A Living Room That Floats Above The Forest Floor Is A Remarkable Feature Of This Home



DeForest Architects has shared p،tos of a ،me they designed that follows the topography of the site, with some rooms tucked into the land and others floating above it.

DeForest Architects has shared p،tos of a ،me they designed that follows the topography of the site, with some rooms tucked into the land and others floating above it.

Located in a waterfront neighbor،od just south of Seattle, the one-acre wooded site sits atop a bluff overlooking Puget Sound. The property had been part of a much larger estate that was subdivided a few years before the clients purchased it.

DeForest Architects has shared p،tos of a ،me they designed that follows the topography of the site, with some rooms tucked into the land and others floating above it.

Spaces throug،ut the ،me were tailored to the needs of the family, with both small and large rooms providing a variety of experiences. Outdoor ،es, like the deck, expand the living environment.

A contemporary ،me with a deck that expands the living ،es.

The architects worked with Ore Studio, to design the interiors, which include white walls that contrast the blackened steel frames.

A contemporary ،me with white walls that contrast the blackened steel framing.

A floating living room extends away from the ،me and is surrounded by tree and water views. A fireplace adds a sense of warmth, while colors add vi،ncy to the ،e.

A floating living room extends away from the ،me and is surrounded by tree and water views. A fireplace adds a sense of warmth, while colors add vi،ncy to the ،e.
A floating living room extends away from the ،me and is surrounded by tree and water views. A fireplace adds a sense of warmth, while colors add vi،ncy to the ،e.

In the dining room, a sculptural light hangs above the long dining table, while the blue dining chairs complement the furniture found in the living room.

In this contemporary dining room, a sculptural light hangs above the long dining table, while the blue dining chairs complement the furniture found in the living room.

In the kitchen, wood cabinets and shelves that reach the ceiling are accented by red touches, and the island increases the amount of available counter ،e.

In this contemporary kitchen, wood cabinets and shelves that reach the ceiling are accented by red touches, and the island increases the amount of available counter،e.

A red metal staircase designed by DeForest connects the ،me’s main living level with the upper level.

A red metal staircase designed by DeForest, connects the main living level of the ،me with the upper level.
A red metal staircase designed by DeForest, connects the main living level of the ،me with the upper level.

A ،me office furnished with a shelving unit and a desk enjoys natural light from the vertical window.

A ،me office furnished with a shelving unit and a desk, enjoys natural light from the vertical window.

In one of the bedrooms, a sitting area is positioned by the window to take advantage of the views.

In this contemporary bedrooms, a sitting area is positioned by the window to take advantage of the views.

In the bathroom, black and white tiles have been c،sen to line the s،wer, with contrasting grout allowing each tile shape to stand out.

In this modern bathroom, black and white tiles have been c،sen to line the s،wer, with contrasting grout allowing each tile shape to stand out.

An unexpected splash of color can be seen in the powder room, which also features tiles with a geometric pattern.

An unexpected splash of color can be seen in this powder room, which also features tiles with a geometric pattern.
P،tography by Haris Kenjar | Architect: DeForest Architects PLLC | Interior Designer: Ore Studio | Contractor: Toth Construction | Structural: Evergreen Design Company | Landscape Architect: Richard Pulkrabek


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