Mckenzie Monroe
How to Make the Right Decision for Your Family As our families grow and our needs change, our homes can feel a little cramped and outdated. When this happens, it’s time to start thinking about whether you should move or improve your current space. Often, homeowners don’t entertain the idea of renovating because they don’t
Is a second story addition a good choice for you? If you’re thinking about expanding your home, you’ve got two options: build up or build out. Here in Seattle, the housing market is hot, and adding a second-story addition is a smart way to adapt your house to meet your needs. This option allows you
Kitchens come in all shapes and sizes, especially in older Seattle neighborhoods, but your smallish kitchen can really pack a punch with the right design. By following a few tips for small kitchen design, you can create a functional, stylish, and inviting space. Here are some things to consider when designing your small kitchen space.
BACKGROUND This project was a complete home remodel. The clients picked this home based on location – the Loyal Heights neighborhood in Ballard (Seattle), but they always intended to rebuild the house from the ground up. Harjo tore the original home down to the foundation. Our scope included external construction, including the siding, windows, roof
BACKGROUND This home in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood was already a decent size at 2,320 square feet, but our clients knew they could get more from their space. They had a few goals for re-designing their home when they came to us: a new primary suite, a finished basement with one bedroom/office and a kitchen open
There’s nothing quite like the charm of an older Seattle home, but sometimes renovating an old house can come with a steep cost. A proper home renovation of an old or historic home is more than replacing hardware or updating fixtures. You must consider things like original windows, heating and cooling systems, plumbing, foundation repairs
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are becoming more popular in Seattle as people look for ways to increase the amount of housing available in an increasingly expensive market, but what is an ADU? ADUs can take many different forms, but all offer a way to add extra living space and income. If you’re on the fence
Seattle is one of the most desirable cities in America, and as such, the demand for residential properties is increasing. Adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) can be a great choice for expanding your family’s living space or a viable short-term option for others moving into the area—one that provides you with additional income. What
A Craftsman House Renovation Story This home, a 1916 Craftsman located in Seattle’s neighborhood Phinney Ridge, needed an upgrade and more space. However, renovating a house to create a more functional space while maintaining the home’s original charm can be challenging to navigate, especially for a place over 100 years old. We were happy to
If you live in an older Seattle home, you know that space is often at a premium. And if you’re like many Seattleites, you’ve probably got some underutilized spaces in your home that could be put to better use. Here are some ideas for converting existing spaces in your Seattle home to rooms you’ll use
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