Modern Warmth Meets Northwest Serenity in This Seattle Home
The In-Kind House in Seattle is a modest 1,900-square-foot rebuild from GO’C Studio, that rises from the existing concrete stem walls of the original structure. A high shed roof with exposed wood beams and clerestory windows defines the interior, infusing each room with soft natural light.
At the entry, a recessed Japanese-style vestibule opens to a striking corten-steel staircase and warm oak detailing, setting the tone for a home where crafted materials and thoughtful transitions guide the experience.
Beyond the deck, a lush Pacific Northwest garden climbs a small hill, forming a natural backdrop of moss-covered rockery, ferns, and trees that gently frames the main living spaces.
The kitchen becomes the social anchor of the home, distinguished by deep petrol-blue oak cabinetry and a continuous stainless-steel backsplash. Its open layout flows into the dining area and toward the south-facing lift-and-slide doors, where the interior extends directly to the deck and outdoor kitchen.
The interior staircase is bordered by a sculptural white-oak slat screen that filters light and creates visual rhythm between levels. In the bedroom, clerestory windows offer privacy while opening the room to treetop views and daylight.
The staircase is a beautifully crafted white-oak balustrade, where vertical slats create a light-filtering screen that feels both architectural and sculptural as it guides you between levels.
A warm palette of plaster walls, oak floors, and minimalist built-ins ties every space together, giving this compact dwelling an atmosphere that feels both expansive and deeply connected to its landscape.
Photography by Kevin Scott