A Ballard couple is undertaking the latest chapter in a restoration project that has spanned more than two decades, as they update their 1910 home at 903 NW 61st St while working to preserve its historic character.
David Guthrie and his wife purchased the house from the Layton family in 1998. The previous owners had lived there for roughly 45 years, and at the time, the neighborhood was largely made up of longtime residents.
Now, after raising two daughters in the home, the couple is renovating the basement to create a mother-in-law apartment while also updating the main-floor kitchen and bathroom. Guthrie said their goal is to make the changes blend seamlessly with the original structure…