Kitchen and bath remodeling studio in Bellingham, WA

A remodeled bathroom in limewashed concrete: a stone tub on a dark tile plinth, a floating marble basin and an oval mirror, striped by afternoon sun.

Kitchens and bathrooms designed and built by one Bellingham team, from the first sketch to the last bead of grout.

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4.9 from 180+ reviews (sample)

A good kitchen is felt, not just seen.

(Who we build for)

From first condos to forever homes: the people who trust us with the rooms they use most.

We don't decorate. We rebuild, then we finish.

Every house has a rhythm. We spend the first visit watching how you cook, where the mail lands and who fights for the mirror at 7am, before we draw a single cabinet.

Our crew handles demolition, plumbing rough-in, cabinetry and tile in-house, so the person who measured your room is the one who sets the last tile.

  • 16(+yrs)Remodeling kitchens and baths in Whatcom County
  • 380(+rooms)Kitchens and bathrooms finished since 2010
  • 1(team)Design, permits and build under one roof
  • 5(yr)Written warranty on our workmanship
  • 4.9180+ reviews (sample)
  • Licensed & bondedWA lic. # ARDLEKB842QM
  • Fixed-price proposalsSigned before demo day
  • In-house tile crewNo subcontracted showers
  • Lead-safe certifiedFor pre-1978 homes

(Works)

Latest projects

See a before & after

  • The Larrabee kitchen

    An A-frame kitchen with a long concrete-topped island on fluted oak, six ash stools and three woven pendants under a pine ceiling.

    Concrete tops, fluted oak and three woven pendants under a pine A-frame. Seats six, cooks for twelve.

    Kitchen remodel · 2025

    See the before & after

  • Fern Street bath

    A primary bathroom with a freestanding tub on pale stone, banana plants and a floor-to-ceiling window at sunset.

    A cramped 1990s corner tub became a freestanding soaker by a full-height window. Warm stone, heated floor.

    Bathroom remodel · 2025

    See the before & after

  • Samish galley

    A minimal white kitchen island with a fluted end panel and two wire stools, lit by low sun across an oak floor.

    We took out one wall and a soffit. Now the evening sun reaches the island and the pantry hides behind flush doors.

    Kitchen remodel · 2024

    Plan a kitchen like this

(Case study)

The Larrabee kitchen

Pine, concrete and woven light for a family that cooks together every night.

Client
(Private home)
Location
(Bellingham)
Service
(Kitchen remodel)
Size
(240 sq ft)
Finished
2025
Budget
($86,000)

The challenge

Paneled walls, a fridge that blocked the only window and a peninsula where two people could not pass. The family of five ate in shifts.

Our solution

We moved the fridge into a tall pantry wall, opened the window bay and ran a nine-foot island with seating for six. Concrete tops, oak fronts, no upper cabinets on the window side.

The result and client feedback
  • Nine-foot island on fluted white oak
  • Hidden pantry wall with the fridge built in
  • Three woven pendants on one dimmer
  • Done in 9 weeks, $1,400 under the proposal

"We finally all fit in the kitchen at the same time."

Laura M., homeowner · Sample review

Before & after

Before

Sample before: a dated kitchen with wood-paneled walls, a white fridge, laminate counters and a small dining table by the window.

After

Sample after: a bright A-frame kitchen with a long concrete-topped island, oak stools and woven pendants.

Before

Sample before: a 1990s bathroom with a white corner tub, glass-block window and a sunburst mirror on peach walls.

After

Sample after: a freestanding tub on pale stone beside a full-height window, with plants and a woven rug.

Sample pair: two different rooms stand in for one project. Your site shows your own before and after photos of the same room.

(Service)

Our services

Low sun across a remodeled kitchen with a white island and oak floor.

Our method

We turn tired rooms into ones you plan your day around. From moving a wall to choosing grout, we handle every layer, so you deal with one team and one schedule.

  1. Kitchen remodels(01)

    Layout, cabinetry, counters, lighting. Typical $38k-110k · 8-12 weeks

  2. Bathroom remodels(02)

    Curbless showers, tubs, heated floors. Typical $22k-60k · 5-8 weeks

  3. Custom cabinetry(03)

    Built in our own Bellingham shop, oak, walnut or painted.

  4. Tile & stone(04)

    Showers, backsplashes and floors set by our own crew.

  5. Design & 3D plans(05)

    Two layouts, a material board and a walkthrough. $1,800, credited to the build

  6. Permits & trades(06)

    Plumbing, electrical and city permits, scheduled by us.

(Process)

How we work

  1. 01

    Discovery & listening

    A 90-minute visit. You talk, we measure and sketch. We leave with your must-haves and the one thing that drives you crazy.

  2. 02

    Two design directions

    Floor plans, a material board and a rough budget for each. You pick one, or mix them.

  3. 03

    Fixed-price proposal

    Drawings, a line-item price and a start date in writing. The number you sign is the number you pay.

  4. 04

    Build

    Permits, demo, rough-in, cabinets and tile, run by one project manager with a Friday photo update.

  5. 05

    Walkthrough & reveal

    We fix every punch-list item, clean, and hand you the keys and a binder of finishes and warranties.

(Showroom)

Every room has a voice.

Late sun through a window on a limewashed wall, an arched doorway to an oak cabinet and a cognac leather chair.

Visit the showroom on N State St to touch the tile, open the drawers and see the finishes in daylight. Book a time.

(Testimonials)

What clients say

  • "They didn't just redo our kitchen, they taught us how to live in it. Every drawer is where your hand goes."

    Jen C.Kitchen, Fairhaven · Sample review

  • "Fixed price meant fixed price. They found rot behind the old tub and still came in under the number we signed."

    David O.Bathroom, Sehome · Sample review

  • "Maren talked us out of the trendy tile. Three years on, we're very glad she did."

    Rosa S.Kitchen & bath, Edgemoor · Sample review

(About)

Design that lives with you

For sixteen years we've turned dated kitchens and baths in Whatcom County into rooms people plan their day around, one careful detail at a time.

Based in
(Bellingham, WA)
Since
(2010 - now)
Showroom
(1208 N State St)

(Who we are)

We're a design-build studio of eleven: designers, cabinetmakers, tile setters and one very patient project manager. We believe a remodel should feel calm, cost what we said, and still look right in twenty years. No showroom sterility, no trend-chasing, no surprises on the invoice.

(Our manifesto)

We design for real life. Morning rush, evening calm. Everything in between.

Maren Ardley, founder
  • Maren ArdleyFounder & lead designer
  • Theo LundProject manager
  • Ines CallowayTile & stone lead
  • Sam OrtizHead of the cabinet shop

(Contact)

Get in touch

Let's talk about your room and what you want it to do.

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Thanks, message received. On your live site this arrives as a text and an email, and Maren calls back within one business day.

(FAQ)

Question and answer

(01)How does a remodel with you start?

With a free 30-minute call, then a 90-minute visit at your home. Two weeks later you see two design directions with a rough budget for each.

(02)How long will I be without a kitchen?

Usually 6-9 weeks from demo to the first meal. We set up a temporary sink and counter in another room if you'd like one.

(03)Is the price really fixed?

Yes. The proposal lists every line. It only changes if you change the scope, and every change is signed before we do it.

(04)Can I keep my cabinets or appliances?

Often, yes. We reface sound boxes and design around appliances you love. We'll tell you honestly when it isn't worth it.

(05)Do you handle permits?

Always. We draw what the city needs, pull the permits and meet every inspector. Fees are their own line in your proposal.