Broadview Remodel

The Story

This 1961 home had been meticulously maintained by its original owner, remaining largely untouched for 60 years. Our clients appreciated the care the previous owner had taken and wanted to preserve the home's original feel while integrating some essential upgrades. They approached us to expand the kitchen, update the bathrooms, and introduce more natural light to offset the towering trees surrounding the property.

Originally enclosed by three walls that cut it off from the rest of the house, we chose to open the kitchen up, connecting the entry and dining room to create a seamless flow between the spaces. The original layout also housed a furnace in this area. We seized the opportunity to replace it with a modern heat pump air handler, relocating the unit and converting the former furnace footprint into a pantry. Finally, we added a skylight to bring more natural light over the new island.

The living room previously felt isolated from the adjacent areas. Our solution was to introduce an open wood-slat wall, which maintains a visual connection without requiring the relocation of the existing structural beam and post. Additionally, this space received a much-needed lighting upgrade with the installation of a single skylight.

In the bathrooms, the clients wanted to preserve the original tile design. We sourced 4-inch square tiles in matching colors, complete with a variety of bullnose edge conditions, to closely replicate the original aesthetic. While we retained the original tub and many accessories in the blue bathroom, we replaced most of the plumbing fixtures—the most notable change being the removal of the vintage blue and pink toilets.

Throughout the project, we collaborated with Space Theory, who provided all the cabinetry. BrightWorks did an excellent job matching the wood for the pantry and the countertops that Space Theory could not fabricate, beautifully tying the whole project together. One of our favorite details was sourcing green slate to match the original entry. We partnered with Vermont Structural Slate, who worked closely with us to perfectly duplicate the historic tile size and pattern.

We truly enjoyed the process of thoughtfully upgrading an older home while honoring its original details. We hope the next remodel continues this legacy of care and attention to detail in another 60 years.

Architectural Design Team: Ryan Adanalian & Matthew Hagen
Structural Engineer: Carter Quinn Norlin
Contractor: BrightWork Builders
Cabinets: Space Theory
Photographer: Ross Eckert Photo

Client Review of Experience:

Thorough, articulate, endlessly responsive and well connected to the Seattle home construction scene. We were in good hands and had an excellent outcome with our project. Thankful for their work