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The Home

Each issue of our magazine showcases new or remodeled homes, including our design series, appliances, and the latest in kitchen and bath features. These articles are only a sample of what we have in WestSound Magazine each issue — subscribe to the print version today to see all of what we have to offer!

Vinland Midcentury-Modern Home

A Vinland Midcentury-Modern Home Spreads Its Wings

The "butterfly roofline" is characteristic of this classic...

Three years ago, Jeff and Ann Granlee were looking for waterfront. Fortunately, word of mouth and a real estate agent who kept her ears open lead them to a pretty piece of Hood Canal shoreline just south of Vinland Bay in North Kitsap. … read more

Design Trends 2023
Design|Build — Cover Feature

Design Trends in 2023

Advice from West Sound Design Experts

Every year, we gather our panel of design experts to discuss some of the hottest design trends. In 2023, expect to see natural-looking finishes, natural materials like wood, and more recycled and upcycled choices for the environmentally conscious. Comfort is the key for … read more

Leather wall coverings by Pampa Leather Corp.

Your Walls Are an Open Canvas

How to Transform Any Room with Wall Finishes

When you think of your walls as a canvas, there are a multitude of ways to enhance the look and feel of any room. As with most projects, you need to consider some initial criteria: Budget: What level of investment do you want … read more

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Contemporary Thrifting with Amy

Great Grandmother’s Dishes

The line to get in the landfill is getting long. Great grandmother’s dish sets are in demand. Get out the shovels. A lot of things are coming around again, but maybe not as expected. Easy to look around and conclude the obvious concerning … read more

Holiday Decorating
Cover Feature — Teri's Tips

Holiday Decorating

In this article, I offer you my inspiration to decorate for Christmas as you allow your garden to rest. A few ideas: Mossy bare branches Fragrant tree bows in fir, cedar, pine and fabulous twigs Holly red berry branches and viburnum evergreen branches … read more

Gypsy Wagon

Artful Collaboration — Building a Gypsy Wagon

Denise Harris jokes that it was a “hairbrained idea” to build herself a gypsy wagon 20 years ago. However, she doesn’t regret the years of hard work that it took. It was a journey that brought her into collaboration with a plethora of … read more

Ritzman Home

A Sparkling View Inspires a Clear Vision

Even though Julia and Dennis Carpenter took on all aspects of the interior architecture and design, they loved the building process. Yes, there were a multitude of details and ongoing decisions, but they had skills and time. Stepping into the Carpenters’ home demands … read more

Two Became One

Two Became One

A Bainbridge Island duplex becomes a couple's harmonious...

For Stan and Jane Rein, the joining of their lives five years ago led to a second momentous union: that of the duplex Jane had called home for the previous seven years. The two-unit building at Bainbridge Island’s Yeomalt Point sat at the … read more

Kitchens
Design|Build

Incredible Kitchens Summer/Fall 2022

The kitchen is a cornerstone in any home. It’s where we cook dinner and where we gather with friends and family. Everyone wants a beautiful kitchen, but remember, this is a functional space as well. Choose finishes and materials that will stay on … read more

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