2013 Spring Home Improvement

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

A supplement of the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record

Featuring: The Tidecatcher’s lighthouse motif stands out on Birch Bay .........C3

Rediscovering American hardwood ..................C12

A long-owned property comes together as a home ...C17

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Tidecatcher: Featuring a lighthouse

The Tidecatcher house in Birch Bay is recognizable because of its lighthouse feature. (Tim Newcomb/Lynden Tribune)

Coast Guard style turns a history-filled Birch Bay site into a modern eyecatcherBy Tim [email protected]

BIRCH BAY — Patti White knew from the start: She wanted a lighthouse feature in her new home. And she got it. With Birch Bay frontage property in her family since 1929 and a family-run vacation cabin rental business on site, White and husband John Gargett figured it was time to add a little modern flair to the “Tidecatcher” site, all without losing a tie to the past. Okay, so they added quite a bit of flair, with a lighthouse stretching above the two-story home, sporting views of the bay. Designed by Lynden architect Mark Bratt and pulled off by Sumas contractor Chuck Handy, the lighthouse space works exquisitely. “I have always seen and liked lighthouse projects,” she said. “And I like

See Tidecatcher on C5


The lighthouse feature (top left) plays an even more dramatic role inside the home than outside. Situated in the master bedroom, a stand-alone bathtub sits directly under the elevated ceiling, which also draws in plenty of natural light to the space. Also in the bedroom (bottom left), views toward the bay draw even more light into the serene space. Downstairs (pictured above), a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and shelving unit help warm both the living and kitchen spaces, all while tying them together with a common feature. (Tim Newcomb/Lynden Tribune)


the lighthouse feature here. I thought (Bratt and Handy) did a great job.” The couple decided to tear down the largest of seven original Tidecatcher vaca-tion rentals on site right down to the foun-dation and build new. That is the start of what will eventually be upgrades to all the cabins. Working within about 1,500 square feet total on two floors, White wanted Bratt to create a Coast Guard-like look for her first cabin, now their home, setting a Coast Guard theme for all future renova-tions. The first stage of Tidecatcher’s reju-venation was completed last June. With no wiggle room on size, small was the goal from the start, forcing White and Gargett to whittle out the unnec-essary and focus on the essential. And what’s more essential than water and light? (more on water later) Tidecatcher’s main floor — situated off a healthy front deck that looks out to the bay and opens with French glass doors — uses a nearly all-glass front of the house to spill natural light into the main living space. The light continues into a small dining area with a kitchen, all punctuated

Tidecatcher: Front deck looks out on Birch BayContinued from C3


By flowing the dining and living space together, the entire area enjoys the ample natural light. (Tim Newcomb/Lynden

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by the roundness of the lighthouse and the height of a fireplace. “The lighthouse is the most interest-ing and challenging aspect of the home, although making a home that is long, narrow and tall look good is a challenge as well,” Handy said. “All the corners of the lighthouse were established, slanted walls were made on the exterior, and then we evaluated where to start and stop the walls on the interior.” Bratt said he was pleased he could integrate the lighthouse into a tight spot at the front of the house while keeping it proportional to the scale of the house. “We were able to get a variance to allow us to make the lighthouse feature a bit higher than the house roof,” he said. As this is the second home White has built — her first, in San Deigo, was fea-tured on an HGTV show because of its de-sign — she knew what she wanted, from lighthouses to round windows that keep the Coast Guard theme. White brought in personal touches to help theme her design, from her grand-father’s phonograph to an old icebox as a storage unit and artwork that has per-sonal meaning. The corner fireplace, located near both the kitchen and the living area, links

Tidecatcher: Lighthouse was most interesting, challenging aspectContinued from C5 the main living space together. Light bam-

boo floor — she doesn’t need to fret about dirt — unifies the kitchen, which also fea-tures cabinets stretching to the ceiling for a clean, modern look. Sandy-colored granite counters, including on a large is-land that helps with entertaining, play off the beach theme. “It is a very practical beach house that is comfortable for entertaining,” White said about the versatility of the space from the kitchen all the way to the deck. A downstairs bathroom behind the kitchen offers chances for storage (think: a pantry under the stairs) along the way to the garage. Between the garage and the house an extra little office space keeps the Tidecatcher guests away from the side door of the home. And there’s even some room in the garage for a sauna. Bratt said the tight footprint — re-quired by difficult permitting rules — forced the design to “go vertical to get the floor area needed.” Luckily, he said, no-body complains about bedrooms upstairs with the views. At the back of the home, upstairs, an oversized bonus room sits above the ga-rage, offering typical television viewing space, comfortable seating and even his-and-her desks. Windows along the hall


The kitchen of the Tidecatcher home (above) doesn't leave out any of the modern amenities expected today. Extra space above the garage makes for a perfect great room (upper left), plenty big to handle all kinds of entertainment. (Tim Newcomb/Lynden Tribune)


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Tidecatcher: 'Decadent' tub sits in circular areaContinued from C6

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Tidecatcher: Lighthouse windows provide bouncing, natural lightContinued from C8

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Looking for a simple, inexpensive way to turn an aging family room into a dazzling showcase? Inspired design professionals will tell you one of the most popular and cost-effective ways to transform a plain space into a room with sizzle is to adorn it with millwork crafted from American hard-woods. Linda Jovanovich of the American Hardwood Information Center, www.Hard-woodInfo.com, agrees. “From intricate crown mouldings and filigreed fireplace mantels to traditional wainscoting and baseboard trim, genera-tions of designers and homeowners have counted on hardwood mouldings and mill-work to add warmth, character, and beauty

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Where has all the millwork gone? Years ago, most American homes were built with at least a minimum level of interi-or ornamentation. Builders used hardwood details to make each residence unique, re-flecting the individuality and taste of their owners. Unfortunately, after World War II, the popularity of millwork began to wane. Builders sacrificed craftsmanship for speed in order to keep pace with an unprecedent-ed demand for new homes in the country’s booming suburbs. Today, most new homes in America continue to be built with time and cost-efficiency in mind, leaving homeowners with few options for endowing their resi-dences with a sense of individuality. But that doesn’t mean everyone should settle


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What’s the best wood to use? Nothing stands up to wear and tear better than American hardwoods, yet ex-perience tells Pittsburgh architect Mary Cerrone that certain hardwood species are more suited to particular applications than others. “For millwork that is likely to get bumped or beat-up, such as window and door casings, baseboards, paneling and

chair rails, I suggest using a harder species, like white oak,” she said. “For mouldings and millwork in less accessible areas, espe-cially those that will be painted, homeown-ers can save money by using less expensive hardwoods, such as poplar.”

How can it be affordable? Custom moulding can be pricey, but there are simple and creative ways to get the custom look you want at a cost you can afford, maintains the American Hardwood Information Center. Good millwork links imagination with affordability. “Lumber supply centers and home im-provement stores can have up to 350 off-the-shelf moulding patterns available,” Jo-vanovich said. “Combining or ‘stacking’ two or more stock moulding ‘profiles’ creates the effect of a single, hand-carved piece of wood and provides the unique look of cus-tom millwork at a fraction of the cost.” Or achieve the look of a more expen-sive hardwood, like cherry, by using a cher-ry stain on a less expensive hardwood. This technique works especially well in decora-tive applications above eye level, such as crown moulding and recessed ceiling pat-terns. Use your imagination and be sure to visit the American Hardwood Information Center at www.HardwoodInfo.com to see a multitude of ways that mouldings and millwork crafted from authentic American hardwoods can dress up your home.

Popular colors trend toward the outdoorsGreens and blues headline 2013 interior paint palette

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of hues. To visualize the options, think of the colors of plants that appear in a garden or grove of trees: apple, asparagus, celery, fern, honeydew, lime, mint, olive and wil-low may come to mind. Wherever you buy your paint, you’ll likely find some tints and shades of green named after such familiar flora. “Then there are the greens that gravi-tate toward blue, which just happens to be projected as the other popular paint color this year,” said Zimmer. “Bluish-greens like teal, turquoise, aquamarine and cyan are expected to be hot designer choices. By se-lecting one of these hybrid colors, you can in a sense co-opt both of the trendy color choices.” Actually, we may see a lot of true blues this year. And many will be drawn right from Mother Nature: lighter tints such as sky blue and robin’s egg to darker shades like slate, navy and midnight blue ... and everything in between. Because various greens and blues work

See Paint on C16


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Replace: Consider replacing warped front doorsContinued from C14 moving through gaps in the weather strip-

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Kooy: Stone fireplace goes from floor to ceiling

that hit you upon walking into the open floor plan. You also get plenty of stone fireplace from floor to vaulted ceiling, in fact. Kevin said the original plan was to keep the fireplace short, but at the last minute they decided to just go for it (Kevin did the work himself) and they’re glad they did. As an added bonus, using a trick they’d seen before, they had cabi-nets built under the hearth to store the electronics and funneled the wiring to a fireplace-mounted television behind the stone. Flowing from the great room, the kitchen sits to the side, complete with a gigantic granite-covered island that has served as a family must-stop. Not only does most of the prep work for cooking happen on the island, but so does the eating with the young family — the two boys are now 2 years and 11 months old — and even catching up on the mail. “It is convenient and brings us all together in one space,” Jessica said. The dark wood floors — Kevin laid them himself, along with wiring the main rooms for sound and installing a central vacuum system and outdoor sprinklers — couple with dark knotty alder cabinets to further the rustic look. Without fanfare the kitchen blends with the living space, complementing the décor and merging together. Plenty of

See Kooy on C19

(Above) Natural light mixes with a massive stone fireplace to bring the Northwest theme to life. Kevin Kooy built the fireplace himself, enlarging the original plan. (Top) Stairs are set apart from the main living space, tucked both for aesthetics and convenience. (Top right) Jessica Kooy's decor pride and joy is a chandelier-like entry light, without the girth. (Brent

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both a design and practical purpose. Now they are located conveniently (the kids’ rooms are upstairs) next to the master suite. The bedroom remains simple, but the bathroom includes a soaker tub and stone-tiled walk-in shower, one of the Kooys’ splurges in the house. Kevin laid the tile himself, even tucking nooks into the shower around the entrance, away from view. “I wanted to do as many things as I could,” Kevin said. “But doing it yourself takes time.” Upstairs contains two small bed-rooms for the kids — in hindsight they might have gone a little larger there if the budget had allowed — a bonus room over the garage, a small unfinished stor-

From extra space to play (top right) tucked above the garage in the form of a bonus room to plenty of space to wash off (above) when you're all done with that play, the Kooy home has personal touches placed throughout. (Brent

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Kooy: Main bathroom features soaker tub, stone-tiled showerContinued from C18

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Sometimes those building their home for the first time get overwhelmed with the process. Not the Kooys. “I en-joyed it, but it was hard with a newborn and 16-month-old,” Jessica said. “There were a lot of late nights designing. It is all how I envisioned it and it is nice to be done and settled.” From entry lights to distressed beams, the Kooys placed a personal touch on their home. And even used a forklift to do it.

Kooy: Homeowners, contractors pleased with final productContinued from C19

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