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Two views of a finished walk-in shower converted from a tub alcove, with large-format tile, a linear drain, a frameless glass panel, and a teak bench Bathroom

Tub to shower conversion cost guide for Kent homeowners

Stepping over a tub wall you never use gets old fast. For a lot of Kent homeowners, especially in the 1980s-era housing that fills East Hill, Panther Lake, and Meridian, the guest or primary…Read article Glazed ceramic subway tile backsplash in soft blue, cream and blush, running from a marble countertop to the range hood Kitchen

10 affordable kitchen backsplash ideas for Kirkland remodels

A backsplash is the cheapest way to change how a kitchen feels. It is a small surface, usually 30 to 40 square feet, sitting at eye level in the most-used room in the house.Read article City of Kirkland permit application and business license on a clipboard, resting on floor plans with a tape measure in a finished kitchen Permits

The complete guide to Kirkland, WA kitchen & bathroom remodeling permits (2026)

Permits are the step Kirkland homeowners most want to skip and least can afford to. The rules are not arbitrary: they exist for life safety, energy code compliance, fire prevention, and to…Read article Sustainable Eastside kitchen with wood cabinetry, a skylight and daylight from full-height glazing, alongside a low-flow shower, a smart thermostat, pull-out recycling bins and rooftop solar panels Kitchen

Eco-friendly & sustainable remodeling trends for Kirkland homeowners

Green remodeling on the Eastside has quietly stopped being a niche request. In Kirkland it is closer to the default: homeowners here are technically literate, environmentally minded, and…Read article Split frame comparing a renovated King County home with an exposed beam and retained structure against a ground-up custom build with full-height windows over the water, each with plans on the counter Whole Home

Remodel vs. build custom: which costs more in King County?

If you own a 1950s to 1980s house anywhere from West Seattle to Bellevue to Kent, you have probably run the same math in your head. The house does not work.Read article Remodeled Kirkland primary bathroom with a curbless marble-tiled shower, linear drain, and a backlit floating oak double vanity Bathroom

How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Kirkland, WA in 2026?

If you have run your numbers through a national cost calculator, set them aside. Those tools consistently underestimate what a bathroom remodel costs in Kirkland, because they miss King…Read article Curbless zero-threshold walk-in shower with a linear drain, opening into a Kirkland primary bath with a freestanding tub and a lake view Bathroom

Curbless walk-in showers & wet rooms: the premier trend in Kirkland primary baths

The Kirkland primary suite is having a moment. From Houghton and Market to Rose Hill and Finn Hill, homeowners are pulling out the acrylic tub surrounds and framed glass doors that defined…Read article Quartz, granite, and marble countertop slab samples laid side by side on a neutral surface Kitchen

Choosing the right countertops for your Kent kitchen: quartz vs. granite vs. marble

Countertops are the most touch-intensive decision in your whole kitchen. They set the aesthetic tone of the room and they take the daily beating: the hot pans, the wine, the lemon juice, the…Read article Open-concept ranch kitchen in Kent with an island where a load-bearing wall was removed Kitchen

Updating West Hill & Valley ranch-style kitchens: open-concept layouts & bearing wall removal

The classic Kent ranch kitchen is a good house with a dated floor plan. Across West Hill and the Kent Valley, mid-century and 1970s and 1980s ranch homes were built with the kitchen closed…Read article City of Kent permit approval on a clipboard beside kitchen plans, a tape measure, and cabinet and countertop samples in a finished kitchen Permits

Navigating City of Kent kitchen remodel permits: what homeowners need to know

Permits are the part of a kitchen remodel that stalls the most projects in Kent, and almost always for the same reason: homeowners are not sure which work actually needs one.Read article Remodeled open-concept kitchen in a 1960s Bellevue split-level home Kitchen

Remodeling 1960s split-level kitchens in Bridle Trails and Somerset

Drive through Bridle Trails or Somerset and you see the same house again and again: a 1960s split-level, staggered half floors, a two-car garage tucked under the bedrooms, and a kitchen…Read article Remodeled bathroom with a glass walk-in shower, white subway tile, and a double oak vanity with quartz top and black fixtures Bathroom

What adds the most value during a bathroom remodel?

Not every dollar in a bathroom remodel comes back the same way. Some choices add value that a buyer sees in the first two seconds and a family feels every morning.Read article

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