From Empty Rooms to Everyday Retreats

Your home is more than walls and windows—it’s a backdrop for the way you recharge, work, adventure, and connect. That’s why every space Trailside Homes designs starts with flexibility in mind, giving you the freedom to shape your home into something that fits your lifestyle today—and evolves with you tomorrow.

Discover the transformations that turn blank rooms into everyday retreats.

1. Transforming Empty Spaces Into Gathering Places

One of our favorite transformations takes a simple spare room and turns it into a cozy movie retreat—complete with plush seating, warm lighting, and a big screen for family movie marathons or a quiet place to unwind after a day on the Cle Elum trails.

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Colechuck Ederra lot 6 virtual staged bonus room-movie room

2. Turning Basements into More

For some families, a basement or unfinished storage area becomes a private home gym—no commute, no crowds, just pure convenience. For others, it transforms into a rec room, hobby studio, or organized storage for outdoor adventure gear. These flexible spaces adapt to your lifestyle, making your home truly your own.

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3. A Laundry Room That Works Hard—And Looks Good

Our laundry and mudroom spaces combine function with personality, turning an unfinished utility area into a bright, organized drop zone. With built-in storage and room for all of life’s gear, it’s more than just laundry—it’s a space designed to keep your family’s rhythm flowing.

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The Peak Laundry virtual staging

4. Kitchens That Turn Meals into Memories

The kitchen is the heart of every home. It’s where morning coffee tastes better, where homework is done around the counter, and where dinners turn into lasting memories with family and friends.

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Peak Kitchen virtual staging

5. Living Rooms That Feel Like You

Your living room should be where you can truly recharge. Whether it’s curling up after a day outdoors, hosting friends for game night, or enjoying quiet time under the glow of a fire, your living room becomes the backdrop for life’s best moments.

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The Peak Living and Kitchen_Cam 1 virtual staging

Want More Design Inspiration?

These are just a few of the jaw-dropping spaces we’ve brought to life.
Browse the Trailside Custom Homes Portfolio to explore even more picture-perfect rooms, bold ideas, and stunning craftsmanship.

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SEAN NORTHROP

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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.

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