The Wayland Mill

Blending the exquisite food and relaxed style of Japanese kissatens, or neighborhood coffee houses, with Northlake Common’s warm wood timber structure, The Wayland Mill is the perfect new stopping point on the Burke Gilman Trail.

Client Name

Yasuaki Saito

Location

Seattle, WA

Completion Date

2025

Services

Interior Design

Program Overview

3,100 SF Tenant Improvement

Contacts

Bernadette Kelly
Interior Design Principal

photo of the interior of the wayland mill with a woman ordering at the counter and someone walking past tables surrounded by mass timber beams

The Wayland Mill name pays homage to the lumber mills that historically operated in the area. Its design embraces wood as a primary material with dark stained cedar, reclaimed wood, and hand glazed tiles blending with the exposed mass timber structure of Northlake Commons supporting a tranquil space for good food and shared conversation.

photo of the interior of the wayland mill with warm wood accents surrounded by mass timber columns and warm lighting

High ceilings and low, clean lines of tables, custom casework and soft lighting underline its Japanese ethos, creating an airy, light filled space, while a large cased opening into the cook line provides a direct connection between the making of delicious food and community.