Hoedemaker Pfeiffer’s Hillside Sanctuary is a beautiful seaside home in the rugged and mountainous Pacific Northwest. Accented with a ton of stone, this house fits in perfectly with its surroundings, offering incredible indoor and outdoor views. The owner of the home wanted a personal retreat, and the designers definitely delivered.

the statement entry
This entry definitely sets the scene of this home with the impressive use of stone covering the walls. Stone was an element frequently used in this project to better make it seem like the home grew from its surroundings, and boy, does it make a statement

the living room
Continuing the use of stone into the living room, the fireplace offers a beautiful anchor to the room. Reaching all the way to the ceiling, it separates the home’s public and private rooms. The furniture’s simple and earthy tones ease the transition to the beautiful outdoor views from the glass doors leading to the back patio.

kitchen & dining
This kitchen is very casual, offering an island that doubles as seating. What we absolutely love is the window seat with beautiful natural light, perfect for a morning cup of coffee with a view. The kitchen’s warm wood cabinets and grey accents make it seem earthy and natural, yet sleek and clean. The abundance of natural light makes you, again, feel like you are in nature, while still being inside the home. We love how fresh it feels as it seamlessly blends together.

master bedroom
The beautiful views don’t stop with the living room and kitchen, they continue on to the master bedroom. The room’s cool palette continues the trend of feeling like you are in the outdoors. With its double door entry to the back patio, we can’t imagine a more dreamy way to wake up in the morning!

the bathroom
The bathroom is both dark and mysterious, reflecting the unknown of the rugged landscape. Its dark tile and sleek white tub contrast beautifully to form a sophisticated and more modern style. We love the large scale tiles that cover the walls, matching the dramatic effect of this room.

Architecture: Hoedemaker Pfeiffer | Contractor: Schuchart Dow | Landscaping: Randy Allworth | Photos by Kevin Scott


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