10/15/2026
Two requests from a young family: more storage, and a clear line of sight to the kids on the main floor.
This 1970s home on Mercer Island had neither. A solid wall closed the dining room off entirely, and outside the kitchen there was almost nowhere to put anything.
So the wall came out, and in its place, shelves that seem to float. The dining room retained a sense of mystery, and gained visibility. Look past a vase or a stack of books, and the living room is always there, half-glimpsed. And behind the table, a new wall of cabinetry absorbs the everyday items.
For the parents, it means something simpler. They can see the kids from anywhere.
Separation, without disconnection.