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Our custom residential posts.

Cooper Apartments Amenity Refresh – Multifamily Remodel & Refresh – Board & Vellum
Commercial, Custom Residential, Interior Design, Multifamily Residential

Our 2023 Interior Design Forecast

Trying to stay ahead of the design-trend curve? Us too. And for good reason! There are so many beautiful trends having and about to have their moment – not just ”for now,“ but as lasting elements of beautiful design. Our 2023 Interior Design Forecast is here to help you get to know upcoming trends you’ll love.

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Cloverdale House – Second Story Addition by Board & Vellum
Custom Residential, Interior Design

Five Kitchen Island Must-Haves

If you’re adding an island to your kitchen, you might be wondering what details are essential to achieving a functional space that’s a delight to use and also looks great. We’ve got you covered with five of our favorite must-have details for every kitchen island.

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Four chairs encircle a round coffee table. In the background, a large window looking out at Puget Sound is flanked by two built in book cases.
Ask a Designer, Custom Residential, Interior Design

How to Design to a Concept Instead of a Theme

Concept vs. Theme. Maybe you’ve never thought about the difference between these approaches to design. Maybe you didn’t even realize they were related to design! The difference is subtle, but being able to tell them apart could be what keeps you from taking your design vision to an unpleasant extreme.

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A bright white living room with a feature couch in blue, a coffee table, and a small dining area.
Ask a Designer, Commercial, Custom Residential, Interior Design

How a Designer Can Help You Navigate Lead Times

Product lead times can play a major role in the success of your project and, these days, they’re longer and less predictable than ever. If you’ve been frustrated trying to find a product in stock and on your timeline, we feel you. And we have some simple ways to help you overcome these challenges.

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An aerial view of overlapping textiles. They are mostly grey, blue, and white, with a bright red Persian rug at the top right.
Custom Residential, Interior Design

Our FF&E Procurement Process

When it comes to acquiring your project’s FF&E, the process might seem confusing and complicated. But it doesn’t have to be! Sure, it’s complex, but we can help you get there. With the right team and interior designer at your side, the FF&E procurement process can be simple — even fun!

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A wide interior view of a living room, with focus on a wooden coffee table, an oversized pink accent chair, and an eclectic wood and upholstery sofa. Also includes a blue and white shag rug and cream window drapes. On the right, in the background there is a wooden console table, a red metal lamp, and an abstract painting of a bright orange and turquoise figure. On the left, in the foreground there is a fireplace with a green mantle, white and blue tile surround, and white marble hearth. Above the fireplace, there are wall sconces with bright floral printed shades.
Ask a Designer, Custom Residential, Interior Design

What is FF&E Procurement?

If you’re working with an interior designer, you may be wondering how you’re going to acquire all the amazing items they’re helping you select for your space. We have the answer: FF&E Procurement. It’s one of the many ways we work to help you get the most out of your project!

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Our custom residential recognition stories.

Best of Houzz 2019: Design & Service – Board & Vellum

Best of Houzz 2019: Design & Service

At six years, we’ve officially reached more than half a decade winning Best of Houzz badges! Many, many thanks to all our fantastic clients, collaborators, and fans out there — we appreciate your support.

Board & Vellum project, Seward Park Gables, wins two REX/T-REX awards, 2019.

Seward Park Gables Wins Two 2019 REX/T-REX Awards

Our Seward Park Gables project takes home not one, but two REX/T-REX Awards: for bath excellence and major remodel excellence.

Dwell Best of Design 2018 Awards – Backyard Reading Retreat – Board & Vellum

Dwell Best of Design 2018 Awards Nominee

We are excited to see the Backyard Reading Retreat nominated by Dwell as one of the “most inspiring projects featured on Dwell this year,” in the category of “Small Spaces” with five other nominees.

Fixr’s Top 200 Experts in the Construction Industry 2019 – Board & Vellum

Fixr’s Top 200 Experts in the Construction Industry 2019

How do you know who to listen to in a world flooded with content? Fixr is trying to help with their annual list of Top Experts in the Construction Industry, and Jeff Pelletier has made the cut for the last three years.

Historic Seattle Exemplary Restoration Award 2018 – PRAG House – Colonial Restoration on the Hill – Board & Vellum

Historic Seattle’s 2018 Exemplary Restoration Award

We are honored to accept Historic Seattle’s 2018 Exemplary Restoration Award for the PRAG House, the Colonial Restoration on the Hill.

Board &  Vellum Ranks in the Top Ten in the BOND Custom 100

In the Top 10 of The BOND Custom Top 100

We are excited to share that we are in the Top 10 on BOND Custom’s list of the Custom Top 100 Residential Architecture Firms in North America!

Our custom residential team team members.

Lucas Johnston – Board & Vellum

Lucas Johnston, AIA

Architecture

Positive and detail-driven, Lucas loves peeling back the layers of a project, asking the right questions to uncover the core driver of every design.

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