This well-preserved 1919 Tudor home located in the Volunteer Park neighborhood of Seattle was purchased by a young tech couple who appreciated the existing architecture of the house, but wanted it to reflect their modern sensibilities.

The new homeowners were very particular about the feel they wanted for the house, opting for neutrals over color, and moody tones over bright spaces. Geometric wallpaper and furnishings add in more layers of stylistic contrast, using a mix of art deco and 1970s-inspired patterns and pieces.

The comprehensive and fast-paced historic remodel touched almost every room of the 7,000 square foot house. Although the home's original architecture was honored, two new ensuite bathrooms were created (one a converted from a home gym, the other an attic nook), and a 1920s-inspired speakeasy bar was carved out of an unused space in the basement to show off the clients' impressive liquor collection.

Fun fact: this historic home once served as the long-time residence of lumber heiress, media pioneer and philanthropist Dorothy Bullitt. She was the first woman in the US to own and operate a television station, and founded both KING FM and KING television, both of which remain centerpieces of local Seattle media.

The remodeled Volunteer Park home has been featured in Luxe Interiors + Design and The Seattle Times, as well as on LivingEtc UK, and KING5’s evening magazine program.

Photos: Miranda Estes Photography

Interior architecture & design: Shannon Adamson Interior Design

Builder: Martine Construction NW