Once we got over these hurdles, the design work and reconstruction started. The first year of our involvement was spent working with a team of forensic contractors gutting the house, cleansing it of all particulate matter, and then helping our client negotiate his insurance settlement. Our role in the reconstruction of this home was two-fold. By the time they arrived, the house and contents were a total loss of more than $2.2 million. Equally unfortunate was the snowstorm and the delay it caused the fire department getting to the site. Unfortunately, the house was already engulfed in flames. Our client decided to take advantage of this opportunity and was in his driveway sledding when a neighbor rushed down the drive yelling that his house was on fire. At the time, Seattle was buried under several inches of snow (a rarity for us) and the entire region was paralyzed for a few days waiting for the thaw. This client had just finished a major remodel of their house in 2008 and were about to enjoy Christmas in their new home. Here's one of our most recent projects that was completed in 2011. Wall decal by Leen the Graphics Queen on Etsy. The Doodlefish Kids pink toile bedding, Casablanca Distressed White Bratt Decor Crib, Jubilee Lighting, Pink Toile Nursery Glider Chair by Angel Song, beautiful bookends and jewelry box by Charn and Company, and more can be purchased from our boutique, Jack and Jill Boutique. I don't like hanging blank frames on the wall, so I cut up some coordinating wall paper and fabric to make a monogram and silhouette to temporarily fill the voids. The picture frames above the crib will eventually hold sepia toned newborn photos and family photos. But in the end, we're all very pleased with this nursery and the clients are thrilled that baby Jules will have a beautiful nursery despite Hurricane Sandy! The overabundance of picture-frame moulding was especially challenging and several items planned for the wall space simply woulding work now, including a very wide branch with birds decal and another decal featuring a favorite inspirational quote from mom-to-be. When the family was forced to relocate to a new home, we found ourselves with a few design challenges making things work for a completely different space.
CUTE BOOKENDS WINDOWS
Every item was selected to fit perfectly into a room with a vaulted ceiling, an entire wall of windows and another wall with a built-in shelving unit on which we were going to place pretty lined baskets and other baby goodies. This particular nursery was initially planned for a home that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. These granite bookends direct focus to the lake. The granite wall extending from the entry through the interior living space is mirrored along the opposite end of the rear covered patio. The one-story roof over the garage and support spaces takes flight at the entry, wraps the two-story wing, turns, and soars again toward the lake as it approaches the rear patio. The lines and contrasting colors of the light granite wall and silver roofline draws attention toward the entry and through the house to the real focus: the water. The front elevation, with painted green and natural wood siding and soffits, blends harmoniously with wooded surroundings. Secondary support spaces are integrated across the front of the house with the dramatic foyer. We placed all main public living areas along the rear of the house to capitalize on the lake views while efficiently stacking the bedrooms and bathrooms in a two-story side wing. Our concept celebrates the natural surroundings through materials, views, daylighting, and building massing. Aside from the functional needs of the occupants, our clients desired a home which maximizes indoor connection to the lake, provides covered outdoor living, and is conducive to entertaining.
Accommodations were made for visiting children upstairs. This required two master suites on the first floor. Elderly in-laws stay for prolonged periods, and the homeowners are thinking ahead to their own aging in place. Functionally, the home accommodates multiple generations. We designed this 3,162 square foot home for empty-nesters who love lake life.
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