Interior view of a cozy home entryway with a wooden console table, decorative plants, hanging bag. Seattle, Queen Anne, Basement, Remodel.

Garden Lover

Photography
Kara Mercer

Scope + Location
Remodel
Interior Design

Location
Queen Anne, Seattle

This remodeled basement is a multifunctional retreat that balances everyday practicality with creative expression. It features a comfortable guest area, ideal for hosting visitors overnight, complete with privacy and thoughtful touches. A dedicated home office provides a quiet, focused environment for remote work or creative projects, while integrated storage solutions keep the entire space organized and clutter-free. Whether being used for entertaining, working, or relaxing, the design supports a flexible lifestyle and adapts seamlessly to changing needs—offering comfort, function, and style in one cohesive layout.

A multifuctional retreat for two creatives.
Living room with abstract wall art, blue sofa, and decorative items on light wood shelving. Seattle, Queen Anne, Basement, Remodel.
Green bathroom vanity with gold handles, a white marble countertop, and a decorative mirror above, flanked by two wall sconces, in a bathroom with butterfly-themed wallpaper. Seattle, Queen Anne, Basement, Remodel.
TV room with a blue velvet sofa, colorful pillows, a wooden coffee table with candles and magazines. Seattle, Queen Anne, Basement, Remodel.
Decorative shelves with books, plants, and art pieces including a bust sculpture, a glass terrarium, and a framed artwork. Seattle, Queen Anne, Basement, Remodel.
A cozy kitchen corner with a blue door, black folding table and chair, wooden shelves, plants, and black ductwork on the ceiling. Seattle, Queen Anne, Basement, Remodel.
A wooden sideboard with potted plants, jars of dried flowers, an open book. Seattle, Queen Anne, Basement, Remodel.
Living room or hallway with wooden cabinets, shelves with books and decorative objects, potted plants, framed pictures, and a rug on light-colored floor. Seattle, Queen Anne, Basement, Remodel.
A wooden shelf with books, a plant in a pink pot, and a sculpture, with a vinyl record collection in the foreground. Seattle, Queen Anne, Basement, Remodel.
Open kitchen with wooden cabinets, black knobs, and a gray countertop. Open shelf with plants, books, bottles, and kitchenware. Back wall with patterned tiles and a large potted plant on the counter. Seattle, Queen Anne, Basement, Remodel.
A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a patterned backsplash, and a green vintage-style refrigerator. Decor items and plants are on the countertop and shelf near a window. Seattle, Queen Anne, Basement, Remodel.
Cream-colored vintage Smeg refrigerator in a modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black faucet, potted plant, black mug, and kitchen window. Seattle, Queen Anne, Basement, Remodel.
Interior hallway with a small wooden bench holding a wire basket filled with plants, hanging hooks. Seattle, Queen Anne, Basement, Remodel.
View of a bathroom through a dividing wall. Seattle, Queen Anne, Basement, Remodel.