Bedroom with purple upholstered headboard, white bedding with a colorful printed coverlet, a wooden bedside table with a vase of purple flowers, and an open doorway leading to a bathroom. Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel.

Island Sanctuary

Photography
Kara Mercer

Scope + Location
Remodel
Interior Design

Location
Mercer Island, Seattle

This property is the epitome of Mid-Century Modern design with a unique twist—recognized as a Seattle Design Center Rising Star Award nominee. Thoughtfully curated to honor its serene, wooded surroundings, the home blends rich layers of color, texture, and pattern while preserving its striking architectural lines

Seattle Design Center Rising Star Award Nominee
Modern house entrance with black brick walls, red trim around the door, and large potted plants, surrounded by greenery. Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel.
Close-up of the front entrance of a house with black brick wall, a round white outdoor light, a wooden door, and a large potted plant with green leaves outside. Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel.
A dining room with a wooden dining table surrounded by red upholstered chairs, and Timorous Beasties Wallpaper. Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel.
A dining room with a wooden table, rust-colored velvet chairs with decorative pillows,  a wallpaper with a nature scene including trees, birds, and butterflies.  Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel.
Woman in patterned blazer and sunglasses standing at a table in an art-filled room. Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel.
A living room with a beige plush armchair, a red octagonal side table with two black vases and a small decorative dish, and a beige shaggy rug under the furniture. Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel.
Bright living room with large window, beige sectional sofa, two green armchairs with purple pillows, modern fireplace, coffee table with flowers, rug, and wall art. Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel.
Cozy living room with green and brown armchairs, a white fireplace, colorful artwork on the walls, a coffee table with a floral arrangement, and a large window letting in natural light. Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel.
A bedroom with a bed, purple bedding, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, a wall-mounted black lamp, a red chair. Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel.
Corner of a bedroom showing a bed with purple pillows, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, wall-mounted reading lamp, and an open door revealing a bathroom with a decorative tile wall. Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel.
Modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, marble countertop, patterned wall mirror, and a glimpse of a shower with glass door in the background. Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel.
A modern shower with beige tile walls, a built-in ledge holding a potted plant, towels, and toiletries, with a glass door. Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel.
Woman with long blonde hair, wearing glasses and a black jumpsuit, standing in a modern kitchen with a marble countertop and patterned wallpaper. Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel.
A green vase with a large, leafy, dark red plant on a tiled shelf. There are neatly folded white towels and a couple of bottles on the right side of the shelf. The background has light gray tiled walls. Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel.
A modern bathroom double vanity with a white marble countertop, two sinks, and two mirrors. Seattle, Mecer Island, Remodel. Anne Saks mosaic tile.