Services • Interior • Kitchen Remodel

Ballard Kitchen Refresh

A full kitchen overhaul in Ballard — new layout, white shaker cabinetry with brass hardware, white quartz countertops, a large island, and a custom butler's pantry. The result is an open, light-filled space that connects directly to the living area.

Remodeled open-plan Ballard kitchen with large white quartz island, gold bar stools, and vaulted ceiling

Overview

Location
Ballard, Seattle
Timeline
6 weeks
Scope
Full kitchen remodel
Completed
November 2025

Highlights

  • Wall removed to open kitchen to living area
  • 10-foot white quartz island with seating for five
  • White shaker cabinetry with brass pulls throughout
  • Herringbone subway tile backsplash behind range
  • Custom butler's pantry with glass-front cabinets
  • Under-cabinet lighting on all perimeter runs
  • Three brass pendant lights over island
  • Full appliance package with panel-ready refrigerator
  • Farmhouse sink with brass bridge faucet
  • LVP flooring carried through to dining area
Completed Ballard kitchen range zone with herringbone tile backsplash and under-cabinet lighting

We'd been putting off the kitchen remodel for years because it felt like too much to coordinate. Marco walked us through the full layout plan before any work started, explained every trade in sequence, and kept us updated throughout the build. It came in on budget and looks exactly like we hoped.

Jamie R.

The Story

What the homeowner wanted

The homeowners wanted a kitchen that could handle entertaining — a big island for gathering, clear sight lines to the living room, and enough storage that the counters stayed clear. The existing closed-off layout made the house feel much smaller than it was.

Our plan

We started by removing the wall separating the kitchen from the living area, which required a structural beam and new drywall on both sides. From there, we designed the cabinet layout around a large central island and added a dedicated butler's pantry in an underused alcove off the main kitchen. Selections — cabinetry, tile, countertop, and hardware — were locked in before demo so the build could run without delays.

Build steps (high level)

  1. Structural wall removal and beam installation
  2. Rough electrical and plumbing relocation
  3. Subfloor prep and LVP flooring installation
  4. White shaker cabinet installation — perimeter and island
  5. Butler's pantry framing and cabinet installation
  6. white quartz countertop template and installation
  7. Herringbone subway tile backsplash installation
  8. Under-cabinet lighting and recessed light layout
  9. Appliance installation and trim-out
  10. Farmhouse sink, faucet, and hardware installation
  11. Paint, punch list, and final walkthrough

Results

  • 10-foot island with seating for five and full quartz waterfall edge
  • Open sight lines from kitchen to living and dining
  • Dedicated butler's pantry handling all pantry and coffee storage
  • Herringbone tile feature wall anchoring the cooking zone
  • Under-cabinet lighting on all perimeter cabinet runs

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What we did

Services performed on this job

Scope highlights:

Layout & structural work
Removed load-bearing wall between kitchen and living room, installed flush beam, and redesigned the full cabinet layout around the new open floor plan.
Cabinetry & butler's pantry
White shaker cabinets with brass hardware throughout the kitchen and a custom butler's pantry with glass-front uppers, open shelving, and dedicated coffee station.
Countertops & backsplash
white quartz countertops with waterfall island edge, and herringbone subway tile backsplash installed across the full cooking zone.
Appliances & lighting
Full appliance package including panel-ready refrigerator, double wall oven, and range. Brass pendant lighting over the island and under-cabinet LED strips on all perimeter runs.
Plumbing fixtures
Farmhouse apron-front sink with brass bridge faucet installed in coordination with countertop templating.
Flooring
LVP flooring installed through the kitchen and carried into the dining area for a seamless transition across the newly opened space.

Kitchen Remodeling

Full-scope kitchen remodels for Seattle homes — layout, cabinetry, surfaces, and finishes handled by one accountable team. We manage every trade so you get a cohesive result without the coordination headache.

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