We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Yuri made sure that the outcome was what I intended it to be. He went above and beyond to complete the project on time and was very transparent throughout the entire process."
Kyle T on November 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Yuri made sure that the outcome was what I intended it to be. He went above and beyond to complete the project on time and was very transparent throughout the entire process."
Kyle T on November 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"The contractor explained the steps to do the work. He showed up when he said would, the finished work looks great, they cleaned up after themselves, they left no trace except for the finished project. I will have them bid on any future work needed."
George C on November 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"The contractor explained the steps to do the work. He showed up when he said would, the finished work looks great, they cleaned up after themselves, they left no trace except for the finished project. I will have them bid on any future work needed."
George C on November 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Gil did an amazing job of figuring out exactly what I needed, and he hired an amazing crew to get it done. This is by far the best home renovation experience I've ever had. Gil and Oliver both were very thorough in figuring out what needed to be done, and every step of the way if there was ever any ambiguity, they asked questions and came up with great solutions for everything that came up. I have never before had such a good experience with a home renovation, and I wish all contractors were as good as them. My project was fairly involved, with a complete renovation of my kitchen, dining room, and laundry room, and yet the whole process took under a month to get done, and it was done right the first time. I wholeheartedly recommend Your Home Builders. No complaints at all."
j s on December 2022
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Gil did an amazing job of figuring out exactly what I needed, and he hired an amazing crew to get it done. This is by far the best home renovation experience I've ever had. Gil and Oliver both were very thorough in figuring out what needed to be done, and every step of the way if there was ever any ambiguity, they asked questions and came up with great solutions for everything that came up. I have never before had such a good experience with a home renovation, and I wish all contractors were as good as them. My project was fairly involved, with a complete renovation of my kitchen, dining room, and laundry room, and yet the whole process took under a month to get done, and it was done right the first time. I wholeheartedly recommend Your Home Builders. No complaints at all."
j s on December 2022
With over 30 years of experience, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. // Payment: Cash, Zelle & Check // M-F: 7am - 5pm
"During the summer of 2024, we were looking to get our basement completely renovated and we are so lucky that we connected with Zach. Zach and his talented crew worked endlessly to achieve our vision for the space and get it done within an extremely fast timeline. The detail to attention, easy and seamless communication and the trust we had for his crew are among the many reasons we will always use Zach for our home projects. "
Morgan R on January 2025
With over 30 years of experience, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. // Payment: Cash, Zelle & Check // M-F: 7am - 5pm
"During the summer of 2024, we were looking to get our basement completely renovated and we are so lucky that we connected with Zach. Zach and his talented crew worked endlessly to achieve our vision for the space and get it done within an extremely fast timeline. The detail to attention, easy and seamless communication and the trust we had for his crew are among the many reasons we will always use Zach for our home projects. "
Morgan R on January 2025
Prevision Design is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Rob and his team did a superb job! Highly skilled and knowledgeable, along with knowing how to manage a project with multiple trades in a prompt manner. We did a complete kitchen/dining room remodel, structural support repair outside and fireplace mantle redo. For kitchen/dining room alone: new cabinetry in a completely new layout, flooring, lighting, plumbing/fixtures, counters/backsplash, outlets, electrical system upgrade, sheetrock, paint. Continuous activity. Rob knows the best subs, and he gets them out to the job when they are needed, When issues arise, he solves them by flexibly managing/rearranging scheduling. His main worker Shawn is highly skilled in a lot of trades, and does an outstanding job of finishing loose ends in a variety of area. Rob and Shawn are master cabinet craftsmen. This was a big job and Rob and team did an outstanding job. I cannot praise him enough and am so thankful we chose him for the project."
Greg C on June 2021
Prevision Design is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Rob and his team did a superb job! Highly skilled and knowledgeable, along with knowing how to manage a project with multiple trades in a prompt manner. We did a complete kitchen/dining room remodel, structural support repair outside and fireplace mantle redo. For kitchen/dining room alone: new cabinetry in a completely new layout, flooring, lighting, plumbing/fixtures, counters/backsplash, outlets, electrical system upgrade, sheetrock, paint. Continuous activity. Rob knows the best subs, and he gets them out to the job when they are needed, When issues arise, he solves them by flexibly managing/rearranging scheduling. His main worker Shawn is highly skilled in a lot of trades, and does an outstanding job of finishing loose ends in a variety of area. Rob and Shawn are master cabinet craftsmen. This was a big job and Rob and team did an outstanding job. I cannot praise him enough and am so thankful we chose him for the project."
Greg C on June 2021
Were a locally owned and operated company with over 30 years of industry experience. We specialize in Kitchen Design and Kitchen Remodeling. We are skilled in variety of home improvement projects to include, carpentry work, and major home Remolding Projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients!, Thank You Jeff Seppi owner Cedar Pacific 206-818-7686
"We absolutely love our newly renovated kitchen!!! Jeff Seppi at Cedar Pacific was absolutely wonderful to work with!!! We have never done a project this big and we were very fortunate to find Jeff! Very personable and easy to talk to!! We worked together to design our dream kitchen and he gave us ideas of things we hadnâ t thought of. Heâ s has several years experience as a contractor and it showed! He kept us informed of everything during the entire process. I highly recommend Jeff if you are thinking of remodeling."
Tracy T on October 2024
Were a locally owned and operated company with over 30 years of industry experience. We specialize in Kitchen Design and Kitchen Remodeling. We are skilled in variety of home improvement projects to include, carpentry work, and major home Remolding Projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients!, Thank You Jeff Seppi owner Cedar Pacific 206-818-7686
"We absolutely love our newly renovated kitchen!!! Jeff Seppi at Cedar Pacific was absolutely wonderful to work with!!! We have never done a project this big and we were very fortunate to find Jeff! Very personable and easy to talk to!! We worked together to design our dream kitchen and he gave us ideas of things we hadnâ t thought of. Heâ s has several years experience as a contractor and it showed! He kept us informed of everything during the entire process. I highly recommend Jeff if you are thinking of remodeling."
Tracy T on October 2024
Better Bilt Remodeling, has a single mission: complete customer satisfaction! With over 30 years of experience as a licensed contractor, owner Larry Shafer strongly believes in giving customers the most for their money. Better Bilt Remodeling, works with only the highest quality materials and employs only the most experienced and qualified professionals. Focused on the needs of their customers, Better Bilt Remodeling, provides personalized attention and a stress-free experience. Call today for a free estimate!
"They made sure that everything was completed before they went on to the next phase of the project. The areas that were remodel (living room tip out and bathroom) were done very professionally."
Carole S on April 2018
Better Bilt Remodeling, has a single mission: complete customer satisfaction! With over 30 years of experience as a licensed contractor, owner Larry Shafer strongly believes in giving customers the most for their money. Better Bilt Remodeling, works with only the highest quality materials and employs only the most experienced and qualified professionals. Focused on the needs of their customers, Better Bilt Remodeling, provides personalized attention and a stress-free experience. Call today for a free estimate!
"They made sure that everything was completed before they went on to the next phase of the project. The areas that were remodel (living room tip out and bathroom) were done very professionally."
Carole S on April 2018
We take great pride in our 5 plus years of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer needs. It is our mission to provide excellent quality workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"I have been using their services for 10 years, and I greatly appreciate their integrity, trust, dedication, and the quality of their work. I would highly recommend them!"
Glenn B on January 2021
We take great pride in our 5 plus years of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer needs. It is our mission to provide excellent quality workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"I have been using their services for 10 years, and I greatly appreciate their integrity, trust, dedication, and the quality of their work. I would highly recommend them!"
Glenn B on January 2021
Since 2000 Mount Baker Remodeling has been expanding its circle of clients through a variety of high quality remodeling projects - kitchens, baths, basements, additional dwelling units, and more. We look forward to helping you create a beautiful, enjoyable and practical backdrop to your home life - a home remodeled for better living. MBR gives special attention to customized interior/exterior architectural and decorative details that create one-of-a kind living spaces. Mount Baker Remodeling uses the highest quality products to ensure that your remodel stands the test of time. We strive to complete every project, large or small, on time and on budget. With team collaboration, we turn your vision into reality.
"Has a number of improvements done to our unit including installation of a kitchen exhaust fan and related ducting, cabinet hanging, etc. Very pleased with the quality of work, thoughtful problem solving and most of all communication. Definitely recommend Mt. Baker Remodeling and their staff."
Robert P on June 2025
Since 2000 Mount Baker Remodeling has been expanding its circle of clients through a variety of high quality remodeling projects - kitchens, baths, basements, additional dwelling units, and more. We look forward to helping you create a beautiful, enjoyable and practical backdrop to your home life - a home remodeled for better living. MBR gives special attention to customized interior/exterior architectural and decorative details that create one-of-a kind living spaces. Mount Baker Remodeling uses the highest quality products to ensure that your remodel stands the test of time. We strive to complete every project, large or small, on time and on budget. With team collaboration, we turn your vision into reality.
"Has a number of improvements done to our unit including installation of a kitchen exhaust fan and related ducting, cabinet hanging, etc. Very pleased with the quality of work, thoughtful problem solving and most of all communication. Definitely recommend Mt. Baker Remodeling and their staff."
Robert P on June 2025
Norsk Design Build offers the Seattle area the best of design, technology, craftsmanship, people and our unique design-build remodeling process to create the home of your dreams. We design your home remodeling project with care to engineer out surprises. From the moment you say "What if...", we seamlessly turn ideas into workable solutions, and build beautiful lifestyle spaces for today... and for tomorrow.
"Awesome experience -They had a great attention to detail"
Jared W on July 2020
Norsk Design Build offers the Seattle area the best of design, technology, craftsmanship, people and our unique design-build remodeling process to create the home of your dreams. We design your home remodeling project with care to engineer out surprises. From the moment you say "What if...", we seamlessly turn ideas into workable solutions, and build beautiful lifestyle spaces for today... and for tomorrow.
"Awesome experience -They had a great attention to detail"
Jared W on July 2020
Your galley kitchen needs adequate clearance around any island installation to maintain functionality. Most galley kitchens lack sufficient width for traditional islands, as these layouts prioritize efficiency in smaller spaces.
If your kitchen has an unusual width, consult with a kitchen designer who can evaluate your specific dimensions and recommend appropriate solutions. For narrower spaces, consider alternatives like rolling carts or narrow work tables that provide additional surface area without permanently restricting movement.
Kitchen remodels require six to 10 weeks for completion, though timelines vary based on project scope and material availability. Simple updates like cabinet refinishing and countertop replacement might finish within a few weeks, while comprehensive renovations involving structural changes often extend beyond two months.
Planning stages add approximately four weeks before construction begins. Maintaining clear communication with your contractor and ordering materials early helps prevent unnecessary delays.
Common errors include insufficient clearance between opposing countertops, inadequate lighting that creates shadowy work areas, and poor storage planning that leaves countertops cluttered. Some homeowners select oversized appliances that overwhelm the space or invest in expensive features that don't address fundamental workflow issues.
Careful planning, accurate measurements, and consultation with experienced professionals help avoid these pitfalls and ensure your renovation successfully addresses your kitchen's specific challenges.
Whether expansion makes sense depends on your home's layout, your budget, and your long-term plans. Combining a galley kitchen with neighboring spaces creates more open, flexible layouts that many buyers prefer. However, removing walls involves substantial costs, particularly if they contain plumbing, electrical systems, or structural elements.
Sometimes, optimizing your existing galley layout through better storage solutions and lighting proves more cost-effective than expansion. Consult with a contractor to evaluate specific costs for your situation.
Effective galley kitchen lighting combines multiple sources to eliminate shadows and create visual spaciousness. Overhead fixtures provide general illumination, while under-cabinet lighting illuminates work surfaces directly. Consider recessed ceiling fixtures that don't protrude into limited headspace.
Lighting with dimming capabilities allows adjustment for different activities. Reflective surfaces like glass tile backsplashes or glossy cabinet finishes help bounce light throughout the space, reducing the corridor effect common in galley layouts.