The Black Exterior Of This Remodeled Home Leads To A Warm Wood Interior

December 15, 2020
A remodeled house with a modern interior.

SHED Architecture + Design has remodeled a hillside home with views of the Puget Sound in Washington State.

Located on a steep site, the updated black metal and wood exterior is topped with solar panels on the roof.

Located on a steep site, the updated black metal and wood exterior of this home is topped with solar panels on the roof.
Photography by Tony Kim
A black metal roof on a modern home.
Photography by Tony Kim

Spiral stairs next to the driveway connect with a path that leads to the front door.

Spiral stairs next to the driveway connect with a path that leads to the front door of this home.
Photography by Tony Kim

A partially covered walkway with a cedar bench leads people to the front door. Inside, a black walnut plywood wall has been paired with red oak casework to create a modern entryway.

A partially covered walkway with a cedar bench leads people to the front door.
Photography by Rafael Soldi
A black walnut plywood wall has been paired with red oak casework to create a modern entryway.
Photography by Rafael Soldi

In the living room, custom milled fir surrounds a black fireplace with steel accents, while large windows provide tree views.

In this modern living room, custom milled fir surrounds a black fireplace with steel accents, while large windows provide tree views.
Photography by Rafael Soldi
In the living room, custom milled fir surrounds a black fireplace with steel accents, while large windows provide tree views.
Photography by Rafael Soldi
A modern living room with large windows.
Photography by Rafael Soldi

Tucked away in a small nook off the living room is a music corner, with hanging guitars, a piano, and a small sofa.

Tucked away in a small nook off a living room is a music corner, with hanging guitars, a piano, and a small sofa.
Photography by Rafael Soldi

In the kitchen, wood cabinets have been paired with Caesarstone ‘Sleek Concrete’ countertop, while on the island, there’s also a Red Oak butcher block countertop.

In this kitchen, wood cabinets have been paired with Caesarstone 'Sleek Concrete' countertop, while on the island, there's also a Red Oak butcher block countertop.
Photography by Rafael Soldi

By the kitchen, there’s a dining room with a round table and sliding glass doors that open up to the balcony.

A dining room with a round wood table and sliding doors that open to the balcony.
Photography by Rafael Soldi

The wrap-around balcony extends the living space of the home.

The wrap-around balcony extends the living space of this home.
Photography by Rafael Soldi

Matte gray and wood stairs connect the main level of the home with the upper floor.

Matte gray and wood stairs connect the main level of this modern home with the upper floor.
Photography by Rafael Soldi
Matte gray and wood stairs connect the main level of this modern home with the upper floor.
Photography by Rafael Soldi
Matte gray and wood stairs connect the main level of this modern home with the upper floor.
Photography by Rafael Soldi

At the top of the stairs is a small home office with a floating wood desk.

A modern home office with a floating wood desk and a small sitting area.
Photography by Rafael Soldi

Red oak flooring throughout the home is visible upon arrival at the master suite, where a pivoting door has been installed.

A modern home with red oak flooring and a pivoting bedroom door.
Photography by Rafael Soldi

The pivoting door was made possible by the installation of a custom track that also enables a sliding bathroom door. Both the doors and a panel are made from fir.

A pivoting bedroom door was made possible by the installation of a custom track that also enables a sliding bathroom door. Both the doors and a panel are made from fir.
Photography by Rafael Soldi

In the master bathroom, a Caesarstone ‘Pure White’ countertop sits atop a fir vanity with recessed pulls. Opposite the vanity, there’s a Japanese soaking tub with a dark gray background.

In this modern master bathroom, a Caesarstone 'Pure White' countertop sits atop a fir vanity with recessed pulls.
Photography by Rafael Soldi
A modern bathroom with dark gray walls and a wood Japanese soaking tub.
Photography by Rafael Soldi
A modern bathroom with dark gray walls and a wood Japanese soaking tub.
Photography by Rafael Soldi | Architects: SHED Architecture + Design | Contractor: Dowbuilt | Metal siding: VSM Sheet Metal | Cabinets: Whidbey Design Works | Concrete: Bayshore Concrete | Steel Fabricators (interior): Alpine Welding | PV: Artisan Electric | Envelope Consultant: RDH Building Science| Window/Doors: Washington Window and Doors | Structural Engineer: Todd Perbix