Wallingford Modern Farmhouse
Situated in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood, this modern home provides a fresh and refined take on farmhouse character. The newly constructed family residence includes three stories and a full basement, making it much more spacious than the surrounding turn-of-the-century homes. The design tucks the third story into the roofline, blending the residence’s generous size with the scale of the neighborhood.
With coffered ceilings and decorative beams, the home's main open floor plan is warm and welcoming. The home opens to the outdoors on multiple sides, including a small porch just off the entry, a wraparound deck accessible from the kitchen and a pocket sliding door in the living room. Built around the home's southeast corner, the deck is covered and heated, allowing outdoor living year-round. The kitchen is centered by an island featuring an apron-front sink and features custom-made, Amish-crafted cabinetry. A cozy eat-in breakfast nook in the corner of the space provides the family with a more intimate space to come together.
In designing the home on its tight, sloped lot, the site constraints were utilized as unique creative opportunities. Capitalizing on the verticality, the height and location of the structure were used to frame views and organize program elements and circulation. The farmhouse includes four bedrooms, two of which include dramatic vaulted ceilings. The third floor may be used as a fifth bedroom or office space and opens onto a small deck with expansive views. Able to function as a suite (AADU) of its own, the spacious basement includes a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, laundry, and separate entrance.
Throughout the home there is a keen attention to detail, incorporating subtle nods to tradition within the bright, gracious, and modern interior. Built-ins offer plentiful storage options, from a sizable primary walk-in closet to under-stair kitchen cubbies, to a streamlined study spot for the kids on the second floor. The material palette is clean and elemental with sleek woods, bright whites, and soft neutrals.
