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Harbor & PineDesign Build Seattle

Whole-home project story

Ballard craftsman whole-home remodel

A dark, chopped-up 1924 craftsman opened into one connected main floor, with a new kitchen, two baths and updated systems.

Neighborhood
Ballard, Seattle
The home
1924 craftsman bungalow
Timeline
8 months from first call to final walkthrough
Investment
$340,000 – $380,000
Opened-up craftsman main floor with oak floors, built-in bookshelves and a view through to the new kitchen
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The situation

Where the homeowners started

Priya and Sam bought a 1924 craftsman they loved from the street and struggled with inside. Small closed rooms, worn carpet over original floors, old wiring and a kitchen you could only reach through a narrow doorway.

They wanted the house to feel open and bright while keeping the craftsman character that made them buy it.

Goals

What they wanted

  • One connected living, dining and kitchen space
  • Keep and restore the original trim, fireplace and built-ins
  • Safe, updated electrical and better insulation
  • One team handling everything, start to finish

Before and after

Same room, same viewpoint

Opened-up craftsman main floor with oak floors, built-in bookshelves and a view through to the new kitchen
The same main floor before the remodel, with worn carpet, dated wallpaper and a closed-off kitchen doorway
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After
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Scope

What we did

  • Removed two walls and added a beam to open the main floor
  • New kitchen with island and pantry wall
  • Two bathrooms fully remodeled
  • Original fir trim and built-ins restored and refinished
  • Fireplace surround re-tiled
  • Wide-plank white oak floors throughout the main floor
  • Full electrical rewire and a new 200-amp panel
  • Wall and attic insulation brought up to current code
  • Structural engineering, permits and inspections

Timeline

How long it really took

  1. Call and in-home consultation · 2 weeks

    Phone call, a 2-hour visit and a follow-up with our structural engineer.

  2. Design and agreement · 10 weeks

    Full plan set, engineering and every selection; fixed-price agreement signed.

  3. Permits and ordering · 6 weeks

    City permit approved; long-lead items ordered early.

  4. Build · 5 months

    Structure, systems, then finishes; weekly site meeting with the homeowners.

  5. Final walkthrough · 2 days

    Room-by-room walkthrough; punch list closed within 10 days.

In their words

What the homeowner said

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A whole-house remodel was the scariest thing we'd ever signed up for. Having one project lead who answered every question made it feel manageable. They kept every bit of the old trim they promised to keep.
PPriya S.Homeowner, Ballard

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  3. 03Free in-home consultationWe measure, listen and plan the next step.