McClellan Tellone

Here’s a reminder that transformation doesn’t always require starting over - sometimes the most rewarding design work comes from looking inward. Our  remodel stayed within the home’s existing shell, yet crafted an experience that is entirely reimagined. With a considered approach of new high-end cabinetry throughout, elegant stone surfaces, a custom open fireplace, expanded windows and door openings, and a ribbon of exposed architectural steel that completely opens the space, the redesign elevates the home to better suit its captivating waterfront site. See more photos of this beautiful home at our website linked in bio!
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Set atop a rocky hillside, the existing landscape at our presented the perfect opportunity to integrate the beautiful massive boulders into the home’s foundational structure. Designed to delicately rest upon the rockface and strategically positioned to maximize the panoramic views of Bellingham Bay, the initial challenges navigating this steep slope resulted in one our of most unique residential sites to date!

With a narrow waterfront site along a steep slope requiring a modest footprint, three stories were essential to fulfill the programmatic needs of our . While each floor excels in creating a rich experience that connects to the waterfront, the custom hot-rolled steel and white oak staircase dramatically anchors and intertwines the home’s three levels as a sculptural centerpiece. This vertical gesture creates a cohesive relationship between the lower-level great room, the mid-level secondary bedrooms, and the upper-level primary suite, tying the entirety of the house together with a functional art piece that appears to defy gravity.
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