HYDE EVANS DESIGN

After spending many years in a tight-quartered Capitol Hill home raising their family of five, our client approached us with a desire to create a legacy home to better host friends and family.

Hyde Evans Design traveled to Italy with our clients to hand select marble slabs observed throughout the home. Our studio developed a color language full of rich jewel tones inspired by the tonal depth of the marble. Traditional architecture juxtaposed to modern mid-century and contemporary pieces elevated by unexpected and whimsical corners results in a bespoke luxury home reflective of our clients’ distinctly playful and refined personalities. A fine home built to last for generations to come.

For our work on Capitol Hill Legacy, our studio is honored to have received the 2023 Northwest Design Award for Most Influential Project. Additionally, this project has been featured in multiple esteemed publications, including:

Luxe Interiors + Design’s Nov/Dec 2023 Issue

425 Magazine’s 2024 Women to Watch Issue

Portrait of Seattle and Portland: Issue 63

After interviewing our clients regarding the home they had owned for several years just outside of Palm Springs, our objective was to transform the home from formal and highly detailed into a simple, soothing and modern Mediterranean desert retreat.

Hyde Evans Design reconfigured and remodeled the main kitchen, butlers pantry, wine cellar, and all seven baths. All new cabinetry, lighting and plumbing fixtures, tiles and stone were selected. Beams and doors were modified and stained to give the home contrast and architectural definition. The tile floors were replaced with wide plank hardwood in the main living areas, custom stone mosaic in the primary bath and graphic cement tiles in the remaining baths, mudroom and laundry.

Once the interior architecture was completed, the home including the adjoining casita was refurnished. Craftsman furnishings that incorporated comfort with clean lines were selected. In combination with an uncomplicated and quiet color scheme, our design resulted in a home that conveys a peaceful and comfortable continuity.

Baja California, locale of blue green seas, rock formations, blue skies and sandy beaches - an ideal place for a second home. Sparking a new collaboration between long-standing clients and Hyde Evans Design for a spa-inspired getaway, our design objectives included a spa-like aesthetic, splashes of color and a visible connection to Mexico.

Partnering with local architect, Arturo Ponce De Leon and his team, HED also traveled to Oaxaca to meet with weavers for handmade local accents and collaborated with local furniture artisans from the state of Jalisco for custom furniture pieces including the grand dining table between the kitchen and living areas.

The spacious San Jose Del Cabo residence includes a master suite with its own terrace and plunge pool, four additional guest suites, a great room with sliding glass wall that opens to the veranda, deck and lap pool, as well as multiple bars with drinks and snacks close at hand.

Ceilings are high. Lighting bridges the area from ceiling to living space with clean and bold lines. In the kitchen three Andrew Neyer Pennant Lights mounted to a soffit that extends out over kitchen drop over the island. Above the dining room table a Hex Light Fixture by John Beck Steel punctuates the space.

One of the guest suites has two sets of built-in king size bunk beds. Dividing the bunks down the middle is a down-lit staircase that allows easy access to the top bunks. Each set of bunks has its own set of drawers beneath with built-in shelves to the sides. This room and the three additional guest suites claim their own color scheme, each adorned with pillows covered in weaves from Oaxaca.

Bathroom showers show off the texture of stone walls and master bathroom and powder room sinks are carved out of solid limestone. Doors throughout readily open to the outdoors and the honed limestone flooring moves seamlessly from indoor to outdoor. A converted stone trough fire pit imported from France sits at the center of a sunken seating area in the pool bar, a perfect place for gatherings.

The home is rich with elements that connect it to its natural surroundings and so too connect this Northwest couple and their guests to the southern location they love.

Casual sophistication at its finest. The mix of refined and informal furnishings creates a space where everyone feels at ease. We furnished this lake house remodel with the clients’ entire family in mind.

The main level of living, dining and open concept kitchen creates a flow that accommodates a busy family as well as hosting social gatherings. The low ceilings didn’t stop us from having a dramatic light fixture above the dining table and the deep blue chairs gave the clients the touches of color they craved. The addition of vintage pieces—including this mid-century coffee and end tables in the living room, creates a welcoming atmosphere. We designed the upholstered bench and had it made locally keeping the views of Lake Washington in mind.

The upper level family room includes a large sectional sofa to fit the kids and their friends while offering sweeping views of Lake Washington. And the swivel chairs are the key to being part of the conversation space and being able to take in the view of the lake. Originally thought to be mostly for the kids, the clients soon discovered this to be a perfect place to wind down at the end of the day.

As is with any home remodel these days, a home office is a necessity. Here, we combined it with a wallpapered reading niche.

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This contemporary Seattle condominium remodel depicts the client’s love of color while still offering a sophisticated quality. We updated the cookie cutter interiors with a custom walnut and marble kitchen and selected the stainless-steel island counter as a practical material change to provide seamless cooktop integration. Because moving venting was not an option, we designed an offset carrara slab bar so the island could be centered in the room.

Walnut and carrara continue throughout the home to create a neutral backdrop. For the three bath remodels, tile offers pops of rich navy and burnt orange the client craved.

The primary bath presented real design challenges in order to work with existing plumbing positions. By adding a step at the tub and a seat in the shower, we were able to mask the existing locations.

The accent colors from the baths continue in the primary bedroom in the form of wall paint color and the classic Saarinen chair.

The custom walnut cabinet in the living room offers a focal point with copious amounts of storage and houses the stained concrete fireplace surround.

Furnishing a Contemporary Home: Blending Tradition

Our studio loves every opportunity to collaborate with our favorite clients. When one of our clients approached us to furnish their contemporary home while incorporating family heirlooms and a grand piano, we welcomed the challenge.

Elegant walnut materials from floor to ceiling defined the designated TV area. Floating storage was incorporated below providing functionality without compromising the clean and refined aesthetic. A stone shelf was also introduced, extending seamlessly from below the storage to a small fireplace. This integration not only united the fireplace with the open display area but also ensured a seamless design throughout the space.

A soothing color scheme consisting of soft greys, golds, and white provided a serene atmosphere, allowing our clients to unwind and relax. To optimize the functionality of the room, we created a comfortable reading corner, complete with shelving for books and keepsakes. We left room for ottomans, providing additional seating options that can easily tuck away when not in use. To further accommodate various activities, we introduced a round antique table that serves as both a game table and an extra dining spot as needed.

The great bones were already there in this charming Tudor home in Broadmoor, a gated residential community in Seattle. 

We worked with our clients to furnish the living room, dining room and entry to develop a style that both husband and wife would love. 

The entry holds a gracious French Empire period chest with a marble top over which hangs a Louis Philippe Mirror.  Muted shades of grey-blue paired with a chocolate brown mohair sofa made for a lush and glamorous living room that was still comfy and cozy enough to hang out in every day. 

The gilded black desk with leather inlay was found at an estate sale.  Silver toned drapery, white silk sheers and pale blue-grey walls tie the living room and dining room together. 

The vintage lamps on the buffet were also a Hyde Evans Design find.  The globe at their base lights up as well to give a stunning glow for a dinner party. 

This home was featured in The Seattle Times.

It was a pleasure for Hyde Evans Design to work on the new construction of this small but unique home with architect, Nazim Nice. We handled the kitchen and bath design and specified materials.

We used every square inch of the kitchen wall space, including above the windows, to capitalize on storage. The cabinetry was black with walnut surrounds. The island all walnut. On either side of the hood, our interior design firm selected AJ wall sconces in black and mounted them on a wall of white penny round tiles. The black and white with the warmth of natural walnut gave this kitchen construction project the contrast and warmth that made it work so well.

The primary bath was done with walnut cabinetry and a white quartz stone countertop.

HED, again added the contrast with the use of black hex tiles for the floor.

To give a similar vibe to the guest bath, Hyde Evans Design selected a soft black paint to extend 2/3rds of the way up the wall. A round mirror by Blu Dot, was mounted above the pedestal sink.

Our interior design firm was recently enlisted to design a guest bedroom. Additional photos coming soon!

Starting with a historic shell what was once dynamite storage for Sun Valley, we elevated it to a cozy beer and wine bar. Olson Kundig oversaw an adaptive reuse renovation some years back to be an office space. The stone walls were already there, as was a lot of blackened steel. Our job was to use what existed as much as possible and take it from there to create a custom bar and customer seating.

The main level blackened steel bar and plywood back bar is the main attraction.

We added a sliding blackboard for featured beer and wine. A reclaimed 10” solid beam was added to the base of the bar to act as a footrest. The light fixtures that our interior design firm selected for above the bar, made by Roll and Hill, were attention grabbers that blended in perfectly with the setting.

To make the most of the limited space, Hyde Evans Design designed a wall wrapping bench made from plywood and added simple tables and chairs to keep the look clean. Space underneath is used to store extra kegs.

The baths on both levels required a minimum bath remodel. A shower on the upper level was turned into a mop sink and storage area. The baths originally had barn doors that were not private enough for a bar. They had to be completely redone. We, again, used blackened steel but added a piano hinge and locks.

On the upper level we, again, incorporated the bench design we created for the lower level and designed movable tables for the activities and private parties the bar owners planned.

Recognizing the potential of this midcentury condo in Palm Springs, Hyde-Evans Design focused on clean, crisp lines and just enough contemporary sensibilities of color and space-age whimsy to create a fresh and light oasis for the client. It's a period piece that's extremely comfortable in the present.

Redesigning the floor plan, Hyde-Evans Design opened the kitchen to the dining area, then complemented it with a visually dramatic floor-to-ceiling room divider to maintain a private living area.

The walnut accent wall with built-in bar provides the Living Room with a focal point in lieu of a fireplace.

The scale and color of the walnut wall gives visual heft to this modest space, making this common space feel larger than its actual size, more certain and solid.

 The color scheme incorporated accents of bold color in each room, reminiscent of mid-century design along with iconic mid-century pieces that bring authenticity and interest to each space.

 The custom cabinetry was first directed to the practical, but still designed to meet the customer's appreciation for the modern, the sleek and sophisticated.

Approaching the shower or a sink, one feels like they're approaching furniture not cabinets, not fixtures. Color and materials makes the difference, bringing consistency of feeling throughout.

Hyde Evans Design provided a full-service solution for the client: design, selection of interior finishes and furnishings, and project management including overseeing the construction.

It was time for this kitchen on Seattle’s Eastside to shake off the 1980’s.  So, the interior designers at Hyde Evans Design worked together to bring about a whole new look. 

They minimized the soffit which added unnecessary weight to the room. A wall of less-than-functional cabinetry was converted into beautiful and highly functioning storage and lighting fixtures updated to create perfect task and decorative lighting. 

Glass backsplash tile loved by the client were selected for the kitchen and paired with Basaltina stone countertops, custom white cabinetry, a bank of driftwood stained pullouts, and walnut colored floors. 

Simple, clean and beautiful.

Victoria, the cat, loves to seek shelter under the new root coffee table in her owner’s Living Room. But when she emerges one can see how the black and white feline fits seamlessly into the space recently designed by Seattle’s Hyde Evans Design.

From the black fireplace that extends from floor to ceiling to the black & white stripe shag rug, Victoria reflects the setting of the space.

Hyde Evans Design set a modern tone and carried it through this three level condominium. Walls are white with well placed black accents. The Living Room’s lofty windows shed ample light onto an Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair, an icon among a sectional sofa and USM storage credenza. All are punctuated by tangerine with a series of stackable Panton chairs, which sit readily available for large gatherings.

The chrome of the Bertoia bar stools at the counter that joins the Kitchen and Living Room is repeated in the upper level’s Master Bedroom four-poster bed. The bedroom’s closet doors are painted black and provide a perfect backdrop to the bed while tying in to the black and white throughout.

The modern focus carries through to Max’s Office, which plays multiple roles. Pull up the Panton chairs, adjust the extended arm of the Prouve Lamp, and the work desk acts as a dining table for intimate gatherings.

The daybed in the same room also pulls away from the wall to serve as a bed for overnight guests.

Within the overall modernity each space is its own. The final test, of course, is Victoria. Place Victoria in any part of the home and she fits in perfectly!

The striking Ulu Table by Jiun Ho greets you when you arrive at this modern Northwest home on Mercer Island. As a centering table should, it invites you to pause and take in the surroundings. Mother Nature and the clients’ landscapers take all the credit for the outdoor environment. For the interior, Hyde Evans Design.

HED created an elegant interior vocabulary that complements the setting and the home’s existing architecture. Clean lines and modern pieces like the Barcelona couch in the living room and Marais Dining table by Coraggio align seamlessly with the architecture.

The client’s existing artwork is framed for repetition and juxtaposed by another work of art, the free form chandelier that hangs above the dining room table. A blackened metal fireplace serves as the focal point in the remodel of the family room.

There is a clean seam in the metal so the upper section slides perfectly to the side to reveal the television behind it. Ample shelving provides space for the client’s extensive book collection and lower cabinetry for storage.

Like the Eames Lounge Chair, the newly remodeled space invites you to sink in, relax and stay awhile. A sitting area off the kitchen serves as an informal dining area and features a banquette. The accompanying armchairs can be pulled into the dining room for large gatherings.

The sitting area by the windows allows for a reading space with expansive views of Lake Washington while still in the vicinity of the hub of the kitchen.

The RH Aero Marble Dining table echoes the curves of the entry table and is another unifying measure in this thoroughly modern home.

Hyde Evans Design was hired to give this brick Tudor home a facelift with kitchen updates as well as a guest bath remodel.

Preserving the kitchen cabinets which were well built, we suggested a few necessary changes. We also selected white paint for the perimeter cabinetry and a rich blue for the island with new plumbing fixtures, lighting, and countertops. The island countertop is Carrara marble contrasted by honed Absolute Black granite.

The cozy main level bath required careful planning during its remodel to create a sense of airiness and space. Hex Carrara tiles on the floor added a touch of pattern and glamour with wainscot to tie it together with charm appropriate for the era of the home.

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Hyde Evans Design collaborated with Gelotte Hommas Architects to create this Normandy style guest and pool house in Medina, on Seattle’s Eastside. 

Normandy style takes the best from English and French design for a combination that results in an elegant country aesthetic.  Fir beams stained for contrast and our studio closely referenced historical photos for trim and molding styles. Flamed basalt floors flow out and around the pool with wide plank walnut steps and flooring in the upper level areas.

This home was featured in The Seattle Times.

This home began with a second floor addition that included a master suite and office, as well as an additional bedroom, bath and laundry room. 

This master suite was featured in The Seattle Times.

This project, in the Magnolia area of Seattle, was a major remodel and addition undertaken by interior design firm Hyde Evans Design and George Suyama, of Suyama Peterson Deguchi Architects.

Interior surfaces were carefully selected and specified by Hyde Evans Design. Our studio designed the master suite to include a spacious dressing room and custom master bath.  The master bath was awarded first place for Bath Design by the Northwest Design Awards. 

A mix of traditional and transitional pieces were selected to furnish the home. Many of the furniture pieces, including the master headboard and the 10’ long wing table were custom designs by Hyde Evans Design.

This home was featured in Renovation Style Magazine.