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  Redmond, WA, Private Residence: Design Living Room -- Before

  What was the living room like before we got our hands on it? It was a large room with limited lighting, dark walls, dark carpet, and dark trim, making the space feel gloomy and dismal. At first glance, what seemed like a fireplace was actually a large structure with a firebox-less niche that only mimicked a fireplace. The living room also lacked any place to put things, making it almost impossible to store items without overcrowding the area with pieces of furniture.
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  Redmond, WA, Private Residence: Living Area Design Process

  Unable to plan for removal of the "fireplace" due to structural reasons, we proposed designing for extending and building out the structure, creating an actual, functional fireplace with a TV set inserted above it. To solve the storage issue, we designed the addition of built-in cabinetry and shelving to the empty space to the right of the fireplace. Lastly, for finishes, we selected new 4" white trim (to replace all outdated 3" wood trim), which resulted in a much more modern look.
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  Redmond, WA, Private Residence: Design for Living Area -- After

  We modernized the space. The full-height, tiled fireplace makes a picturesque focal point for the living area. Sit back and enjoy watching The Big Game on this recessed flat-screen TV above the modern fireplace. Neutral tones highlight pops of color from the fire, the accessories placed on floating shelves above the built-in cabinets, the blue in the carpet, and the pillows, all giving off a comfortable ambiance.
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  Redmond, WA, Private Residence: Kitchen -- Before

  The "Before" of this Redmond residence kitchen had a soffit, which lowered part of the ceiling, making this room feel small and enclosed. The appliances were placed awkwardly around the window, making light flow seem minimal, and giving a cluttered feeling to the space. The color scheme of this room lacked balance between cool and warm tones -- all the same color, so everything felt the same.
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  Redmond, WA, Private Residence: Kitchen Area Proposed Design

  Trying to make this space feel more open and have a consistent flow, we proposed removing the soffit, which would create more ceiling height. We also asked our contractors to remove the double oven appliance for replacement by a single oven, and to remove the cooktop from the island, creating more countertop space. Lastly, we created a design for shifting the sink over, out of the corner, making it easier to clean the countertop in the corner by the window.
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  Redmond, WA, Private Residence Design: Kitchen Area -- After

  The final outcome of this kitchen turned out exactly as we wanted! We modernized the kitchen, selecting all new, white, Shaker-style cabinets, which brightened up the room considerably. The mixture of warm-toned and light-colored, cool-toned countertops created a nice balance and made this marble-looking quartz the main focal point of the space.
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  Redmond, WA, Private Residence Design: Kitchen -- Before

  Before we got our hands on this home, the kitchen and dining room spaces were separated by an unnecessary wall. The odd-shaped island seemed to be encroaching upon the closet storage, making the pathway feel tight. There was also dead, unused space to the left of the door, which was impractical.
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  Redmond, WA, Private Residence: Kitchen Area Proposed Design

  This new proposed design would create a large, open floor plan and use all of the kitchen space properly. We would design the creation of seating space not only at the island, but also at a peninsula which we would incorporate where the wall once was. We designed for additional cabinetry there as well.
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  Redmond, WA, Private Residence Design: Kitchen Area -- After

  The new, open-concept kitchen contains separate areas within one large space, making the end result cohesive and functional. The new, expanded, quartz kitchen island is highlighted by two pendant lights above, which illuminate the island, making it the focal point for the space.
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  Redmond, WA, Private Residence Design: Dining Room -- Before

  The dining room and kitchen were closed off from each other. They were definitely two separate rooms, perhaps making the cook in the kitchen feel lonely and separated from the diners in the dining room. The brown hues may have looked cheerful on a sunny day, but not on a gloomy day. Contributing to a closed-in feeling were the two parts of the ceiling with different heights. The can lights had some function but were not esthetically pleasing.
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  Redmond, WA, Private Residence: Dining Area Proposed Design

  The dining room demanded complete redesigning and styling. This new proposed design would get walls knocked down to make the kitchen part of the dining room. Putting a bench alcove at the windows, and a bar with a couple of bar stools where one of the walls had been, would give a harmonious effect as well as providing extra seating possibilities. Storage drawers under the window bench would add extra functionality to the area.
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  Redmond, WA, Private Residence Design: Dining Area -- After

  The previously enclosed dining room space is now shared with the kitchen area. The bold, green chairs create a dramatic pop of color and are complemented by the uniquely-designed pendant light above.
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  Redmond, WA, Private Residence Design: Entry -- Before

  This drab entryway lacked excitement, with outdated, small, wood-stained trim & doors, yellow hardwood flooring, and green carpet on the stairs. The entry also lacked bright lighting.
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  Redmond, WA, Private Residence Design: Entry -- After

  In dire need of a facelift, this entryway area was updated with all new trim and a fresh paint job to the door and stair railing. We also replaced the old yellow hardwood flooring, selecting new engineered, dark-stained, wide-plank hardwood.
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  Bellevue, WA, Private Residence Design: Dining Room -- Before

  The outdated dining room at this Bellevue residence had wood-stained trim and wainscot, an old beige carpet, and a large window with multiple panes, making the space feel very busy.
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  Bellevue, WA, Private Residence Design: Dining Area -- After

  We designed a facelift for the dining room, replacing the outdated trim, crown molding and wainscot for simple white, making this space feel much larger. The once multi-paned window is now a set of three single-paned French doors, making the dining room accessible to the luscious, green, backyard area. We also updated the light fixture, selecting something modern and exciting with LED bulbs, which not only brightened up the space tremendously, but also added a fun ceiling feature with it.
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  Bellevue, WA, Private Residence Design: Powder Room -- Before & After

  The hexagonal tiles are the main focal point of this powder bathroom space. The tiles are accented with neutral colors and simple materials to complement the full-height backsplash.
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  Kirkland, WA, Private Residence Design: Front Exterior -- Before

  This house was built in 1985; with a copper roof, pink color scheme, and arch details, it looked dated. The owners wanted us to design a complete transformational remodel, both inside and outside.
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  Kirkland, WA, Private Residence: Front Exterior -- Proposed Design

  Our proposed design for the front exterior featured new colors and building materials for the transformation.
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  Kirkland, WA, Private Residence Design: Front Exterior -- After

  Our design of the front exterior gave this home a whole new modern, contemporary look. The roof with black shingles complemented the color scheme. We created new plans for the entire house, changing the configuration of space. It took almost a year to design the inside and outside of this house.
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  Kirkland, WA, Private Residence Design: Living Room -- Before

  The living room looked unexceptional. The fireplace could have been pretty, but for the huge mirror above it which reflected the railing from the dining room.
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  Kirkland, WA, Private Residence Design: Living Area -- After

  We offset the smooth, leathered-finish mantel of the fireplace and designed a high hearth for the focal point. We selected 3-D stacked marble stone finishes for the fireplace itself. We provided new furniture recommendations which complemented the blue water. The design aim was to simplify and create open-space areas which provide views of Lake Washington from almost any space in this luxurious, waterfront home.
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  Kirkland, WA, Private Residence Design: Dining Room -- Before

  It would be hard to make the best use of this dining room with so little functionality. A long railing created a barrier on one side, almost as if the diners were being kept in and everyone else kept out! The barrier on the other side was a wall. The entrance, two-stepped, was at the far end of the railing, and the room had nice but bland carpeting.
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  Kirkland, WA, Private Residence Design: Dining Area -- After

  Our contractors knocked down walls. According to our design, a wall (behind the dining table) was removed, showcasing the newly designed and built-in wine display area. We provided complete design services, such as finishes, color scheme, and new furniture layout. Our mantras are “simplify” and “open space”; by having walls removed, we designed a large, open floor plan in which we created beautiful and inviting spaces to live in.
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  Kirkland, WA, Private Residence Design: Kitchen -- Before

  The "Before" of this Kirkland kitchen screamed HELP! From the yellow oak cabinets, fluorescent lighting, pink countertops and carpet, and overall awkward layout, this space needed some TLC. There was a raised bar with no overhang that blocked the kitchen from the family room, making the area feel choppy with wasted space.
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  Kirkland, WA, Private Residence: Kitchen Proposed Design

  We proposed a complete change to this space by removing the half wall separating the family room and kitchen, and creating one large, open floor plan. We added a large island, and relocated the plumbing and appliances to make the kitchen more functional for cooking and cleaning.
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  Kirkland, WA, Private Residence Design: Kitchen Area -- After

  With no walls separating the family room and kitchen, the open-concept floor plan provides a large space that becomes the kitchen/dining/family room area. We selected and recommended space planning, furniture, lighting, and finishes. It took almost a year to design this house.
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  Kirkland, WA, Private Residence Design: Kitchen -- Before

  With dated cabinetry and pink countertops, everything seemed swallowed up in this kitchen.
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  Kirkland, WA, Private Residence: Kitchen Area Proposed Design

  Improved functionality was designed and built into this kitchen. A bigger island was proposed, which incorporated the sink at one end and an overhang at the other end convenient for seating. Relocation of the stove put it much closer to the sink. We also recommended new appliances, finishes, and lighting.
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  Kirkland, WA, Private Residence Design: Kitchen Area -- After

  Function and style are key in the transformation of the kitchen to this large, open-concept modern space. The newly designed kitchen with its large quartz island and bar-stool seating, custom, stainless-steel range hood, and modern appliances create a bright, upscale space for food prep, cooking, and social gatherings.
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  Kirkland, WA, Private Residence Design: Family Room/Dining Room -- Before

  The kitchen seemed closed in, even with the opening, and the cabinetry was dated. The carpet didn’t seem to belong in that space.
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  Kirkland, WA, Private Residence Design: Family/Dining Area -- After

  We opened up the space by tearing down the walls, making the rooms into a harmonious area. New white cabinetry brightened up the kitchen. The dark brown flooring, consistent throughout, brought all the spaces together into a luxurious, seamless whole.
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  Seattle Condominium Design: Kitchen -- Before

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  Seattle Condominium Design: Kitchen/Dining Area -- After

  This remodeled Seattle condo's color scheme features warm and cool shades of grey, contrasting with the warm hardwood color of the floor. Under the hardwood is an additional cork underlayment for noise reduction, so crucial in a condominium. Kitchen remodeling included maximizing additional storage, creating a new eating bar area, and installing cool grey glass tile backsplash. (It is the same tile that surrounds the living room fireplace.) New can lights in the ceiling and pendant lights complete the elegant look. To the right of the kitchen, the dining area showcases new acrylic chairs that are transparent, a clever way to give an illusion of additional space.
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  Seattle Condominium Design: Living Room -- Before

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  Seattle Condominium Design: Living Area -- After

  This iconic, royal blue “egg chair” really “makes” the space with its brilliant pop of color. The various shades of grey in the entire remodeled Seattle condo seem to lead us directly to it in the living room. The focal point is the fireplace, which showcases its surrounding elegant vertical finish in cool grey glass tile (the same kind of tile as the horizontal warm, earthy, grey glass finish of the bathroom backsplash). The Space Needle shows up in the view outside the window of this Queen Anne condominium.
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  Seattle Condominium Design: Bathroom -- Before & After

  This Seattle bathroom was remodeled by incorporating beautiful finishes, gorgeous lighting, and a luxurious tub/shower. The splendid long mirror extends over the entire open wall, and the LED lighting on all four of its edges is a glamorous touch. The horizontal tile backsplash echoes the vertical surround of the same tile on the living room fireplace.
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  Issaquah, WA, Private Residence Design: Living Room -- Before

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  Issaquah, WA, Private Residence: Living Area Proposed Design

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  Issaquah, WA, Private Residence Design: Living Area -- After

  A perfect blend of rustic and transitional design, this living room incorporates organic and modern features, such as the fireplace surround's porcelain tile mixed with the blue agate glass tile, and the mantel made from reclaimed wood. The room’s design opens up the space. The areas on both sides of the fireplace now consist of new, built-in, grey Shaker cabinets, convenient for storage, with shelving above them. These new additions, along with the shelves' undermount recessed lighting, make it a glamorous area for display.
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  Issaquah, WA, Private Residence Design: Dining Area -- Before & After

  Previously used as an office space that was dark and crowded, this room was transformed into a bright and open dining room. Taking advantage of the empty wall area, we added built-in lower and upper cabinetry to create a bar with extra storage. We removed the carpet and continued with wood flooring throughout. As the room was in need of lighting, we added two new can lights and a multi-pendant light for ambience, giving an upscale touch.
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  Magnolia, Seattle, Private Residence New Construction: Exterior

  The modern exterior of this newly constructed residence utilizes dark, medium, and light color tones, which create a beautiful balance with the wood siding used. Contractors: Toll Brothers
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  Queen Anne, Seattle, Condominium Bathroom Design: Before & After

  Here is a completely transformed modern bathroom. The floor-to-ceiling-patterned porcelain tile is highlighted by a textured glass-tile strip across the whole feature wall. This is balanced with a cement-like tile in the shower and floor area, creating a solid contrast against the bold pattern. The space gives the feeling of a luxurious spa.
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  Downtown Seattle Condominium Makeover Design: Dining Room/Living Room -- Before & After

  This beautiful interior space now feels much more interesting and inviting. A new mid-century-style sofa has been incorporated, undergirded by a custom carpet in grays and greens. The harmonious design suggests physical movement, almost begging you to explore it or go to the window vistas.
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  Downtown Seattle Condominium Makeover Design: Living Area -- Before & After

  We are looking at a makeover of the space. The stuffy sofa has been replaced by a longer, sleek update. The custom-made carpet resonates with the newly-designed and installed kitchen runner. It’s all about color, texture, and styling to make a room chic, modern, and unique.
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  West Seattle Townhome Design: Living Room -- Before

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  West Seattle Townhome Design: Living Area -- After

  The kitchen, dining room, and living room exemplify the open-space concept, in that they all comprise one long, spacious room. The far accent wall is painted a dusky blue, with all the other walls painted various shades of beige. The glass dining table and the Noguchi glass coffee table, both transparent, create a pleasing illusion of even more roominess. The window treatments are elegant Roman shades of designer drapery fabric. The blue sofa harmonizes with the blue wall, and includes custom-made pillows with a contrasting, eye-catching design. Opposite the sofa is the room's focal point: a floor-to-ceiling-height fireplace made of wood-like porcelain to give a rustic look. It contains a recessed TV screen above the fireplace. The bamboo flooring is set off by the blue and tan rug, which defines the living-room space in this expansive area.
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  West Seattle Townhome Design: Kitchen -- Before & After

  The shape of the kitchen was changed to an L-shape, creating roominess. Does the bamboo flooring look familiar? It’s an extension of the flooring in the living and dining areas, giving a continuous, clean look. A variety of finishes – the blue tile on the pony wall, the dark brown quartz countertops, and the metallic brown tiles of the backsplash – create an interesting, harmonious atmosphere. A way to minimize clutter has been structured: the microwave built in and recessed, and the open shelf made for inserting wine glasses and bottles. Can lights and cabinet undermount lighting guarantee that you can see what you’re slicing! It is a stylish, functional space in which to cook dinner.
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  Seattle Area Private Residence Bathroom Design Project: Before & After

  Absolute, total transformation! The sandy, wavy lines of the various finishes on the walls and floor bring a glamorous beach motif to this Pacific Northwest bathroom. New vanity in dark brown harmoniously complements the backsplash tile. The skylight shares its duties with new LED lights by the mirror and can lights over the bathtub, creating a look of spaciousness.
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  Seattle Area Private Residence Beach House: Bathroom Design -- Before & After

  Dark brown horizontal tiles in the shower niche contrast with the sandy, wavy, luxurious beach motif of the walls. There is a beach feeling in this upscale guest bathroom, making the guest want to jump right into Puget Sound, just outside the door of this custom-designed and styled beach retreat.
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  Seattle Area Private Residence Beach House: Bathroom Design -- Before & After

  This clever interior design utilizes a vertical green tile for the bathroom sink backsplash, the shower wall design, and the shower niche. The green makes a harmonious complement to the sandy color of the sink and walls, giving the bathroom an attractive beach motif that beckons.
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  Seattle Area Private Residence Bathroom Design: Before & After

  The green, gray, & light tan color scheme is reminiscent of the ocean and beach in this lovely Pacific Northwest beach house. The same vertical green backsplash tiles on the sides of the sink are sprinkled among the shower’s sandy-colored board-like tiles on the walls, making remodeling more fun. The clear glass shower door and wall bring a feeling of spaciousness to the custom-designed, modern bathroom.
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  Sammamish, WA, Private Residence Bathroom Design: Vanity -- Before & After

  The bathroom in this Pacific Northwest house got an amazing, sparkling update. Dated light fixtures were replaced. The old mirror was replaced by two new mirrors, with LED-lighting built into them for greater ease of vision, over each of the two sinks. Floating shelves were installed between the two mirrors, giving both a functional and elegant look. New cabinetry with a sleek, modern design, new countertops, and undermount sinks complete this unique, inviting, custom-designed bathroom vanity makeover in Sammamish, Washington.
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  Sammamish, WA, Private Residence Bathroom Design: Tub -- Before & After

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  Bellevue, WA, Private Residence: Kitchen Design -- Before & After

  For this remodeled Pacific Northwest kitchen, stunning finishes were selected for the backsplash, with various metallic tones as part of the rustic feel of the design. Lighting was replaced with selections of hanging pendants and canned lights, giving a glamorous touch. Sleek, modern cabinetry, floating shelves, and new countertop finishes make this upscale, custom-designed kitchen a fun place in which to sit and have an afternoon snack.
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  Seattle Area Private Residence Bathroom Design -- Before & After

  We designed this cottage-style bathroom with distinctive tile finishes, using Rustico tile from Ann Sacks, cut into field-length of 5 7/8 “ x 47 ¼ “, then expertly rectified to ensure inches are exact, ensuring a tight grout joint. On the wall, on the tub, and in the shower, the tile is virtually maintenance free, with a durability and strength to withstand the rigors of daily life. The shower area was expanded, and we selected a frameless shower glass door. It’s a total transformation of the space, and the whole effect of the design is striking and elegant, giving a feeling of luxuriating in your own private spa.
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  Tacoma Private Residence Bathroom Design: Before & After

  A complete remodel of the guest bathroom encompasses a total transformation, with a luxurious tub that provides an additional 6”-length of space. New modern finishes and fixtures make this bathroom makeover the perfect spa for relaxation.