BLUE RIDGE RESIDENCE
Seattle, Washington

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Within the small community of Blue Ridge are many mid-century brick homes in need of updating. This largely untouched home on a large corner lot in Blue Ridge was in dire need of interior and exterior renovation. On the exterior, new fir windows and doors, a stucco exterior, and a new roof freshen the already clean lines of the home. The interior lacked a full master suite and suffered from a lower level accessed down a narrow dark stairway. Without adding square footage, the main level plan was reorganized by switching the location of the master bedroom and the living room. This allowed space for a master bathroom and closet area. The old master bedroom location turned into the living room and a wall was removed to open the stairway to this room. A natural fir 'feature wall' visually connects the lower and upper level together. New fir cabinetry, and ceiling treatments lend a warm sophisticated feeling to the interiors. The kitchen was 'lightly' remodeled by painting the existing cabinets and replacing the floor, countertops and appliances.

Unique energy saving feature: solar hot water panels help heat the outdoor swimming pool.

Nazim Nice, Architect w/ Sortun-Vos Architects