A Contemporary Makeover For A Home Built In 1907
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![The remodel of a 1907 cottage.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/house-remodel-170223-807-01.jpg)
Best Practice Architecture has designed the contemporary remodel of a 1907 home in Seattle, Washington, that measures just 16-and-a-half feet wide.
Surrounded by old-growth trees in Seattle’s Phinney Ridge neighborhood, the cozy gambrel roof dwelling is dubbed “Phinney Mini” for its compact footprint and idyllic location.
Here’s a look at the home’s exterior before the remodel.
![The 'before' photo of a 1907 cottage that underwent a remodel.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/before-home-remodel-170223-817-01.jpg)
The updated exterior includes a freshly painted blue door and lighting, as well as new stairs and railing.
![A remodeled 1907 cottage with a blue front door and stone patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/remodeled-home-exterior-170223-759-01.jpeg)
![A remodeled 1907 cottage with a blue front door and stone patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/remodeled-home-exterior-170223-759-02.jpeg)
The homeowners made it clear that they valued thoughtful, well-organized spaces with a natural palette, which is evident in the entryway.
![A contemporary entryway with a natural palette.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/contemporary-entryway-170223-734-01.jpeg)
The original interior layout was a series of small, compartmentalized rooms.
![](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/0-before-PM-Existing-Color-10.jpg)
The Best Practice team began by removing the interior walls of the main level, transforming the layout into a comfortable, open, and functional living space.
![This remodeled living room flows through to the dining room with a wood table and bench seating. A work area with a desk and shelving is located on the opposite wall.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/contemporary-living-room-170223-733-01.jpg)
The living room flows through to the dining room with a wood table and bench seating. A work area with a desk and shelving is located on the opposite wall.
![This remodeled living room flows through to the dining room with a wood table and bench seating. A work area with a desk and shelving is located on the opposite wall.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dining-room-170223-736-01.jpeg)
![A shelving unit that includes a desk.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/desk-area-shelving-170223-736-01.jpeg)
![A modern remodel for a 1907 cottage.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/wood-wall-hallway-170223-736-01.jpeg)
The original kitchen was dated, enclosed in a small space, and lacked storage.
![The 'before' photo of a remodeled kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/0-before-PM-Existing-Color-08.jpg)
![The 'before' photo of a remodeled kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/0-before-PM-Existing-Color-03.jpg)
The new kitchen is smaller in footprint but highly efficient, and it opens to the main living area on one end and to a new deck on the other. The smaller footprint of the kitchen was a result of accommodating a generously sized family bathroom.
![This new kitchen is small but highly efficient, and it opens to the main living area on one end and to a new deck on the other.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/modern-kitchen-170223-738-01.jpeg)
![A modern kitchen with a simple and neutral colour palette.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/modern-kitchen-170223-738-02.jpeg)
![A modern kitchen with a simple and neutral colour palette.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/modern-kitchen-170223-738-03.jpeg)
![A modern kitchen with a simple and neutral colour palette.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/modern-kitchen-design-170223-740-01.jpeg)
The original bathroom has a standard bath/shower combo and a small basin with no storage.
![The 'before' photo of a bathroom.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/0-before-PM-Existing-Color-07.jpg)
A 30-square-foot micro addition accommodates the requested traditional Japanese soaking tub (Ofuro), directly connecting to the outdoors via a folding glass door. A separate toilet room increases comfort and usability for the young family.
![A modern family bathroom includes a traditional Japanese soaking tub (Ofuro), directly connecting to the outdoors via a folding glass door. A separate toilet room increases comfort and usability for the young family.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bathroom-with-small-plunge-bath-170223-744-01.jpeg)
![A modern family bathroom includes a traditional Japanese soaking tub (Ofuro), directly connecting to the outdoors via a folding glass door. A separate toilet room increases comfort and usability for the young family.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bathroom-with-small-plunge-bath-170223-744-02.jpeg)
![A modern family bathroom includes a traditional Japanese soaking tub (Ofuro), directly connecting to the outdoors via a folding glass door. A separate toilet room increases comfort and usability for the young family.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bathroom-with-small-plunge-bath-170223-744-03.jpeg)
![A modern family bathroom includes a traditional Japanese soaking tub (Ofuro), directly connecting to the outdoors via a folding glass door. A separate toilet room increases comfort and usability for the young family.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bathroom-with-small-plunge-bath-170223-744-04.jpeg)
![A modern family bathroom includes a traditional Japanese soaking tub (Ofuro), directly connecting to the outdoors via a folding glass door. A separate toilet room increases comfort and usability for the young family.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bathroom-with-small-plunge-bath-170223-744-05.jpeg)
![A modern family bathroom includes a traditional Japanese soaking tub (Ofuro), directly connecting to the outdoors via a folding glass door. A separate toilet room increases comfort and usability for the young family.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bathroom-with-small-plunge-bath-170223-744-06.jpeg)
At the rear of the home, the original kitchen has a door to the deck with open storage below.
![The before photo of a remodeled home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/before-home-remodel-170223-817-02.jpg)
![Rear deck and stairs before remodel.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/0-before-PM-Existing-Color-01.jpg)
The updated rear of the home showcases the new extension, as well as a deck with stairs that lead down to the yard.
![The updated rear of this modern home showcases the new extension, as well as a deck with stairs that lead down to the yard.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/remodeled-house-rear-yard-170223-750-01.jpeg)
Best Practice also designed a detached work-from-home office, nestled into the landscape and partially sunken, that showcases a green roof.
![A detached work-from-home office, nestled into the backyard and partially sunken, that showcases a green roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/small-backyard-office-with-green-roof-170223-751-01.jpeg)
The new stairs from the deck connect down to the expansive family room complete with a custom Murphy bed for guests, an enclosed laundry and utility room, and concealed under-stair storage.
![New stairs from the deck connect down to the expansive remodeled family room complete with a custom Murphy bed for guests, an enclosed laundry and utility room, and concealed under-stair storage.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rear-stairs-170223-751-01.jpeg)
![A remodeled basement includes a door to connect to the backyard.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/basement-170223-753-01.jpg)
This is what the basement looked like before the remodel.
!['Before' photos of a basement remodel.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/0-before-PM-Existing-Color-02.jpg)
!['Before' photos of a basement remodel.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/0-before-PM-Existing-Color-06.jpg)
The new space, which has been dedicated as a playroom, is now bright with a play area, lounge area, and shelving.
![A remodeled basement with lounge area and play space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/basement-170223-753-02.jpeg)
Here are the floor plans and drawings about the micro-addition and ofuro.
![The floor plans of a remodeled home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/house-plans-170223-830-01.jpg)
![A drawing of a home with a micro-addition and a bunkered office space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/house-diagrams-170223-830-02.jpg)
![A drawing showing the inclusion of an extension with Japanese soaking tub.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/house-plans-170223-830-03.jpg)
Photography: Rafael Soldi | Architect: Best Practice Architecture | Structural: Harriott Valentine Engineers | Contractor: Kable Design Build | Landscape Design and Installation: Cambium, Inc. | Cabinetry: Kable Design | Custom Window Treatments & Drapery: Lesley Petty Studio | Plumbing Fixture Sourcing: The Fixture Gallery | Decorative Lighting & Furnishings: Inform Interiors | Furnishings: Hem | Window Sourcing: Dunn Lumber | Wall and Floor Tile: Statements Tile & Stone | Wall Tile: United Tile | Bath Wall Tile: DalTile
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