A Perfectionist’s Dream: Keystone Cottage

 Washington, USA

Architect: DeForest Architects 

Interior Designers: NB Design Group

Landscape: Allworth Design

Photography © Andrew Giammarco

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A stunning stone and wood cottage nestled in a tranquil wooded site near Port Townsend, outside Seattle, Washington, with breathtaking west-facing views over Puget Sound. The design harmoniously blends natural materials with the serene beauty of the surroundings, creating a retreat that feels modern and timeless.

The salvaged Italian stone cladding anchors the two-bedroom, two-bath house to the landscape, while the fine divided-lite windows provide a contrast with the heavy walls. The iconic traditional gabled roof and modest scale add to the feeling of coziness, while modern details and amenities keep it fresh.

The master plan includes a garage/party barn with a west-facing outdoor kitchen and lounge, in addition to the cottage and main house. The landscape is artfully designed as an integrated estate that will be developed in phases, livable and beautiful at each moment in time.