Placing The Living Room On The Top Floor Allowed This Home To Enjoy Water Views
![A modern house with wood siding and an open plan interior.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-wood-concrete-house-architecture-070121-158-01.jpg?resize=1920%2C1264&ssl=1)
Heliotrope Architects has completed a modern house in Seattle, Washington, that’s been designed to capture the site’s abundant lake and mountain views.
![The facade of this modern house features a concrete, a black garage door, steel accents, wood siding, and steps that lead to the front door.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-wood-concrete-house-architecture-070121-158-02.jpg?resize=1200%2C1594&ssl=1)
The facade of the house features concrete, a black garage door, steel accents, wood siding, and steps that lead to the front door.
![The facade of this modern house features a concrete, a black garage door, steel accents, wood siding, and steps that lead to the front door.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-wood-concrete-house-architecture-front-steps-070121-158-03.jpg?resize=1200%2C1474&ssl=1)
![A modern house with a concrete wall and steel accent.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-landscaping-concrete-wall-070121-158-04.jpg?resize=1200%2C1526&ssl=1)
Black wood siding and a dark front door are located at the top of the stairs.
![Black wood siding and a dark front door greet visitors to this modern home.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-wood-front-door-070121-159-05.jpg?resize=1200%2C1403&ssl=1)
Stepping inside, and there’s a living room with a fireplace and clerestory windows.
![In this modern living room there's a fireplace and clerestory windows.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-living-room-with-fireplace-070121-159-06.jpg?resize=1920%2C1353&ssl=1)
Behind the living room is the dining room. Sliding glass doors open the interior of the home to a balcony with expansive views.
![Sliding glass doors open the interior of this modern home to a balcony with expansive views.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-open-plan-living-room-dining-room-balcony-070121-159-07.jpg?resize=1200%2C1675&ssl=1)
Adjacent to the dining room is the kitchen, where a black island contrasts the white and wood cabinets.
![A modern kitchen with wood and white cabinets, and a black island.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-black-white-kitchen-070121-159-08.jpg?resize=1200%2C1678&ssl=1)
![A modern kitchen with wood floors, white cabinets, and a black island.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-black-white-kitchen-070121-159-09.jpg?resize=1920%2C2284&ssl=1)
Wood stairs connect the upper social areas of the home with the bedrooms and bathrooms that are located on the lower level.
![Wood stairs connect the upper social areas of this modern home with the bedrooms and bathrooms that are located on the lower level.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-wood-stairs-black-metal-handrail-070121-201-10.jpg?resize=1905%2C2560&ssl=1)
![Wood stairs connect the upper social areas of this modern home with the bedrooms and bathrooms that are located on the lower level.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-wood-stairs-black-metal-handrail-070121-201-11.jpg?resize=1916%2C2560&ssl=1)
![A modern metal stair handrail.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-wood-stairs-black-metal-handrail-070121-201-12.jpg?resize=1920%2C1280&ssl=1)
In one of the bedrooms, a wood headboard provides support for a floating bedside table.
![In this modern bedroom, there a wood headboard that provides support for a floating bedside table.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-bedroom-built-in-wood-bedside-table-070121-201-13.jpg?resize=1200%2C1494&ssl=1)
In the master bathroom, there’s a dual sink vanity and wood cabinets, while on the opposite wall, there’s a freestanding bathtub and shower.
![In this modern master bathroom, there's a dual sink vanity and wood cabinets, while on the opposite wall, there's a freestanding bathtub and shower.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-wood-white-bathroom-070121-202-14.jpg?resize=1871%2C2560&ssl=1)
![In this modern master bathroom, white tiles provide a backdrop for a freestanding bathtub and a walk-in shower.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-white-bathroom-large-window-freestanding-bathtub-070121-202-15.jpg?resize=1200%2C1486&ssl=1)
In another bathroom, there’s a floating wood vanity with hidden lighting tucked away in the corner.
![In this modern bathroom, there's a floating wood vanity with hidden lighting tucked away in the corner.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-white-wood-bathroom-070121-203-16.jpg?resize=1885%2C2560&ssl=1)
![In this modern bathroom, there's a floating wood vanity with hidden lighting tucked away in the corner.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-white-wood-bathroom-070121-203-17.jpg?resize=1707%2C2560&ssl=1)
![In this modern bathroom, there's a floating wood vanity with hidden lighting tucked away in the corner.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-white-wood-bathroom-070121-203-18.jpg?resize=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Outside, there’s a seating area with an outdoor fireplace and steps that lead up to a landscaped garden.
![This modern home has a seating area with an outdoor fireplace, and steps that lead up to a landscaped garden.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-outdoor-seating-landscaping-070121-204-19.jpg?resize=1200%2C1518&ssl=1)
![This modern home has a seating area with an outdoor fireplace, and steps that lead up to a landscaped garden.](https://i0.wp.com/www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-outdoor-seating-landscaping-070121-204-20.jpg?resize=1200%2C1455&ssl=1)