This urban farmhouse features cozy and welcoming interiors and terraces
Designed by SkB Architects for a growing Seattle family, the ToDD Residence was built on a corner lot with limited space available and a tight budget. The design references an urban farmhouse with a two-story, pitched roof structure attached to a single-story volume with a flat roof. The exterior is fairly scaled back with a contrasting color palette of gray and white, simple forms, and no extraneous details. What would typically go in a backyard has been moved up to a side terrace that’s raised above the street for added privacy.
The home’s 1,970 square feet was thoughtfully designed to make the most of every square inch. The ground floor maintains an open floor plan, except for a guest bedroom, that comprises a living room, dining room, kitchen, and home office. The living area benefits from two fairly private terraces, which expand the feel of the space. Upstairs marks the private areas with bedrooms that are no larger than they need to be since most of the time is spent downstairs.
The decor features light-colored wood, lots of white for an airy feel, earthy shades, for example, in tiles in bathrooms. You can also see rustic touches in decor: antlers, wood, cork and soft textiles, and the interiors look welcoming and modern.
A cozy terrace clad with reclaimed wood is a cozy space for welcoming guests and there's even a hearth
Another terrace is a backyard one, it's more private and features some furniture and a fireplace
The dining space and living room are fused in one, there's comfortable upholstered furniture and a wooden dining table
The kitchen is done with light-colored wood, with neutral countertops and there are a lot of shelves
A small working space with a wall-mounted desk, mobile cabinets and armchairs, it may be made more private with curtains
The spaces are done with lots of white to make them airy and larger, and I totally love a family photo collage, it's a modern take on a traditional photo gallery
The master bedroom is done with upholstered furniture, light-colored curtains and pastel nightstands
The master bathroom is decorated with earth-colored tiles, light-colored wood and some modern lamps
