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Discover SkyDADU Event in Japanese

Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30 PM
Location: In Kent, WA

Registered Guests in ***King, Snohomish and Pierce County Residents*** Only

総床面積6,800平方フィート（約191坪）を誇る、Sockeye Homes施工の壮大なカスタムホーム。更にその敷地内に建てられた1,000平方フィート（約28坪/55畳）のDADUを間近で体感してみませんか？

今回の特別イベントでは、以下の内容を詳しくご紹介します。

• 実物の大空間Custom Home + DADU見学： 上質な建材、インドア・アウトドアのリビング空間、そして日本の温泉宿を彷彿とさせるこだわりの「お風呂」エリアなど、洗練されたデザインのディテールを実際に触れて体感していただけます。

• 新しい住宅法（HB-1337）解説： 新法に関する疑問や、DADU実現に向けたステップ・バイ・ステップの具体的なプロセスに丁寧にお答えする質疑応答の時間をご用意しています。

• 賢い資産戦略： 不動産投資を最大化するための、スマートな税制・資産運用戦略についても詳しく学べます。

ワシントン州受賞実績ナンバーワンのSockeye Homes x SkyDADUならではのクラフトマンシップを、ぜひご自身の目でお確かめください。（***ワシントン州のKing, Snohomish and Pierce Countiesにお住まいの方々のみ登録可能です。***）

Invitation Only Showcase Event

Date: Saturday October 17th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
General Location: Bellevue, WA

Whole House Remodel (Instead of Tear Down/Rebuild)

When the homeowners contacted Sockeye Homes, they were weighing two options: tear down and rebuild their 1959 home or undertake a whole-house remodel. Given the property’s challenging slope, the existing roadside retaining wall and foundation, and the decision to remain within the home’s existing foundation footprint, remodeling offered the opportunity to transform the home while preserving its original structure and character.

The primary goal was to create a comfortable, functional home that could accommodate multiple generations. The centerpiece of the project was an aging-in-place mother-in-law suite on the main floor, allowing the homeowner’s mother to move in while maintaining privacy and independence. At the same time, the existing primary suite was relocated to the newly finished basement, resulting in two distinct bedroom and bathroom suites within the home. The original main floor was highly compartmentalized, with multiple walls and low ceilings that made the space feel closed off and disconnected.

To create the open, inviting environment the homeowners envisioned, Sockeye Homes removed several interior walls and introduced a structural ridge beam, allowing the ceiling to be vaulted and transforming the main floor into a spacious great room. The remodel also incorporated two dedicated home offices to support remote work, seamlessly integrating modern lifestyle needs into the home’s design.

A distinctive indoor sitting area was added adjacent to the great room, creating a natural transition between the interior living space and the new outdoor deck. This thoughtfully designed connection extends the living area outdoors and provides a welcoming space for the family to gather. The completed home successfully balances shared family spaces with private retreats. The open great room and indoor-outdoor connection provide plenty of room for everyone to gather, while two separate bedroom and bathroom suites offer privacy, comfort, and flexibility for multigenerational living.

Come see what is possible when you do a whole house remodel instead of a tear down/rebuild. By choosing to remodel, the homeowners were able to overcome the unique challenges of their sloped property while creating a home designed for how their family lives today – and how they will live for years to come.