This home, a Normandy Tudor, was built in 1930 and has some marvelous architectural details.

The living room features 13-foot ceilings crowned by a 14-inch high, ornately carved cornice. The dining room boasts a vaulted arch ceiling. And, there are charming stained and leaded glass windows throughout.

The house is located in one of the most desirable Seattle neighborhoods and overlooks a park. It was simply dowdy and in need of complete restoration: systems, colors, surfaces – everything!

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The dining room’s 13 foot high, vaulted arched ceiling begged for something stunning – copper metallic and a sparkly chandelier fit the bill handsomely.

The dramatic living room, once the domain of white walls and pastel plaster flowers, is now enveloped in a rich, velvety cappuccino.  Metallic sheer silk draperies frame extra – tall windows, overlooking the verdant park.

Copper, rapidly acquiring a mellow patina, was used as a countertop and backsplash for the range.  Granite was chosen to surround the sink.

In the front yard, a bluestone patio and a rose garden replaced tiny patches of grass. See more photos.

In the rear yard, a spectacular European courtyard and richly-proportioned elegant wood deck emerged from a bland patch of lawn and tiny dark patio. Read more.