A vaulted ceiling captures views of the mountains that were previously blocked by a ceiling.
The front door and porch push out for a more generous entryway. The sunken living room moves up to the upper level and gets great views. A new room is created underneath by digging out the crawlspace.
The kitchen has been enlarged, opened up, and updated.
Detail of new shelves.
Bigger windows and more space creates a much more pleasant space and better flow.
Adding space allows for an island in the kitchen, increased storage, and a pantry (beyond).
Detail of the back storage wall.
The parents' bedroom suite is made wider.
The parents' bathroom is updated.
A wood feature wall and ceiling is recreated with clear hemlock replacing knotty cedar.
A new wood stair and steel rail replaces a dated carpeted one.
The exterior keeps many of the original roofs and walls but the look and feel is completely transformed.
Before
BackForth
Before
Devil’s Thumb Update
This is an update to a 1970’s home with a sunken living room that completely blocked the view of the mountains.