Custom Home Building in
Kirkland, WA
A home designed around your lot, your life, and the way you want to live, built by one team from the first floor plan to the final walkthrough. Custom home construction for Kirkland and the Eastside.
What We BuildTailored Custom Home Building for Your Lot
From the first sketch to the keys in your hand, we design and build custom homes that fit your site, your budget, and how your family lives in Kirkland.
Custom Home Design
We design your home from the ground up, a floor plan and architecture shaped around your lot, your needs, and the way you want to live.
New Home Construction
Full build of a brand-new home on your lot, managed by one team from foundation to finish so quality holds at every stage.
Lot & Permitting
We help assess a lot's potential and handle the City of Kirkland permitting, zoning, and site work that comes before the build.
High-End Finishes
Custom cabinetry, stone, millwork, and fixtures selected and installed to the standard a custom home deserves.
Turnkey Delivery
One point of contact and one accountable team through design, permitting, and construction, so you move into a finished home.
Have a lot, or looking for one? Tell us your vision and we'll show you what's possible.
18+
Years of Experience
100+
Projects Completed
10+
Team Members
99%
Customer Satisfaction
Custom Homes for KirklandA Trusted Partner for Kirkland Custom Home Building
That's why we start with the lot. We look at what the site and the City of Kirkland's zoning allow, then design a home that makes the most of the views, the light, and the space, whether that's a modern Northwest home taking in Lake Washington or a warm, timeless house tucked into an Eastside street. From that first site assessment through permitting and construction, one team carries the whole project so the finished home matches the plan you signed off on.
Building a custom home in Kirkland means working with the land as much as the design. Lakefront and view lots near Moss Bay and Houghton come with slopes, setbacks, and shoreline considerations. Established neighborhoods like Bridle Trails, Rose Hill, and Finn Hill often mean teardown-and-rebuild or infill on lots surrounded by existing homes. Each site shapes what you can build and how.
Why Build CustomThe Benefits of a Custom Home
A custom home is the only way to get a house designed entirely around you, your lot, and how you live. Here's what building custom in Kirkland gives you.
Designed Around You
Nothing about a custom home is a compromise from someone else's floor plan. Every room, sightline, and detail is designed around how your family actually lives, the way you cook, work, host, and relax, on the lot you chose.
Built for Your Lot
A custom home is shaped to its site. On a Kirkland view lot that means orienting the home to capture Lake Washington and territorial views; on an infill lot it means making the most of the space and light. The house works with the land, not against it
Quality You Control
When you build custom, you choose the materials, systems, and finishes, and you get a home built new to today's standards for efficiency and comfort. No inherited problems, no dated systems, just a home made to last from day one.
Full ScopeWhat a Complete Custom Home Build Includes
Building a home from the ground up touches every stage, from raw lot to finished house. We handle the full scope so nothing falls between design and construction.
Design & Approvals
Lot assessment and feasibility
Architectural design and floor plans
Structural engineering
City of Kirkland permitting and zoning
Material and finish selection
Site & Structure
Site prep, grading, and utilities
Foundation and framing
Roofing, siding, windows, and doors
Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
Insulation and a sealed, efficient envelope
Interior & Finish
Custom kitchen and bathrooms
Flooring, trim, and millwork throughout
Custom cabinetry and built-ins
Lighting, fixtures, and hardware
Final finish, walkthrough, and handover
Custom Home Options for Kirkland Homeowners
Every custom home is different, and so is every lot. These are the parts of the process we manage most often for families building in Kirkland and across the Eastside.
Lot Assessment & Feasibility
Before design starts, we look at what a lot can actually support, slope, setbacks, shoreline rules near the lake, utilities, and access. If you're still choosing between lots in Kirkland, this early read helps you buy the right one for the home you want.
Architectural Design & Floor Plans
This is where your home takes shape. We design the floor plan and architecture around your lot and your life, balancing the rooms you need, the views you want to capture, and how the home should feel from the moment you walk in.
Permitting & Zoning
New home construction in Kirkland goes through the City of Kirkland's permitting and zoning review, with extra steps on shoreline or steep-slope lots. We prepare the drawings and manage the submittal so the project clears review and starts on solid footing.
Site Work & Foundation
Grading, utilities, and a foundation built for the site are what everything else rests on. On Kirkland's sloped and view lots, getting the site work and foundation right is critical, and it's where experience with Eastside terrain pays off.
Full Construction
Framing, roofing, systems, insulation, and finishes, managed by one team through every trade. Because the same people who designed the home are building it, the finished house matches the plan instead of drifting from it along the way.
Custom Finishes & Millwork
The finishes are what make a custom home feel custom. Custom cabinetry, stone countertops, built-ins, trim, and lighting, chosen with you and installed to a high standard, so the details match the home you set out to build.
Design DirectionsCustom Home Styles Popular in Kirkland
A custom home can be anything you want. These are the directions Kirkland homeowners lean toward on Eastside lots.
Modern Northwest
Clean lines, natural materials, and walls of glass that open the home to Lake Washington and territorial views.
Transitional
A warm balance of classic and contemporary, refined but livable, that fits comfortably into an established Kirkland street.
Contemporary
Bold, current architecture with open volumes and a clean material palette for homeowners who want a statement home.
Classic Craftsman
Timeless Pacific Northwest character with natural wood, detailed trim, and a welcoming, grounded feel.
One Team, Start to FinishWhy Design-Build Works for Kirkland Custom Homes
A custom home is the largest project most families ever take on, which is exactly why design-build matters most here. The same team designs and builds the home, so the architecture, the structure, the systems, and the finishes are coordinated from the very first plan. There's no gap between an architect's vision and a separate builder's budget.
For Kirkland homeowners, that means the home is priced as it's designed, the permit set matches what actually gets built, and one team is accountable from the lot assessment to the day you get the keys. On a build this size, that single line of accountability is what keeps a custom home on track.
Our ProcessHow We Work
Consultation & Lot Review
We talk through your vision and look at your lot, or help you evaluate one. You leave with a clear sense of what the site allows and roughly what the build takes.
Design & Selection
We design the home, work out the structure, and help you choose finishes. You approve a design and a budget together, before construction starts.
Permitting & Construction
We handle the City of Kirkland permitting, then manage every trade through the build, keeping the project organized and on track with regular updates.
Handover
We do a full walkthrough with you, address any final details, and hand over a finished custom home that's ready to move into.
SelectionsWhat You'll Design With Us
A custom home is built from thousands of decisions. We guide you through the ones that matter so the finished house is exactly the home you set out to build. Here's what you'll decide with our team.
Countertops & Stone
Quartz, natural stone, and surfacesFlooring
Materials throughout the homeWindows & Glazing
Capturing views and daylightLighting Plan
Layered lighting for every spaceMillwork & Built-Ins
Trim, cabinetry, and custom detail
Floor Plan
Room count, sizes, and how they connectArchitecture & Style
The overall look and feel of the homeSite Orientation
Placing the home for views and lightKitchen Design
Layout, island, and custom cabinetryBathrooms
Primary suite, secondary baths, and tile
Heating & Cooling
Efficient, whole-home comfortFixtures & Hardware
Faucets, handles, and finishesExterior Materials
Siding, stone, and roofingEnergy Efficiency
Insulation and a sealed envelopeOutdoor Living
Decks, patios, and landscaping ties
What to ExpectWhat Building a Custom Home in Kirkland Looks Like With Us
Before
After
Most custom home projects in Kirkland start in one of two places: a family that already owns a lot, or one that's found the right neighborhood and is weighing a teardown-and-rebuild. Either way, the first real work is the same, understanding what the site and the city's rules allow before a single line of the design is drawn.
From there, the project moves through design, permitting, and construction as one continuous process. We shape the home around the lot and how you live, handle the City of Kirkland approvals, and build it with one team through every trade. The result is a brand-new home, made to your plan and today's standards, on the lot and street you chose.
Our Work
Recent Projects
A look at the custom homes and renovations we've completed for homeowners across the Puget Sound region.
InvestmentCustom Home Cost in Kirkland
Every custom home is priced to its own design, lot, and finish level. As a general guide, here's what tends to shape the investment. We give you a detailed, transparent estimate as the design takes shape.
| What Drives Cost | Impact | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The Lot & Site Work | High | Slope, shoreline rules, utilities, and access on a Kirkland lot all affect site prep and foundation before the house goes up. |
| Size & Design | High | Square footage, the complexity of the architecture, and the number of rooms and systems set the baseline for the build. |
| Finish Level | Variable | Custom cabinetry, stone, millwork, and high-end fixtures range widely, and they're where a custom home's budget flexes most. |
Because a custom home is priced from its own design and lot, we don't quote from a chart, we assess the site, develop the design with you, and give you a clear written estimate as it comes together.
Long-Term ValueWhy a Custom Home Is a Smart Investment
On a desirable Eastside lot, building custom lets you create exactly the home you want in exactly the place you want it. Here's why it pays off.
A brand-new home built new to today's efficiency and comfort standards
Designed around your lot, your life, and the views you want to capture
No inherited systems, layout compromises, or deferred maintenance
Lasting value from a home made to your standard in a sought-after area
Ground-Up
Built entirely to your plan
One Team
Design and build together
Several Months
Typical custom build timeline
What Our Clients Say
A custom home only comes together when one team owns the whole journey, the lot, the design, the permits, and every trade on site. That's how we build in Kirkland: priced as it's designed, built as it's planned, with you involved from the first floor plan to the day you get the keys.
Space | Craft · Design-Build in Kirkland & the EastsideMore in KirklandOther Services in Kirkland
Not building from the ground up? We handle the full range of remodeling and construction for Kirkland homes.
Kitchen Remodeling in Kirkland
Open, updated kitchens designed and built for how your family cooks and gathers.
Learn moreBathroom Remodeling in Kirkland
Walk-in showers, double vanities, and primary baths built to last.
Learn moreHome Additions in Kirkland
Room additions, second stories, and in-law suites matched to your home.
Learn moreFull Home Renovation in Kirkland
Whole-home and multi-room renovations that rework how your house lives.
Learn moreSauna Installation in Kirkland
Indoor and outdoor saunas built into your home, remodel, or backyard.
Learn moreExplore everything Space | Craft builds for homeowners across the Eastside.
Common Questions
Custom Home FAQs — Kirkland
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There's no single price, because a custom home is priced from its own design, lot, and finish level. Cost in Kirkland is driven most by the lot and its site work, slope, shoreline rules, and utilities all matter, along with the size and complexity of the home and the finishes you choose. A view or sloped lot with high-end finishes sits well above a simpler build on a flat, ready lot.
Rather than quote from a chart, we assess the site, develop the design with you, and give you a clear written estimate as the plan comes together. -
Yes. New home construction in Kirkland goes through the City of Kirkland's Planning and Building Department, covering building permits, zoning, setbacks, and lot coverage. Lots near Lake Washington or on steep slopes can involve added shoreline or critical-area review, which adds steps to the process.
As a design-build firm, we handle this for you, preparing the permit drawings, managing the submittal, and working through the city's review so your home is fully approved before construction begins. -
A custom home is a multi-stage project, and the timeline reflects that. Design and selections come first, then City of Kirkland permitting, which for new construction and complex or shoreline lots can take longer than a standard remodel permit, and then construction itself, which runs several months depending on the size and complexity of the home.
At your consultation we'll walk you through a realistic schedule for your specific lot and design, from the first plan through handover. -
Yes. If you haven't bought yet, an early lot assessment can save you from costly surprises. We look at what a Kirkland lot can support, slope, setbacks, shoreline rules, utilities, and access, so you can buy the right lot for the home you want to build. If you already own a lot, we start there.
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With design-build, one team designs and builds your home, so there's no gap between an architect's vision and a separate builder's budget. On a ground-up project with many trades, that coordination matters most: the home is priced as it's designed, the permit set matches what gets built, and you have a single point of contact from the lot assessment to handover. For Kirkland homeowners, that means fewer surprises and one team accountable for the whole build.
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We build custom homes across Kirkland, including Moss Bay, Juanita, Bridle Trails, Totem Lake, Houghton, Rose Hill, and Finn Hill, and throughout the surrounding Eastside. That includes nearby cities like Redmond, Bellevue, Bothell, and Woodinville. If you're building in or near Kirkland, get in touch and we'll let you know how we can help.
Ready to Build Your Custom Home in Kirkland?
Tell us about your lot and the home you have in mind. We'll show you what's possible, design it with you, and build it from the ground up, one team, start to finish.