Another project was just completed by our friends at PB Elemental. In true form, with their partner and general contractor Logan's Hammer, they created a masterpiece in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle. There are so many elements of the house to highlight. Thankfully in this case, PB created a blog (PhinneyModern) to highlight the construction process, design … [Read more...]
Killer Seattle Re-Model, Priced Under $500,000
Check out this house near Ravenna. It has street appeal, great updating and a huge backyard. I would expect this home to be off the market by the weekend. It is a great example of a seller pricing their home correctly. It also helps that the owners have done a phenomenal job re-modeling and decorating. I love their approach with the kitchen. They used a stainless commerical … [Read more...]
BoConcept Comes to Bellevue
A UCS favorite is coming soon to Downtown Bellevue. I've been vocal in the past about my love affair with BoConcept. They are a contemporary furniture store with one other location in the Seattle area. They have fantastic pieces that happen to work really well in urban space. Now from a convenience standpoint Eastsiders can frequent the Bellevue store instead of driving to … [Read more...]
Questions and Answers From Chris Pardo of PB Elemental
Most of us have seen their work. PB Elemental, founded in 2004, have simply been a staple in Seattle modern architecture and development for the last 6 years. I admire their work, social strategy and their vision for the future. When I called Chris Pardo (co-founder) about a question and answer series he immediately obliged. I was thrilled to get started. The purpose is to … [Read more...]
Let There Be Light; In Your Condo
One of the biggest complaints I get from prospective condo/loft buyers is that a unit does not have enough light. Living in Seattle, proper lighting is important. With a fair amount of grey skies throughout the year, we need to do everything we can to illuminate our living space. My wife and I are actually adding light to our condo as we speak. We decided on more recessed … [Read more...]
