Tucked into a lush, forested gulley with a lively stream running through Seattle’s Matthews Beach neighborhood sits a mid-century gem. Designed in the 1960s by Anna Williams—a self-taught designer who partnered with builder John Burrows—this home is part of a collection of 30+ modern houses they created together. With its cozy wood finishes, brick fireplaces, and big glass windows that frame the sunlit forest, the house feels like a warm, welcoming retreat.

Originally, the lower level was a psychiatrist’s office with its own entrance, but we transformed it into part of the main home—adding a new primary suite with a fireplace, a tiled wet-room bath with soaking tub, laundry, and media room.

Upstairs, the once crowded kitchen is opened up to the entry, living, and dining rooms, complete with custom walnut cabinetry, new lighting, brass details, and a sculptural island that ties everything together. The result is a home that stays true to its mid-century roots while feeling fresh, functional, and deeply connected to its beautiful surroundings.

Team:

Architecture & Interiors: chadbourne + doss architects

Contractor & Casework: Bucktide GC

Photography: Rafael Soldi Photography

Artwork: Becca Fuhrman – Bedroom and Kitchen, Image #18, 22-26

Bedallo – Dining Room, Image #12

Natasha Alphonse – the gray stoneware in Kitchen, Image #1-2

Brendan Fuller – the 'bubbly' ceramics in Image #1-3, 13, 14