Understand the land

Design 360TM

Complementing the pleasure of living indoors with the splendor of the Pacific Northwest outdoors.

Our proprietary process, Design360™, is a unique and powerful practice that seamlessly integrates the location, land, architecture and interior of the home to create the very best in Pacific Northwest living. It’s an in depth of experience that ensures your site is planned to maximize outdoor connectivity.

From a cul-de-sac in a charming neighborhood to a remote forested location; the Trailside Homes Design360 ™ approach puts us and our clients on site to walk, see, and experience life on your homesite before the shovel ever hits dirt.

There is a lot to take in

Every aspect of your home will go through a thoughtful and proven process to consider the elements below. We ensure four season indoor and outdoor experiences are considered to maximize connectivity, livability, and spaces that are equal parts functional, beautiful and comfortable.

Outdoors

Whether it’s a bustling cityscape, majestic mountain range or a shimmering lake, Trailside connects you to your surroundings.

Privacy

The concept of “home” extends beyond the physical walls to include privacy and orientation to the surrounding environment.

Elements

The PNW can be rugged. We make sure your home is built to withstand the challenges of rain, snow, wind, ice and four seasons of change. 

Terrain

We create a unique living experience by incorporating unseen vantages and seamlessly merging your home with the terrain. 

Sunlight

Home features and design options come into consideration to determine the
optimal use of window placement, size and materials to maximize sunlight exposure.

Views

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We examine all the possibilities, and share our team’s professional suggestions about how to make your view uniquely yours.

Flow

When your architecture and interior design come together the result will be a seamless integration of fit and functionality. 

Sustainability

Location, land, utilities, and use of materials are carefully considered when building, to respect and enhance the existing environment.

We're Custom Home Building Experts In The PNW

Let us help you envision your future – bring your custom home ideas, sketches, Pinterest boards, Houzz pages or back of the napkin ideas – you don’t have to have a permit set of plans to meet with our team. We begin each project by offering the personal attention expected from a trusted friend with an approach that is informed by decades of homebuilding experience. Our entire team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional and personalized experience and an innovative custom home for your extraordinary lifestyle – with features that stand the test of time. The result is a luxurious work-life balance with the modern conveniences you desire. 

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SEAN NORTHROP

Founder & CEO

Sean has worked in real estate development and place-making since 1993. He is passionate about the outdoor lifestyle and sharing it with others. Sean is a visionary leader – having assembled a team of like-minded individuals with skills and talents that span the spectrum of home and land development, architecture, interior and landscape design – and more. He is a creative, flexible and collaborative partner who is truly invested in delivering your dream of the perfect mountain retreat. Away from the office, you can catch up with Sean exploring with family and friends in the Cascade Mountains, the San Juan Islands, or discovering the many neighborhoods throughout Seattle.

SARAH SKRYABNEV

Marketing & Customer Relations Manager

Having spent most of her life in Seattle, Sarah is proud to call the Pacific Northwest home. With an extensive background in Sales and Customer Service, she is extremely accommodating and is driven by results and client satisfaction. Sarah enjoys meeting new people and celebrating milestones which makes helping those seeking to build a custom home or buying a newly completed, move-in-ready home, a perfect fit. Prior to joining Trailside, Sarah most recently held the position of Sales and Marketing Manager for a luxury King County homebuilder, responsible for land acquisition, sales, and marketing. Professionally and personally, Sarah is known to build lifelong relationships with those around her. She spends every ounce of her free time with her husband, two lovely children and likes to unwind by exploring new recipes or planning events with her friends and family. Whether traveling or working in her local community, you are sure to find Sarah with a welcoming, cheerful spirit and smile on her face.

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