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rain chains
Rain chains are a beautiful eco-friendly alternative to traditional downspouts. They are historically from Japan, where they are called kusari-toi, which translates to "chain gutters."Rain chains can...
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5 common kitchen layouts: which is best for you?
One Wall KitchenPros: This one is great for small spaces or an open-concept layout. All the appliances are placed along one wall, saving space for a dining area or island.Cons: Unless an island is...
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hang on!
Stair rails have an obvious safety role but also a strong aesthetic presence. Here are some examples that go above and beyond the typical wood balusters.This rail reads as sculpture rather than a wall...
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architecture day trips
We love going on day trips (some closer than others) to see fantastic and inspiring architecture. Here are some of our favorites:Wing Luke MuseumArchitect: Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects;...
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wright does it right
The famous American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, has a rare, yet, original home that has hit the market for the first time ever. This home holds the same qualities as a time capsule, preserving the...
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powder rooms that pack a punch
The difference between designing bars and restaurants, which we do a lot of, and designing a home (which we also do a good deal of) is that a bar or restaurant is a highly experiential space, while a...
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pokémon go hits seattle
Many of you have probably heard about the new app, Pokémon Go, that has hit Seattle. What makes this new game such a sensation is that you have to catch little Pokémon in real time, enticing people to...
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the modern tree house
Tree houses bring about the childhood nostalgia of summers spent in the backyard. Not only do tree houses encourage people to be more connected with the outdoors, but they also bring a sense of...
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summer reading
Summer is the perfect time to slow down and enjoy the outdoors as well as life's simpler pleasures.Here are some spaces that make us want to soak up a good book ....or some Zzz s ....outdoors.
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an intern's tokyo travels
Tokyo may be the greatest city on the planet. The metropolitan area alone spans roughly 1808km2, hosting an estimated 37 million residents making it the most densely populated city in the world. Only...
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bringing inspiration to life: from mood board to reality
One of the first deliverables (and arguably one of the most important) of any design project is a mood board. This collection of inspiration images serves as a visual road map throughout the design...
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beat the summer heat
Summer in Seattle is finally starting to heat up and we want to give you the best tools to keep your home cool. You don't have to sacrifice design for functionality with these tips. Here are our...
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seattle design festival
The biggest design-related event in the Pacific Northwest is back again for another year! The Seattle Design Festival will run from September 10th to September 23rd in various locations in Seattle as...
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queen anne kitchen
Inspiration for a Queen Anne Kitchen was compiled into a Mood Board. A mood board was created that combined client wants with Atelier Drome's design concept, complete with a breakfast nook, metal...
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hitchcock deli
Hitchcock Deli. located in Georgetown, provides sandwiches, salads. and catering. Using local and organic foods, Hitchcock Deli promises to provide food free of GMOs and pesticides. We wanted to create...
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pacific northwest contemporary home
Our featured project this month is our Pacific Northwest Contemporary Home. This project is an 8’-12’ extension out the rear of the house to accommodate rearranging the kitchen/dining/great room/powder...
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wanderfish poke
What used to be a teriyaki space in Seattle is now being transformed for our client into Wanderfish Poke. We put together a Mood Board that matches their fast and casual restaurant. The color concept...
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generativity
On Friday, September 23rd Fernanda D'Agostino's Suyama Space Installation of "Generativity" will take place at 5PM. This exhibit features a performance by Isabelle Choiniere; complete with sculpture,...
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powder room inspiration
Our interior design team is hard at work designing our client's contemporary powder room. Complete with decorative backslash tiles, porcelain floor tile, and a neutral vanity the mood board plays a...
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what exactly is a DADU?
What exactly is a DADU? And how can I build one?Historically, Seattle hasn't been a particularly dense city, with very few duplexes and triplexes compared to other cities of similar size. But right now...
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