The definition of interior design is, “The art or process of designing spaces in the home or business.” Local interior designer and owner of Northlight Interiors in Sumner, Juleen Pudists, certainly manifests the idea that décor is a process. “During a remodel, I work to see spaces that don’t exist, and I bend the home to meet the current times and the way a family lives,” she said recently.
For the past two years, Pudists, who has a heavy background in architectural design, worked with a local family to learn how they lived and provided the structure for a complete remodel. According to Pudists, “The owner said ‘I need your vision, but I can build much of it myself’.” Pudists admits this request was a first in her extensive career, but the talent and skills of the homeowner were quickly apparent and their project began in earnest.
Located on a premier piece of property near a small airport strip with sweeping panoramic views of Mt. Rainier, the home was built in the late 1980s/early 1990s. Given that there were no apparent updates since it was constructed, the house was in a bit of a time warp with pink-toned cabinets and yellow hardwoods. The floor plan was dark with a tiny kitchen in a hole. “It was very formal like a wedding cake.” So, along with the homeowners, Pudists relooked at the overall rooms and assessed which of them would
need more space.
She recommended opening living spaces to their gorgeous view and allowing natural light to flow in. Rooms opened when spaces were rededicated, including the creation of a gourmet kitchen with adjoining entertainment areas. To accommodate family life with a toddler and their vast hobbies, many rooms were redesigned to offer larger spaces as well as privacy for longer visits by extended family from Europe. The owners’ love of original art was put on full display through an art wall highlighted in much the same way that the view of Mt. Rainier was. During the design process, special attention was also given to the outdoor living space.
Northlight Interiors offers full-service home design including residential and light commercial, remodels, additions, and furnishings for the home at their showroom in Sumner.
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LYNN CASTLE