Modern Remodel goes on the Market! 2344 Mount Baker Highway in Bellingham!

This is a fabulous remodel of an older home in Bellingham, on the way up to Mount Baker. High end appliances and finishes throughout. Photography by Julien Friedman. Contractor LJ Handyman.

The dark grey lower cabinets and white upper cabinets lend a sophisticated edge. Brass cabinet pulls and kitchen faucet.

We removed the wall between the Dining Area and the kitchen to open it up as one space.

They did a really fabulous job on the finishes and interior remodel. This house on the way to Mount Baker is for someone who has modern tastes and wants a place for horses or other animals. Previous owners had Alpacas. Ready to move in! Totally renovated.

Master Bath is open and airy with new skylight and walk in shower.

Dramatic LED lighted mirror against wall of 1” tiles creates drama in a small space.

Continuing the same tile into the shower.

A 3rd bathroom features a “Live” edge slab of wood to support the new sink, brass accents throughout. The pendant light adds character at night.

Link to the listing here: Please check it out! There is a sunroom, barn, pastures, Gym.

https://julianandcompany.com/properties/2344-mt-baker-highway-bellingham-wa-us-98226-nwm2576626

Set on nearly 9 acres of gorgeous county land, this thoughtfully updated property is the real deal. The chef's kitchen and custom bathrooms alone will win over even the pickiest buyers, and that's just the start.There's a massive shop, a horse barn, a sauna, and a detached gym/flex space that would make an incredible artist studio -- the possibilities here are wide open. Plant lovers will especially appreciate the attached solarium, a bright, year-round spot to grow just about anything. Picture your evenings out on the deck, watching the Canadian mountains do their thing.This home was remodeled down to the studs in most areas, and it shows: radiant heat, AC, an ERV system, and state-of-the-art water filtration, plus updated electrical, plumbing, and windows. Nothing here is an afterthought. And as a bonus -- the property abuts Lee Way, opening the door to additional access and future expansion.

Modern Shed Residence in Anacortes

This is one of my best houses. Started in 2020, it got stalled during Covid and completed in 2025. The General Contractor was “Madrona Northwest”. Photography by Damian Vines.

Front of the house is 3 stories, as the site slopes up and down from there.

Drone shot of the rear of the house that no one can see because of the cliff that it is sitting on a cliff.

Front entry sports double posts and wood siding.

Front entry welcomes you in.

Front entry door is over-sized.

After walking into the front door, this entry stair connects all 3 levels down to the garage.

Another stair shot, looking down into the living room.

Stairs looking down from the upper level.

Kitchen

Kitchen pulls in the forest setting with the green cabinets.

Master Bath

Master Bath

Powder Room features a floating thick live edge wood counter.

Covered deck off the kitchen is great for entertaining

Third floor Family Room sports a gas fireplace.

Third floor Family room other side

Third floor bathroom

NORWAY PARK RE-IMAGINED AFTER A BURN

This is a 3D model of the latest idea for the remodel/re-build of a cabin that had a substantial fire from the chimney into the attic. Everything was pretty much blacked on the interior. The roof has to be re-built. So as long as the clients had to do that, they wanted to add a 2nd floor loft and were inspired by Modern Norwegian Design. #islandarchitecture, #ModernDanish

We are planning on keeping the brick fireplace, just removing the part that sticks out to the right of the chimney. We are planning an island, and that part would get in the way.

The cabin was built by the client’s grandfather and father, so it has sentimental value as well- 1965 classic.

New front entry is in the center under the projecting loft bedroom on the 2nd floor.

The photo on the left is the area where one enters from the driveway currently going to the right to get to the front door. The owners want to enter now from the left of the building, making that the main entry instead of the way it is now.

Kitchen model with existing chimney on the left.

Rear of the house with new sliding glass doors and covered BBQ area to the right.

CLIENT REVIEW OF THE STANWOOD, WA. YOGA /ADU

Review

It was our good fortune that we discovered Nina Le Baron when she answered her own phone as we began our search for the perfect architect to create our vision.

She responded to a multitude of initial questions and set up an on-site visit within a week. Her wealth of knowledge that spans several decades as an architect and artist, made her a perfect match for us!

It did not faze Nina when we handed her a primitive sketch of the vision we had for two story Studio and ADU. She easily crafted an amazing design and worked with us as we made the adjustments to create the final design. Her ideas and creativity blended this new structure on our property with our primary home seamlessly.

Not only was she confident and assertive when needed with the process of permitting, she is very fair and reasonable in all her pricing.

The completed design exceeded our expectations and we hope the attached photos do this project justice.

Huge Gratitude, Jeanne and Cathy

YOGA studio has acoustic prefab panels on the walls from Home Depot, rubber floors and a seat sound system! The extra acoustic prefab panels went to be re-purposed as headboards, as they ordered too many:-)

Thank you to Jeanne and Cathy for letting me help you with this dream for retirement. Cathy can continue teaching yoga to their neighborhood community and there is an apartment for caretakers to keep them in old age. The interior has a sense of calm- they did all of the interiors themselves with help from their fabulous Contractor- Adam Borseth! He found doors from an old Job in Hawaii and had them shipped over.

YOGA STUDIO W/ "ADU" ABOVE ALMOST DONE- STANWOOD!

There were supposed to be a garage door for the Yoga Studio on the ground floor on the left, but the contractor salvaged some cool folding doors instead. Builder is Adam Borseth. Yoga Studio has acoustic wall panels to absorb sound. The 3D model is at the end of this - can you see what they changed?

The wood soffits with clear finish turned out great!

Here is the model with garage door at Yoga Studio.

Yoga Studio has acoustic panels to absorb sound.

Major Remodel/Addition in Marysville

The existing house will be basically torn down and this is all new construction. The round windows are in a huge sunroom that will be used for large gatherings.

All that you see in this shot of the 3D model is new. The clients tracked me down from my other project that was an A-Frame renovation and liked what they saw. The sunroom on the right will have glass garage doors that open up to create a covered outdoor space for large gatherings for his non-profit organization. More to come!

3D MODEL OF HOUSE ON SJI ON THE BOARDS

Working on this house on San Juan Island- 2 bedrooms with huge wrap around porch on 3 sides.

Closer shot of the entry. The 2 story Cupola will let in light into the interior Great Room below.

On the left is the Master Bedroom patio tha tis very private.

On the other side is wood storage and Utility closets, so tha they do nt take u space inside the house. A side door goes out from the laundry room.

Took the roof off to be able to look down into the space. A guest bedroom /bath is on the 2nd floor.

Then looking from inside the house back to teh entry to see what the beams look like from the inside. Lots of exposed beams, so we are pricing it out with Timberframe companies.

The client likes the idea of exposed beams going across the Great Room at the Clearstory. Having a 3D model is really handy to be able to ail down all of these issues!

Main House finally looking finished on SJI! Just in time for Christmas!

Complete with Holiday Wreath! The front entry got changed by the owners- it was supposed to be with slanting walls and more dramatic looking then straight fake stone walls…started this project in 2019! Finally done in 2025!

The Guest House to the right, got finished before.

A big covered deck is on the side with outdoor fireplace. There was no really good solution for the wood burning fireplace chimney stack- did not want to take up room inside to fur it in.

Model shot of how it was originally designed. They wanted to put a tv over the outdoor fireplace, so that stone fireplace wall got extended up. The green color was selected by the owners.

LATEST PHOTOS OF SAN JUAN ISLAND HOUSE

Guest House to the right over a 2 car garage, was built first. Main house to the left is just getting finished. The intent was to preserve the view from the guest house over the main house, that is the view of the water West.

Main House on the left, has a wall of windows facing the water view. Pop-out on the right of the Main House is a window bench off the entry.

Front door has an extra large casing creating a bold effect to mount the exterior sconces, imagined and installed by the owners.

Inside, a large kitchen island serves a buffet for dinner. Owners Christi & Richard in the background.

The interior is an eclectic blend of the owners art collection and found objects. The Vintage Chinese lanterns lend a riot of color and light.

Interior of the window bench with plywood interior walls and floors. Richard is a musician and plays the piano in the Living Room off the entry. The crystal chandelier lends a bit of class.

New Photos of the Skyline House Remodel!

Professional photos are nice to have! Thanks to Josh Williamson of True Bearing Built Construction!

This kitchen and bath remodel in Anacortes is a showcase of individuality, blending bold design choices with thoughtful craftsmanship

The owners has admired the workmanship of a local artist that burnished stainless steel in creative designs. One of the most distinctive features is the custom stainless-steel backsplash, designed by local artist Graham Schodda. Etched with a salmon motif, this piece is not only functional but, also fits right in here in the Pacific Northwest.

Another standout element is the under-shelf accent lighting in the kitchen and living room, designed to shift colors to match the mood.

This whole wall was rebuilt- what a diference!

Mood lighting at night!!!

The Master Bath is an Oasis of calm with a deep free-standing jetted tub.