Magnolia Manor
Location
Seattle, WA
Project Type
Residential
Architect
Jay Coupard
Furniture
Inform Interiors
Size
2500 SQ FT
Scope
Furniture & Decoration
General Contractor
Douglas Johnson & Co.
Specialty Textiles
Carley Kahn
Photography — Andy Beers
Perched at the crest of a hill, this 1920s cottage was in need of a renovation to better support the young family who calls it home. Designed by Seattle architect Jay Coupard, the renovations improve the building’s form, while strengthening the connection to the street and backyard.
OreStudios was hired to help select new fixtures and furnishings that were congruous with the major space-planning and finish-selection decisions. Neutral foundation pieces were chosen for maximum flexibility, paying special attention to scale and views through rooms. Subtle touches of blue and ochre were incorporated in the decoration as threads of color connecting the new furnishings with the original Batchedler fireplace tile and painted window trim. Graceful chairs, stools, and decorative lighting add a warm note to the crisp detailing of the interior envelope.
The clients wanted enough furniture for the space to live comfortably, without adding anything superfluous.
The living room pairs a beautiful contemporary sofa with vintage Dux chairs recovered in fabric by Carley Kahn.
