Texture in Architecture

The art of architecture lies in the details. In how carefully selected materials can mimic forests and water within a home. In how a spiral staircase adds motion to an entryway. In how a living room’s soft wood floors can perfectly contrast with the stark limestone walls. Details matter. Texture matters. Texture—the result of carefully …

Super Luxury Living

With an influx of million dollar homes in the market, there’s a new bar for luxury living. Trulia recently released a look at modern luxury architecture. “In the last year millions of single-family homes and condos were listed on the market across America’s 100 largest metros,” Trulia reports. “Of all listings, over 7,000—or 0.28%—were listed …

Five Favorite Fall Decor Posts

We’ve been writing on custom architecture and luxury design in Seattle for more than seven years, and we enjoy looking back on the variety of topics we’ve addressed through the years. Today, we thought we’d dive into our archives and share a few autumn-inspired posts. Prepare for Fall Fall isn’t purely gold colors and pumpkin …

The Beauty of the Great Indoors

The Pacific Northwest is known for its rustic beauty and pristine forests. Many of us live here because we love the great outdoors, and it makes sense that we would want to bring that aesthetic into our homes. In Cedar Haven, Medina architect Scott Hommas provides an amazing example nature merged with unique luxury architecture. It starts …

Designing Your Dream Home With a Panorama View

The interior and exterior of a home can be mesmerizing, but when you visit somebody who has a great view of their surroundings, chances are it’s the real showpiece that they want to share with you. If you’re lucky enough to have one of those breathtaking panoramic views, it’s important that you play up your …