Set on an island in Washington’s Puget Sound, this 1990s home was reimagined by Amy Vroom of The Residency Bureau for a couple of art collectors who were ready to take creative risks. The house had dated finishes, including glass block showers, laminate cabinetry, and linoleum floors. It’s now filled with personality, character, and the feeling of a place that has been lived in for generations.

The clients’ travels through Europe shaped the design, and you can see it in the details: a wallpapered dining room that recalls a Parisian café, a fireplace made for gathering, and a rustic bathroom with an old-world feel. The kitchen is the heart of the house, with worn stone floors, textured plaster, aged wood, and a blue and wood palette. Two islands divide the work, one for baking and one with the range for cooking and conversation. Vintage furniture and art bring in layers of history, while the plan is modern and practical for daily life.

I photographed this home over several years, returning as each part of it was designed and completed. Seeing the house evolve room by room, from the kitchen and wallpapered dining room to the bathroom and living spaces, let me document it the way it came together: in layers, with new textures, patterns, and vintage pieces arriving along the way. The images reflect a home that was built to be lived in and added to over time.