Home Tour: #YarrowPointResidence

We recently completed a great project in Seattle! This project was featured in the September issue of Rue Magazine, where we were also named one of the Top 5 Designers to Watch! We wanted to take you on our own little tour of this project…

Q. Who is our client and how did they find us?

A. Our clients are two working parents with a young daughter. They had recently purchased a new home and wanted to make it their own. They searched the popular website Houzz. When they came across our portfolio they felt our firm and our family-friendly approach would be a great fit for their style!

Q. What was the client’s project scope and why did they seek out a designer rather than attempting it on their own?

Our clients really wanted to focus on the Great Room to start. They loved modern style and also valued quality. They were up against a few challenges that caused them to seek professional help.

With their modern aesthetic, they needed help creating warmth and personality among the clean edges. It’s not an easy balance to achieve so they knew they needed help.

These clients also didn’t want your standard big-box retailer items. They wanted a mix and wanted access to sources that aren’t always available in the Seattle area. A designer was key to bring in outside resources.

And, they knew they were ready to personalize their space and take it to the next level. But, with a young child they needed professional help to make sure it was safe for their daughter, but that it would also hold up against the wear and tear of having young children.

We loved that our clients came to us with the mindset that great style and livability didn’t need to wait until baby grows up. You truly can have both!

Q. What was the biggest project challenge?

With this being a great room, the layout and flow was really important. We wanted the spaces to feel communal, but still have ‘zones’ that would also provide a sense of space and intimacy. We accomplished this by creating different seating groups for different uses.

The other challenge we had, which is incredibly common, is getting our clients to approve items that are outside of their comfort zone. The dining room drapery and lighting was a hard sell at first, but ultimately for the clients it ended up being an easy choice and they trusted us to move forward.

In almost every case a client has allowed us to do something they were uncomfortable with, that element ends up being their favorite piece in the space.

Q. What was the most dramatic transformation?

The house was in great shape before, it just really needed to be infused with the personality of our clients. So, really, the biggest transformation was the overall warmth and livability that the space now has. This space is now inviting and filled with character. So really, the ambiance, style, and functionality are the biggest transformations giving our family a place they really use without fear.

 

Q. Carolina, what is your favorite part of this space?

I love the rugs! They’re all hair-on-hide rugs that are perfect for cleaning up easy messes. We used our prism rug (which is one of my personal favorites!) in the dining room and it added a ton of needed life and movement to that area.

Q. Beth, what is your favorite part of this space?

I really love the dining room drapery that we customized. It’s such a dynamic pattern, and still calming at the same time. Our clients were initially tentative about the bold pattern, but their trust won out and the drapery ended up being a key component in this space.

But, truly, I think my favorite part of this space is the customized sectional. Since installing it, I’ve watched our client’s daughter dive right in and play in all the pillows.

It shows you that this family has a place to really nestle in together and what can be more precious than that?!

See the entire project for yourself, complete with a brand new Before + After gallery:

Modern Great Room | personalized livable style

Enjoy exploring!