A quaint dwelling that was once a houseboat has been renovated and enlarged by US firm Best Practice Architecture for a couple and their daughter.
The clients were searching for a new home when they found the grey-and-white dwelling in the Seattle neighbourhood of  Madison Park with an unusual history.
The Boathouse Bungalow was renovated and expanded with a black metal extension at the reare
The building, which appears as a bungalow from the street but is now split over three levels, was originally a houseboat that had been moved to land in the early 20th century.
"One block from Lake Washington, the quaint Boathouse Bungalow checked every box for homeowners Justin and Dean in their pursuit of the perfect place to raise their daughter," said local firm Best Practice Architecture. The home's great room has a vaulted stained cedar roof
While the home had been remodelled several times over the years, the new owners wanted to add space and overhaul the interior. They turned to Best Practice, a firm they had commissioned in the past to update their first house.
"Honestly, we didn't even consider working with another firm when we decided to start our next chapter as a family," said the clients.
The main level has an open-plan layout
Collaborating closely with the owners, the architects created a scheme that maintained the home's original character while infusing it with contemporary elements.
For the home's exterior, the team chose a warm white with sage acc...