stained and sealed the wood well to hold up
to the rain. “But I try to build houses that
will age gracefully—like old homes with
etched marble and scratched-up wood
floors. Authentic materials develop a beau-
tiful aging that I welcome.”
In fact, the entire residence riffs off a ro-
mantic old-world style, both in architectural
details and decor : marble fireplace mantels ,
brass hardware , a claw-foot tub , and vintage
rugs. But Hackworth counters traditional
elements with an eclectic, unfussy mood
that is quintessential Pacific Northwest.
Modern light fixtures and casually propped
artwork join loose seating arrangements
that feel intimate rather than austere.
Above all, insists Hackworth, it is a real
family residence. “I don’t mind the rings
and stains on the marble or the scratches on
the hardwood floor under our dining table.
Nothing is off-limits to my girls, and we
truly live in each room.” The ultimate com-
pliment? “People often ask if this is a
remodel of an old home,” she says with evi-
dent pleasure.
DESIGN Katie Hackworth, Architectural
Design + Interiors; katiehackworth.com.
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