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These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things: Filling Your Remodel Wish List Read More »
We are thrilled to have been featured in the June 2nd Pacific NW Magazine found in the Sunday edition of the Seattle Times and online! This is a project we
Seattle Times Pacific NW Magazine Feature! Read More »
After many years as a successful design build company, we have some thoughts on the subject! Architects are trained to think holistically so we start by considering the goals you
Do I Need An Architect for My New House or Remodel? Read More »
Fulfilling a lifelong dream of building a home on their family’s land, our clients have recently moved in to their new home in the woods, surrounded by tall firs, fern
The Bainbridge Farmhouse: Completion! Read More »
Embarking on a remodel or new house effort is an incredibly exciting experience! Getting started usually begins with visual images, and with the barrage of photographs everywhere around us, collecting
Using Houzz to Your Advantage: Make Sense of Your Inspirational Images Read More »
CTA is just about done with a major remodel and addition to a humble 1900s Queen Anne-style home in the Central District. The long-time owners were ready for their house
Capitol Hill Contemporary Read More »
Work has come to a close at the Lake House Remodel, a project that completely transformed what once was a little 1900s cottage on the lake. Before we arrived, the
Lake House Remodel: Finishing Touches – Blog #5 Read More »
While we try our best, sometimes you just aren’t prepared for an inspection, and that happened today when a mother duck and her ducklings waddled in for their examination of
Surprise Inspection Read More »
One of our latest projects to finish construction is a small craftsman kitchen and patio remodel in the West Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. Julie worked with our clients to
Finished Photos of the Queen Anne Kitchen Remodel Read More »
We recently finished an interior remodel of a Paul Hayden Kirk mid century design in Kirkland and are excited to share final pictures. This home was built in 1957 with over
CTA Finishes Mid-Century Modern Paul Kirk House Read More »
Between all of the subcontractors, carpenters, architects and so on coming in and out of a house during construction, you would think not much stays still at a job site… At
The Secret Life of a Job Site! Read More »
DADUs, Backyard Cottages and Small Living in Seattle: Can you DADU too? Read More »
As we have been remodeling so many Mid-Century Modern homes, we thought we’d highlight a few remodels that demonstrate our Mid-Century values. Owning a 60’s era homes usually means our client has an appreciation for the architectural features
Mid-Century Modern in Seattle: Tips on Transforming a Typical 60’s Rambler Read More »
Deep into our construction at the Lake House Remodel, we’ve straightened and supported the house (see blog #2 – Behind the Scenes), so we can now begin to implement our design. It
Framing the Lake House Remodel – Blog #3 Read More »
CTA Design Builders is in the midst of a 3-story home remodel on Lake Washington belonging to a wonderful family with four kids. The home was originally built in Kirkland and
Behind the Scenes: Lake House Remodel – Blog #2 Read More »
Tucked away behind Manitou Beach on Bainbridge Island is a large grove that has belonged to our clients’ family for several generations. As our clients move into retirement, they’re looking to build a modest
Bainbridge Island Farmhouse – First Sketches Read More »
CTA Design Builders is in the midst of a 3-story home remodel on Lake Washington belonging to a big, energetic family. The home has a unique history: originally built in Kirkland in the early 1900’s it was
Design Behind the Lake House Remodel – Blog #1 Read More »
Home Architecture Tips: #3 in a Series of Design Tips from a Seattle Architect During a remodel, choosing colors is usually quite a different experience than when simply decorating, or designing. Instead of focusing
How to Choose Color for your Home Remodel Read More »
A common misconception about home remodels is that they are for expansion and grandeur;in reality, the goal of many of our remodels is to create a better fitting home environment, and sometimes that
Dare to Downsize: Edmonds Remodel Read More »
Home Architecture Tips: #1 in a Series of Design Tips from a Seattle Architect. One of the big advantages of living in the Puget Sound area is that just outside
Bringing the Outside In: Making Windows Work in Residential Architecture Read More »
