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A historic houseboat in Seattle’s Madison Park neighborhood is coming to life thanks to a 3-year renovation project by local company Best Practice.
The company’s efforts added an 800-square-foot black metal facade to the houseboat’s original footprint of 1,200 square feet, which will help a local couple find a more comfortable fit for their growing young family.
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According to the architect, “This residence started life as a floating home on Lake Union! It was transported near the shores of Lake Washington and firmly pegged to the ground, but we still like to think of it as a boathouse. With a charming street presence, the design team created an open interior with vaulted ceilings, new living rooms in the basement and a primary suite on the upper floor of the new extension. “
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Best Practice turned the existing bedroom into a quirky room for the couple’s daughter. An open floor plan replaces the clutter of the previous layout and features a vaulted ceiling made of stained cedar wood that provides a study and laundry room. The new upper floor consists mainly of the master bedroom suite.
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The company worked hard to make sure its renovation honored the house’s waterline. The Seattle Times has more on houseboat communities in the city here.
