Full Home Renovation in Kirkland, WA
Rework how your whole house lives, from layout to finishes, in one coordinated design-build project. Full home renovations for Kirkland homeowners across the Eastside.
What We DoTailored Home Renovations for Your Home
Whether you're updating a few key rooms or gutting the house down to the studs, we plan, design, and build a renovation that fits how your family lives in Kirkland.
Whole-Home Renovations
A full transformation of the entire house, from the layout and structure to the flooring, finishes, and fixtures, all handled by one team.
Multi-Room Renovations
Update several connected rooms at once, kitchen, living, and dining, so the finished spaces flow together instead of feeling patched.
Open-Concept Conversions
Remove walls and reconfigure closed-off floor plans into the bright, connected living areas today's Kirkland homeowners want.
Layout Redesign
Rethink how the house works, moving walls, relocating rooms, and improving flow so the home fits your life, not the other way around.
Gut Renovations
Take an older or dated home back to the studs and rebuild it with new systems, insulation, structure, and a fully updated interior.
Tell us what isn't working about your home and we'll show you what's possible.
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Home Renovations for Kirkland HomesA Trusted Partner for Kirkland Home Renovations
A full home renovation is how you keep the house and the neighborhood while changing almost everything about how it lives. We take on whole-home projects across Juanita, Totem Lake, and the rest of Kirkland, opening up dark floor plans, updating aging systems, and refinishing every room so the house feels new without losing what drew you to it. On older Eastside homes we also handle the structural and layout changes that a surface refresh can't touch.
Kirkland homes carry a lot of history in their floor plans. Mid-century houses in Bridle Trails, established homes in Rose Hill and Finn Hill, and lakefront properties near Moss Bay and Houghton were often built with small, closed-off rooms and layouts that don't match how families live today. The bones are good, but the layout, the systems, and the finishes are ready for a real update.
Why RenovateThe Benefits of a Full Home Renovation
A whole-home renovation solves the problems a room-by-room approach leaves behind. Here's what a coordinated, top-to-bottom project gives your Kirkland home.
One Cohesive Home
Renovating the whole house at once means every room shares the same style, materials, and flow. You avoid the patchwork look of updates done years apart, and the finished home feels designed as a whole, not assembled in pieces.
A Layout That Works
A full renovation is the moment to fix the floor plan, not just the finishes. Walls come down, rooms get relocated, and the house is reconfigured around how your family actually uses it, something paint and new cabinets alone can't deliver.
Updated Systems & Value
Going deep lets you replace aging wiring, plumbing, and insulation while the walls are open. You get a home that's safer, more efficient, and worth more, with usable, updated space appraisers and buyers in Kirkland recognize.
The Full ScopeWhat a Complete Home Renovation Includes
A whole-home renovation touches every part of the house. We handle the full scope, from the first drawing to the final coat of paint, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Design & Approvals
Whole-home design and space planning
Layout redesign and floor plans
Structural engineering where needed
City of Kirkland permit drawings and submittal
Material and finish selection
Structure & Systems
Removing and relocating walls
Structural changes and reinforcement
Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC updates
Insulation, windows, and doors
Roofing and siding where included
Interior Finishes
Kitchen and bathroom remodels
Flooring throughout the home
Drywall, trim, paint, and millwork
Cabinetry, countertops, and built-ins
Lighting, fixtures, and final finish
Home Renovation Options for Kirkland Homeowners
Every renovation has a different scope. These are the parts of a whole-home project we take on most often for families in Kirkland and across the Eastside.
Layout & Floor Plan Redesign
The heart of most whole-home renovations. We move or remove walls, relocate rooms, and rework circulation so the house finally fits your family. Closed-off Kirkland floor plans become open, connected spaces that make sense for how you live now.
Open-Concept Conversions
Older homes near Rose Hill and Finn Hill were often built with the kitchen walled off from the living space. We take down the right walls, add structural support where needed, and open the main floor into one bright great room your whole family can share.
Kitchen Renovation
The kitchen anchors most whole-home projects. New cabinets, countertops, a proper island, updated appliances, and a layout that works, all designed to tie into the rest of the renovated home rather than stand apart from it.
Bathroom Renovations
From a spa-like primary bath to updated secondary baths and powder rooms, we renovate every bathroom in the house with new tile, vanities, walk-in showers, and fixtures that match the home's refreshed style.
Systems & Structural Updates
With the walls open, it's the right time to replace aging wiring, plumbing, and insulation and to make structural repairs. These updates aren't glamorous, but on an older Kirkland home they're what make the finished renovation safe, efficient, and built to last.
Flooring & Finishes Throughout
Consistent flooring, trim, paint, and hardware across the whole house is what pulls a renovation together. We refinish every room to one cohesive look, so the home reads as a single, considered design from the entry to the back bedroom.
Design DirectionsRenovation Styles Popular in Kirkland
A renovation is a chance to give the whole house one clear style. These are the directions Kirkland homeowners lean toward.
Modern Northwest
Clean lines, natural materials, and large windows that suit the Eastside and open the home to territorial and lake views.
Transitional
A warm blend of classic and contemporary that updates an older Kirkland home without erasing its character.
Open & Bright
Light-filled, open floor plans with a neutral palette, built for how families actually gather and move through the home.
Classic Refresh
Timeless finishes and a refined, understated look for homeowners who want updated but not trend-driven.
One Team, Start to FinishWhy Design-Build Works for Kirkland Renovations
A whole-home renovation has more moving parts than any other project, which is exactly why design-build matters most here. The same team designs and builds the renovation, so the layout, the structure, the systems, and the finishes are all coordinated from day one. There's no gap between an architect's plan and a separate contractor's budget.
For Kirkland homeowners, that means the whole project is priced as it's drawn, the permit set matches what actually gets built, and one team is accountable for every trade and every room. On a renovation this size, that coordination is the difference between a smooth project and a series of surprises.
Our ProcessHow We Work
Consultation
We walk your home, talk through what isn't working, and look at what the structure and your goals allow. You leave with a clear sense of scope and roughly what it takes.
Design & Selection
We create the plans, work out layout and structure, and help you choose finishes for every room. You approve a design and a budget together, before construction starts.
Construction
We pull the City of Kirkland permits and manage every trade, keeping the site organized and the project on track. You get regular updates at each phase.
Handover
We do a full walkthrough with you, address any final details, and hand over a renovated home that's ready to live in from the day you move back.
SelectionsWhat You'll Design With Us
A whole-home renovation involves hundreds of choices. We guide you through each one so every room feels finished and the house holds together. Here's what you'll decide with our team.
Flooring
Consistent flooring throughoutCabinetry & Built-Ins
Storage designed for each roomLighting Plan
Recessed, fixtures, and natural lightPaint & Finishes
A cohesive palette for the homeWindows & Doors
Style, efficiency, and views
Overall Layout
How the whole house flows and connectsWall Removals
Which walls come down or moveKitchen Design
Cabinets, island, and layoutCountertops
Quartz, stone, and surfacesBathroom Design
Showers, vanities, and tile
Heating & CoolingUpdated, efficient comfort
Fixtures & HardwareFaucets, handles, and details
Trim & MillworkBaseboards, casing, and character
Efficiency UpgradesInsulation and sealed envelope
Outdoor ConnectionDecks, patios, and transitions
What to ExpectWhat a Kirkland Renovation Looks Like With Us
Before
After
Most whole-home renovations we take on in Kirkland start the same way: a home in a neighborhood the family loves, with a floor plan and finishes that no longer fit how they live. The location works, the bones are solid, but the house needs to change.
From there, the work follows the scope. We open up closed-off main floors, update the kitchen and baths, replace aging systems while the walls are open, and refinish every room to one cohesive style. The house keeps its footprint and its street, but almost everything about how it lives is new, planned and built by one team from the first drawing to the final walkthrough.
Our Work
Recent Projects
A look at the renovations and remodels we've completed for homeowners across the Puget Sound region.
BudgetingHome Renovation Cost in Kirkland
Every renovation is priced to its own scope, size, and site. As a general guide, here's how whole-home projects tend to break down. We give you a detailed, transparent estimate before any work begins.
| Renovation Scope | Scale | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Room Refresh | Lighter | Updating finishes, flooring, paint, and fixtures across several rooms, without major structural or layout changes. |
| Full Renovation | Mid | A whole-home update including kitchen and baths, new finishes throughout, and some wall removals and layout changes. |
| Gut Renovation + Layout | Larger | Taking the home back to the studs: new systems, structural changes, a redesigned floor plan, and a fully rebuilt interior. |
Cost depends on the size of the home, how much structural and systems work is involved, site conditions, and finish level. We don't quote a real project from a chart, we visit, assess, and give you a clear written estimate.
The PayoffWhy a Full Home Renovation Is a Smart Investment
Updates layout, systems, and finishes in one coordinated project
Cheaper and less disruptive than buying and moving in the same area
Lets you keep a neighborhood, school zone, and commute that work
Adds lasting value with a home that's efficient and move-in ready
Whole Home
One coordinated project
One Team
Design and build together
Several Months
Typical renovation timeline
What Our Clients Say
A renovation this size only works when one team owns the whole thing, the design, the structure, the systems, and every finish. That's how we work on every Kirkland home: priced as it's drawn, built as it's planned, with you kept in the loop from the first sketch to the day you move back in.
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Common Questions
Home Renovation FAQs — Kirkland
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There's no single price, because a multi-room refresh and a full gut renovation are very different projects. Cost in Kirkland depends on the size of the home, how much structural and systems work is involved, your site conditions, and the finishes you choose. A lighter refresh sits at the low end, a full renovation with kitchen, baths, and new finishes in the middle, and a gut renovation with layout changes at the higher end.
Rather than quote from a chart, we visit your home, look at what the structure and your goals allow, and give you a clear written estimate before any work starts. -
In most cases, yes. Home renovations in Kirkland are permitted through the City of Kirkland's Planning and Building Department, and any project involving structural changes, electrical, plumbing, or moving walls requires a permit. A cosmetic refresh like paint and flooring may not, but most whole-home renovations do because they touch systems and structure.
As a design-build firm, we handle this for you, preparing the permit drawings, submitting the application, and working through the city's review so your renovation is fully approved and code-compliant.
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Timelines vary with scope. Design, engineering, and city permitting happen before construction begins, and the City of Kirkland's review for a straightforward residential project generally runs a few weeks, with larger or more complex projects taking longer. A multi-room refresh moves faster than a full renovation, and a gut renovation with structural work takes the longest.
At your consultation we'll walk you through a realistic schedule for your specific renovation, from design through the final walkthrough. -
With design-build, one team designs and builds your renovation, so there's no gap between an architect's plan and a separate contractor's budget. On a whole-home project with many trades, that coordination matters most: the work is priced as it's drawn, the permit set matches what gets built, and you have a single point of contact from the first sketch to handover. For Kirkland homeowners, that means fewer surprises and fewer change orders.
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It depends on the scope. For a multi-room renovation, we can often seal off the work area and keep the rest of the house livable. For a full or gut renovation, where systems are down and most rooms are under construction, many families choose to move out for part or all of the project. We'll be honest with you about what's realistic and help you plan around the disruptive phases.
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We renovate 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 in or near Kirkland, get in touch and we'll let you know how we can help.
Ready to Renovate Your Kirkland Home?
Tell us what isn't working about your house. We'll show you what's possible, design it with you, and build a renovation that fits how your family lives.