Remodeling or building a new home comes with plenty of questions, and the best answers often come straight from the experts. In this Q&A, we sat down with Isabel Valenta, our Design Director at Eastside Builders Group. Isabel earned her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Interior Design at The Design Institute of San Diego and has since worked at multiple residential and commercial firms over the past 10 years. During this interview, she tackled some of the most common design questions homeowners in Kirkland, Bellevue, and the Greater Eastside ask when planning a project. From avoiding common mistakes to selecting the right finishes, Isabel shares professional insights to help you create a home that is both functional and uniquely yours.

If you’ve been thinking about remodeling your kitchen in 2025, you’re not alone. Kitchen remodeling is one of the most popular home improvement projects in Washington state. Homeowners are craving a space that not only looks beautiful but also functions effectively, feels inviting, and supports their lifestyle. Whether you're cooking, entertaining, or making your morning coffee, the kitchen is the heart of the home. And if you're planning a remodel, these must-have kitchen features are trending for a reason

When you’re thinking about remodeling your home, you dream of a brand-new kitchen, a spa-like bathroom, a backyard addition, or a full-house makeover. You probably imagine the final result: beautiful finishes, added comfort, and more usable space. Behind the scenes, it's what the homeowner doesn’t see that transforms these spaces into something special. Every successful remodel depends on more than just a single contractor with a hammer. It takes a well-organized team of professionals working together. At the heart of that team are the subcontractors; specialized tradespeople

For homeowners in Washington State, remodeling is about more than just giving your kitchen new cabinets or repainting the living room. A thoughtful home remodel in 2025 is about creating a space that’s functional, sustainable, comfortable, and ready for the way we live now and the way we’ll live tomorrow. Whether you’re in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, or anywhere around the Puget Sound, staying ahead of the top home remodeling trends for Washington helps you make the smartest possible investment in your property.