A beautiful transformation took place in this Capitol Hill home where we were able to remodel 448 square feet at the interior and build a 398 square foot patio to connect the home to the back garden. The relaxing backyard space creates a new area for entertaining and a nice flow between the main-level public spaces of the home and the outdoors. The updated kitchen features customized flush-frame cabinets along with built-in cabinetry to tie in the classic dining room. We created the extended patio area by re-grading the soil and installing board-formed concrete retaining walls. The new large doors in the dining room seamlessly marry the interior and the exterior while giving the home a more modern feel.  Contractor:  Heartwood Builders.

 

 

 

What people are saying about live-work-play

Jane and I had an excellent experience working with Sheri who helped us conceptualize our wishes into a thoughtful, creative design and worked with contractors to make that design real.  Sheri is a listener.  In our first meeting she asked for us to name the qualities we foremost wanted in a backyard cottage.  All of them were met in the design and the end result.  She solved complex problems, she was direct and confident and friendly with contractors, took good notes and always followed through.  We love the results.

The Hutchesons, Seattle, WA