An existing odd-shaped, two-story tower in the foyer that served no real purpose was removed, which gave this updated livable coastal modern home a more streamlined profile.

The great room of this harbor home feels spacious and airy with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Puget Sound. Painting the room in crisp white provides a bright backdrop for the large iron chandelier that anchors the sitting area.

The kitchen’s easy style relies on a clean design and well-chosen materials instead of lots of decoration. “The kitchen is probably the most modern or contemporary thing in the house, mostly because it’s kind of minimal,” says designer Brian Patrick Flynn. “But it’s minimal because there’s so much architecture.”

Neutral tones of moss, gray, brown, and blue create a relaxing and playful retreat in the master bedroom. The natural elements balance with the custom painted Visit Washington mural that gives the space a vintage Northwestern vibe.