Stuart Silk Architects

(95 reviews)

Rebecca is an incredible designer, and you will be forever grateful to have hired her. She…read morebeautifully balances careful attention to detail with gorgeous vision and creativity. She is patient and kind as she walks you through the design process and answers your (inevitable) many questions each step of the way. We worked with her to redesign three spaces in our home: our kitchen, and two bathrooms. With each space, she found ways to approach them in new and practical ways when we felt otherwise overwhelmed. She guided us through choosing stunning finishes, and we received so many compliments from contractors and friends alike along the way. We had never done a remodel - and now, being on the other end of the process, we don't know where we would have been had we not had her detailed designs to guide us all along the way. Whenever questions arose, it was invaluable to have something so concrete to refer to, and we can't recommend this approach enough for anyone considering a remodel.

Seriously! I saw the most awesome kitchen transformation in my friends' house after they hired…read moreSeriously Happy Homes for the design! My friends love color, and the designers worked with them to take out a couple of walls, merge the dining area, and turn a closed L-shaped kitchen into an open festive space with yards of counter space, walls of cabinets, and easy seating for twelve! Did my friends love working with Seriously Happy Homes? Totally! Do they love the result? Absolutely!

Interiors To You

(3 reviews)

Heathers clients demand quality and that's precisely what she delivers. With a well structured and…read moreeducated approach she transforms a simple remodel into your favorite room in the house or a total remodel into a home you only dreamed of. Interiors To You has you in mind. Many of my good clients have worked closely with Heather and I've seen nothing but quality and happy customers.

I highly recommend anyone looking for an interior designer to give Heather a call. She helped us…read morewith the layout and color scheme for our office, and even though it was a small job she was extremely thorough, always easy to reach, and she had an instant feel of how everything should look. My wife tends to be skeptical about consultants and designers, but she was impressed with Heather's approach and very pleased with the results! I referred a friend of mine to Heather and got almost the exact same feedback, so I feel confident referring anyone I know who is looking for a quality designer for their project.

K&L Interiors

When we purchased our fixer-upper house, we set out to find an interior designer that could help us…read morebring it up to date and make it a place we could live long term. We hired K&L Interiors to design our main floor and they transformed the house into a home that is both stylish and functional. Kelly and Lauren were extremely helpful and gave us lots of great furniture, material and layout options to choose from. Additionally, they were easy to work with, listened to our needs and paid attention to our budget. We now love our new home and we got a result that we would have never been able to achieve if we had done it on our own. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend K&L Interiors to anyone who is looking to update their home. In fact, when we're ready to tackle our basement, they will be the first call we make.

K&L was a godsend. I won't even think of what may have happened with my remodel if they hadn't come…read moreto save the day. Their talent, expertise, creativity, and professionalism, are second to none. Kelly and Lauren's patience and responsiveness with me was stellar. I love their upbeat, fresh, and positive energy. I am so glad that their touch, and their sound, solid guidance, provided so much warmth and delight into my home. Cannot recommend K&L Interiors highly enough. You'd be lucky to have these lovely designers work with you. They are top notch.

Luna Kitchen and Bath

4.3

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I've used Luna to configure a fairly large project. They were very difficult to work with, with way…read moretoo much emotions from their design team, and way to focused on sending documents requiring me to sign away every stipulation of changes, that should be their responsibility. The project came together, but not with a lot of back and forth that wasn't necessary. I had to do a phase 2 effort, that I wanted to match the cabinets, but I can't even get them to respond to a design request. I don't know about their past, but 2024 through the beginning of 2025 makes them a non-viable vendor. Consider others that will be responsive and prioritize your project.

I first met Terence at a Home Show in Seattle. I was building a new construction home and actually…read morehad another cabinet maker. There was something about Terence when I first met him that I really liked. I kept his business card. I ended cancelling my order with my cabinet maker and set up an appointment with Terence. I really liked the style of cabinets he was offering and really connected with him. I found Terence to be very hard working and honest. He really wanted to help me achieve the modern look I was aiming for. We connected and developed a great working relationship! I had quite a job for him, a kitchen, walk in pantry and 3 bathrooms that all needed cabinets. He was attentive to details and very responsive with communications in his emails and texts. Terence has so many years of experience behind him. He is so good in trouble shooting areas that might need a little help. He is also very hands on and did some of the install himself. He inspected every single cabinet and adjusted them where it was needed. Terence has a great attitude, happy and so easy to get along with. I really enjoyed working with Terence. I trusted his insight and judgement. I even would ask him for his opinion on decorating my home and he was so helpful with his design tips. I highly recommend Luna Kitchens and Bath if you are seeking a beautiful kitchen/bath outcome!

Rebecca Rowland Interiors

3.3

Rebecca worked on our Seattle house for several years and even helped with the exterior. We really…read moreenjoyed working with her on the design process. She took the time to listen to our goals for the house and made sure to strike a balance between what my wife and I wanted. She was very respectful of the house's age and focused on creating a timeless design for each room. We're big fans of color, and it's clear that she's really skilled at working with it, which is why we chose her in the first place. Overall, we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out!

We hired Rebecca in December of 2021 to work on three rooms -- our entryway, living room, and…read moremaster bathroom. Our contract stated that she would provide design and project management services. We also purchased furniture from her for our living room. In total, we paid her approximately $50k for all of these services and products. Throughout the project, Rebecca made us feel as though we were her absolute lowest priority and frequently showed little to no regard for our time. After we paid her for the furniture, Rebecca stopped communicating with us. Her contract states that she will respond to questions and comments within 3 business days, but she frequently ignored our emails and we would typically not hear from her for 4-6 weeks, only after repeated emails from us requesting updates. For 6 months, Rebecca repeatedly told us our technical drawings would be ready within 1 or 2 weeks. Then we would not hear from her for 4-6 weeks, and would often have to email her two or more times before we would even receive a response. In her response, she would simply repeat that we could expect our drawings within 2 weeks. This cycle repeated for 6 months, and we finally received technical drawings in March of 2023, nearly 15 months after we began working with her. The drawings themselves lacked details such as terminations and returns, and even included the wrong colors. These issues were never corrected. Rebecca showed very little regard for our time. She frequently canceled appointments at the last minute without explanation, usually in the middle of the day that she was supposed to meet with us. We generally did not hear from her again for 4-6 weeks at a time, only after repeated emails. After 18 months of this behavior, we finally sought legal counsel. Only after this did Rebecca finally respond to us and deliver our furniture. However, when we had an issue with one of the chairs that required a warranty claim, the same behavior emerged. We would not hear from her for many weeks on end, and appointments were canceled at the last minute, on the day she was supposed to visit. We had a remarkably poor experience with Rebecca. Our project for 3 small rooms should have taken several months, but has instead extended to nearly 2 years without being completed. We would strongly recommend avoiding her services.

The Phinery

4.5

(16 reviews)

This review is for their new interiors shop only!…read more I stopped in during their opening weekend for the new shop/space on 15th. It's a big space, feels spacious inside and so well decorated. They have a studio space upstairs and a display room + shop downstairs. They have a smaller selection, but great to see options that are from a local small business vs. a big box store. Price ranges are anywhere from $500+ for small furniture pieces and up. Home decor and accessories like candles, frames and art are reasonable, boutique pricing as expected. Love that they have a parking lot as well. I'll definitely keep them in mind for when I'm ready to do some true interior designing.

We just wandered in here spontaneously earlier today, after a less-than-great private aerial silks…read morelesson at Versatile Arts, which is next door to this cute shop. It's a beautifully-decorated shop, and the customer service lady (I didn't get her name) was super friendly and very welcoming to my husband and I. We didn't need any interior design services at this time, but we had an uplifting browse, and we bought a couple of nice-smelling candles, along with a wick-trimmer. Stopping in to this lovely little shop made our day better. I see here on the yelp page for this business that this business was established in 2014, however, when I asked the customer service lady when they'd opened, she told me that they'd opened in February of this year! I thought that was gutsy because I hadn't known this business existed before today, so I got the mistaken impression that the business was brand new. Perhaps she meant that this particular location opened in February 2021. In any case, I wish them all the luck, and I thank them for bringing a cheerful and uplifting experience to my day today! I would definitely go back if I was in the area.

Seattle Staged To Sell

4.4

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Seattle Staged to Sell markets themselves as highly professional, but our experience was a case…read morestudy in arrogance and denial of responsibility. They took multiple pieces of our personal furniture and décor during de-staging and then acted as though it was somehow our fault for not reporting it fast enough. The missing items included sentimental pieces that were never returned. What's astonishing is how little effort was made to repair the situation. Rather than prioritizing an apology or proactive resolution, their first communication was a demand for payment -- while our belongings were still missing. Even once items were eventually located, no meaningful concession was offered. They refused to acknowledge the seriousness of their mistake and minimized it at every turn. Blaming the customer ("you should have told us sooner") while holding onto our property is unacceptable. A reputable company would take ownership, apologize without conditions, and offer fair compensation. Instead, SSTS nickel-and-dimed us, hid behind their contract, and shifted blame. If you want to deal with a company that talks down to its clients, charges top dollar for mediocre work, wastes your time, and shows zero accountability when they make serious mistakes, then this is the staging company for you. For everyone else: stay far away.

Seattle Staged to Sell staged our home in March 2025. Their designer recommended a "partial stage"…read moreusing many pieces of our personal furniture, housewares, and decor. When they de-staged our home they ended up taking several of our own expensive items (including an area rug, floor lamps, vases, and sculptures), those same standards were not applied. This was especially disconcerting because we were told that during staging, SSTS would not move existing furniture under any circumstances, yet during the de-staging moved a steel frame four-post bed to take our area rug from upstairs in our bedroom. SSTS prides itself as highly professional and reputable, but our experience was the exact opposite. The owner, Shirin, imposes strict rules on homeowners with language in the contract that heavily protects the company, but does not take ANY responsibility for damages to the homeowners property or for missing items. Once notified that they had taken our things, many weeks went by without any attempt to make things right. Instead of an apology or resolution, the first communication we received from them was a reminder that our invoice was unpaid. Ultimately, most but not all of our items were located and returned to us, with the exception of a sentimental sculpture and a wall mirror. I had requested that our total invoice be reduced for the inconvenience and was told no. No concession was offered to me for the major inconvenience, and I was told I can follow up with them in "court or litigation." Upon push back, SSTS agreed take $250 off of our nearly $10,000 bill. Based on our experience, I would not recommend Seattle Staged to Sell given the lack of accountability and professionalism experienced.

Sara Eizen

Sara is terrific at her job and her dedication to providing great service is simply sensational…read more Don't hesitate to call on Sara for wonderful design guidance. Her passionate commitment is beyond noteworthy.

Sara arrived on time, spent a bit of time understanding how we live in our home, as well as any…read moreareas we felt needed improvement. Then she made color suggestions - which turned out to be absolutely amazing! The change is terrific, and even better than we hoped. She was supportive, encouraging, and had novel ideas.

Best Plumbing Kitchen + Bath Showroom

3.3

Big rave for Janine at Best Plumbing Showroom in Seattle. I went online to find a replacement…read morekitchen faucet head for a 14 year old fixture. It was a discontinued model so no luck. We then talked to Janine at Best where we originally bought the fixture. She went to bat for us with the manufacturer and the replacement head was soon on its way. No charge; covered under the original lifetime warranty. This proves the value of working with small local businesses instead of box stores or Amazon. Thanks, Janine! You're the Best! Pun intended.

We remodeled our master bathroom recently and had the pleasure of working with Patti B at Best…read morePlumbing. She helped us dial in the best cabinets/fixtures to transform our bathroom into a spa like retreat!! We went with Hansgrohe Axor fixtures and cabinetry that reflects our Mission style home. We couldn't be happier with the results, and the stellar service we received from Best Plumbing and Patti!!

Cobalt Construction

(33 reviews)

We had friends that had amazing renovations for 2 separate properties by Brian. We bought a condo…read morethat needed a massive amount of work done and Brian was our guy! We gutted the kitchen-dining area and created a gorgeous open dining-kitchen space. See before and after pictures.

Happy returning customer here. We've been working with Brian for 8 years and can't say enough great…read morethings. They are busy but if you can get in he'll be honest and straightforward, he also knows what good quality should look like. Thanks Brian and team! To the unhappy people who couldn't get him to work on your job, my sympathies to you but this is simply the state of the construction market right now. We tried to get some other bids on our complete bathroom and kitchen renovation (in total 2 baths) and we had several other contractors tell us that our job was too small as they had too much business. It was really frustrating.

Rydawell Builds

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While Rydawell is good at cabinetry (they get 1 star for that), their foray into building out…read morecamper vans (i.e. Sprinter) has resulted in an extremely poor experience for me on the mechanical and quality elements. Not only did the build out take forever (7 months), but since picking up my van on my first/second use, I have had roof leaks because they didn't install the "C" gaskets right for the AC unit, I experienced multiple leaks in the pressurized plumbing system (see pictures below) which caused wood damage to the cabinetry due to poor PEX seals, I still have no relief from the misbehaving (and Rydawell recommended) Ecoflow electrical system, I discovered they failed to insulate the sliding door, they actually plumbed the gray water lines into the BOTTOM of the gray water tank using the same penetration point as the drain (this caused water to back up into the shower pan when using the sinks (not to mention it would fail completely in freezing weather) and I discovered that the Rixen heating system was installed against manufacturer recommendations (to name just some of the issues). This has caused me thousands of dollars to get repaired (so far) at another (competent) van builder. While his hourly rate may seem cheaper, it takes him much longer to accomplish work items. As an example, his quote to install a 2nd battery (which he was supposed to have left room for) was twice as long as I was able to get it done elsewhere by professional van builders.

The man knows his way around a slab of wood. Perhaps he was a beaver or a woodpecker in a past…read morelife. We approached Ryan to make a walnut trestle table for our dining room, and it is freaking gorgeous. He was professional, collaborative with regards to design, and was able to stick to a reasonable schedule despite the madness of a global pandemic. I can't wait to watch our daughter slowly destroy it over the next 20 years. All hail the Prince of Planing! The sultan of Sanding! The Justiciar or Joinery!

Cabinets Doors & Molding

(78 reviews)

Very professional did a great job repairing the drawers of my 60 years old kitchen cabinet. So…read moreglad to have found a true carpenter.

James did an awesome job AGAIN installing wood panels along with a TV (with arm recessed in the…read morewall). Can't recommend him enough. I noticed there was a strange review about him talking about a "thick accent" and I can assure you he doesn't have an accent at all - LOL- (not that it matters), but I wanted to +1 to the fact the reviewer was definitely talking about some other business and guy.

Northwest Flooring

(43 reviews)

Vlad and his family did excellent work on our 60s oak hardwoods that had been covered by carpet…read morepreviously. We wanted the floors revived and refinished before we moved in, and Vlad and his brothers were communicative, transparent, quick, and professional. Our project was split into multiple steps (because of us, not them) and they graciously planned around us and came back multiple times throughout the project. They even gave us the suggestion of starting the floors, and then coming back to finish them after we finished painting walls because of dust, debris, etc., to make sure we were happiest with the end result. When we had questions or any concerns, they were quick to call, give tips, and come back to assess or change something based on our preferences. They even gave us some of the product they used so we could match our baseboards and fill them the way they suggested. I would highly recommend them for any flooring project.

We have a large area of hardwood flooring to refinish, I contacted 4 contractors and decided to…read morehire Northwest Flooring to do the work. They are family-run business (Serhii, his brother and family members do all the work), Serhii is a great communicator and he responded to my detailed questions in writing very clearly while some other contractors don't care to spend that time/effort. Their pricing is also pretty fair. During the project they worked hard and kept the schedule as promised. During the process some unanticipated issues came up and they showed flexibility and willingness to change the scope of the project and schedule accordingly. They are detail oriented. After we had them reinstall all baseboards there was one place we were not quite happy, they came back and fixed it. The end result was beautiful and it had been a great experience working with Serhii and his family crew! Northwest Flooring is definitely at the top of my list for any of our future hardwood flooring needs!

Henry Hardwood Floor Service

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I had Quang on 2 different projects: one at my old place that had water damage and had to have a…read moresubstantial area of flooring replaced, and he and his crew left it looking even better than the original! Impressed, we had him also work on replacing an entire floor of carpet with hardwood, and he did a great job! A tip for anyone working with Quang: tell him what you want!

cannot recommend Quang and his crew highly enough! They recently installed oak hardwood in our…read more110-year-old home, and the results are beautiful. Quang offered the best prices, was always on time, and his crew worked incredibly hard with great attention to detail. What truly sets him apart is his ability to problem-solve. Our historic house came with a bundle of surprises, including a sagging floor and subfloor issues. Quang knew exactly how to handle it, even building a support wall in our basement to make sure everything was structurally sound. Even after we moved in, his customer service was top-notch. We asked him to take care of a few minor details, and he was on time and on point every single time. I would hire him again in a heartbeat

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Just bought a condo that was staged in very "safe" colors, with the same soft beige-yellow floor to…read moreceiling and on all the doors. I wanted some color in the space and Sound Painting Solutions happened to have an opening that same week! They finished the work in only 2 days and it has completely transformed the space. The entire process was very smooth and we were able to work around my budget, which is fantastic as a first time home buyer.

I recently hired Sound Painting Solutions to paint a few rooms and the results were more dramatic…read morethan I anticipated. They gave me some ideas for the finish, protected the floors and furniture, and the trim lines really turned out well

City Bee Deck & Railing

(34 reviews)

So -- i had Olek and his crew replace my back deck. This is the fourth time i have used City Bee to…read morecomplete work on my 1940s house. They also remodeled my small kitchen. If i could give Olek and his crew 10 stars i would. His crew does excellent work and pay attention to detail. They are prompt, courteous and on time. They are honest in their pricing and never upcharge. My only hesitation in writing this review is my concern that, because of all the excellent reviews City Bee will get to busy for me. HIRE them. You won't regret it. I feel so lucky to have found them. And, after completing multiple projects at my home, there is not a single negative thing i can say about them.

What an amazing experience we had with City Bee Deck & Railing! I had originally planned to go with…read morea different company that gave me an estimate a year ago but I decided to get one more quote and stumbled upon City Bee. I'm so glad I did! Not only did they install a beautiful custom made railing on my interior stairs and the bridge that connects both sides of my upstairs, they also coordinated with their subcontractor, Prymych Home Services, to replace my carpeting with LVP flooring. City Bee ran both the railing and flooring projects so I had one quote, one contract and one project manager. Their price was very competitive, they did high quality work, and they finished in a timely manner. Oleksandr, the owner, project managed everything and made himself available all throughout the project. He was very responsive to all my questions and provided thorough answers so I could understand the technical aspects of the work. And when I wanted a couple of small changes they were accommodated cheerfully without impacting the project timeline. I highly recommend City Bee and wouldn't hesitate to use them again!

Seriously Happy Homes

(95 reviews)

Elegant Simplicity

(11 reviews)

Where do I even start? Sherri is the real deal and has a true GIFT when it comes to helping others…read more We have worked with her from 2015 during the organizing process, and her and John in 2016 in the design process. This journey has been a complete LIFE CHANGER. I have to agree with the other reviewer about how she is "part organizer part therapist". Before, my husband and I were in transition going from 2 separate homes to 1, and life was messy and unmanageable...and our home reflected that. We had double or triple of things which were randomly placed. It was so overwhelming that it was a huge source of stress and most likely put a strain on our relationship. What happened? We hired Sherri not knowing how brilliant she was. Her personality is warm,compassionate, and totally non-judgemental. This is so important because messiness can come with shame. She was so supportive in OUR vision of our home, and taught us the skills, tools, and systems needed to organize. I also want to note she genuinely wanted to get to know us as a whole person, not just getting things organized. Now, yes, things can get easily get "messy" but we know exactly where things go and cleaning is quick and easy. No more stress anymore. Things in our home have a system tailored to our lifestyle. I can now organize on my own because I have the techniques I learned with Sherri. Her husband, John is fantastic too, and are glad we got a chance to work with him during our design renovations in our home. He's very professional and organized when dealing with scheduling and contractors. Absolutely recommend Sherri and John!! Thank you for helping us!

This is way overdue, but clearly a hint into why I needed to have someone like Christy come into my…read morelife! Christy was more than a de-clutter expert, she's therapy! I can give you every reason / excuse as to why I hadn't been able to get my act together, but you already know. Christy was able to approach my situation in a way that was caring and fun. She wasn't just trying to help me "get rid" of stuff, but really had me look into why I felt the need to have X in the first place. We'd talk it through, come up with a solution, and act on it. Super cathartic. She'd give me realistic "homework" to do until next time, and of course, I'd make excuse why it wasn't done. No judgement! I looked forward to seeing her each time. Here's the thing. Would my life be better if she lived in my home and did it for me? Sure! And she can " just do it" for the client. But for me, her methods have bled over into every aspect of my life. She "taught" me how to take these methods into work, into a way of thinking when approaching just about everything. And time flies when you are with her. Her personality and optimism is contagious! And she can shift focus at a moment's notice. Don't want to tackle de-cluttering closet today? Really need assistance in digital filing ( organizing that crazy computer, bills, etc)? She can do that, too. Need more sessions with her for sure, but not bc she didn't succeed. But bc I want to continue to better my life and 46 years of habits can be tough to break. And face it, we can all benefit from continuing to grow and be our better selves.

Atmospheric Design

(44 reviews)

We had an exceptional experience working with Gwen to fully furnish our new home in Mount Baker…read more From the start, she was incredibly thoughtful in her approach--incorporating art we had already collected and using our existing dining table as a centerpiece to ground the design. She built everything out from there in a way that felt cohesive, elevated, and still deeply personal to us. Her communication, efficiency, sourcing, and design aesthetic are truly outstanding. She handled a large, complex project with impressive speed and attention to detail, and the end result exceeded our expectations. What stands out most is how livable and enjoyable the space is. We've hosted many gatherings since moving in, and both we and our guests consistently appreciate the design. We've received countless compliments from friends and family, and it's genuinely a pleasure to experience her work every day. We wouldn't hesitate to work with Gwen again and are already looking forward to the opportunity!

In early 2021, I found myself moving from a 1 bedroom condo to 4 bedroom newly constructed home…read more Needless to say, the place was empty and the furniture that I did have was a poor fit with the design and style of my new house. I found Gwenn on an internet search. I interviewed a few other designers but hired Gwen after her receiving her detailed follow-up email from the initial visit. In that email she clearly articulated a vision for how my house should be furnished and accessorized. I was sold: "Based on what I gathered from you and your home, I imagine the design of your space would fall somewhere in the realm of warm contemporary, comfy, understated but a touch swanky, masculine, PNW natural / rustic. Neutral and subdued colors, varied natural textures, layered and homey, soulful. Furnished with timeless and quality elements that could work in future homes too." Gwen has executed on the vision perfectly all the while taking my feedback and taste into consideration. Gwen selected furniture, carpets, lighting, art, plants, and décor for my office, living room, bonus room, master bedroom, kitchen, outdoor patio, and hallways. She helped me accessorize my kitchen with all new cookware, knives, silverware, gadgets, etc. Saying that Gwen selected all of these items does not do justice to her work. The pieces selected were of the highest quality. Quality observable to the eye and to the touch. Most the pieces selected are themselves a work of art that give me joy just to look at daily. Some of the pieces were custom made to be the perfect fit for the space. Gwen found the craftspeople and helped design these custom pieces. Gwen was a consummate professional throughout the entire process. She did all the coordination of ordering and deliveries. Gwen found electricians to install the lighting and spent all day here making sure that a custom light fixture was installed. Her punctuality is something that I must comment on because when she told me that she would be at my house at a certain time I could set my watch to her arrival. I sincerely appreciated this punctuality because I believe it speaks volumes to how she cares about her clients and her craft. All of this work and sourcing was during COVID shutdowns when lead times on furniture exploded which made the project more difficult. All of the accounting and billing was online and easily accessible. In summary, Gwen designed the spaces in my home in a way that bring a smile to my face ever day. She did all of the work and minimized the amount of effort needed by me. I couldn't be happier with the result.

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4.3

(12 reviews)

I am extremely disappointed with their design, which caused us significant frustration and added…read moreexpense. I would not recommend this firm to anyone. They specified 7' interior and exterior doors, which must be special-ordered and cost nearly three times more than standard 6'8" doors. By the time this issue was identified, the house was already framed. We requested that the contractor lower the door openings from 7' to 6'8", which required additional materials and labor. In construction, any change order means redoing completed work, resulting in unnecessary additional costs. The bathroom windows are also oversized for the rooms. No privacy. Additionally, the drawings were inconsistent across the three bathrooms. In two bathrooms, the toilets were correctly centered at 18", but in the third bathroom the toilet was centered at only 15", even though there was sufficient space for 18". The plumber had to move the toilet 3", which again resulted in added expense.

This review doesn't exist for any reason other than to let others know of our life-altering…read moreexperience from trusting AIRD with our home; a fact-based caveat emptor of sorts. An outcome of trusting AIRD is delayed retirement to fund remediation of design/construction defects so our 1000sf house can function w/o long-term structural, water & other damage. AIRD's reviews & ratings on this site as well other sites are compromised by reviews made by employees of the general contractor she collaborated with). (Rebuttal to Jan2023 reply: Alexandra Immel did not fully cover costs related to one of her firm's erroneous omissions. We were still stuck w a $3K balance for one subcontractors. We paid for/endured delays due to her employee's other omissions. Wasting $3K+, extra months of double rent/mortgage, do-over construction materials & labor is a tiny expense relative to our total cost of remediating issues that originate AIRD's design (& omissions), as well as trusting the contractor Alexandra so wholeheartedly recommended for executing AIRD's plans. The client should never need to research City construction energy code when they're paying professional designers. But I was forced to. Like most people, I *want* to give good reviews, want to believe that when several hundred thousands of dollars is being borrowed & spent, it's spent it wisely. In reality, some people will allow emotions to positively bias their reality of such a huge investment, their reviews, enable excuse-making for individuals they find personally amiable, overlook the aspects that were professionally lacking. Unlike them, for this project, I invested time & money not to make a new "friend" to forgive, but to have a home with better space & small 250sf addition for a better quality of life. The cure is almost always worse than doing things right w the right people from the start. We had/hv no choice but to remediate ASAP. The time to minimize risk of preventable rot (of materials Alexandra insisted on), leaks & other defects is upon discovery of such design defects, not 5-10 years down the road which is when they would have shown up in the form of compromised structural integrity (final product & plans were evaluated by several design/construction pros). There's no space for "positivity bias" in this case no matter how much benefit of the doubt I wanted to extend. When a project involves moving out/in, (14mos of gas guzzling time-suck commuting is more than adequate for adding 250sf & a bathroom), mortgage $, it's critical staff hv adequate skill, knowledge & attn to structural/enviro detail, be *up-to-date* on critical skills/issues involved (appropriate materials, enviro impact, bldg & energy codes). Also essential is a genuine leader of a team who also truly values the time & financial resources of their client. AIRD fell short in all these respects. I'll never forget the comment spoken out loud at an early zoom meeting where Alexandra Immel literally said, in her own words w/ a smile, "money is cheap" (interest rates were lower; conversation is on record). The standard *looking* design plans AIRD produced were so lacking in detail, especially at critical structural junctures that the builder Alexandra recommended could not to execute her firm's designs, w/o trial & error & multiple do-overs, as if they were learning on the job & lacked the experience Alexandra Immel claimed they had. They'll naturally blame each other but absent legal action, the client is stuck w/ the total cost. Cascades of decisions are based on upstream decisions & good data, visual renderings. In our case they were asked for & promised at the start. But were never delivered in a timely manner PRIOR to critical decision points. A logical *looking* workflow on paper from a designer means nothing w this frequency of omissions (incl on plans signed off by the then lone registered architect in the firm at that time & caught by the city inspector). Any builder is dependent not just on designers' plans, but also knowledge of & respect for city code, as well as time-tested experience. Per WA records for just the last 7 yrs, the builders so heartily, *gushingly* recommended by Alexandra Immel had numerous safety violations & violations involving unlicensed (in our case, also incompetent) workers. Per state court records the builders also have 16 cases listed, between the state SUPREME, Appellate courts plus superior courts of at least two counties. When I checked with the state, spoke with Olympia, Immel's own registration attempt as an architect stalled out over two decades ago. Which would be fine had she kept up with the ever-evolving field of residential design (sub 4000sf builds don't require registered architects). I wasn't looking for inspiration, just competency, honesty. What I got was, & is still to this moment, a nightmare of a mess to tediously undo & clean up at a cost of hundreds of thousands of dollars, robbing us of years of quality of life.

Inner Space Designs

I am a professional in the industry and collaborate with Andrea on cabinet projects. She has…read moreimpeccable design sense and is such a joy to work beside. Recommend her talent to anyone inquiring!

I recently had a phone consultation with Andrea of Inner Space Designs. After purchasing a new…read morestatement piece for my living room, I wanted an expert opinion on a set of curtains that would complement my space. This was my first experience consulting with an interior designer, and needless to say, the process was efficient and pleasant. I sent Andrea a set of photos of my space and shortly after we met for a phone call. Andrea was extremely professional and knowledgeable. She offered design suggestions that worked within my budget and also more importantly, my aesthetic. Andrea shared insights that would help maximize the appearance of a relatively small space and helped me select a set of curtains that would accentuate my home's eclectic bohemian vibe. Andrea really honed into what brings me joy design wise and the function of my space. For young professionals or for those who are wanting to cultivate a curated space on a budget, this is a wonderful service. Additionally, for those that love bohemian interior design, from macramé to decadent textiles to layered textures, Andrea will help you cultivate an un-conventional and personality filled space.

Pedini Seattle

3.5

(16 reviews)

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This place is snobby and the man who works there is pretentious. My husband and I walked in to look…read morefor bathtubs for our bathroom remodel and the guy basically said his tubs would not fit within our budget. He doesn't know us, he doesn't know how much we make, or what we do, but he immediately assumed it wouldn't work. I didn't even say a word. I just let him dig his hole and we left.

We have been terribly disappointed with our Pedini experience…read more Our architect suggested we go to them, and look at their Blu line of fixtures. We did, and what a mistake. They assured that we are getting a fantastic set of fixtures for our bathroom remodel. We swallowed hard because the cost was 50% more than the metal fixtures we had looked at by Koehler, but they convinced us. What a mistake. All of the control handles and Blu fixtures are stamped from plastic with cheap metallic coating. We've had two completely delaminate, and all of the wall covers have come loose. Our general contractor has been trying to get Pedini to replace those which the yellow plastic is showing through the cheap veneer, but three months later, the only thing we hear is the chip of crickets. Please think long and hard about a high-end distributor who pawns cheap plastic fixtures off, then seems to avoid standing behind them when they fail.

Lee Edwards

(2 reviews)

Lee Edwards is an innovative designer, a trustworthy associate, and consummate professional…read more Referring my own clients to him is a no-brainer, as there is never any doubt that he will take the utmost care of them. As a Realtor, I've been fortunate enough to sell homes designed by Lee, and I've seen firsthand how impressed buyers are with his inspiring designs and quality craftsmanship.

Lee is an excellent designer and project manager. I have worked with Lee on a number of projects…read moreand can't count the number of compliments we received. I wholeheartedly recommend Lee for any residential design project.

Josh Architects