Mercer Island Mid Century Project

A ground-up custom build on Mercer Island, this home is a luxury reinterpretation of a mid-century modern aesthetic. Clean lines and quiet drama, paired with the kind of scale that turns architecture into an experience.

Fifteen-foot ceilings in the great room give the main living space room to breathe, while a 27’ by 10′ tall bi-folding exterior door system collapses the line between inside and out. The exterior siding is traditional Shou Sugi Ban, hand-charred and finished on site for the depth and texture you can only get when it’s done by hand.

Every interior detail was built to stand on its own, including a custom cabinet stair-rail element that doubles as architecture and storage. A 5′ wide by 9′ tall pivot entry door welcomes you in before you ever cross the threshold. The property also includes a fully integrated ADU.

Highlights:

  • Ground-up custom luxury home with integrated ADU
  • 15-foot ceilings in the great room
  • Traditional Shou Sugi Ban siding, hand-charred and finished on site
  • 5’x9′ custom pivot entry door
  • 27’x10′ custom bi-folding exterior door system
  • Custom cabinet stair-rail element

Mercer Island Project Spotlight: Luxury Mid-Century Custom Home

Featured Project by Tennyson Homes

A modern covered patio with skylights, wicker seating, a dining table, and pendant lights overlooks a landscaped yard with a playset, stone retaining wall, and fence, surrounded by trees and neighboring houses.
Covered patio with wicker chairs, dining table, ceiling heaters, and pendant lights. The patio overlooks a backyard with a playset, lawn, and trees, and is enclosed by a wooden fence with houses visible in the background.
Covered outdoor patio with modern seating and dining areas, ceiling heaters, skylights, and view of a backyard with a childrens playset, green lawn, and neighboring houses surrounded by trees and fencing.
Modern outdoor patio with a wooden dining table, black chairs, hanging lights, and lounge area. Large glass doors reveal a stylish interior with contemporary decor and wood accents.
Modern covered patio with wooden flooring, a dining table, lounge chairs, and pendant lights. Large sliding glass doors reveal a stylish interior with contemporary decor and a kitchen visible inside.
Modern open-concept living space with folding glass doors, wood floors, black walls, and skylights. Outdoor patio features a picnic table and lounge set, seamlessly connecting to the stylish indoor kitchen and living area.
Modern open-concept home with black exterior wall, glass doors, and covered patio. Outdoor seating and dining areas lead to a stylish indoor living space with contemporary furniture, art, and pendant lights.
Modern open-concept kitchen and living room with marble island, bar stools, cozy seating, pendant lights, and large sliding doors opening to a backyard with green grass and trees.
Modern open-concept kitchen and living room with a marble island, bar stools, pendant lights, and sliding doors opening to a backyard with green trees and a white house in the distance.
Modern open-concept kitchen and living room with marble island, wooden stools, pendant lights, and folding glass doors opening to a backyard with trees and houses visible outside.
Modern open-concept kitchen and living area with marble island, wooden stools, pendant lights, gray sofa, armchair, and large glass doors opening to a backyard with greenery.
Modern open-concept kitchen and living area with a marble island, wooden stools, pendant lights, cozy seating, and large glass doors overlooking a green backyard.
Modern open kitchen and living area with marble island, bar stools, pendant lights, wood floors, cozy seating, and large sliding glass doors opening to a green backyard.
A modern wooden front door with frosted glass panels is partially open, revealing a bright interior hallway with light wood floors and a view into a living room and backyard.
A modern wooden front door with frosted glass panels is open, revealing a hallway and a living room with large windows and contemporary lighting fixtures. The entryway features dark wood siding and a wooden floor.
A modern wooden pivot door with frosted glass panels opens into a bright hallway with wooden floors, leading to a living area with large windows and contemporary lighting.
A modern black house with large windows and a minimalist wooden front door. Small steps and a wooden porch lead to the entrance. Young landscaping and tall trees are visible in the background.
Modern black house with large windows and horizontal wood front door, surrounded by a landscaped garden and tall green trees in the background, photographed during the day.
Modern black house with large windows, a wooden front door with horizontal glass panels, a small porch, and minimal landscaping in the front yard, surrounded by tall evergreen trees under a blue sky.
Modern black house with large windows, surrounded by tall trees and landscaped plants. A wooden fence and gate enclose a gravel driveway, leading to a lush green backyard. The sky is clear and the setting feels peaceful.
Modern black house with large windows, surrounded by tall trees and a landscaped yard. There is a wooden fence and gate, a gravel driveway, and a pathway leading to the entrance. The setting appears calm and suburban.
Modern single-story black house with large windows, surrounded by tall trees and landscaped shrubs. A gravel driveway leads to a wooden fence and gate, opening to a green lawn in the backyard.
Modern house with black exterior, large windows, and wooden accents. A wooden fence and stone path lead through landscaped greenery and shrubs toward the entrance. Tall trees surround the property.
Modern house with dark exterior, large windows, and wooden accents. A wooden fence lines a stone walkway leading to the entrance, surrounded by neatly landscaped greenery and trees under a clear sky.
Modern house with dark exterior, large windows, and a wooden fence enclosing a landscaped yard with various shrubs and small trees. A stone pathway leads to the front entrance. Tall trees are visible in the background.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with five stools, pendant lights, stainless steel appliances, open shelving, and a sliding glass door opening to a garden. The space is bright with natural and recessed lighting.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, marble island with five bar stools, hanging pendant lights, stainless steel appliances, open shelves, and large sliding glass doors opening to a green outdoor area.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with five white stools, hanging pendant lights, stainless steel appliances, open shelves, and large glass doors opening to a backyard. The space is bright with natural and ceiling lights.
Modern laundry room with a white sink, chrome faucet, wooden cabinets, front-loading washer and dryer, a white laundry basket on top, and a large window letting in natural light with a view of greenery outside.
Modern laundry room with a white countertop and sink, wood cabinets, stainless steel faucet, and front-loading washer and dryer under a window with a view of green trees outside. A white laundry basket sits on the dryer.
Modern bathroom with black shiplap walls, a white marble vanity with gold fixtures, a rectangular mirror, wall-mounted light, white toilet, towel ring with white towel, and a small green plant on the counter.
Modern bathroom with black paneled walls, a white marble vanity with a rectangular sink, a wall-mounted faucet, a mirror with a light above, a towel ring, a toilet, and a small potted plant on the counter.
A small, empty room with white walls, beige carpet, a black-framed window showing trees and houses outside, a modern ceiling light, and double doors with black handles.
Minimalist empty room with beige carpet, white walls, a black-framed window showing trees outside, and a modern overhead light fixture. Double white doors with black handles are on the left wall.
Modern bathroom with a double sink vanity, white marble countertop, wood cabinets, gold fixtures, a vase of flowers, and a bathtub with a striped shower curtain. Chevron tile accent wall behind the tub.
Modern bathroom with wood vanity, double sinks, brass fixtures, and a large mirror. A vase with flowers sits on the counter. The shower has a chevron accent wall and a striped curtain. There is framed art on the wall.
A bright, empty room with white walls, beige carpet, a modern ceiling light, a large black-framed window showing green trees outside, and a white door with black hardware.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, white bedding, two wooden nightstands with lamps, an armchair, a window with a view of green trees, and neutral-colored decor.
A modern bedroom with a plush bed, white bedding, two wooden nightstands, soft lighting, a large window with a leafy view, and a cozy reading nook with a chair and plant.
Bright, modern bedroom with large black-framed window, view of trees, sliding black barn door to a bathroom, white walls, a white bench with throw pillows and blanket, and a potted plant in the corner.
Modern bedroom with a large window showing trees outside, a black sliding barn door leading to a bathroom, a white bench with cushions and a throw, and a potted plant next to the bed.
Modern bathroom with double sinks, gold fixtures, large mirror, and tray decor. A glass shower is on the left, and a walk-in closet with shelves and drawers is visible through an open door on the right.
Modern bathroom with double vanity, brass fixtures, large mirror, and plants on the counter; walk-in closet with shelves and drawers visible through an open door; glass shower enclosure in the background.
Modern kitchen with wood cabinets, built-in oven, glass-front mini fridge, and stainless steel refrigerator. Light wood floors, white walls, and a large window provide a bright, clean atmosphere.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, built-in oven, glass-front mini fridge, stainless steel refrigerator, and light wood flooring. A countertop with a cutting board and sink sits under upper cabinets.
Modern kitchen with a large marble island, wooden cabinets, pendant lights, and an open layout leading to a living area with sofas and a painting. Glass doors open to a patio with greenery outside.
Modern kitchen with a large marble island, wood cabinets, pendant lights, and open shelving, opening to a living area with a sofa and large windows overlooking a patio and green yard.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, marble countertops, floating shelves with decor, and large glass doors opening to a backyard patio.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, open shelves with plants and decor, glass doors leading to a backyard, and bright natural lighting.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white subway tile backsplash, open shelves with plants and decor, marble island countertop, two globe pendant lights, and a sleek range hood.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, a farmhouse sink, glass pendant lights, open shelves with plants and decor, and a white subway tile backsplash.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a marble island countertop with built-in sink, bar stools, pendant lights, a large stovetop with hood, and white subway tile backsplash.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, marble island with sink, stainless steel appliances, a large range hood, hanging globe lights, and bar stools. White subway tile backsplash and plants add a fresh touch.
Modern living room with wooden floors, a gray sofa, two black armchairs, a coffee table, potted plants, wall art, and pendant lights; dining area visible in the background with large windows and greenery outside.
Modern living and dining area with wooden floors, neutral-toned furniture, art on white walls, large windows with greenery outside, and warm lighting from pendant lamps.
Modern office space with large black-framed interior windows, two desks with chairs, artwork on the walls, potted plants, and a view of rocks and greenery outside through additional windows.
Modern interior with large black-framed glass windows dividing two office or sitting areas, featuring contemporary furniture, wall art, plants, and a view of an outdoor rock garden through more windows.
Modern home office with a large window overlooking a patio and garden, featuring a wooden desk, two chairs, a patterned rug, wall art, and plants. Natural light fills the room, creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
Modern home office with a large glass door, wooden desk, two chairs, wall art, an accent rug, and an armchair. Outside, there is a patio and steps leading up to a landscaped yard.
A modern home office with a white desk, black chair, and desk lamp, framed abstract art on the wall, a potted plant, and large window showing a landscaped backyard with rocks and greenery. A rug covers the wood floor.
A modern home office with a wooden desk, chair, and lamp on the left, a plant in the corner, a rug, and a white lounge chair with a small table on the right. Large windows show a green outdoor space.
Modern living room with neutral tones, featuring a white sofa, two brown armchairs, round wooden tables, woven rugs, a dining area in the back, and wood cabinetry on the left. Black double doors and contemporary lighting complete the space.
Modern living room with wood flooring, a beige rug, a white sofa, two brown armchairs, and a wood media console. Stairs on the left, black-framed glass doors, and decorative lighting overhead.
Modern living room with wood flooring, beige sofa, two brown armchairs, a large rug, wall-mounted TV, built-in wood cabinets, decorative items, and staircase; bright lighting and neutral color palette.
A modern bedroom with a neatly made bed, two bedside tables with lamps, abstract deer artwork, a geometric light fixture, large windows, and a view of a rocky garden outside. The decor is minimalist in neutral tones.
A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, white countertop, black fixtures, a rectangular mirror, a potted plant, a towel ring, framed artwork, and a glass shower with white subway tile and black hardware.
Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, white countertops, a tiled backsplash, and open shelves with plants and decor. Large window brings in natural light.
Modern living room with a light beige sofa, black armchair, round coffee table, large plant, and floor lamp. Blue front door and large window show a wooden fence and greenery outside. Warm, stylish decor on wood floors.
Modern home office with a black desk, chair, and decor, a brown armchair with a colorful pillow, indoor plants, a window with frosted glass, and a closet with stacked washer and dryer units.
A modern, cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, brown wooden nightstand, large window, and an open door leading to a bathroom with a wooden vanity and mirror. Two framed prints hang on the white wall.
Modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, black fixtures, white countertop with a sink, wooden vanity, mirror, wall-mounted light, towel rack with white towels, and a tray with toiletries and fruit on the counter.
Modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, white and wood vanity, black fixtures, a wall mirror, folded white towels on a rack, and a tray with toiletries and fruit on the counter. Art hangs on the white wall.
A modern black house with large windows, illuminated from within at dusk, featuring a wooden entryway, horizontal panel front door, and surrounded by trees and minimal landscaping.
A modern black house exterior at dusk, featuring large windows with warm indoor lighting, a central wooden entryway with horizontal glass panels, and surrounded by tall trees and minimal landscaping.
Modern single-story house with dark exterior siding, large lit windows, and a wooden fence, surrounded by landscaped plants and trees at dusk with a purple-blue sky.
Modern single-story house with dark wood siding, large lit windows, and landscaped yard, surrounded by tall trees at dusk. A wooden gate and paved walkway lead to the entrance, with warm lights glowing inside.
Modern black house with large windows, surrounded by lush landscaping, trees, and a wooden fence. A paved driveway leads to a garage, and a well-kept lawn is visible to the side.
A modern black house with large windows, set among tall trees. The driveway curves around landscaped gardens and a wooden fence encloses part of the yard. The front entrance features steps and warm wood accents.
Aerial view of a house with a gray roof surrounded by a landscaped yard, a curved driveway, green lawns, trees, and a playground set in the lower left corner. The property is bordered by fences and streets.
Modern covered patio with wicker seating, hanging lights, overhead heaters, and a dining table. The patio overlooks a landscaped backyard with a playset, greenery, and a wooden fence. Large glass doors connect to the indoor space.
Modern black two-story house with large windows, a spacious covered deck, and patio below, surrounded by green lawn, trees, and landscaped garden beds in a suburban setting.
A modern black two-story house with a spacious upper deck featuring outdoor seating and dining areas, large glass doors, and wooden posts. The lower level has large windows and sits on a stone patio. Trees surround the home.
Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood surrounded by dense trees, with a large lake reflecting a colorful sunset sky of pink, purple, and orange hues in the background.
Modern two-story house with large windows glowing warmly at dusk, surrounded by trees and landscaped garden, with a curved driveway and wooden fence in the foreground.
A modern two-story house at dusk with large glass doors, a spacious covered balcony with warm hanging lights, outdoor seating, and visible interior living and bedroom areas through illuminated windows.
Modern covered patio with skylights, stylish outdoor seating, dining area, hanging chair, and warm lighting; large windows show a kitchen inside. Backyard and playset visible in the background.
Modern two-story house at dusk with large windows, a spacious upper deck featuring seating and dining areas, warm indoor lighting, and surrounding trees and stone landscaping.