Top Remodel Trends 2023

March Feature

Fox Net-Zero Energy Home

BUILDING THE FOX family’s Net-Zero Energy Home was not without its challenges. Still, the challenges ended up working in everyone’s favor in the end, producing this beautiful and unique home. The build started in the winter. After the builder, TC Legend Homes, poured the concrete slab, the weather turned and frosted. They saved the slab from freezing using plastic sheets…

A Family-Friendly Cabin With Grown-Up Style

This stunning 1,680-SQUARE FOOT, three bedroom, two-bathroom vacation home was built in 2023 for a Snohomish County family to be able to enjoy all year round. Located in the Mount Baker Rim community in Glacier, the cabin provides access to…

Samish Solar Sustainable Home

“Living in this house has shown us that efficiency and comfort actually go hand in hand….The quality of my sleep is so much better now that we live in a well-insulated house that stays cool during hot days and has a good ventilation system.” – Homeowners of Samish Solar Home On top of being well ventilated and highly insulated, their home is also highly energy and water…

Anacortes Coastal Aging in Place | Patty Koskovich of Koskovich Design Group

Local interior designer Patty Koskovich and her husband began building their Anacortes home with a view of the Guemes Channel in 2017. After two years of careful construction, their Coastal Aging in Place home was completed, perfectly planned for comfortable living— now and for years to come.  “I call it… my seaside sanctuary,” says Koskovich, who researched and designed the initial plans for the build herself. She knows the importance of a safe,…

South Hill House in the Trees: Bellingham Bay Builders

This South Hill home bends with the trees above Bellingham Bay as it clings firmly to the steep sandstone bedrock. It’s a place to retire, relax, and have access to the PNW outdoor way of life. All needed amenities on the main floor allow the…

A Captivating Canine Collection | Laura Landrum’s “The Dog House”

Looking in from the outside, you might never guess that within the walls of Laura Landrum’s 1993 home hides one of our area’s most charming and unusual niche antique art collections. What makes this one…

Get glowing skin with laser & light treatments at RejuvenationMD!

Don’t let summer sun damage linger. Rejuvenate your skin and restore its youthful glow with our state-of-the-art laser treatments! With summer winding down, now is the perfect time to get radiant skin just in time for the holidays. With the days being shorter and darker, it is the optimal time to begin laser treatments as your skin will be less vulnerable to sun-sensitivity. At RejuvenationMD, we offer a wide range of cutting-edge laser treatments designed to reduce signs of aging, sun damage, and unwanted hair, helping you achieve the flawless skin you deserve! Our experienced aesthetic providers will tailor a custom treatment plan specific to your needs and goals.

Why Choose Laser Treatments:

· Effective Pigmentation Reduction:

Lasers can effectively target and reduce sunspots, freckles, and other pigmentation concerns.

· Collagen Boost:

Our treatments stimulate collagen production, helping to improve skin texture and elasticity.

· Minimal Downtime:

Enjoy the benefits of rejuvenated skin with minimal downtime, so you can get back to your routine quickly.

· Customized Care:

Our experience providers will tailor the treatment to your specific skins needs, ensuring optimal results.

 

Our Most Popular Lasers:

· HALO™ Laser Skin Resurfacing:

This combined ablative and non-ablative laser treats many skin issues such as sunspots, texture, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.

· BBL™ Photofacial:

This laser uses targeted light to treat facial redness, broken capillaries, age spots, freckles, enlarged pores, and sagging skin.

· Moxi® Laser:

This gentle laser is safe for all skin tones and is known as the preventative laser. It can treat and prevent aging signs and sun damage, revealing glowing skin all year- round.

· Laser Hair Removal:

With two different types of lasers, we can remove unwanted hair from all over the body and you can enjoy less shaving, waxing, ingrown hairs, and irritation.

Special offer for new patients!

Experience the difference for yourself! New patients receive a $100 credit to use towards their first treatment. Whether you’re looking to reduce wrinkles, tighten sagging skin, or enhance your natural beauty, we have the perfect solution for you!

Restore your beautiful glow today! Learn more by visiting www.rejuvenationmdmedspa.com

A Forever Home in Semiahmoo

Although they had done a couple of home remodels, building a home from the ground up was a new experience for Sue and Alec Berkman.  Even before finding the perfect lot…

Holiday Inspiration For Your Home

What’s the first thing that jumps to mind when you think of holiday decor? For many of us, the visuals are similar: A…

Green Build in Historic York District

Bellingham’s downtown neighborhoods might not be the first place you’d look for a new high-performance home. However, this rebuild snuggles right into the existing historic neighborhood perfectly, providing its residents with the comfort of modern style while maintaining easy access to the vibrant downtown scene. 

Summer Cabin on Lake Cavanaugh

“Do no harm” applies to not only physicians, but also to working on projects that evoke such strong memories of working with HKP Architects founder, Henry Klein.  In 1993, a client commissioned HKP Architects (then the Henry Klein Partnership) to design a two-bedroom summer cabin on the shore of Lake Cavanaugh. The site…

Julian & Company

There’s a new team on the Bellingham real estate block, and they’re taking the industry by storm. At the helm is Julian Friedman, a lifelong Bellingham resident…

Get glowing skin with laser & light treatments at RejuvenationMD!

Don’t let summer sun damage linger. Rejuvenate your skin and restore its youthful glow with our state-of-the-art laser treatments! With summer winding down, now is the perfect time to get radiant skin just in time for the holidays. With the days being shorter and darker, it is the optimal time to begin laser treatments as your skin will be less vulnerable to sun-sensitivity. At RejuvenationMD, we offer a wide range of cutting-edge laser treatments designed to reduce signs of aging, sun damage, and unwanted hair, helping you achieve the flawless skin you deserve! Our experienced aesthetic providers will tailor a custom treatment plan specific to your needs and goals.

Why Choose Laser Treatments:

· Effective Pigmentation Reduction:

Lasers can effectively target and reduce sunspots, freckles, and other pigmentation concerns.

· Collagen Boost:

Our treatments stimulate collagen production, helping to improve skin texture and elasticity.

· Minimal Downtime:

Enjoy the benefits of rejuvenated skin with minimal downtime, so you can get back to your routine quickly.

· Customized Care:

Our experience providers will tailor the treatment to your specific skins needs, ensuring optimal results.

 

Our Most Popular Lasers:

· HALO™ Laser Skin Resurfacing:

This combined ablative and non-ablative laser treats many skin issues such as sunspots, texture, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.

· BBL™ Photofacial:

This laser uses targeted light to treat facial redness, broken capillaries, age spots, freckles, enlarged pores, and sagging skin.

· Moxi® Laser:

This gentle laser is safe for all skin tones and is known as the preventative laser. It can treat and prevent aging signs and sun damage, revealing glowing skin all year- round.

· Laser Hair Removal:

With two different types of lasers, we can remove unwanted hair from all over the body and you can enjoy less shaving, waxing, ingrown hairs, and irritation.

Special offer for new patients!

Experience the difference for yourself! New patients receive a $100 credit to use towards their first treatment. Whether you’re looking to reduce wrinkles, tighten sagging skin, or enhance your natural beauty, we have the perfect solution for you!

Restore your beautiful glow today! Learn more by visiting www.rejuvenationmdmedspa.com

Eastern Washington Hideout

Tucked away among a grove of ponderosa pines in Okanogan County, this dreamy treetop hideaway marries imagination and design.

The Future of Eco-Homes

This home makes all its own power from solar panels on the south-facing roof, setting a new cost-effective standard for Pacific Northwest…

Farmhouse with a Modern Twist

This Featured Home from Highline Construction is a modern day farmhouse with practical and functional designs.

Birch Point Beach House

This month’s Featured Home is a high-performance beach home with views of Boundary Bay, the BC Coastal Range, and beyond.

Studio Getaway on Camano Island

Tucked away on the east side of Camano Island, you’ll find this stunning 1,100 square foot studio from Designs Northwest Architects. 

Cabin in the Woods

This issue’s Featured Home is a modern cabin in the woods, with an interior that matches the beauty of the surrounding woods.

A Pacific Northwest Retreat

This month’s featured home is an ’80s house turned into a modern retreat, equipped with tigerwood decking and large windows.

Shaw Island Timber Frame Home

This month’s featured home is this lovely timber frame home on Shaw Island. Check out the pictures of this stunning abode!

Lake Whatcom House

This house on Lake Whatcom offers comfort and beauty all year long.

Bellingham Four Square

Lisa Staton Interior Design revitalize this classic Bellingham Four Square, built in 1906, while honoring the home’s original architecture and detailing.

Get glowing skin with laser & light treatments at RejuvenationMD!

Don’t let summer sun damage linger. Rejuvenate your skin and restore its youthful glow with our state-of-the-art laser treatments! With summer winding down, now is the perfect time to get radiant skin just in time for the holidays. With the days being shorter and darker, it is the optimal time to begin laser treatments as your skin will be less vulnerable to sun-sensitivity. At RejuvenationMD, we offer a wide range of cutting-edge laser treatments designed to reduce signs of aging, sun damage, and unwanted hair, helping you achieve the flawless skin you deserve! Our experienced aesthetic providers will tailor a custom treatment plan specific to your needs and goals.

Why Choose Laser Treatments:

· Effective Pigmentation Reduction:

Lasers can effectively target and reduce sunspots, freckles, and other pigmentation concerns.

· Collagen Boost:

Our treatments stimulate collagen production, helping to improve skin texture and elasticity.

· Minimal Downtime:

Enjoy the benefits of rejuvenated skin with minimal downtime, so you can get back to your routine quickly.

· Customized Care:

Our experience providers will tailor the treatment to your specific skins needs, ensuring optimal results.

 

Our Most Popular Lasers:

· HALO™ Laser Skin Resurfacing:

This combined ablative and non-ablative laser treats many skin issues such as sunspots, texture, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.

· BBL™ Photofacial:

This laser uses targeted light to treat facial redness, broken capillaries, age spots, freckles, enlarged pores, and sagging skin.

· Moxi® Laser:

This gentle laser is safe for all skin tones and is known as the preventative laser. It can treat and prevent aging signs and sun damage, revealing glowing skin all year- round.

· Laser Hair Removal:

With two different types of lasers, we can remove unwanted hair from all over the body and you can enjoy less shaving, waxing, ingrown hairs, and irritation.

Special offer for new patients!

Experience the difference for yourself! New patients receive a $100 credit to use towards their first treatment. Whether you’re looking to reduce wrinkles, tighten sagging skin, or enhance your natural beauty, we have the perfect solution for you!

Restore your beautiful glow today! Learn more by visiting www.rejuvenationmdmedspa.com

The Twin Peaks Passivhaus + ADU

This month’s featured home is green—designed and built to minimize the home’s ecological impact in the face of climate change.

Skagit Bay Waterfront Home

Architects Dan Nelson and Matt Radach of Designs Northwest worked to transform this Skagit Bay cabin into a classic beachfront home.

A Hidden Sanctuary

Terry and Jackie Lehmann show their appreciation for travel and design with this breathtaking Asian-inspired oasis, located just north of Lake Whatcom.

Chuckanut Crest View Home

Take a look at this Featured Home on Chuckanut Crest in Bellingham. A modern industrial space with a state-of-the-art kitchen and beautiful view of the bay.

Build Cabinets, Throw Axes

Mathew Blubaugh is the owner of Northwest Woodslayer, a woodworking business specializing in custom cabinetry. There is also an axethrowing station.

Island Cabin to Year-Round Home

This month’s Featured Home is an island cabin near Anacortes. This year-round home has a view of Deception Pass State Park.

Home for the Holidays

This month, our featured home showcases a home for the holidays, with Christmas trees and seasonal decor to brighten and warm the room.

Snohomish Backyard Retreat

Heidi Skievaski and Kryssie Maybay of Sublime Garden Design worked to transform this Snohomish backyard into a relaxing retreat, complete with a waterfall.

Picture-Perfect on Sandy Point

Take a look at this Featured Home on Sandy Point in Ferndale designed by Alexei Ford, built by Ian Hamilton, and photographed by Tim Chandonnet.

Get glowing skin with laser & light treatments at RejuvenationMD!

Don’t let summer sun damage linger. Rejuvenate your skin and restore its youthful glow with our state-of-the-art laser treatments! With summer winding down, now is the perfect time to get radiant skin just in time for the holidays. With the days being shorter and darker, it is the optimal time to begin laser treatments as your skin will be less vulnerable to sun-sensitivity. At RejuvenationMD, we offer a wide range of cutting-edge laser treatments designed to reduce signs of aging, sun damage, and unwanted hair, helping you achieve the flawless skin you deserve! Our experienced aesthetic providers will tailor a custom treatment plan specific to your needs and goals.

Why Choose Laser Treatments:

· Effective Pigmentation Reduction:

Lasers can effectively target and reduce sunspots, freckles, and other pigmentation concerns.

· Collagen Boost:

Our treatments stimulate collagen production, helping to improve skin texture and elasticity.

· Minimal Downtime:

Enjoy the benefits of rejuvenated skin with minimal downtime, so you can get back to your routine quickly.

· Customized Care:

Our experience providers will tailor the treatment to your specific skins needs, ensuring optimal results.

 

Our Most Popular Lasers:

· HALO™ Laser Skin Resurfacing:

This combined ablative and non-ablative laser treats many skin issues such as sunspots, texture, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.

· BBL™ Photofacial:

This laser uses targeted light to treat facial redness, broken capillaries, age spots, freckles, enlarged pores, and sagging skin.

· Moxi® Laser:

This gentle laser is safe for all skin tones and is known as the preventative laser. It can treat and prevent aging signs and sun damage, revealing glowing skin all year- round.

· Laser Hair Removal:

With two different types of lasers, we can remove unwanted hair from all over the body and you can enjoy less shaving, waxing, ingrown hairs, and irritation.

Special offer for new patients!

Experience the difference for yourself! New patients receive a $100 credit to use towards their first treatment. Whether you’re looking to reduce wrinkles, tighten sagging skin, or enhance your natural beauty, we have the perfect solution for you!

Restore your beautiful glow today! Learn more by visiting www.rejuvenationmdmedspa.com

Hemp House is Small, but Cool

While the tiny building that sits on Pam Bosch’s property isn’t legally a house, it serves as a model for future construction projects. It was built using hempcrete, a cement-like mixture that’s made from combining the inner core of the hemp plant with lime. The result is a cozy space that stays cool even on a hot day. Even though it’s only 120 square feet, the building, affectionately called the “Crow’s Nest,” feels…

Birch Bay Waterfront Estate

Arrive by land, sea or air to your estate; a private 66-acre compound on 1,575 ft. of pristine waterfront.  A 12,000 square foot manse, carefully composed for graceful and comfortable gatherings.

Get glowing skin with laser & light treatments at RejuvenationMD!

Don’t let summer sun damage linger. Rejuvenate your skin and restore its youthful glow with our state-of-the-art laser treatments! With summer winding down, now is the perfect time to get radiant skin just in time for the holidays. With the days being shorter and darker, it is the optimal time to begin laser treatments as your skin will be less vulnerable to sun-sensitivity. At RejuvenationMD, we offer a wide range of cutting-edge laser treatments designed to reduce signs of aging, sun damage, and unwanted hair, helping you achieve the flawless skin you deserve! Our experienced aesthetic providers will tailor a custom treatment plan specific to your needs and goals.

Why Choose Laser Treatments:

· Effective Pigmentation Reduction:

Lasers can effectively target and reduce sunspots, freckles, and other pigmentation concerns.

· Collagen Boost:

Our treatments stimulate collagen production, helping to improve skin texture and elasticity.

· Minimal Downtime:

Enjoy the benefits of rejuvenated skin with minimal downtime, so you can get back to your routine quickly.

· Customized Care:

Our experience providers will tailor the treatment to your specific skins needs, ensuring optimal results.

 

Our Most Popular Lasers:

· HALO™ Laser Skin Resurfacing:

This combined ablative and non-ablative laser treats many skin issues such as sunspots, texture, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.

· BBL™ Photofacial:

This laser uses targeted light to treat facial redness, broken capillaries, age spots, freckles, enlarged pores, and sagging skin.

· Moxi® Laser:

This gentle laser is safe for all skin tones and is known as the preventative laser. It can treat and prevent aging signs and sun damage, revealing glowing skin all year- round.

· Laser Hair Removal:

With two different types of lasers, we can remove unwanted hair from all over the body and you can enjoy less shaving, waxing, ingrown hairs, and irritation.

Special offer for new patients!

Experience the difference for yourself! New patients receive a $100 credit to use towards their first treatment. Whether you’re looking to reduce wrinkles, tighten sagging skin, or enhance your natural beauty, we have the perfect solution for you!

Restore your beautiful glow today! Learn more by visiting www.rejuvenationmdmedspa.com

Chuckanut Bay House

The airy lightness of this Chuckanut Bay home’s interior stands in contrast to its big, bold, concrete frame that attracts attention from those who live nearby or paddle past. The owner, a builder himself, wanted to convey permanence in a home…

Get glowing skin with laser & light treatments at RejuvenationMD!

Don’t let summer sun damage linger. Rejuvenate your skin and restore its youthful glow with our state-of-the-art laser treatments! With summer winding down, now is the perfect time to get radiant skin just in time for the holidays. With the days being shorter and darker, it is the optimal time to begin laser treatments as your skin will be less vulnerable to sun-sensitivity. At RejuvenationMD, we offer a wide range of cutting-edge laser treatments designed to reduce signs of aging, sun damage, and unwanted hair, helping you achieve the flawless skin you deserve! Our experienced aesthetic providers will tailor a custom treatment plan specific to your needs and goals.

Why Choose Laser Treatments:

· Effective Pigmentation Reduction:

Lasers can effectively target and reduce sunspots, freckles, and other pigmentation concerns.

· Collagen Boost:

Our treatments stimulate collagen production, helping to improve skin texture and elasticity.

· Minimal Downtime:

Enjoy the benefits of rejuvenated skin with minimal downtime, so you can get back to your routine quickly.

· Customized Care:

Our experience providers will tailor the treatment to your specific skins needs, ensuring optimal results.

 

Our Most Popular Lasers:

· HALO™ Laser Skin Resurfacing:

This combined ablative and non-ablative laser treats many skin issues such as sunspots, texture, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.

· BBL™ Photofacial:

This laser uses targeted light to treat facial redness, broken capillaries, age spots, freckles, enlarged pores, and sagging skin.

· Moxi® Laser:

This gentle laser is safe for all skin tones and is known as the preventative laser. It can treat and prevent aging signs and sun damage, revealing glowing skin all year- round.

· Laser Hair Removal:

With two different types of lasers, we can remove unwanted hair from all over the body and you can enjoy less shaving, waxing, ingrown hairs, and irritation.

Special offer for new patients!

Experience the difference for yourself! New patients receive a $100 credit to use towards their first treatment. Whether you’re looking to reduce wrinkles, tighten sagging skin, or enhance your natural beauty, we have the perfect solution for you!

Restore your beautiful glow today! Learn more by visiting www.rejuvenationmdmedspa.com

Lopez Island Getaway

When architect Don Larkin and his small Eastside architectural firm were asked to design a Lopez Island vacation home on the original foundation of a dilapidated cabin, he and his team drew upon the stunning views and quiet, driftwood-strewn bay below to create a sophisticated seaside escape. A…

Chuckanut House

In partnership with the Northwest Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, we selected this exquisite home perched above beautiful Chuckanut Bay. This…

Tiny Tack House

Q & A on the Tiny Tack House Bellingham Alive: What is your background and interest in building a tiny house? Malissa Tack:  The Tiny Tack House was…

Woodland Retreat

This issue we feature two small spaces that are nestled deep in the woods and surrounded by mature forest. The paths around the property teem with wildlife, the trees are alive with birdsong. A peaceful spot overlooking…

Samish Island Cabin

This lovely house is located on the tip of Samish Island, just above high tide. It is owned by an oyster farmer who farms the surrounding waters of Samish Bay. Built to withstand harsh conditions — the salt, sand and constant breeze of the island elements —…