brownstones , whose high ceilings , paneled
walls , and ornate millwork inform much of
her work. “I’ve always wanted to create a
modern home with layers and historical
details. The surrounding houses here are
very conducive to that,” she says. Four years
ago, when she landed a coveted piece of real
estate in the Seattle suburb of Medina, she
got her chance.
“For centuries, homes were an art form,
an expression of a craft,” she explains of
her approach to new construction. “I’m try-
ing to bring that mind-set back to life.”
Serving as both architectural and interior
designer , she set out to build from the
ground up , imbuing the house with a sense
of history and patina.
To that end, at every turn she chose mate-
rials with character, from the tumbled brick
for the front exterior to the solid wood win-
dows and doors. “It was very daring for a
Seattleite,” she admits, adding that she
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