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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 »
