Kirkland Waterfront Home: Luxury Interior Design

Project SIZE: 5000 sq ft

Project Location: Kirkland

A Lake Washington Estate Where Heated Concrete Floors, Dual Kitchens, and Custom Architectural Elements Define Daily Life

The public spaces of this Kirkland waterfront residence are designed as a sculptural extension of the luxury master closet—where contemporary architecture, custom furnishings, and curated lighting create a gallery-like setting for everyday living. Floor-to-ceiling glazing frames the water and landscape, while a restrained palette of warm woods, stone, metal, and glass keeps the focus on form, proportion, and atmosphere.

Open-plan great room with a contemporary fireplace lounge on one side and a stone kitchen island and dining area on the other, framed by expansive glazing.

Aerial view of a contemporary lounge with stone coffee tables, tailored seating, and full-height windows overlooking a pool.

About This Project

This waterfront residence in Kirkland, Washington, is one of the most complete expressions of our design philosophy: that luxury is not a finish level but a way of thinking about how people live. Situated on the shores of Lake Washington with sweeping views of the Seattle skyline, this home sits above a private pool and demanded a level of design resolve that matched its setting.

We were responsible for redesigning the entire interior space — from the flow of each room to the selection of every material — and the result is a home that is as functional for intimate evenings as it is for large-scale entertaining.

The lounge acts as a curated living gallery, framing views of the water while offering deeply comfortable, sculptural seating. A linear fireplace wall and custom media surround bring warmth and drama to the double-height volume.

Double-height lounge anchored by a linear fireplace wall.
Tailored sofa and sculptural chairs on a softly patterned rug.
Stone nesting tables and arc floor lamps create a layered, curated look.

The Challenge

Every room required redesigned circulation to ensure adequate flow and accommodation for the client’s lifestyle
The home needed to function simultaneously as a primary residence and an entertainment venue for large gatherings
Working with an external construction team required precise coordination of selections, layouts, and specifications across all phases
Two full kitchens — one entertaining kitchen and one chef’s kitchen — needed to be designed as cohesive but functionally distinct spaces

The kitchen is conceived as a monolithic stone composition, visually calm yet highly functional. Integrated lighting and concealed appliances keep the focus on proportion, texture, and the dramatic waterfall island.

Long waterfall island in veined stone with custom stools.
Full-height stone backsplash with minimalist black hood.
Dark cabinetry and integrated appliances for a seamless look.

Modern dining space featuring a long black table, translucent swivel chairs, and oversized globe pendant lights in front of a stone and wood kitchen backdrop.

Minimalist kitchen with a long stone waterfall island, sculptural stools, full-height veined stone backsplash, and dark wood cabinetry.

Modern waterfront lounge featuring a linear fireplace wall, sculptural ceiling lights, custom sofa, and a circular bronze art piece beside an open-riser staircase.

Detail of a modern wood and steel open-riser staircase accented by hanging glass droplet pendants and warm wood wall cladding.

Our Design Approach

We began with the floor plan, reworking circulation paths throughout the home to ensure every room felt intentional and every transition felt natural. Polished concrete floors with radiant heat were specified throughout, creating a surface that reads as both industrial and refined — warm underfoot and luminous under the home’s carefully layered lighting plan. The entertaining kitchen was designed for visual drama and social engagement, while the rear chef’s kitchen was planned for serious culinary function, each with its own identity but sharing a common material language.

The fireplace was custom designed as a focal anchor in the primary living area, flanked by an Italian chandelier of significant scale that establishes the ceiling as an active design surface. Furniture selections were curated for their ability to communicate luxury, sophistication, and comfort simultaneously — pieces that invite use while communicating unmistakable quality. Every ceiling detail, every lighting fixture, every hardware specification was reviewed for its contribution to the whole.

The dining area feels airy and luminous, with transparent seating and bold statement lighting. Positioned between kitchen and terrace, it effortlessly supports daily dining and larger gatherings.

Linear dining table paired with translucent sculpted chairs.
Oversized globe pendants that visually link to the kitchen island.
Soft rug and direct views toward the pool and landscape.

Design Details

Radiant heated polished concrete floors with high-gloss finish throughout
Custom-designed fireplace as primary focal point in the main living area
Italian chandelier of substantial scale selected as the statement lighting element
Dual full kitchens: entertaining kitchen for social events and rear chef’s kitchen for culinary use
Furniture and art selections curated for luxury, sophistication, and comfort
Comprehensive ceiling lighting plan with layered fixtures throughout all major spaces

The Result

The finished home is a property that stopped us in our tracks at completion — and we designed it. Every element performs exactly as intended. The heated floors, the dual kitchens, the Italian chandelier, the custom fireplace: each one contributes to a home that feels inevitable, as though it could not have been designed any other way. We are deeply proud of what our team achieved here, and the awards the project has received reflect the level of commitment every collaborator brought to its execution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this Kirkland waterfront home unique from a design standpoint?

Several elements distinguish this project: radiant heated polished concrete floors throughout, two fully designed kitchens serving distinct functions, a custom fireplace, an Italian chandelier of significant scale, and a furniture and art program curated specifically for the client’s lifestyle. The combination of entertainment capacity and residential warmth is what sets it apart.

How did ARIID manage the dual kitchen design in this home?

We designed the entertaining kitchen as a social and visual centerpiece — open, dramatic, and built for hosting — while the rear chef’s kitchen was planned for serious culinary use with its own layout and storage logic. Both share a cohesive material language while serving completely different functions.

Can ARIID coordinate design with external construction teams on complex residential projects?

Yes. We are experienced in leading design coordination across large project teams, including external contractors, structural engineers, and specialty trades. Our team manages the full design-through-execution process, ensuring that concepts, selections, and layouts are implemented exactly as specified.

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