Understanding Allowances in a Custom Home Build
Building a custom home is an exciting journey, but the financial side – specifically “allowances” – can be confusing. Understanding the concept of allowances is important for keeping your project on track and your budget in check. Here's how it actually works.
Sound Slats and a Built-In Media Wall: A Bonus Room Transformation
An empty bonus room becomes a cozy entertainment space with a custom media wall, sound-absorbing slats, and built-in storage. See the full transformation.
Breaking Ground: Our New Renton Neighborhood is Underway
Site prep is officially underway on our newest Renton neighborhood. Take a look behind the scenes as three new home lots take shape.
A Designer's Own Remodel: Starting With the Girls' Bathrooms
Even designers put off their own projects. Take a look behind the scenes as Kelly finally starts remodeling her own home, beginning with the girls' bathroom.
Formal to Functional: Living Room to Home Office Remodel
What looked like a straightforward door installation turned into a full framing rebuild — and a hunt through Seattle's oldest millwork yards to find trim that hadn't been produced in years. Here's what we found inside the walls.
How to Design a Kids' Bathroom That Ages Well
The tile, countertop, and cabinet choices you make in a kids' bathroom today will determine whether you're remodeling it again in ten years. Here's what we recommend for a space that holds up — and still has room for a little personality.
Sammamish Entryway Remodel: Elevated Details
This entryway and staircase remodel shows how thoughtful material updates can completely refresh a space—without changing the layout. New railing, millwork, flooring, and paint brought a brighter, more refined feel to this high-traffic area of the Miller whole house remodel.
Designing Homes for Scenic Views
Discover how Sierra Homes designs for PNW vistas—placing living spaces above for views, adding rooftop decks, and integrating thoughtful layout and materials.
Traditional 90s Living Room Remodel: A Fireplace-Centered Redesign
In this Miller home remodel, Sierra Homes reimagined the formal living room with fresh finishes and a custom-designed fireplace that now serves as the true focal point of the space. The result is a warm, inviting room that perfectly balances modern refinement with personal detail.
Thoughtfully Designed Outdoor Living Spaces for the Pacific Northwest
Explore custom outdoor living designs by Sierra Homes—fireplaces, decks & rooftop patios for year-round living in the Pacific Northwest.
Kennydale 1940's Remodel - Modern Farmhouse Bonus Room Transformation
Curious how we modernized this bonus room’s look while keeping the 1940’s charm? Check it out!
What to Know When Starting a Remodel
Thinking about tackling a home remodel? Understanding the scope of the project and carefully weighing the pros and cons will lead to a smoother process and a favorable end result! Here’s our advice.
Defining Your Home Style: Tips from Sierra Homes
What’s the difference between Craftsman and Contemporary? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone. In this article we’ll help you understand different architectural styles and how we personalize them to fit your vision, whether you’re starting a custom build or a remodel.
Sammamish Mid-Century Family & Office Remodel
See how we removed an outdated fireplace, created new spaces, and brightened a 1962 mid-century family room & office.
Top Tips for Vetting a Lot Before Building Your Custom Home
Besides the obvious elements, such as location, community, view, and sun exposure, there are many unknown details about a lot that could impact your building choices and your finished home. Here are our top tips to help you evaluate a lot before making a purchase.
Sammamish 1990s Kitchen Remodel
Explore how we transformed a worn 1990s Sammamish kitchen with a fresh layout, painted cabinets, updated appliances, champagne bronze finishes, and functional storage solutions.
Designing Homes for Rainy Climates
Our cool, wet winters in the Greater Seattle region mean certain challenges for homeowners. What are some ways we recommend customizing home designs for the weather?
Fall Organization Refresh: Smart Design Features
Streamline your home's organization with these design ideas.
Kennydale 1940's Remodel - Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Transformation
Take a look at how we created a more functional, open, and bright space in this 1940’s kitchen.
Starting Your Custom Home Journey: Key Questions We Ask Our Clients
To ensure we capture every detail and deliver a home that exceeds expectations, we ask a series of essential questions right from the start.