Hoedemaker Pfeiffer South Beach
Description
There’s no shortage of natural beauty on Bainbridge Island, making it an ideal location for our clients, a longtime Seattle couple, to find their forever home. Drawing inspiration from the island’s old beach houses, which held special memories for the client from her childhood summers, we aimed to create a home that would seamlessly blend in with its surroundings and evoke a sense of timeless charm. A short walk from the main residence leads to the couple’s getaway: a studio building inspired by regional boathouses. The studios provide dedicated workspaces designed to accommodate the couple’s various projects. She enjoys the art studio with the flexibility of rolling her table outside onto the deck to work, while his side is tailored for reading, writing, composing, and recording music. Both have inviting wood-burning stoves. Landscape architect Anne C. James crafted an array of outdoor spaces around the main residence, each designed to be enjoyed at different times of the day and throughout the changing seasons. The landscape features a mix of open areas offering expansive views and more secluded spots for quiet reflection. To honor the area’s natural flora, native plantings were chosen to restore and enhance the sensitive shoreline habitat and woodlands. Inside the main residence, the living and dining areas are spacious, lofty, and light-filled but scaled for intimacy and gathering with the furnishings. The interiors evoke a collected sense of casual elegance. The woven dining chairs nod to a midcentury beach-inspired aesthetic while the custom trestle table feels like it has a family heirloom presence. Simple sculptural seating for comfort and a monumental stone fireplace integrates the elements. A corner piano and a window seat in the family room offer intimate spots to take in the sheltered views of Mount Rainier and the passing ferries, embodying the home’s tranquil atmosphere. The kitchen blends functionality and charm, and features a separate peninsula perfectly scaled for reading The New York Times and sipping coffee. The interiors maintain a neutral palette, reflecting the clients’ humble tastes and desire for areas of serenity. To encourage interactions with the kitchen, we attached a family room, so that conversations with the chef are made easy and never far away.
Details
Bainbridge Island
Year: 2024
Architect
Description
There’s no shortage of natural beauty on Bainbridge Island, making it an ideal location for our clients, a longtime Seattle couple, to find their forever home. Drawing inspiration from the island’s old beach houses, which held special memories for the client from her childhood summers, we aimed to create a home that would seamlessly blend in with its surroundings and evoke a sense of timeless charm. A short walk from the main residence leads to the couple’s getaway: a studio building inspired by regional boathouses. The studios provide dedicated workspaces designed to accommodate the couple’s various projects. She enjoys the art studio with the flexibility of rolling her table outside onto the deck to work, while his side is tailored for reading, writing, composing, and recording music. Both have inviting wood-burning stoves. Landscape architect Anne C. James crafted an array of outdoor spaces around the main residence, each designed to be enjoyed at different times of the day and throughout the changing seasons. The landscape features a mix of open areas offering expansive views and more secluded spots for quiet reflection. To honor the area’s natural flora, native plantings were chosen to restore and enhance the sensitive shoreline habitat and woodlands. Inside the main residence, the living and dining areas are spacious, lofty, and light-filled but scaled for intimacy and gathering with the furnishings. The interiors evoke a collected sense of casual elegance. The woven dining chairs nod to a midcentury beach-inspired aesthetic while the custom trestle table feels like it has a family heirloom presence. Simple sculptural seating for comfort and a monumental stone fireplace integrates the elements. A corner piano and a window seat in the family room offer intimate spots to take in the sheltered views of Mount Rainier and the passing ferries, embodying the home’s tranquil atmosphere. The kitchen blends functionality and charm, and features a separate peninsula perfectly scaled for reading The New York Times and sipping coffee. The interiors maintain a neutral palette, reflecting the clients’ humble tastes and desire for areas of serenity. To encourage interactions with the kitchen, we attached a family room, so that conversations with the chef are made easy and never far away.
Details
Bainbridge Island
Year: 2024
