Name: Alysha & Matt
Location: Magnolia Neighborhood — Seattle, Washington
his home is our natural urban retreat. Newly transplanted in Seattle from Los Angeles we wanted to create a home that reminded us of what we would see on a stroll down LA streets mixed with our new natural surroundings here in Seattle.
Upon moving in I found myself looking for pieces of furniture that had history and told a story of lives before. I also really went to town with refurbishing furniture from thrift stores in this home. I wanted to breathe new life into everything in the house. We got rid of a lot of unused items in this move and only kept what was essential, which made each item in the house have a purpose.
Creating this blend of street art and a crafty vintage vibe has left us in a home that feels like a really comfortable union of what we love in our lives past and present.
Thanks, Alysha!
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Comments (11)
I wouldn't usually associate Seattle and Sunny, however, that is just what this apartment is! It is fresh and fun and light. Great job. Love it.
What a great desk for sewing! I'll be on the lookout for one, thats for sure!
If my mother's sewing corner had looked like that (cheerful, bright, inviting--beautiful use of just a few objects on the wall!), I would be a master seamstress today.
You have some really great chairs. The 3 shown in the living room and your sewing desk chair. They are all very unique.
It's so sunny! I love it!
I love the wall art (decal?) in 5! If I could only figure out what's going in the one in 1....
This home has a rare peacefulness. That so much is white makes it seem lighter and more roomy.
thanx everyone!
the cat in the window is my favorite picture. He/She seems to really be enjoying the sunlight coming into the room, thus increasing it's appeal. Plus the wall art is adorable :)
I love decal as well! Does anyone know where I can buy it?
Love it, I live in Seattle too and am trying all I can do to get sunshine in my house!