Brian Baker

Hilltop Flat: Modern Condo Remodel – Light-Filled Penthouse

Custom Residential, Interior Design

Stay Focused

In the digital design age, we are so inundated with beautiful images and “professional” opinions that it can be tremendously difficult to make confident decisions when you are designing your own home or remodel. So how do you approach your design project? Stay focused on what really matters to you and your family, just you.

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Ask a Designer, Custom Residential

Living Through a Remodel

What is it like to live through a remodel? It's a question worth asking, whether you ultimately chose to stay or move out while your house is under construction. Brian and his family stayed put, and he breaks it down so you know what to consider when it's your turn to make the call.

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News

A Modern Marvel Rises Above Puget Sound

Brian gives us an update on the construction in progress at out Modern Cantilevered Residence project, rising up with a spectacular view of Puget Sound.

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Rolled up project construction documents for a home.

Factors that Impact Permit Timing

How long does it take to get a permit? This is a perennial question we wish we had a simple answer to. In reality, there are many factors that can impact permit timing. Here, we explore what those factors are so you’re armed with the right knowledge before your project goes in for permit.

Installing Mature Trees in Your New Landscape

The living part of your landscape can take years to grow in. That’s why we love including mature trees in a fresh landscape — they immediately provide the shade, privacy, and impact of an established garden. If you’re thinking about installing a mature tree in your outdoor spaces, here is what you’ll want to to consider.

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*Snoqualmie Valley View Home | Photo by Cindy Apple*

Choosing the Right Pool for Your Home

Pools are becoming a more and more popular addition to single-family homes, even in the notoriously chilly Pacific Northwest. They’re a great way to enliven your outdoor spaces, but the decisions made when choosing the right pool for your home can be overwhelming. Here is our guide to helping homeowners through the process.

A well established garden that has been growing for three years. The plants are colorful and healthy.

What Happens After Your Landscape is Installed?

You hire a landscape architect to update your yard, go through the design process, and select a beautiful landscape that you love and have it installed... and it’s not quite what you were expecting. What next? Your landscape architect is here to help.

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Using Drones for Site Planning

You’ve probably heard of drone technology — but did you know it can be an effective tool for design projects? We’re breaking down all the ways drone technology can improve your project, create efficiencies, and help you collaborate with your design team.

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