Homes in the Pacific Northwest are often built on varied terrain: at the edge of the coast or a lake, on sloping hills, right in the middle of a forest or as in this case, at the base of a mountain. This Craftsman in North Bend, Washington, feels right at home with Mount Si and the Snoqualmie River, which runs behind it. The rustic lodge exterior blends wood lap siding, cedar shake roofing and exposed beams with stacked stone and metal roof accents.

Location reigns supreme for this 5,400-square-foot Craftsman home. Not only does it sit on Lake Washington, it also has views of the Seattle skyline and the Olympic Mountains from its back deck. The cedar shake roof is quintessential in style and a major benefit in the wet climate of the Pacific Northwest. It's less likely than its counterparts to warp or crack from water damage and is an effective insulator, helping to keep homes warm in cooler weather.

Our fave Pacific Northwest twin sisters and real estate mavens Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb of Unsellable Houses devised the perfect curb appeal for this sweet family home that they infused with PNW coastal charm. A soft blue-gray exterior is highlighted in crisp white trim for an inviting and completely sellable entry.

In addition to maximizing the use of organic materials, most Pacific Northwest designers and builders want their homes to feel like an extension of nature, as if the structures have always been there. In Redmond, Washington, this luxurious wilderness getaway is completely encompassed in evergreen trees and an ambient water garden.