Bellevue Home Renovation in Washington by WC STUDIO ARCHITECTS

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A three-dimensional kitchen renovation completely transformed the main level of a 1960s split-entry home in Bellevue. The removal of two walls allowed the kitchen and dining area to expand into an under-utilized adjacent room and fully connect those spaces with the living room. The new vaulted ceiling over the kitchen and dining room captured unused attic space to add volume and bring in more natural light through two new skylights.

Image Courtesy © Steve Campagna

• Architects: WC STUDIO ARCHITECTS
• Project: Bellevue Home Renovation
• Location: Bellevue, Washington
• Photography: Steve Campagna
• General Contractor: Buchanan Contracting

Image Courtesy © Steve Campagna

“What began as a vintage 70’s dark, dated, and cramped space was transformed into a light, airy, and comfortable great room with clean lines and ample natural light”. Owner Walnut fronts for the custom cabinets were chosen for their rich texture and visual depth, balanced by the light-colored quartz countertops and clean lines of the millwork and fixtures. The backsplash tile from Heath Ceramics provides a splash of color in the otherwise neutral palette.

A walnut butcher block bartop floating against a generous work island both divides and connects the kitchen with the living area in the new open plan. In competition for favorite gathering spot will be the hearth, where a custom steel panel chimney wrap and a new gas-powered fireplace insert can create coziness on-demand.

Throughout the main level, entry landing, and stair, new engineered hardwood flooring replaced worn carpet and linoleum. New trim, a fresh coat of paint, and an updated lighting package were also specified to unify the previously disconnected spaces and harmonize with the existing details of the home.

Image Courtesy © Steve Campagna

Image Courtesy © Steve Campagna

Image Courtesy © Steve Campagna

Image Courtesy © Steve Campagna

Image Courtesy © Steve Campagna

Tags: Bellevue, Washington

Categories: House, Renovation, Residential

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