VIEW RIDGE
North Seattle, WA
AGE
1951
original residential construction
ADDITION
335 sf
primary suite
FEATURE
1
skylight added
The remodel and addition for a 1950s ranch provided a new master suite, an open kitchen, and finished basement with tons of extra light and views of Lake Washington and the Cascades. Skylights, architectural enfilade, larger openings, and raising the ceiling all added the natural light that increases the sense of space and place. A small addition, a new entry porch, and an enlarged deck with a a folding door created easy indoor and outdoor living.
WHAT THE CLIENT NEEDED
→ A kitchen that finally captured the water view
→ Contemporary living without erasing the Tudor character
→ Original details preserved and celebrated
→ Every room brought up to the same quality standard
→ Added 3 ft to access views and light; merged butler's pantry, nook, and kitchen
→ Four bathrooms each given a distinct character and material palette
→ Library, master suite, and attic rooms fully renovated
→ Original fireplaces, tile, and period details retained throughout