S WHEEL ADJACENT TO THE LOWERLEVEL BUNKROOM IS A FAVORITE WITH VISITING CHILDREN, SUCH AS THESE TWO NEIGHBOR GIRLS; EXTERIOR FINISHES INCLUDE RECLAIMED REDWOOD SIDING, A COPPERCOVERED ENTRY AND BLACK METAL ROOFING.


ayne English is a retired economist and property

investor, but in their second home, he and his wife,

Jo Ann, live more like sea captains. The spacious

Camano Island house overlooking Utsalady Bay is

fi lled with international treasures and mementos

of the sea. And when the water’s siren call is

irresistible, they need only step across their lawn

and down the hill to reach the bay and their boat moored just off shore.

Wayne, who was born in nearby British Columbia, and Jo Ann have long

spent summers and holidays on Camano Island. Years ago, they rented a

house on the island for a couple of summers and then purchased a new

home in Utsalady in 1985. Charmed by the neighborhood’s mix of long-

time island residents and vacationers, they started working with H2K De-

sign’s Wendy Kennedy and Garrett Kuhlman and architect Dan Nelson of

Designs Northwest Architects on plans for new construction in 2000.

The Englishes asked for a home that was contemporary but also craftsman

in style. They wanted the home to be oriented toward the water, with

plenty of room to accommodate family and friends. They needed a garage

for cars as well as for the boat when they can’t be here. And, though they

knew it would have to be a big house, they didn’t want it to overwhelm

its surroundings.

“We didn’t want to intrude on the neighborhood,” Jo Ann says. “It’s huge

(4,800 square feet), but it doesn’t look like it.”

Inside, the homeowners wanted to incorporate glass, tile and stone, and

they wanted the house to connect them to their travels.

Wayne’s favorite thing to do at their vacation home is to hop in the

boat—he loves to power over to LaConner for the day or go visit his broth-

er’s place in Coupeville—but Jo Ann’s sense of style drove the interior de-

sign of the project.

“I always feel there should be one person in charge,” Wayne says. “I generally



“WITH JO ANN’S LOVE OF FLORA AND FAUNA, THE WATER AND

GLASS, WE TRIED TO DISTRIBUTE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE WITHOUT IT BEING A CLICHÉ.” GARRETT KUHLMAN, H2K DESIGNS

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THE LARGE KITCHEN IS OPEN TO THE SUNROOM, DINING AREA AND LIVING ROOM, ALL WITH AN EXPANSIVE VIEW OF UTSALADY BAY.

opposite, clockwise from top: THE LIVING ROOM FEATURES AN ANTIQUE ASIAN CHEST AND A SERIES OF SEAWEED PRINTS, REPRODUCTIONS FROM THE BRITISH MUSEUM, FOUND IN A BOOK AT ANTHROPOLOGIE; CASTGLASS COUNTER TOPS IN THE KITCHEN BAR AND PREP AREAS WERE CRAFTED BY PETER DAVID STUDIOS; A THREESIDED GAS FIREPLACE, FEATURING A MILLFINISHED STEEL SURROUND AND AN OVERMANTEL SHEATHED IN LEATHER TILES, STANDS BETWEEN THE DINING AND LIVING ROOMS.


above, clockwise from top: THE WATERVIEW SECONDFLOOR MASTER BEDROOM IS DOMINATED BY A CUSTOM HEADBOARD CRE

ATED FROM A JAPANESE CARVING FOUND AT GLENN RICHARDS; THE MASTER BATH JO ANN’S FAVORITE ROOM IN THE HOUSE

FEATURES GLASS SUBWAY TILE, AN ETCHEDGLASS SHOWER DOOR AND A CASTGLASS TUB DECK CRAFTED BY PETER DAVID

STUDIOS; PRINTS ON THE WALL IN A LOWERLEVEL GUEST ROOM ARE FROM PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN BY THE ENGLISHES’ SCIENCE

TEACHER SON.

opposite, left to right: VASES FILLED WITH GLASS FLOATS SIT ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER; IN THE FIRSTFLOOR GUEST ROOM

ARE TWIN BEDS AND AN ANTIQUE GLASS LAMP.

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deferred to her.”

“But he has more garage than I have kitchen,” Jo Ann quips in reply.

“With Jo Ann’s love of flora and fauna, the water and glass, we tried to

distribute the natural environment throughout the house without it being

a cliché—the typical botanicals,” H2K’s Kuhlman explains. Wrapped around

a structural column in the living area, a metal shroud crafted by Seattle’s

Peter David Studios (see related story, page 18), is embedded with shells

and barnacles. A series of framed seaweed prints, reproductions from the

British Museum, lines one wall in the living room.

At Jo Ann’s request, the designers integrated glass wherever possible.

Counter tops in the kitchen prep area and bar, and the tub deck in the

master bath are cast glass, also from Peter David Studios; the master-bath

shower, transoms and pocket doors throughout the house feature etched-

glass panels; and sidelights on either side of the main entry door are made

from fused glass. Backsplashes in the master and main-level bathrooms are

iridescent glass tile.

The home also reflects a love of family and friends, with plenty of space

for guests to spread out in relative privacy. The Englishes’ daughter and her

family lived in Australia, their son and his family in California, and there’s

room for all of them—and more—in Wayne and Jo Ann’s vacation home.

The designers provided room in the house to sleep 14 but created a private

second-floor master suite with an adjacent library for Wayne and Jo Ann.

The main floor holds the living room, dining room, kitchen and pantry,

sunroom, office, a bathroom and a guest room with twin beds. Two more

guest rooms, each with a queen-size bed, occupy the lower level, along

with a family room (with a billiards table), an exercise room, two baths and

a bunk room with beds for four.

A year of planning preceded three years of construction and in 2003

they moved in. Now Wayne and Jo Ann enjoy their home in all seasons,

with a view of sheltered Utsalady Bay—and Mount Baker, the Skagit Val-

ley, Whidbey Island and beyond—from almost every room. “The house

changes between day and night,” Wayne notes, labeling the look “under-

stated elegance.”

“It’s very cozy feeling and very warm,” Jo Ann adds. “It’s really pretty from

outside and from the water.” Wildlife passes through their yard or on the

water: seabirds, herons, ducks, loons, river otters, seals and eagles—plus

countless boats.

Living like retired sea captains, Wayne and Jo Ann couldn’t be happier

in their Utsalady home.




Blu HEAVENA BALLARD COUPLE GIVES UP A LIVEABOARD LIFESTYLE FOR A CONTEMPORARY HOME WITH A VIEW OF SHILSHOLE BAY

WRITTEN BY GISELLE SMITH PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEX HAYDEN


opposite: A REFLECTING BALL ON THE GREEN ROOF DISTORTS THE

VIEW OF THE SKY AND THE SEDUMS PLANTED ON THE ROOF.

this page: THE LIVING ROOM SITS AT ONE END OF THE OPEN

KITCHENDININGLIVING SPACE, WITH A WALL OF WINDOWS

LEADING TO THE SPACIOUS DECK AND A VIEW OVER THE WATER

AND NEARBY LOCKS.


left to right: THE MAINFLOOR KITCHEN, DINING AND LIVING

AREA FEATURES A WALL OF NANAWALL SLIDEFOLD DOORS

THAT OPEN TO THE DECK OVERLOOKING THE WATER; A

RECTANGULAR GLASS WINDOW IN THE FLOOR OFFERS A VIEW

INTO THE BASEMENT WINE CELLAR; SAPELE CABINETS WERE

BUILT BY THE CONTRACTOR, DOVETAIL INC.



onna and Chuck spent 17 years on the water. They first lived together

on a 42-foot powerboat moored at Shilshole Bay Marina. Five boats later,

though they had expanded their floating home to 85 feet—still at

Shilshole—they decided they were ready for solid ground.

The property they found for their home on land is less than a mile

from their old moorage. Tucked away in a residential neighborhood

above the waterfront, the site has a wide-open view over Ray’s Boathouse and the waterway

near the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

The couple hoped to capture as much of the view as possible, to minimize noise from an

adjacent train track and to build a home they could live in forever—so they wanted at least one

floor to be wheelchair-accessible. “We so much wanted a garage. And we wanted big showers,”

Donna says. They also wanted a large cooking area and a place to keep their growing wine

collection, one of the hazards of owning a wine distribution business for the past 22 years.

Donna and Chuck also own a vacation home on San Juan Island, and it was there that they

were referred to architect Geoff Prentiss—who also owns an island home. “We felt like we

connected, and Geoff sort of understood where we were coming from,” Donna recalls. “We

both have places on San Juan Island, we both have houses in Seattle, and we both like to take

vacations on boats.” Plus, they liked what they saw of Prentiss’ work. “We were looking for a

contemporary house, and we loved all the work he did.”

The couple were eager to get started but warned the architect that they couldn’t start building

until they sold their boat. So they put the boat up for sale, and Prentiss and his team—project

principal Dan Wickline, Michael Peterson and Cheryl Click—started on plans for a modern,



comfortable home with reminders of Chuck and Donna’s life on the water.

Light blue Milestone counter tops flow down the sides of the base cabinets

and pour across the kitchen floor. Next to the front door is a narrow, rectangular

window, a bit like a porthole. Interior walls are white, but reflections from the

sky, floors and counter tops make them appear the palest blue.

The architect's willingness to use color was another selling point for the

homeowners. “We like blue, and Geoff’s not afraid of color,” Donna says.

“The clients were partial to blue as a color theme in the house. We

worked to incorporate that as a strong design sense without it actually

overwhelming the whole house,” Prentiss explains. “So it became a matter

of balance, which meant limiting how much and how many blues were

used as well as selecting other colors (gray and white) to offset the blues.”

Also reminiscent of a life on the water is the walkway from the street

to the house. The cedar bridge—“the dock,” accessorized with a metal

cleat—crosses a “moat” of various grasses, ferns and native sedges.

Structurally, the house is essentially two rectangular volumes set one on

top of the other, with the second floor skewed at a 25-degree angle from

the main level. The lower box is the kitchen and great room, guest room

and bath and two-car garage; the upper box holds an open office, laundry

and spacious master suite. Almost every room is oriented toward the water,

with huge windows on the main floor and a wall of NanaWall slide-fold

doors across the front of the living and dining space.

“The lower volume parallels the bank and gives maximum exposure to the

general view,” Wickline explains. “The top volume, of shorter length, is rotated

to better orient the upper volume to the view of the Olympics beyond.” The

angle of the upper level also creates room for a roof deck and a green roof on

top of the lower level, and it gives the home a covered front entry.

Another thing the couple liked about the firm’s designs was how interiors

and exteriors work together. “It’s something we saw in a lot of [Prentiss]

homes, whether it was a log cabin or a contemporary home,” Donna says.

“They really flowed in and out.” The wall of slide-fold doors that opens to

the first-floor deck accomplishes this flow in their house.

Outside the second-floor office area is a green-roof garden on the tri-

angle created by the juxtaposition of the two boxes. Planted with a variety

of sedums, it serves as a colorful foreground to the water view, reduces

storm-water runoff and helps moderate heat inside the house.

Anchoring the structure is a basement for storage and the mechanical

workings of the home. It also holds a 470-square-foot wine cellar, visible

from above through a rectangular glass window in the dining room floor.

“The two things we probably love the most in this house are the garage

and the spacious shower in our master bedroom,” Donna says with a laugh.

It’s probably no coincidence that those are two things they couldn’t have

on the boat.


IN ADDITION TO A HUGE SHOWERWITH A SKYLIGHTTHE MASTER BATH FEATURES A LARGE TUB WITH WINDOWS ON TWO SIDES AND A FLOATING ZEBRAWOOD VANITY.



clockwise from top: BESIDE THE ROOF GARDEN, THE MASTER SUITE ACCESSES A

DECK WHOSE CLEAR GLASS PANELS FORM ITS RAILING WITHOUT DISRUPTING

THE VIEW; THE EXTERIOR IS GRAY HARDIEPANELS, ROUGHCUT WESTERN RED

CEDAR SIDING, GLASS AND ANODIZED ALUMINUM; THE INTERIOR STAIRWAY

IS FILLED WITH LIGHT.



WRITTEN BY MARTY WINGATE PHOTOGRAPHS BY STEVEN YOUNG


NEATLY EDGED BEDS BARELY CONTAIN THE EXUBERANT PLANTINGS IN THIS CLYDE HILL GARDEN. ALTHOUGH THE GARDEN IS ENCLOSED BY AN EVERGREEN HEDGE, THE VIEW OF THE LAKE IS UNOBSTRUCTED FROM THE TERRACE ABOVE.


uropean influence stretches far. This Clyde Hill garden is steeped

in classic Italian design—a liberal use of stone, with patterned

beds neatly drawn in boxwood—and yet dominated by plants

that reveal an eye for color and form reminiscent of a traditional

English landscape. Though it’s a continent away from old-world

Europe, the garden perfectly suits its three-and-a-half-year-old

neoclassical house that is reminiscent of an Italian villa.

Most Clyde Hill gardens are designed to face the big picture—Lake Washington—

but this landscape turns its eye inward. Landscape architects Ken Philp and Scott

Holsapple, from Kenneth Philp Landscape Architects, and the homeowner created

an enclosed space around the half-acre-plus garden—but didn’t sacrifice a fine lake

prospect, which can be seen from the second-story terrace. “So often, the landscape

gives over to the view,” says company principal Philp. “It’s infrequent that a garden

holds so much intimacy, and yet you still get the view.”

Within an encircling evergreen hedge, the landscape comprises space for activity

and entertaining, as well as beauty, so there’s something to suit the entire family: a

swimming pool, an outdoor chessboard set in patio pavers, secret hideaways, flow-

ers, food and fragrance, all formally presented. In the tradition of grand European

gardens, all the important design elements are here, including a generous entry,

boldly flanked by stone lions, and beds lined with low, clipped evergreen plants.

Two white wisterias grow as standards in the entry court. Their treelike form requires

careful and ruthless pruning, but the reward of cascading, fragrant white flowers in

late spring makes the attention to detail worthwhile.

That careful observation, so important in formal garden design, carries through

all the choices of plant and place. The corners of the wisteria beds before the front

door bloom with hellebores in winter and lily-of-the-Nile (Agapanthus) in summer.

The blue and white floral spheres of agapanthus are an accent to the overall color

scheme the homeowner chose for the front landscape of peach and apricot, espe-

cially evident in roses such as ‘Shropshire Lad’ and ‘Sombreuil.’ Those shades segue

into the pale stone of the house and reflect in the beige-toned marble (called cedar

brown) of the 30-foot-long fountain that sits across from the front door.

The garden exemplifies a continual collaboration between the homeowner, Philp

and Holsapple, who served as project manager. The homeowner’s love and knowl-

edge of plants and design, gained through both travel and research, are evident. “My

husband jokes that if I buy another garden book, the house will begin to tilt,” she says.

The garden looks older than its years, because many particularly fine plants were

dug and held off-site during the house construction. A dogwood, Japanese maples

and two winter-blooming camellias, the latter now trellised on either side of the

ON THE UPPER LEVEL BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN,

WHICH SHOWERS THE SWIMMING POOL, IS THE

HOMEOWNER’S CUTTING GARDEN WITH A

REDLEAF JAPANESE MAPLE AT THE FAR END.

A COLLABORATION BETWEEN HOMEOWNER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS RESULTS IN A CLASSIC AND INTIMATE CLYDE HILL GARDEN


above: THE MARBLE FOUNTAIN SITTING OPPOSITE THE FRONT DOOR IS SURROUNDED BY ROSES IN THE HOMEOWNER’S

COLOR THEME FOR THE FRONT GARDEN: PEACH AND APRICOT. COLORFUL AND FRAGRANT PLANTS ABOUND IN THE

GARDEN IN ALL SEASONS. right: A PLANTED URN BREAKS THE VIEW TO THE BACK GARDEN GATE, BEHIND WHICH BLOOMS

ONE OF SEVERAL WISTERIAS IN THE GARDEN.

opposite, top: ACCESS TO THE SPA GROTTO ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE HOUSE IS DOWN A SET OF ROUGH STONES ACCENTED

WITH PLANTS SUCH AS THE UPRIGHT JAPANESE HOLLY ILEX CRENATA ‘SKY PENCIL’. THE CHESSBOARD IN PAVERS CAN BE

SEEN BELOW; THE RAILING ABOVE LEADS TO THE NORTH TERRACE AND SWIMMING POOL. opposite, bottom: HARD SURFACES

IN THE SMALLER GROTTO, JUST OUTSIDE THE GAME ROOM, HELP TO ECHO THE DRIPS AND SPLASHES IN THE FOUNTAIN.



front door, are among the plants that returned to give the new garden age.

“I do like to move my plants around,” the owner says.

Plants selected for flower and form soften the precise definition of a classic

landscape. The homeowner, a keen plantswoman, chose abundantly and well

when filling the garden. “None of my six children will accompany me to a nursery,”

she says of her frequent shopping trips.

Set against the formality of the garden are the grottos, which surprise and

delight. Stairs near the pool, set amid a calm green lawn behind the house,

descend rough, bold granite walls to a fountain just outside the home’s game

room. “It’s a small, hidden space,” the homeowner says of the seating area and

water feature with an ornate concrete pillar and urns dripping with water. Every

Italian garden has a grotto, and the hard stone surfaces of this one appropri-

ately echo the dripping water; moss just starting to grow on the column gives

the grotto its requisite ancient appearance.

On the north side of the house, simulated granite holds back the hillside.

“It’s not just a retaining wall,” Holsapple says of the enormous carved rock face,

created by Turnstone Construction Shop. Rough stone steps lead down to the

spa grotto. The simulated-granite walls beside the path are dotted with planting

pockets, where specialty plants, such as a corkscrew hazel, grow.

Water weeps from the rock face of the spa grotto and cascades down a recess

in the boulders. The hot tub, sheltered under the walkway above, stays secret

while the rest of the patio opens to the sky; the floor of the patio is laid with a

chessboard in stone pavers.

The beauty of the garden lies in its ornaments as well as its usefulness. Raspberries

grow along the driveway; a potager, full of herbs, fruit and summer vegetables,

is only steps from the kitchen door; two bay trees, grown as standards, flank the

gate that divides the kitchen garden from the front landscape at the northwest

corner. A pomegranate—barely hardy in the Puget Sound region—basks in the

heat and light against a southwest-facing wall where it not only flowers but

also sets fruit. Above the pool in back, the homeowner keeps her cutting garden.

From the cutting garden to the grottos, the homeowner and landscape

architects worked together as they created the design. “This project was the

most collaborative and vision-driven by a client,” Philp says, but the homeowner

gives credit to the formal garden style when she says, “It’s the classical design

sense that really lets the garden come together.”



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WHEN THE OWNERS OF THIS CAPITOL HILL RESIDENCE moved in, they were already familiar with its history and character.

The 1905 home had been in the wife’s family for years and was much beloved but needed updating for a modern family of four.

WRITTEN BY EMILY KIM PHOTOGRAPH BY RACHEL OLSSON

THE SOLUTION:To modernize—but not destroy—the home’s 1905 charm, the

owners called on The Johnson Partnership. “Our biggest design

directive was to make the kitchen bigger and more comfort-

able while integrating the design with the house and preserving

its historic feel,” says project manager Ellen Mirro.

The family loves to read, and the kitchen needed more

storage, so the architects added bookshelves as well as new

cabinets. With the help of Todd Warmington, custom cabinets

were built to replicate the existing ones. “When I was growing

up, I remember my dad fi nding the historic cabinets in the

garage and hanging them up,” the wife says.

Though the owners could not fi nd a match for the existing

red linoleum, their second choice—reclaimed French tile—

reminded them of their time living in France. The new French

oven was also a tribute to the old room, which once housed

an industrial stove. They updated the existing pantry and ex-

panded the room with an eating nook. “It feels much more

open,” the wife says of the new kitchen. “Just the other day, we

hosted a birthday party for family. We could fi t everyone in.”

A new eating nook doubles as a reading alcove.

Vintage light fi xtures help keep the feel of the old home but give the

kitchen a fresh look.

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pillows: Vintage Fortuny fabric with vintage trim, $990 each at Dixie Stark Home, 616 S. Lucile St., (206) 762-4747, dixiestarkhome.com.why it’s green: Vintage fabric, made locally.

end tables: ET-30 and ET-31 in dark figured mahogany by Antoine Proulx, available to the trade through Trammell-Gagné, Seattle Design Center, Ste. A-105, (206) 762-1511, tgshowroom.com.why it’s green: FSC-certified hardwoods, water-based stains and finishes, metal components made from recycled steel and aluminum.

lamps: Rock Pile Table Lamp by CL Sterling & Son, available through Terris Draheim, 5616 Sixth Ave. S., (206) 763-4100, terris draheim.com. why it’s green: Base is made from recycled lead crystal.

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paint: Duration Home Interior Latex in Eros Pink, by Sherwin-Williams, multiple locations, sherwin-williams.com.why it’s green: Low-VOC, and raw materials are sustainable (soy and sunflower oils).

wallpaper: Allover Leaf by Sandpiper Studios, $62.99 per roll through Daly’s Paint & Decorating Wood Finishes, 13238 N.E. 20th St., Bellevue, (425) 454-3093, dalyspaint.com. why it’s green: Water-based ink and renewable-resource material.

console: Metro Console by Maria Yee, bamboo with Kona finish, available to the trade through L. Greenberg & Associates, Seattle Design Center, Ste. P-228,(206) 768-1210, lgreenbergsdc.com.why it’s green: Construction material consists of FSC-certified frames, water-based stains and nontoxic glues. Bamboo is a renewable resource, and Yee’s factories use energy-efficient methods.


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›› Amy Butler of Amy Butler Designs collaborated with Georgia-based Chandra Rugs to create a line of area rugs featuring her fresh, vintage-inspired patterns. The Morning Glory rug features bold, graphic flowers with warm, inviting colors—perfectly suitable for adding a touch of youthful exuberance to any space.

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Terry Walker of Walker Architects drew upon his love of traditional Japanese building techniques as inspiration for a Lake Sammamish project. This example of its intricate joinery shows how using raw pieces of wood “allowed the raw, natural beauty of the organic form to show through,” he explains.

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KEEPING IT CONTAINEDHusband-and-wife team Jay and Dixie Stark of DA Stark Interiors created a unique retail and office space composed entirely out of reused cargo shipping containers—the first of its kind in the Seattle area. Dixie Stark Home came to fruition with help and guidance from Jay Fogarty of Fogarty Construction and structural engineer Greg Coons of Swenson Say Faget. “The walls of the containers were left exposed for juxtaposition between soft and elegantly tailored furnishings and corrugated industrial walls,” Jay Stark explains.

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›› Curtis Gelotte designed this spiral staircase for the 7,300-square-foot Hillcrest Farm project “to capture the impression of an old stone silo by using two different styles and colorways of artificial stone to achieve the look of a farmer’s own handiwork.”

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Washington Wine Country’s eighth annual Grand Gala

Auction celebrates the impact the wine industry has on

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and cocktails while watching live musical comedy and bidding in a silent auction. Tickets are $250. Details: (206) 625-1418

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EVENTS

May 1 & June 5American Institute of Architects SeattleAttend one of AIA Seattle’s “How to Select

and Work with an Architect” seminars to

discover how to pick the perfect architect for

your project. Admission is $15. Details: (206)

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on a tour with the Ballard Historical Society.

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of houses built in the neighborhood between

1900 and 1930. Tickets are $15–$20. Details:

(206) 660-8463 or ballardhistory.org.

May 13 & 15 and June 19Historic SeattleJoin Historic Seattle to tour the early-1900s

Dearborn House and Stimson-Green Mansion,

May 13, and for a workshop on documenting

a home’s history, May 15. Take a self-guided

Queen Anne tour, June 19. Tickets are $30–$50.

Details: (206) 622-6952 or historicseattle.org.

May 6–29 and June 3–26Foster/White Gallery

Foster/White Gallery’s May exhibit

features influential abstract paintings by

the late Lois Graham. In June, the gallery

displays Andre Petterson’s photographic

works (including Cilia Spill, at right), along

with James Waterman’s painted floral

compositions. Admission

is free. Details: (206) 622-2833

or fosterwhite.com.


May 15–16Seattle Cheese FestivalAttention, cheese lovers. Seattle Cheese Festival features

cooking demos, tastings and seminars at Pike Place Market.

Admission is free. Details: (206) 682-7453 or seattle

cheesefestival.com.

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EVENTS

GALLERIESNow through June 30Greg Kucera Gallery“Made in the U.S.A.,” an exhibit focusing on

buying local, features works in various media

made from locally purchased materials and by

local artists Sherry Markovitz, Chris Engman,

Peter Millett, Michael Knutson and Ross Palmer

Beecher, now through May 15. Plus, view the

paintings of Whiting Tennis as well as the

drawings of Claudia Fitch, May 20–June 30.

Admission is free. Details: (206) 624-4031

or gregkucera.com.

May 6–30 and June 3–28Lisa Harris GalleryPaintings by Michael Greenspan and sculptures

by Jerry Wingren are on display in May, followed

by scenic paintings by Kathryn Altus and

Christopher Harris in June. Admission is free.

Details: (206) 443-3315 or lisaharrisgallery.com.

May 7–30 and June 4–27Traver GalleryIn May, explore the works of brothers Einar

and Jamex de la Torre. The two combine

traditional Mexican folk art with cultural

commentary to produce their glass pieces.

In June, view Alex Gabriel Bernstein’s glass

sculptures, along with Tom Degroot’s unique

wood paintings. Admission is free. Details:

(206) 587-6501 or travergallery.com.

May 6–June 1 and June 3–29Patricia Rovzar GallerySee Tyson Grumm’s paintings of imaginary

animal and human characters, May 6–June 1,

and Joseph Maruska’s abstract paintings

(including My Polish Garden, above), June 3–29.

Admission is free. Details: (206) 223-0273 or

rovzargallery.com.


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SPRING GARDENINGNow through August 12Gardening and Landscaping ClassesRedmond Parks and Recreation Department

teams up with Peter Kirk Community Center

and the Redmond Senior Center to offer

classes on gardening and landscaping. Learn

about container design, vegetable gardening,

edible landscaping and more. Admission is

$27–$48. Details: (425) 556-2300 (Redmond)

or redmond.gov, (425) 587-3336 (Kirkland)

or kirklandparks.net.

May 8 & 9Pike Place Market Flower FestivalThe north end of Pike Place Market bursts

with flowers on Mother’s Day weekend.

Put together a special bouquet, and pick up

some tips from guest speaker and gardening

expert Ciscoe Morris. Admission is free. Details:

(206) 682-7453 or pikeplacemarket.org.

May 1–2 & 22Seattle Tilth’s Edible Plant SaleLearn about organic gardening and conserving

natural resources from Seattle Tilth as the

nonprofit hosts an edible plant sale with

gardening presentations and food demon-

strations. The event takes place in Seattle,

May 1–2, and at the Issaquah Farmers

Market, May 22. Admission is free. Details:

(206) 633-0451 or seattletilth.org.

June 18–21Four Season SplendorNorthwest Perennial Alliance’s plant study

weekend is when plant enthusiasts can

participate in lectures, plant sales, book sales

and workshops about garden writing and

botanical illustration. Tickets for plant study

weekend are $140–$155. Details: (425)

647-6004 or northwestperennialalliance.org.

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Join Masins Fine Furnishings & Interior Design as it partners with Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids to raise awareness and funds for local HIV/AIDS organizations with a stylish event featuring interior design vignettes and a silent auction. Suggested donation is $25. Details: (206) 763-8885 or diffa.org.


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1. Projects featured on the tour included an artists’ residence designed by Coop 15 architect Lane Williams. 2. The home of architect Marc LaRoche and interior designer Trina LaRoche was part of the tour. 3. A LEED-certified house on the tour was designed by architect Matthew Coates of Coates Design. 4. Architect Peter O’Connor discusses tour highlights with Seattle Homes & Lifestyles Editor Giselle Smith.

NORDEXSeattle Design Center hosted its annual NORDEX event, March 11–12, drawing almost 200 attendees from across the Northwest. Speakers included American designers Thad Hayes and James Huniford, as well as author Joan DeJean. The event also featured open houses at showrooms, lectures and evening celebrations.

1. Interior designers Chris Colman, Tana Mattson and Jann Placentia. 2. Susan Friedman and Lauren Love of Trammell-Gagné and designer Mary Wright. 3. Interior designers Autumn Donavan and Beverly Bradshaw.

On February 18, Refresh, a design community networking event co-sponsored by Seattle Homes & Lifestyles, attracted more than 400 guests to Urban Light Studios in Greenwood. Organized by Kelli Patch and Trish Barnett, the event featured vendors including Masland Carpet, American Slate, Statements Tile & Stone, Daly’s Paint, Picture Source and Fidalgo’s Home.

above: Kelli Patch, architectural design rep at American Slate and owner of Kelli with an EYE Design, SH&L’s Maile Wolf and Trish Barnett of Masland Carpet.

OUT & ABOUT WITH SEATTLE HOMES & LIFESTYLES

A display garden by the Washington Chapter of the Association of Professional

Landscape Designers earned Seattle Homes & Lifestyles’ 2010 “First in Home and Design” award

for best residential garden design at the 22nd annual Northwest Flower & Garden Show,

February 3–7. The garden, which also earned the Fred Palmer Garden Creator’s Award from

fellow garden designers, featured winter plants and urban hardscape elements and

focused on the importance of working with a landscape designer.

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between East Yesler Way on the

north, South Massachusetts Street

on the south, 29th Avenue South on

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number of condominium units

average price per square foot of

real estate in Leschi from January

2008 to January 2009

average price per square foot of real

estate in Leschi from January 2009

to January 2010

current asking price (at press time)

per square foot of real estate

median sale price for a single-

family home in Leschi

most expensive home sold in 2009

least expensive home sold in 2009

Source: Erin Brumett, Coldwell Banker Bain

DON’T LET ITS SIZE FOOL YOU: The Leschi neighborhood holds its own when compared to larger areas

nearby. Leschi offers residents sweeping views of Lake Washington, a diverse population and ample opportunities

for various outdoor sports. At 0.36 square mile, Leschi holds 856 single-family homes, and the neighborhood’s

eclectic mix of real estate gives it a lot of character. “Leschi has a wide spectrum of ages and styles of homes,

including craftsman, tudor, colonial, midcentury and Northwest contemporary,” notes Coldwell Banker Bain real

estate agent Karen Freeman. “The type of housing is so varied, the demographic moving into the area reflects

the diversity.”

Located three miles east of Pioneer Square, Leschi draws people from nearby downtown Seattle. Named after

a local Nisqually chief, Leschi has a history dating back centuries—to when it served as a seasonal Duwamish tribe

settlement. By the 1890s, Leschi Park and the lakefront served as a vacation and leisure destination for local Euro-

pean settlers. As the neighborhood continued to develop, people started to move here and call Leschi their home.

Today, the Leschi waterfront still draws outdoor-activity seekers, and two parks—Leschi Park and Frink

Park—provide plenty of space in which to play. “[Leschi is] an active residential community with a large number

of homes that have amazing views of Lake Washington. It’s surrounded by parks, marinas, water sports, cafes

and wonderful routes for bicyclists, runners and walkers,” Freeman says.

But outdoor sports aren’t the only draw. Leschi holds two small business cores. The area along Lakeside

Avenue South is home to Leschi Market, a gym and restaurants such as Daniel’s Broiler, BluWater Bistro and

Ruby Asian Dining. A smaller commercial area on the Leschi–Mount Baker Ridge at 31st Avenue offers a spa,

financial offices, a pet store and the Re-Past Bakery and Café.

Even with its laid-back, suburban vibe, Leschi is just a 10-minute drive from the bustling activity of downtown

Seattle, and its proximity to the Interstate-90 floating bridge allows for easy access to the Eastside. Leschi’s architectural

medley and diversity of residents make this waterfront enclave perfect for urban-minded neighborhood living.

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Page 26: Wall sconce, crystal mirror wall

sconce, Pacific Galleries, 241 S. Lander St.,

(206) 292-3999, pacgal.com; paint, Benjamin

Moore, Brushworks N.W., 691 Oak St.,

Oak Harbor, (360) 679-4444.

Page 27: Rug, natural fiber, Pottery Barn,

multiple locations, potterybarn.com;

upholstered furniture, slip covers, SMJ Studio,

825 Taylor Ave. N., Ste. 4, (206) 285-5758,

smjstudio.qwestoffice.net; floor lamp base, Fremont Flea Market, shade, Pottery Barn,

wiring, Harold’s Fine Home Lighting, 1912 N.

45th St., (206) 633-2557, haroldslighting.com;

paint, Benjamin Moore, Brushworks N.W.,

691 Oak St., Oak Harbor, (360) 679-4444.

Page 28: Tile, ceramic subway tile, Floors

Plus/Carpet One Floor & Home, 3175

Goldie Road, Oak Harbor, (360) 679-5570,

floorspluscarpetoneoakharbor.com;

chandelier, antique, Pacific Galleries, 241

S. Lander St., (206) 292-3999, pacgal.com;

cabinets, Wood House Custom Cabinets,

3111 T Ave., Anacortes, (360) 293-2890,

whcci.com; island, custom portable wooden

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stools, One Way Furniture, onewayfurniture

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Page 29: Ceiling fan, Minka Aire Acero Steel

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floor, oak with ebony and rosewood stain,

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Floors Plus/Carpet One Floor & Home, 3175

Goldie Road, Oak Harbor, (360) 679-5570,

floorspluscarpetoneoakharbor.com; paint, Benjamin Moore, Brushworks N.W., 691 Oak

St., Oak Harbor, (360) 679-4444.

Page 31: Paint, Benjamin Moore, Brushworks

N.W., 691 Oak St., Oak Harbor, (360) 679-4444;

siding, Western Red cedar shingles.

Page 32: Faucet, sink, Kohler, Northwest

Plumbing & Mechanical, 2949 N. Goldie

Road, Oak Harbor, (360) 279-8319; floor and wall tile, ceramic tile, Floors Plus/Carpet

One Floor & Home, 3175 Goldie Road,

Oak Harbor, (360) 679-5570, floorspluscarpet

oneoakharbor.com; chandelier, antique,

Sister’s Inc., 615 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah,

(425) 392-7373, sistersantiques.com; wall sconce, Bistro Sconce, Restoration Hardware,

multiple locations, restorationhardware.com;

paint, Benjamin Moore, Brushworks N.W.,

691 Oak St., Oak Harbor, (360) 679-4444;

prints, Crate and Barrel, multiple locations,

crateandbarrel.com; basket, woven basket,

IKEA, 601 S.W. 41st St., Renton, (425) 656-2980,

ikea.com; paint, Benjamin Moore, Brushworks

N.W., 691 Oak St., Oak Harbor, (360) 679-4444;

linens, Pottery Barn, multiple locations,

potterybarn.com; table lamp, antique

alabaster, Sister’s Inc.

34 ISLAND TIME Interior Designers:

H2K Design, 10031 SR 532, Ste. B, Stanwood,

(360) 939-2085, H2KDesign.com.

Architect: Designs Northwest Architects,

10031 SR 532, Ste. B, Stanwood,

(360) 629-3441, designsnw.com.

Contractor: JP Land Builder Inc., Camano Island,

(360) 629-2746.

Page 35: Railing, galvanized steel; siding, reclaimed redwood; roofing, black metal;

covered entry, copper.

Page 36: Paint, HC-82 Bennington Gray,

Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com;

prints, seaweed prints, reproductions from

British Museum, Anthropologie, anthropologie

.com; fireplace surround, lacquered, mill

finished steel, Wesweld Corp., 8508

Cedarhome Dr., Stanwood, (360) 629-3314;

overmantel, Edelman leather tiles, Antiqued

Natural FT07, Kelly Forslund, Inc.*, Seattle

Design Center, Ste. P-158, (206) 762-6076,

kellyforslund.com; railing, lacquered, mill

finished steel, Wesweld Corp.; floor, cast-in-

place terrazzo; stairs, Brazilian cherry, Kährs.

Page 37: Counter tops, Absolute Black,

honed marble, Meta Marble & Granite, 410 S.

Front St., (206) 762-5547, metamarbleandgranite

.com; bar top, custom slumped glass, Peter

David Studio Inc., 509 Minor Ave. N., (206)

547-2868, peterdavidstudio.com; floor, cast-in-place terrazzo.

Page 38: Paint, 2143-40 Camouflage, Benjamin

Moore; tub deck, slumped glass, Peter David

Studio Inc.; etched glass door, Skyline

Design, 1240 N. Homan Ave., Chicago, (888)

278-4660, skydesign.com; paint, 2140-40

Storm Cloud Gray, Benjamin Moore.

Page 39: Paint, 2140-40 Storm Cloud Gray,

Benjamin Moore.

40 BLUE HEAVEN Architects:

Prentiss Architects, 224 W. Galer,

(206) 283-9930, prentissarchitects.com.

Contractor:

Dovetail Inc., 4300 Fremont Ave. N.,

(206) 545-0722, dovetailinc.net.

Page 40: Sedums, Solterra Systems, (206)

778-8727, solterrasystems.com.

Page 41: Sofa, chair, ottoman, Dania,

multiple locations, daniafurniture.com; floor lamp, Seattle Lighting, multiple locations,

seattlelighting.com; fireplace, Montigo,

Uptown Mechanical, 2223 202nd St. S.W.,

Lynnwood, (425) 328-0018.

Page 42: Cabinets, custom, sapele, Dovetail

Inc., 620 N.W. 44th St., (206) 545-0722,

dovetailinc.net; counter tops, floor, Milestone,

Heather Nicholson, P.O. Box 3251, Friday

Harbor, (360) 378-7876, heathernicholson

.com; hardwood floor, Edgeworth, Olde

English Hardwoods, 8014 20th Ave. N.E.,

(206) 854-4670, oldeenglishhardwoods.com;

refrigerator, Liebherr, Albert Lee Appliance,

1476 Elliott Ave. W., (206) 282-2110, albertlee

appliance.com; range hood, Vent-a-Hood,

Albert Lee Appliance; ovens, Albert Lee

Appliance; dining table, walnut, City

Trees Furniture, 4616 14th Ave. N.W., (206)

783-1405, citytreesfurniture.com; dining chairs, bar stools, Dania, multiple locations,

daniafurniture.com; hanging lights, Seattle

Lighting, multiple locations, seattlelighting

.com; slide-fold doors, NanaWall.

Page 43: Range/cooktop, Albert Lee Appliance;

faucet, Seattle Interiors, 3822 Stone Way N.,

(206) 633-2900, seattleinteriors.com.

Page 44: Cabinets, zebra wood, Dovetail Inc.;

counter top, Ocean Black travertine, Rockwood

Stone, 5629 208th St. S.W., Lynnwood, (206)

240-2559, rockwoodstone.com.

Page 45: Siding, rough-cut Western red cedar,

Penofin finish, 196th Street Construction,

LLC, 7811 192nd Place S.W., Edmonds, (425)

299-1852; panels, HardiePanels, 196th Street

Construction; garage door, cedar, Cressy

Door Company, Inc., 14701 15th Ave. N.E.,

Shoreline, (206) 632-0533, cressydoor.com.

46 FLOWERS, FRAGRANCE AND FOOD Landscape Architects:

Kenneth Philp Landscape Architects,

2724 N.E. 55th St., (206) 783-5840,

kennethphilp.com.

Page 46–51: Specimen plants, Wells

Medina Nursery, 8300 N.E. 24th St., Medina,

(425) 454-1853, wellsmedinanursery.com;

granite work, Turnstone Construction Inc.,

1229 N. 97th St., (206) 634-1521,

turnstoneconstruction.com.

54 BEFORE & AFTERArchitects:

The Johnson Partnership, 1212 N.E. 65th St.,

(206) 523-1618, tjp.us.

Contractor: Baron Building and Design,

3815 Carr Place N., (206) 632-4612,

baronbuildinganddesign.com.

Page 54: Cabinets, custom, Warmington

& North Company, 3408 Densmore Ave. N.,

(206) 633-1051, warmingtonandnorth.com;

tile, Ann Sacks Tile & Stone, 115 Stewart St.,

(206) 441-8917, annsacks.com; stove, Lacanche;

refrigerator, Sub-Zero; dishwasher, Asko;

faucets, Rohl; sink, custom, Ballard Sheet

Metal Works, 4763 Ballard Ave. N.W., (206)

784-0545, ballardsheetmetal.com; light fixtures, Brass Light Gallery, 1101 W. St. Paul

Ave., Milwaukee, (800) 243-9595, brasslight.com.

56 GREEN LIVINGPage 56: Flowers, Terra Bella Flowers

& Mercantile, 8417 Greenwood Ave. N.,

(206) 783-0205, terrabellaflowers.com.

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