Nestled in a landmark mid-century high rise building on Lake Washington, our returning clients purchased a Seattle condo with breathtaking views. The space was a mishmash of changes made throughout the decades. Shannon Adamson Interior Design was called upon for a comprehensive redesign of the condo to correct layout issues, introduce functionality and increase accessibility.

Drawing inspiration from both the views and the 1969 Roland Terry-designed building, a fresh material palette blends mid-century style with textural finishes and furnishings. Each surface and textile was vetted for durability and pet-friendliness, as well as aesthetics. Pattern play is used throughout the condo, contrasting with a mix of moody and airy finishes.

An expertly surgical remodel was carried out by Proform Builds. The reimagined mid-century condo has created a welcoming, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed home to be enjoyed by our clients for years to come.

Photos: Miranda Estes Photography

Interior Design & Space Planning: Shannon Adamson Interior Design

Builder: Proform Builds

This charming Camano Island cabin was built in the early 1970s on Sunset Beach as a retirement spot for our client's parents. To honor its long history in the family, our client wanted to reimagine the cabin as an extension of his own home next door. The cabin’s close proximity to the water refocused design and construction efforts on reimagining a cabin that could better withstand future water intrusion.

The design pays homage to the cabin’s mid-century bent, while a reworked floor plan opens the home up to sweeping waterfront views. A mix of retro-inspired finishes create a playful and welcoming feel, while incorporating vintage furniture and art from the clients’ collection.

This project won a 2026 Sunset Western Home & Design Award for Interior Design- Best Climate-Resilient Cabin.

Read more about the thoughtful team approach taken to create this climate-forward waterfront cabin on Sunset magazine’s website.

Photos: Miranda Estes Photography

Interior design: Shannon Adamson Interior Design

Architect: Dave Pelletier, Pelletier + Schaar

Builder: Holbeck Construction

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

With the noise and energy that comes with raising three children, creating a welcoming, comfortable and cozy environment was paramount for our clients who remodeled their longtime family home. Soft nature-inspired colors, warm woods, woven textures, and matte finishes were employed to create a calming backdrop to busy family life.

The design process began with reimagining the kitchen’s layout to incorporate the clients’ wishlist, all within its existing footprint. Favorite kitchen features include a dining area with built-in banquette, as well as a dedicated snack and beverage area to keep traffic flow away from food preparation areas.

A similar approach was taken with the remodeled primary bathroom, thoughtfully reconfiguring the space to make better use of the existing footprint.

In addition to the welcoming feel of the home, everything from the built-ins to each child's bedroom furniture was designed with family life in mind. Outlets for laptops and phones at the kitchen banquette, a dedicated snack pantry, and a purpose-built charging drawer for bedtime cell phone check-in were at the top of our clients' wishlist.

Another key element of the project was transforming the spacious backyard to the ultimate outdoor entertaining space-- complete with an outdoor kitchen, outdoor living area for family and friends to lounge, and an outdoor fireplace (as well as sport court and turf field.)

The end result is a home that feels welcoming and communal, expanded and tailor-made for our clients' life. 

Photos: Miranda Estes Photography

Interior design & Space Planning: Shannon Adamson Interior Design

Builder: Martine Construction Northwest

Our clients’ beautiful Camano Island beachfront 1970s post-and-beam home has a strong mid-century architectural bent, but previous owners had made many remodeling decisions that ran counter to the architecture of the house. We were brought in to orchestrate a sympathetic design approach to peel away decades of questionable remodels, bringing the house back to its mid-century roots.

The clients love mid-century architecture and, along with the waterfront location, that was the driving inspiration for the house. A completely reworked kitchen layout and updates in the bathrooms and basement bar honor the ‘70s glamour of the house, making a great home for vacation memories.

Light colors and natural materials were employed to echo the textures and colors of the sea. Retro features and finishes throughout lend a sense of playfulness and color.

Check out a home tour of the project on Sunset magazine’s website.

Photos: Miranda Estes Photography

Interior design and space planning: Shannon Adamson Interior Design

Dining room furniture: Meredith Mallot

Builder: Holbeck Construction

Located on the north shore of Camano Island, this unique beachfront home underwent a major transformation. The house has undergone several additions and remodels since it was originally built in 1930, leaving a disjointed floorplan and whimsical roofline. Lane Williams Architects re-envisioned the home’s layout to flow better and take advantage of the stunning views, and Camano-based Holbeck Construction brought the design vision to life. Shannon Adamson Interior Design oversaw the lighting design, coordinated interior finishes and millwork, and selected furniture for the spaces.

We created inviting but pared-down spaces that are in tune with the home’s natural surroundings, allowing the coastal views to take center stage. PNW-inspired lighting, textural finishes, and family-friendly furnishings create a truly relaxing getaway.

This project was featured in Luxe Interiors + Design, Pacific Northwest Edition in September/October 2022.

Photos: Miranda Estes Photography

Architect: Lane Williams Architects

Interior design: Shannon Adamson Interior Design

Builder: Holbeck Construction

Nestled in the the seaside town of Edmonds, our clients have bought a home with a great location with seaside views. The house has an amazing location but had some puzzling finish and layout decisions made by the previous homeowners. We worked closely with the clients' architects to reimagine the home's floor plan. Reworking the layout and roofline emphasizes views of the Salish Sea.

Fun and unexpected touches were incorporated throughout (like a wine room viewed through a porthole window in the stairwell). The result is a welcoming and bright space for our clients to call home.

Photography: Miranda Estes Photography

Interior Design: Shannon Adamson Interior Design

Architect: H2D Architects

Builder: Delap Construction

Tucked away in north Snohomish county, this new build house was designed to fit the lifestyle of our clients’ busy family. The client had found the floorplans that suited them, but had no architect. This gave us continuous creative control over the entire home-- exteriors and interiors, architectural details, ceilings, mouldings, built-ins, all the way down to furnishings and accessories.

To execute the highly detailed design, I collaborated closely throughout construction with the talented team at Holbeck Construction. Their trades and I spent a lot of time working out details onsite. Every aspect was painstakingly planned-- from framing the house to refining the interior moulding details, and placing cabinet pulls. Their solutions and suggestions made the design even better, and their pride of craftmanship is evident throughout the house.

This project was featured in Luxe Interiors + Design, Pacific Northwest Edition in November/December 2021.

Photos: Miranda Estes Photography

Interior architecture & design: Shannon Adamson Interior Design

Builder: Holbeck Construction

I was thrilled when our clients reached out to me about designing a second project with them— a full-scale remodel of their new “forever home”. The 1980s house had a good overall floor plan, but needed adjustments throughout to make the house work for their young family.

Reconfiguring the kitchen, adding a walk-in pantry, converting an unused sitting room into a formal dining room, and creating a wet bar were among their must-have items. In addition, close attention was paid to important areas like the laundry room, to make sure we were optimizing every square foot of the space to work hard.

Practical and durable finishes were combined with playful pattern, resulting in a family home that is timeless, comfortable, and highly functional

A home tour of the project is featured on Sunset magazine’s website.

Photos: Miranda Estes Photography

Interior design & space planning: Shannon Adamson Interior Design

Builder: Lakeville Construction

After settling into a midcentury home, our clients reached out in search of a designer to transform their living spaces to be "intentionally joyful". As fans of bohemian design, the clients embrace color and pattern, and wanted to feature their art, indoor plant collection, and family history, including travels to the wife's native South Africa.

We added custom built-ins, colorful wallpaper, a mix of vintage and new furniture, and personal touches throughout. An existing skylight above the living room became the perfect spot for a "green chandelier" of our clients’ hanging plants.

The resulting space exudes joy, even on cloudy Pacific Northwest days.

Photos: Miranda Estes Photography

A year after buying a home in the seaside town of Mukilteo, our clients asked for help updating and personalizing their living spaces. To create the classic yet cozy feel they wanted for the home, we added contrast and interest with furniture pieces with a modern bent that nod to the past. The curves and glossy finish of the client’s beloved grand piano is reflected in key pieces throughout the space. Textural floor and wall finishes were then layered in to create warmth and contrast against the existing architectural paneling, finishing with a color palette inspired by the homes’ beautiful views of the Salish Sea and nearby islands.

Photos: Miranda Estes

Located in the idyllic seaside town of Edmonds, this kitchen received a much-needed remodel to revamp its frustration-inducing layout. The clients are avid cooks, and after a few months in their new home decided it was time to do something about the poorly laid out kitchen.

We analyzed three possible configurations, and landed on one that increased the kitchen’s footprint, as well as optimizing workflow. The finishes in the kitchen hail from the Pacific Northwest, with custom-made cabinets in natural cherry made in Oregon, and bespoke hexagonal tile handcrafted in Portland. The mix of warm woods and pops of color create this one-of-a-kind space that our wonderful clients will enjoy for years to come.

General Contractor: Blox Construction
Photos: WE Studio