The color palette of our Mt. Baker renovation was a MAJOR part of this transformation. Our clients love color, but they weren’t exactly sure how to use it in their space, which is why they decided to hire an interior designer.    When coming up with the initial design, we wanted to use color in a fresh, sophisticated way that both fit with the original home and was a nod to the Mid Century design aesthetic we were aiming for. To source inspiration for the palette, we instantly turned to the stunning views of the Pacific Northwest beauty right outside our clients’ windows. This home’s ..read more

At KP Spaces, our focus is all about bringing JOY into people’s homes through interior design in the Seattle area. And when we first met our Mt. Baker project clients, the existing state of their home brought them anything BUT joy, largely in part to their funky floor plan! Today’s blog post is all about how we took this home’s tricky layout, and made it into a much more functional, joyful space for our clients.    For background, the home was built by a previous owner who – we think – did a lot of the work themselves. The way the house was laid out felt very DIY, from diagonal walls ..read more

As a Seattle-based interior design firm, KP Spaces has the opportunity to work with an eclectic range of fun, interesting clients who always bring their personalities, unique interests and individual stories to the table. Our goal in designing spaces for our clients is to always ensure that their home is a reflection of their personality. We want it to feel just like them. Just like we did here at our Mt. Baker Renovation.   We often find that our clients struggle with the “right” way to convey personality in their spaces when they begin working with us. Whether they love bright, bold col ..read more

We are so excited to unveil the photos from our Mt. Baker renovation project, and share all of the details with you! A big thanks to our clients who trusted our creative direction from day one, and allowed us to bring our vision for the perfect Northwest Modern home to life. And if you missed it, read about our color palette inspiration in this blog post!    Kitchen  This kitchen is truly the showstopper of the main level. The glossy, textured tile backsplash is one of our favorites – a glazed porcelain 2.5” x 9” from Daltile – in a breathtaking deep blue-green. Custom rift whit ..read more

A peek into KP Spaces’ latest renovation- The Mt. Baker! If you love whole home transformations, you’re going to love our latest renovation at KP Spaces. Tucked away in the quiet neighborhood of Mt. Baker, our client’s unassuming three-story home is surrounded by trees and boasts the most incredible view of the downtown Seattle skyline. But nothing about the builder-grade house matched the stunning view. Our challenge on this project was to uplevel the floorplan, finishes and fixtures to reflect the Pacific Northwest beauty that surrounds this unique home.   Our clients’ home was built in ..read more

The Captain House Final Reveal, Part 2: Bathrooms & Hallway To wrap things up at the Captain House project, here’s Part Two of our final reveal! (If you missed Part One, start here to check out the kitchen and breakfast nook.) Today, I’m sharing all of the swoon-worthy design details about the bathrooms, stairwell and upstairs hallway. Enjoy!  DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM: By reconfiguring the floorplan to allow for a roomy stall shower, and taking advantage of an otherwise awkward sloped ceiling for storage, we gave this little bathroom a major functionality upgrade. Because it was a small sp ..read more

The Captain House Final Reveal, Part 1: Kitchen & Breakfast Nook I am so excited to share the final reveal of the Captain House project, Part One! This was a dramatic remodel of a home in the charming Sunset Hill neighborhood of Seattle, built in 1904.  The Captain House is a very special project to the KP Spaces team on many levels. We had an amazing client, Julie, who truly loved her home, and put a lot of trust in us to create a unique design that restores so much character that was lost over the years. (Read about our inspiration behind the design here.) And major props to the guy ..read more

Three Tips for Sourcing the Perfect Design Details, Ft. the Captain House Today I’m spilling three secrets to give your home that collected, designer-worthy feel. At KP Spaces, it’s our secret sauce for transforming our clients’ homes into elevated spaces that truly look and feel unique to them.  Our 1904 north Seattle remodel, lovingly dubbed the Captain House, is the perfect example of a KP Spaces project that is anything but cookie-cutter. Keep reading to learn how to source the perfect design details for your space.  Upcycle what you have The perfect design detail might already ..read more

Tackling Design Challenges & Surprises at The Captain House It goes without saying that every design project comes with its own set of unique challenges. In my 15 years as an interior designer in Seattle, I’ve never encountered a project that didn’t have a tricky challenge or an unexpected surprise along the way. And boy, was that the case for our Captain House project – a remodel of a Seattle house built in 1904 with a closed off floor plan and a dated ‘90s-style kitchen.  Sometimes challenges can seem daunting at the start of a project, but our team views them as opportunities to ma ..read more

How to Choose Your Design Color Theme There’s no plug-and-play method for determining the best color scheme for your space.  There are so many factors one must consider when selecting a color scheme!  It’s truly an art in and of itself.   Did you know that color psychology is a thing? It’s fascinating! Forming a cohesive color scheme throughout your space can be challenging.  In this blog post, I’ll give you some suggestions on coming up with beautiful colors that both get along with each other and with the existing unique features of your space.  TAKE INVENTORY O ..read more