Woodcreek

Design Portfolio: “Woodcreek”

Woodcreek is a house design for a Client located in Lynden, Washington. The small Dutch town, nestled alongside the Canadian border, is home to just under 15,000 residents. It is the second largest city in Whatcom County.

Woodcreek is inspired by the Dutch Colonial-style houses that are found throughout the area. It offers its residents modern amenities and creature comforts in a style harking back to yesteryear.

The home features ample covered porches facing both the front and back yard, giving the owners plenty of room for outdoor activities. The back porch is designed with space to house two grills year-round for barbecuing whenever inspiration strikes. The backyard features a large in-ground pool and pool-house/hobby workshop, offering extra storage and a small space for the owner to build small woodworking projects.

Original Vision: Modern Needs Meets Traditional Style

The home features five bedrooms and four bathrooms within 5,750 square feet. The home is anything but the small farmhouse that it intends to replace. Space comes in abundance within the home’s many walls, focusing on family life in every room. The home features multiple entertainment possibilities for the owner’s family, children, and grandchildren.

The colonial style of this home, while large, fits its surroundings in the town founded in the 1870s. Much of the town’s architecture is in a similar style, more so in the downtown area. The predominately Dutch Colonial town features many historic places and wonderful examples of design history, and Woodcreek fits right in.