Two modern wall-mounted decorative lights resembling origami birds on a patterned wall next to a window. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.

Urban Retreat

Photography
Lydia Brewer

Scope + Location
Remodel
Interior Design

Location
Mercer Island, Seattle

When city life and a love of color merge with modern accents, the result is a perfect balance of energy and tranquility. This Capitol Hill Seattle home offers a vibrant yet serene retreat—where bold design meets a calming escape from the urban buzz.

Modern Whimsy in the heart of Seattle
Interior of a modern bedroom corner with a gray upholstered headboard, a fabric pillow, and artistic wall decor. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.
Wall-mounted reading lamp with a white lampshade directed downward, attached to a brass base on a gray upholstered headboard. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.
A bedroom with a large bed, beige and gray pillows, and a purple decorative pillow. The wall behind the bed has abstract, patterned artwork and modern wall lamps on either side. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.
A cozy bedroom corner Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.
Colorful upholstered armchair with floral and polka dot patterns, placed by a window with beige curtains, in a bright room. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.
Wooden dining table with colorful candles and dinosaur-shaped candle holders, surrounded by mismatched chairs with various patterns and colors. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.
Modern dining room with a wooden table, colorful candles, and decorative animal figures as a centerpiece. A geometric chandelier. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.
Open-concept kitchen and dining area with a large wooden table surrounded by mismatched chairs, a woman in a white blazer near the kitchen island, and large windows letting in natural light. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.
A modern blue lounge chair with a matching ottoman in a room with a light-colored wall. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.
Three modern pendant lights with wooden and white shades hanging from the ceiling near a window with blinds. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.
Interior view of a modern living space with a colorful patterned rug on wooden floors, a small cabinet with gray and yellow doors, a teal lamp, pink orchid, framed artwork on the wall, and glass doors on the right. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.
Interior view of a modern home with a staircase, hanging globe lights, a colorful rug, a yellow and wood sideboard with a lamp and potted orchid, and a sliding barn door with wooden frame and frosted glass panels. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.
Decorative shelf display with a colorful toy bear inside a glass dome, a small figurine, books, and a sign about household tasks. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.
Living room with large windows, a beige sectional sofa with pillows, a white furry throw, a small round table, and a modern ottoman with a tray on top. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.
A beige sofa with a bright yellow pillow and a fringed throw blanket in a living room during daylight, with windows showing a snowy landscape outside. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.
Living room with brown sectional sofa, plush pillows, a white faux fur throw, and a black tray on a cushioned ottoman. Window with black frame in the background. Seattle, Capitol Hill, Remodel.