This New House Was Built With A Mix Of Reclaimed And Sustainable Materials

June 20, 2017

With sustainability in mind, this modern house in Seattle is made from recycled wood and locally sourced materials.

Photography by Tucker English

 

Dwell Development together with JT Architecture, and structural engineer Alex Moroses, have recently completed a modern house in Seattle, Washington. Sustainability is the heart of the project, with recycled and locally sourced materials used throughout.

 

Giving the house a touch of character, the exterior of the home is adorned with reclaimed barn wood in various hues, and metals sourced from Oregon.

 The exterior of this modern house is adorned with reclaimed barn wood in various hues, and metals sourced from Oregon.

Photography by Tucker English

Beside the front door, the house cantilevers out creating a perfect covered patio. Smooth cement pavers ensure it’s easy enough to walk around without shoes.


Beside the front door, this modern house cantilevers out creating a perfect covered patio spot. Smooth cement pavers ensure it's easy enough to walk around without shoes.

Photography by Tucker English

Arriving inside the home, the interior posts have been made into a feature by wrapping them in 100-year-old old hand-hewn wood from Montana.


Inside this modern house, the interior posts have been made unique by wrapping them in a hundred year old hand-hewn wood from Montana.

Photography by Tucker English

To the left of the entrance, and through a sliding wood barn door is the home office. A set of glass, white framed doors lead to the outdoor patio by the front entrance.


To the left of the entrance in this modern home, and through a sliding wood barn door is the home office. A set of glass, white framed doors lead to the outdoor patio by the front entrance

Photography by Tucker English

Heading into the main floor of the home, the living room is decorated in whites and soft greys. A large white area rug has been placed on the solid walnut wood floor, which is used throughout the home.


Going through the main floor of this modern home, the living room is decorated in whites and soft greys. A large white area rug has been placed on the solid walnut wood floor, which is used throughout the home.

Photography by Tucker English

Stepping into the kitchen, a calacatta marble kitchen island with a walnut chevron pattern base, provides additional counter space and a place to sit. Glossy white cabinets have been used and they help to reflect light throughout the kitchen.


Stepping into this modern kitchen, a calacatta marble kitchen island with a walnut chevron pattern base provides work space and a place to sit. Glossy white cabinets have been used and they help to reflect light throughout the kitchen.

Photography by Tucker English

In the dining room, a wood table sits on a white area rug and is surrounded by white chairs. A handmade pendant light hangs above the table, and also compliments others through the home.


In this modern dining room, a wood table sits on a white area rug and is surrounded by white chairs. A handmade pendant light hangs above the table that compliments others through the home.

Photography by Tucker English

The glass sliding doors of the dining room lead out to a secondary outdoor area. The area has been set up as an outdoor lounge and dining area, making it ideal for entertaining.


In this modern outdoor dining area has been set up as an outdoor lounge and dining area, making it ideal for entertaining.

Photography by Tucker English

Back inside and beside the stairs is a small bathroom. A textured silver countertop sink sits on a live-edge maple shelf from the Maple Valley.


This small modern bathroom has a textured silver countertop sink that sits on a live-edge maple shelf from the Maple Valley.

Photography by Tucker English

The four-storey set of stairs is situated beside an atrium in the middle of the home. Long, handmade pendant lights hang in the atrium filling the big open space.


The four-storey set of stairs is situated beside an atrium in the middle of this modern home. Long, handmade pendant lights hang in the atrium filling the big open space.

Photography by Tucker English

In one of the bedrooms, the bed sits underneath and beside windows, providing lots of light. Two wood nightstands with lamps compliment the walnut floor and colors used in the room.


The bed in this modern bedroom sits underneath and beside windows, providing lots of light. Two wood nightstands with lamps compliment the walnut floor and colors used in the room.

Photography by Tucker English

The ensuite bathroom is minimally decorated with a light colored counter and cabinet with simple drawer pulls. A large rectangular mirror helps to make the bathroom feel larger and brighter.


This modern ensuite bathroom is minimally decorated with a light colored counter and cabinet with simple drawer pulls. A large rectangular mirror helps to make the bathroom feel larger and brighter.

Photography by Tucker English

In another bedroom, the bed sits beside a set of sliding glass doors that lead to a small balcony. A white plush area rug on the walnut floor gives the room a cozy feel.


In this modern bedroom the bed sits beside a set of sliding glass doors that lead to a small balcony. A white plush area rug on the walnut floor gives the room a cozy feel.

Photography by Tucker English

In the master bathroom, the counter, shower and bathtub surround are covered in carrara marble. Again, a maple shelf is used below the long counter that has his and her sinks.


In this modern master bathroom, the counter, shower and bathtub surround are covered in carrara marble. Again, a maple shelf is used below the long counter that has his and her sinks.

Photography by Tucker English

At the top of this modern house is a private sun deck with two wood sun chairs.


At the top of this modern house is a private sun deck with two wood sun chairs.

Photography by Tucker English

An exterior bridge, which provides views of the outdoor lounge and dining area, connects the house to the garage at the rear of the home.


This modern house has an exterior bridge that connects the main house to the garage at the rear of the home.

Photography by Tucker English

With sustainability in mind, this modern house in Seattle is made from recycled wood and locally sourced materials.