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Mercer Island Indoor/Outdoor Kitchen Renovation Stunner

This project is a stunning transformation of a Mercer Island kitchen, dining and outdoor kitchen space, also with a big upgrade for the primary bathroom. Designed by ID by Gwen and built by Bright Work Builders, this renovation offers a spacious kitchen that flows into the dining room and outdoor space with a bright and natural feeling. When I arrived on site, the homeowner had just finished a swim in Lake Washington. Over the course of the shoot I could sense the unity between the design of the space with the lifestyle of its inhabitants.

With plenty of counter space (a beautiful stone!) and a large pass-through window to the outdoor kitchen, this space begs for hosting gatherings and enjoying quality time in the beautiful Seattle climate. The covered outdoor kitchen nearly doubles the footprint of the initial space. Gary of BrightWork Builders explained how the entire roof line was extended to accommodate this new kitchen, though from a glance it appears to have been there from the start.

The kitchen has a mostly white design, with a beautiful blue island to break up the visuals. The glass pendant light fixtures act as the finishing touches and really bring the space to life. A vase of hydrangeas perfectly brought together the tones of the light fixtures and the island, with the slightly gray countertops.

An added bonus to this beautiful project, the primary bathroom got a beautiful upgrade. The blue theme carried through upstairs with a deep cobalt tile with a subtle pattern and all new cabinetry, soaking bathtub and large glass shower stall.

Enjoy this beautiful renovation!

A Jewel Box in Seattle | Commercial Interior Photographer

Whenever Jennifer Gardner is driving the ship I always know I’m in for something fun. Jennifer does such an amazing job tailoring each project to the client’s needs, while adding her trademark to all of her designs, whether they lean more traditional or playful. The queen of a fabulous wallpaper, this project did not disappoint with not one, not two, but THREE statement wallpapers that each define a space and make it so special. Photographing her spaces is always such a joy because of the teamwork that goes into each photoshoot. Rather than checking off a list, we allow for nuance, detail and inspiration to lead us as we capture her work. We pay attention to the way light enters a space and illuminates her often colorful designs. We play with scale and accessorizing with her incredible staging kit (which is the most organized thing I’ve ever seen). The most magical photos come from collaborative and energetic teamwork and working with Jennifer is such a dream.

Design: Jennifer Gardner

Styling: Jennifer Gardner + Emily Keeney

Photography: Emily Keeney