A 1930s Spanish-Style Home Designed by Lionel Pries

Located in a historic neighbourhood in Seattle, stands this 1930s Spanish-style house. The house was designed and built by designer and architect Lionel Spies. He drew inspiration from historic Spanish/Mexican design movements creating this wonderful home.

Design firm Hoedemaker Pfeiffer have redesigned this historic home for their clients. Bringing back those Spanish/Mexican influences and adding an extension for a new kitchen, butler’s pantry and sunroom.

The clients wanted to counter the historic architecture with more modern interiors. You can find many mid-century design classics in this home from designers like Guillerme et Chambron, Charles Dudouyt and Arne Norell.

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1930s-spanish-style-home-seattle-lionel-pries-nordroom

The living room where old and new blend together. The wooden ceiling and terracotta floor bring the Spanish style to this room. Steel framed glass windows and doors add a modern touch to the space.

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1930s-spanish-style-home-seattle-lionel-pries-nordroom

Color touches are added throughout the home with the artwork, from a variety of time periods.

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1930s-spanish-style-home-seattle-lionel-pries-nordroom

The new kitchen is classic but modern, with dark blue cabinets and many windows to keep it light and have a view of the greenery outside.

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1930s-spanish-style-home-seattle-lionel-pries-nordroom

A sublte color touch is added with the blue breakfast bench.

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1930s-spanish-style-home-seattle-lionel-pries-nordroom
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1930s-spanish-style-home-seattle-lionel-pries-nordroom

Marble and brass is a timeless combination in the bathroom.

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1930s-spanish-style-home-seattle-lionel-pries-nordroom

photography by Haris Kenjar