Property of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shaffer | Seattle, Washington | Architect John R. Sproule | Photographer P. A. Dearborn

PARTICULARLY interesting loking home high above Puget Sound, with a broad panorama of salt water, islands, and mountains in the distance, really determined the design of this small, modern house. The architect, John R. Sproule, quick to take advantage of such an exciting setting, elevated the living room and pushed it out beyond the rest of the house, where its large windows command an unobstructed view of the surrounding grandeur. The rest of the house, which consists of bedrooms and bath, was placed at the rear for greater quiet. The kitchen, at living-room level also takes advantage of the view. The exterior is pleasant contrast between vertical board-and-batten and horizontal siding, all painted white, even to trim and cornice. The only touch of color on the outside is the red composition roof. Below the projecting living room a sheltered terrace not only provides welcome shade but is ideal for rainy day entertaining.

All interiors follow the simple, direct design of the outside. Walls are plastered and floors throughout and hardwood. In the living room, green and white are predominating colors against cream-colored walls, with touches of red and yellow in the draperies for contrast. The smaller bedroom is used as a nursery for tiny daughter; Lisa. The master bedroom has walls of gray cactus green with upholstery accents in chartreuse.