RECOGNITION

75+ AWARDS TO DATE

Our projects have been recognized locally and nationally for: green building, historical preservation and thoughtful design. We’re honored to be awarded by our peers and industry for hard work and superior craftsmanship.

Chrysalis Award for Remodeling Excellence

2021 Chrysalis

Regional Award for Residential Interior Over $300,000

Modern Eclectic Main Floor Remodel

2021 REX Awards

Design Excellence: Specialty Details & Finishes

Modern Tropical Powder Room

2021 REX Award

Bath Excellence: $55,000 to $75,000

Black & White Bathroom With Skylight

2020 REX Award

Design Excellence, Specialty Details & Finishes

Lofty Live-work Attic Conversion

2020 REX Award

Green Remodel Excellence

Sustainability

2020 REX Award

Residential Remodel Excellence, Addition Less than $200,000

Lofty Live-work Attic Conversion

2019 REX Award

2nd Place: Kitchen Excellence $100,000 to $150,000

Small Kitchen Layout Swap Under 200 Square Feet

2019 REX Award

Major Remodeling Excellence, More than $750,000

Historic Cape Cod Restoration In Seattle

2018 Built Green Hammer Award

Builder: Remodeling

Master Addition Modernizes An Early 20th Century Home

2018 Chrysalis

Regional Award for Addition Under $250K

Relaxing Master Suite Haven

2018 Chrysalis

Regional Award for Basement Remodel Over $100K

Modern Farmhouse Basement

2018 REX Award

Green Remodeling Excellence

Contemporary Home With Chef's Kitchen

2018 REX Award

Major Remodeling Excellence—Basement Remodel

Modern Farmhouse Basement

2017 Building Industry Association of Washington

Bath $40,000-$75,000 Honorable Mention

Family Bathrooms Reimagined

2017 Building Industry Association of Washington

Addition Over $150,000

Relaxing Master Suite Haven

2017 Chrysalis

Regional Award for Detached Outbuilding

Columbia City Backyard Cottage

2016 Built Green Hammer Award

Judge's Choice

Columbia City Backyard Cottage

2016 REX Award

Major Remodel Excellence in a Kitchen of $50,000-$90,000

Adorable Green Lake Adu

2016 Green Buillding Slam

Alternate Presenter with Sheri Newbold of live-work-play

Columbia City Backyard Cottage

2015 Building Industry Association of Washington

Entire House $150,000-$300,000 Honorable Mention

Redmond Revamp

2015 Chrysalis

Regional Award for Commercial Remodel

Ada’s Technical Books And Cafe

2015 REX Award

Major Remodel Excellence for a Partial House/Addition of More than $250,000

Redmond Revamp

2015 REX Award

Major Remodel Excellence for a Partial House/Addition of Less than $100,000

Fremont Houseboat

2014 Residential Architect Design Awards

Light Commercial

Ada’s Technical Books And Cafe

2014 Gold Nugget

Rehab Commercial/Industrial Project Award of Merit

Ada’s Technical Books And Cafe

2014 Green Building Slam

Selected Project with Board & Vellum

Ada’s Technical Books And Cafe

2014 REX Awards

Design Excellence for Interior Design More than $125,000

Craftsman Family Kitchen

2014 REX Award

Green Remodeling Excellence

Ada’s Technical Books And Cafe

2014 REX Award

Major Remodel Excellence for a Partial House/Addition of $100,000-$200,000

Bright Backyard Cottage

2014 Historic Seattle Award

Preserving Neighborhood Character

Ada’s Technical Books And Cafe

2014 REX Award

Design Excellence for Interior Design Less than $125,000

All About Wine In Kirkland

2013 REX Award

Major Remodel Excellence in a Residential Basement of Less than $50,000

Portage Bay Playroom And More

2013 Built Green Hammer Award

Custom New Construction

Eastside Harvest House

2013 Built Green Hammer Award

Emerald Star Recognition

Eastside Harvest House

2013 REX Award

Green Remodeling Excellence

Remarkable Laurelhurst Green Remodel

2013 REX Award

Major Excellence in a Kitchen of $75,000-$125,000

Vintage Classic Farmhouse Kitchen

2012 REX Award

Residential Whole House Rebuild of $300,000-$400,000

Laurelhurst Lovely Update

2012 Green Building Slam

Selected Project with Velocipede Architects

Eastside Harvest House

2012 King County Small Business Award

Green Category, Finalist

Model Of A Green Seattle Business

PRESS & PUBLICATIONS

We’ve selected a few media clips we’re especially proud of.

November 18, 2021

How to help contractors succeed

October 13, 2021

2021 Chrysalis Awards for Remodeling Excellence

October 1, 2021

2021 Remodeling Excellence Awards

September 9, 2021

What is a design-build company, and is it right for my remodel?

January 28, 2021

Fresh eco-friendly solutions for your pandemic-inspired projects

January 21, 2021

10 Ways to Maximize Space With Shelving

January 8, 2021

Warm colors, natural elements and other design trends for 2021

January 1, 2021

36 Home Design Trends Ready for Takeoff in 2021

October 20, 2020

The 10 Most Popular New Kitchen Photos on Houzz Right Now

September 4, 2020

6 Stylish Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

August 17, 2020

2020 Winners Announced for the REX/T-REX Awards

June 15, 2020

Get your kitchen in shape with a work triangle

April 3, 2020

How to prioritize your home to-do list during the stay-at-home order

December 31, 2019

These are the top custom-home trends for 2020

February 19, 2020

Indoor Air Quality—How to Not Let it Walk All Over You

October 22, 2019

The Best General Contractors in the United States

October 11, 2019

Record Growth Fuels Need for Innovation

August 12, 2019

Behold These Bold Kitchen Backsplashes (Page 2)

July 18, 2019

What new backyard cottage legislation means for Seattle homeowners

June 3, 2019

The Best Kitchen Remodeling Contractors in Washington (We're #2!)

April 17, 2019

The secret weapon of spring cleaning: decluttering

March 12, 2019

Calculating the cost to remodel in Seattle

December 27, 2018

On those chilly Seattle mornings, heated floors are worth the hype

December 12, 2018

These Two Seattle Bathrooms “Wow” With Their Tile Treatments

December 12, 2018

17 Details to Make a Great Kitchen (featured photo)

August 2, 2018

Shopping for a new home with remodeling in mind

May 10, 2018

Stock or custom? Consider cabinet options before a kitchen remodel

April 30, 2018

The Best Residential General Contractors in Seattle

April 13, 2018

Canyon Creek "Echoes from the Canyon" Customer Spotlight

April 4, 2018

Featured Home: Wallingford Remodel with Chef's Kitchen

March 8, 2018

How to bring the Year of the Dog into your home

October 26, 2017

Decluttering doesn’t have to mean living with less

July 26, 2017

TV shows don’t match the reality of home remodeling

July 17, 2017

Trending Now: Color and Pattern Make These Backsplashes Stand Out

May 11, 2017

Eco-Friendly Measures You Can Take During Home Remodel

May 5, 2017

3 Kitchen Features You Might Not Have Thought Of

March 8, 2017

Finding a Contractor in Seattle’s Hot Housing Market

November 9, 2016

Bright Ideas That Can Lower Energy Consumption

September 19, 2016

Room of the Day: A Kids' Bathroom Sets Sail With a Sunny Nautical Theme

June 20, 2016

Proper "Buildiquette" - How to be a Considerate Builder, Homeowner, Neighbor During Construction

June 2016 Issue

REX/T-REX 2016 #ProjectPerfection (Page 28)

July 31, 2015

Watch This Generic Sammamish Bathroom Go Zen

July 2015 Issue

Saving Graces (Page 124)

April 1, 2015

Green Building Contractor Moves

August 19, 2014

Laurelhurst Vintage Classic Gets Remodeling and Revitalized

March 1, 2014

Planning a Green Remodel? 21 Green Experts Reveal Their Best Tips

January 2, 2014

Extreme Makeover: Kitchen Edition

November 26, 2013

New! Ada’s Technical Books and Cafe

October 31, 2013

Rebuilding a 15th Ave E house with a bookish history, Ada’s prepares for next chapter on Capitol Hill

February 24, 2012

Model Remodel Turned to Ultra-Green Building and Social Media to Keep Going During the Downturn

August 27, 2011

Seattle Builder Jason Legat Remodels with Family in Mind

June 29, 2011

Update for a Beacon Hill Craftsman Kitchen

November 15, 2005

Owner-Employee Role Reversal Serves Both

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