The 2018 Magnolia Home Tour includes FIVE beautiful,
 
 unique and lovingly cared for homes. A wonderful mixture!
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• Enjoy charm and elegance in this traditional Magnolia home. This classic Georgian Revival colonial was built in 1923. While it retains much of its timeless design, it has been updated with a large gourmet kitchen and a great room that opens to a brick patio and a level landscaped lawn. The second floor has four bedrooms, two with access to a large south facing deck and a fully outfitted exercise room. The third floor contains a master suite with expansive western views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.

 

• This newly remodeled mid-century home recently added an entire second story. The family has lovingly collected antiques for nearly a century, which are scattered throughout the house. Many unique features in this home will catch your eye, including interesting lighting fixtures, modern updates and interesting artifacts. Don't miss the antique opium pipes, plith blocks and books in the living room, or the classic Lane cedar hope chest in one of the bedrooms. The warmth of this family home will delight many visitors. 

 

• Built in 1939, this home was designed by Elizabeth Ayers, the first woman to graduate from the UW Architecture School (1921). The family history goes back to 1972 and has been been passed down from one generation to the next.  The homeowner loves being in the same house where she gathered around the Christmas tree to wait for Santa! The 2007 remodel updated the home but kept its original charm. The sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound can be enjoyed from both private and entertaining spaces. The west facing patio is the perfect place to enjoy sunsets.

 

• Enjoy your visit to this Northwest contemporary home featuring a traditional stucco exterior with corten steel columns and chimney. The home was purchased in 2003 and underwent a multi-phase remodel, including the addition of a third story. Living areas are designed with open vaulted ceilings and exposed beams wrapped in Chilean hardwood. Artwork in the living room includes two commissioned paintings and a stainless steel one-of-a-kind sculpture. The third floor office and master suite offer sweeping views and a Jack-and-Jill style bathroom is featured within the "themed" children's bedrooms. Basement amenities include a home theater, game room and a fitness area.

 

• This contemporary home was built in 2007 and reflects the couple's passion for mid-century and modern architecture. Utilizing and renovating the original basement, a new two-story home with rooftop deck was then constructed above. The design optimizes spectacular views of the Cascade Mountains, downtown Seattle, and Elliott Bay. Featuring open, airy spaces filled with natural light, the innovative solutions throughout demonstrate creativity and a balance between natural wood and state-of-the-art materials. There is a strong connection to outdoor spaces through the use of accordion glass doors, a terraced back yard and multiple decks that provide additional space for entertaining.