by Sheri Olson Architecture | Aug 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
This Mid-Century Modern House Part 2: An Un-nostalgic Kitchen Remodel This article is part of a series of about remodeling my own home, a Mid-Century Modern in West Seattle, both inside and out. I’m not sure when I first realized that my new kitchen did not have a...
by Sheri Olson Architecture | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
How to Select a Contractor When planning a new home or major remodel, it’s best to choose your architect first. Following are 10 questions to ask a contractor that your architect recommends. The best resource for finding a contractor is your architect. We have either...
by Sheri Olson Architecture | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
How to Choose the Right White Paint White can be difficult. It can skew too yellow, pink or grey. The wrong white can look drab, dreary and dirty. My favorite color is white. Benjamin Moore’s Super White 02, to be exact. Super White is perfectly balanced and works...
by Sheri Olson Architecture | Jun 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Map of the Best of Seattle Architecture As the architecture critic for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, I developed a walking tour of significant buildings downtown. Download Map (PDF) 01 | Chapel of St. Ignatius, Seattle University (1997) Steven Holl | 900...
by Sheri Olson Architecture | Jun 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
This Mid-Century Modern House Part 1: The Ghost As an architect, I advise clients on how to stay sane during the construction process; unfortunately, I did not always follow my own advice. I did learn a lot about the unique issues and opportunities this style of house...
by Sheri Olson Architecture | May 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Drop Zone: Tame the Mess at Your Front Door People are drawn to modern houses because the clean, uncluttered look can be very calming. Achieving this does not mean putting the kids up for adoption or consigning your spouse to the garage. One of the biggest clutter...
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