This historic Lake Washington house gets a timeless and elegant renovation

This Lake Washington house has been family-owned since it was built near the turn of the last century but needed a major overhaul, commissioning Hoedemaker Pfeiffer to give it an elegant renovation. Nestled in the Seattle area, the family had renovated the house 20 years ago and then raised their young family there until the last child left home.

Planning ahead for that departure, the plans were inked and ready when the youngest left for college. The previous remodel made big improvements but failed to address some of the house’s functional issues. Fundamentally, it was still a house designed for family living. With the kids grown and gone, the empty nesters were left working in cramped living spaces and entertaining down tight hallways.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECTURE Hoedemaker Pfeiffer INTERIOR DESIGN Jennie Gruss Interior Design CONTRACTOR Toth Construction STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Dayle Houk

The owners did not wish to move from this home in which they had made family memories. Instead, they opted to renovate to meet the needs of their current lifestyle of entertaining family and friends. This final renovation was a push toward elegance and modernity. With an expanded kitchen, improved circulation, a master closet worthy of the house, new furnishings, a refreshed landscape, and many system upgrades throughout, the house is ready to span the next 20 years.

What We Love: This stunning family home has undergone an elegant renovation with bright and airy living spaces. The interiors of this home offer a more open and spacious layout conducive to entertaining and hosting overnight guests. Large windows not only flood the interiors with natural light but also provide a fantastic indoor-outdoor connection.

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