If you’re tired of the giant rectangular boxes that have popped up as apartment clones across Seattle – and if you have a crush on Ballard like I do – check out the new apartments at the Greenfire Campus, a mixed-use development with just 18-residential units and a focus on sustainable living. When I went… Read More
Let’s say money is not an issue and you can spend $5,000+ a month on rent. Which of these high-end rentals would you choose: An exquisitely modern condo on the 23rd floor of the Escala or a more stately penthouse unit at the historic Seaboard building? Both units are two bedrooms and two baths spread… Read More
You don’t see snazzy showers like these every day. They’ll let you shower in style, but you better not be shy in case others walk in… We saw these while browsing new listings. The first is a freestanding shower that is encased in a glass tube and located right in the bedroom. It’s one of… Read More
If you missed out on buying at The Sanctuary on Capitol Hill, but you still want to live in the renovated church, here’s your chance. One of the 12 contemporary residences is available for rent. But you still need plenty of money to have a prayer. We found this listing on Craigslist advertising a 2-3… Read More
We took our own advice and strode through the many aisles of exhibitors at the Seattle Home Show this weekend. Amid the countless remodeling specialists, flooring and hot tub retailers, the bright light from this outfit really caught my eye and many others. You knew entrepreneurs were bound to come out of the weeds with… Read More
The new pictures of this recently renovated house near 21st and E. Pine (southeastern edge of Capitol Hill) give you a sense of the work that was done. Sleek, modern lines fill this 5-bedroom, 3000+ square foot home that date back to 1901. But to really see the transformation, check out the photos from the… Read More
Readers, can anyone help out a fellow reader looking for an interior design who specializes in modern? My wife and I are probably going to close on a modern home in Seattle later this month and I was wondering whether you had any recommendations for interior designers who focus on modern interiors? We have a… Read More
I left a hard hat tour of the new Belroy Apartments torn: go with the new or old, modern or vintage. The apartment complex, still under construction at Bellevue and Roy on Capitol Hill, preserves 62 apartments in one of Seattle’s architectural gems, while adding 51 units that are sleek and contemporary. Here’s background on… Read More
I’ve had a sweet spot for these “fireplaces” since first discovering them and now they’re on Fab.com for a steal (over 50% off!). If only we had a larger loft I’d totally get one. The cool thing is that they require no installation, no chimney, no gas and no electricity. Perfect for condos, apartments or… Read More
Dang! For a while now, we’ve been wanting to write about the curious vintage finds you can score at Kirk Albert but Team Diva has totally beaten us to it. And they upped the ante by listing more places for salvaged finds for your home. I’ve never even heard of Earthwise Architectural Salvage before and… Read More
I don’t know about you, but there are two launches in October that I’m pretty excited about. First, Curbed Seattle has the details on the October opening of West Elm in South Lake Union and even scored some renderings of the store that include a living wall. And if that wasn’t enough, it sounds like… Read More
I’ve been looking for cool lights for our loft entryway for years now. And while we haven’t settled on fixtures I heard about these wicked cool lights yesterday from @MichelleBee. The lights are made by Plumen self billed as the “The World’s First Designer Energy Saving Light Bulb”. And even better, they’re on sale for… Read More
A couple of interesting interiors have been profiled in Apartment Therapy in the past few days. Check ‘em out. House Call: Trace and Lisa’s Eclectic Life on Capitol Hill House Call: Abigail’s Modern Condo
Need help with the interior design of your new condo (or house) but don’t know where to turn? Salt Interiors, a “e-division” of Seattle-based interior design firm MNID, just launched today. Looks like a neat idea, you go to their site, choose your style from one of ten styles ranging from mid-century modern to nautical… Read More
