The modern aesthetic is set with board and batten exterior siding painted in Benjamin Moore “Onyx.” The black-framed windows and door by Marvin were sourced from Cherry Creek Windows & Doors.

Peace and Quiet

A laidback Nordic-inspired farmhouse fashioned for a family by Ripple Design Studio,

Lisa Staton Interior Design, and Gallagher Co. Construction.

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An expansive, curbless, walk-in shower now facilitates easy aging-in-place, select finishes like the Wayfair Merola Tile on the floor and Terracotta tile from CFM in the linear storage niche, both a nod to the client’s Spanish heritage. A towel warmer and shower fittings are the finishing touch.

NKBA|KBIS Puget Sound Chapter 2025 Design Awards

Kitchen + Bath Excellence

Seattle’s winning kitchen and bath projects highlight the talent and ingenuity of local designers.

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Mid-Century Marvel

On Mercer Island, Wettstone Studio Architects, Dyna Builders and Dyna Design reinvigorate a tired mid-century with modern livability, light, and luxury.

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Keeping It Simple

A 1930s Camano Island cabin was transformed by sticklab, Shannon Adamson Interior Design and Holbeck Construction into a modern beach home with uninterrupted ocean views.

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The reclaimed granite quarry tailings walkway meanders toward a grand limestone fireplace located near the entrance, all crowned by a steeply pitched metal roof. A cozy partially enclosed patio is oriented toward a view of the peninsula beyond.

Island Charm

Architecture and design studio Hoedemaker Pfeiffer joined with Seattle construction company Lockhart Suver to create an island home and ADU that artfully blend old world design with new.

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Anchored in natural materiality, the kitchen is awash in warm colors and organic textures. Custom cabinetry is plain-sawn white oak by Rockwood Cabinetry. Maiden Home counter stools and Newport Brass plumbing fixtures add sophistication, texture and shine.

Warm + Natural

Perched high in Forest Heights with stunning natural views, Grayhaus with TaylorSmith Sustainable Construction create a calm and nurturing oasis for a young family.

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Traditional With a Twist

Custom storage and colorful wallpaper bring this 1912 house to the next level, courtesy of Nifelle Design and Northwest Heritage Renovations.

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Overlooking Tetherow

Hacker principal designer Corey Martin accepts Nike Chief Design Officer John Hoke’s challenge to create a highly unique high desert home built by KN Visions.

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In the kitchen, the wooden shelving and cabinetry pops on “Chloe in Green” tile from Bedrosians. Caesarstone raw concrete counters from Imagine Stoneworks and stools from Denver Modern round out the room.

Better Than Ever

An aging cabin in Black Butte Ranch is revitalized with fun and function, thanks to Clouz Houz, Olin Architecture, and Dyer Construction & Renovation Inc.

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Tucked Away Tranquility

Nestled into the lee of a hill, this contemporary take on the western farmhouse by rhō Architects, SPACES and Lockhart | Suver takes advantage of expansive prairie and mountain views.

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Dare to be Different

Well-loved furniture comingles with a medley of unexpected materials, from burnished concrete, warm wood, and wallcoverings, in this one-of-a-kind beach house by Alix Day Architecture + Design and Bakstad Construction.

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Contemporary Mediterranean

Crafting a contemporary take on a classic style, Space Lab Design Services, John Buchan Homes, and White Label Interiors join high contrast with cozy livability.

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Bring On The View

Sturman Architects and March-MacDonald, Inc. transform a waterside Lake Mercer home by adding a steel moment frame and floor-to-ceiling windows alongside multiple decks that open onto extraordinary 180-degree lake views.

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Schultz Miller’s down-to-the-studs restoration of the dramatic barrel-vaulted ceiling’s construction included replacing multiple pieces of rib-like trim with a trio of elegant ones that highlight its curve. Penthouse Drapery’s stationary side panels frame the stunning windows.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary

Out-of-state-newcomers team up with contractors Schultz Miller and Susan Marinello Interiors to transform a Medina spec house into an elegant lakeside home.

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Going Dutch

A Dutch Colonial in a historic Seattle neighborhood is restored, thanks to the careful interventions of Studio AM Architecture & Interiors, Kat Lawton Interiors, and Gallagher Co. Construction.

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Happy, rich colors enrobe the living room’s walls and furnishings revolving around a multicolored rug.

Colorful Bungalow

A quaint bungalow with all white interiors was transformed by Angela Todd Studios and C&K Custom Remodeling into a cheerful place to call home, filled with delightful patterns and vibrant colors.

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For the front facade, Island Sash & Door installed Weathershield windows and doors. The A-frame section, majestic in stature, is then wrapped in a metal roof and siding, adding weather protection from the harsh Central Oregon climate.

Metamorphosis in the Mountains

Luxe layering, shimmering lighting, and delightful color bestow an art deco flair in a modern bend home by open road design, Julanda Shannon Design, and Deschutes Custom Homes.

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Anne designed the open plan’s large spaces with parties and festivities in mind. Stained glass windows enhance warm woods, white milk paint and tinted plaster walls.

Built to Last

Arciform owners Anne and Richard De Wolf designed and built a unique Willapa Bay house using trees harvested from their 12-acre rainforest site, then bejeweled it with a plethora of one-of-a-kind antiques.

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Centered between elliptical arches beneath a traditional boxed ceiling is the cherished, ornate Architectural Supply stone fireplace from Al’s Tile Works framed against Thibaut wallpaper. Custom linen upholstered sofas and a quartz-topped coffee table center the room

Lakeside Grandeur

An exquisitely traditional modern home upon a 1960s lakeside home’s foundation. together Susan Marinello Interiors, Ripple Design Studio and March-MacDonald, Inc. worked seamlessly to design and build.

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The crow’s nest library offers expansive views of Lake Chelan, with windows and doors throughout sourced from North Cascades Builders Supply. Exterior materials also include cedar and Hardie siding

Something For Everyone

An idyllic home for enjoying the delights of Lake Chelan is crafted by Six Walls Interior Design, David Gilchrist Architect, and McDonald Building.

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