The Port Ludlow Residence is a compact, 2400 SF modern house located on a wooded waterfront property at the north end of the Hood Canal, a long, fjord-like arm of western Puget Sound. The house creates a simple glazed living space that opens up to become a front porch to the beautiful Hood Canal. The east-facing house is sited along a high bank, with a wonderful view of the water. The main living volume is completely glazed, with 12-ft. high glass walls facing the view and large, 8-ft.x8-ft. sliding glass doors that open to a slightly raised wood deck, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor space. During the warm summer months, the living area feels like a large, open porch. Anchoring the north end of the living space is a two-story building volume containing several bedrooms and separate his/her office spaces. The interior finishes are simple and elegant, with IPE wood flooring, zebrawood cabinet doors with mahogany end panels, quartz and limestone countertops, and Douglas Fir trim and doors. Exterior materials are completely maintenance-free: metal siding and aluminum windows and doors. The metal siding has an alternating pattern using two different siding profiles. The house has a number of sustainable or “green” building features, including 2x8 construction (40% greater insulation value); generous glass areas to provide natural lighting and ventilation; large overhangs for sun and rain protection; metal siding (recycled steel) for maximum durability, and a heat pump mechanical system for maximum energy efficiency. Sustainable interior finish materials include wood cabinets, linoleum floors, low-VOC paints, and natural wool carpet.

Photography by Cesar Rubio

Barn door installed in kid's bedroom for bathroom privacy. Swingasan chair suspended from ceiling.

This small bath carries an immense amount of presence. Bold metallic Copper walls and the Black walnut sliding barn door set a unique stage. **See the before pictures. His/Hers toilets and vanities are in separate compartments.

Shelley Gardea Photography © 2012 Houzz

Slide & Fold Doors Signature Series Windows Designed by prominent Boston architect, Jeremiah Eck, and built by South Carolina’s Vick Construction & Design, this custom residence utilizes Quantum’s architectural bi-folding door systems to accentuate the transition between the home’s interior and exterior. All custom wood windows and doors are built with Honduran Mahogany, a species known for excellent stability and a beautiful grain, and finished with Sikkens Cetol 1 and 23 Plus. Quantum products incorporated into this project include Signature Series, Slide & Fold Doors and Pacific Series Sliding Doors.

The Port Ludlow Residence is a compact, 2400 SF modern house located on a wooded waterfront property at the north end of the Hood Canal, a long, fjord-like arm of western Puget Sound. The house creates a simple glazed living space that opens up to become a front porch to the beautiful Hood Canal. The east-facing house is sited along a high bank, with a wonderful view of the water. The main living volume is completely glazed, with 12-ft. high glass walls facing the view and large, 8-ft.x8-ft. sliding glass doors that open to a slightly raised wood deck, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor space. During the warm summer months, the living area feels like a large, open porch. Anchoring the north end of the living space is a two-story building volume containing several bedrooms and separate his/her office spaces. The interior finishes are simple and elegant, with IPE wood flooring, zebrawood cabinet doors with mahogany end panels, quartz and limestone countertops, and Douglas Fir trim and doors. Exterior materials are completely maintenance-free: metal siding and aluminum windows and doors. The metal siding has an alternating pattern using two different siding profiles. The house has a number of sustainable or “green” building features, including 2x8 construction (40% greater insulation value); generous glass areas to provide natural lighting and ventilation; large overhangs for sun and rain protection; metal siding (recycled steel) for maximum durability, and a heat pump mechanical system for maximum energy efficiency. Sustainable interior finish materials include wood cabinets, linoleum floors, low-VOC paints, and natural wool carpet.

The living room is connected to the outdoors by telescoping doors that fold into deep pockets.

This gorgeous two-story master bathroom features a spacious glass shower with bench, wide double vanity with custom cabinetry, a salvaged sliding barn door, and alcove for claw-foot tub. The barn door hides the walk in closet. The powder-room is separate from the rest of the bathroom. There are three interior windows in the space. Exposed beams add to the rustic farmhouse feel of this bright luxury bathroom. Eric Roth

Doors and hardware available in our online store: http://www.reclaimedlumberproducts.com/catalogue-of-sliding-doors-barn-door-hardware

Lara Swimmer Photography - Affectionately referred to throughout the Quantum world as “The Massive Lift & Slide Project” this Seattle home allows for its inhabitants to experience the outdoors even while residing within. The 98 ft long custom wood window wall, when fully retracted, allows for a clear opening of up to 60 ft. The entire living space can be opened up to the outside with effortless ease offered by the Lift & Slide doors. Completing the project’s window and door package are the second story windows. Here we can see Quantum Signature Series windows, impressive in Douglas Fir.

Dennis Mayer, Photographer Glass doors are available from: European Cabinets and Design Studios Kitchen & Bath Designers 864 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94303 650.843.0901 www.europeancabinets.com

Generous sliding panels of recycled Tasmanian Oak roll away from the dining and living rooms to reveal a music room. Photographer: Andrew Wuttke

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