THE STORY
Montlake Midcentury | Seattle
Montlake Midcentury is our love letter to Pacific Northwest modernism- warm cedar overhead, inky beams, and expansive glazing that pulls the landscape into daily life.
This entry foyer in our Montlake Midcentury Project draws from the clients’ vibrant energy, layering color and texture in a way that feels at ease with the home’s mid-century bones.
We honored the home’s original architecture and honest materials, then layered in playful color, sculptural lighting, and art-forward moments.
In our Montlake Midcentury Project, the interiors move in symphony with the strong architecture of the home – softening, echoing, and elevating.
From the graphic blue runners grounding the circulation to the inviting, low-slung lounge seating, every detail balances clarity with comfort- made for slow mornings, effortless hosting, and the rhythm of a well-loved home.
The Dining Room in our Montlake Midcentury Project required an intuitive understanding of light, rhythm, and proportion, allowing the space to feel both composed and completely at ease.
The softness of textiles, greenery, and organic forms create a sense of ease in the family room of our Montlake Midcentury Home. With layered textures, playful décor, and vintage finds, we created a highly curated retreat that resonates with our client.
With two expansive sofas made for curling up and music drifting from speakers concealed within the walls, the Family Room in our Montlake Midcentury Project is designed for unhurried evenings. It’s in these quiet, considered details that a home begins to feel complete.
The softness of textiles, greenery, and organic forms create a sense of ease in the family room of our Montlake Midcentury Home. With layered textures, playful décor, and vintage finds, we created a highly curated retreat that resonates with our client.
Craftsmanship leads the conversation in this nook in our Montlake Midcentury Project: a meticulously woven tapestry sits above a beautifully detailed wood sideboard, adorned by an amorphous lamp that softens the composition.
Photography courtesy: Miranda Estes Photography
Montlake Midcentury FAQ's
How do you approach sustainability and product quality?
We believe one of the most meaningful forms of sustainability is creating homes that are meant to last.
We consider durability, material composition, quality craftsmanship, performance, and longevity alongside aesthetics. Whenever possible, we look for opportunities to reuse existing pieces, and work with natural and responsibly sourced materials. We also consider a product’s full life cycle, including how it is made, how well it will age, whether it can be repaired or repurposed, and what may happen to it at the end of its useful life.
A well-designed home should not only look beautiful when it is completed. It should continue to serve you well for years to come.
What happens if I want to make changes to the design?
Feedback is an important part of our process, and there are designated opportunities to review and refine the design as it develops.
The most helpful feedback tells us what is or isn't resonating and why. That allows us to respond thoughtfully while maintaining the relationships between the many elements of the design.
Once a design direction has been approved, significant changes or a new direction may constitute an addition to the original scope of work. If additional design services are required, we will provide a fee proposal for your approval before beginning that work.
How long does a typical project take?
Timelines vary considerably depending on the scope and complexity of the project.
A furnishings project may take several months from design through installation, while a substantial renovation or new-construction project can extend over a year or more. Custom fabrication, permitting, construction schedules, product lead times, and the pace of client decisions can all affect the timeline.
At the beginning of the project, we establish a process and anticipated schedule so you understand what to expect along the way.
When should I bring an interior designer into my project?
As early as possible.
For renovations and new construction, many important design decisions happen long before finishes and furniture are selected. Floor plans, window locations, lighting, electrical, plumbing, cabinetry, and architectural details all influence the finished space.
Bringing us in early allows these elements to be considered together and can prevent costly changes later in the project.