Kirkland's charming waterfront identity along the eastern shore of Lake Washington shapes its remodeling character in ways unlike any other Eastside city. The downtown waterfront district between Marina Park and Juanita Bay features a mix of beautifully maintained 1930s-era cottages and modern infill homes where homeowners blend contemporary kitchen design with Kirkland's relaxed coastal aesthetic. Along Market Street and in the Moss Bay neighborhood, bungalow-style homes from the 1940s and 1950s often feature compact kitchens designed for a different era — these are perfect candidates for wall removal to create the open-concept layouts today's buyers expect. The Juanita neighborhood, stretching along Juanita Drive NE, contains many 1970s ramblers and split-levels with original harvest gold and avocado green bathrooms ready for transformation. Kirkland's Totem Lake area has seen significant new development, and newer homes there often need only cosmetic updates like countertop and cabinet upgrades. With Google's expanding campus bringing new residents and tech salaries to the area, Kirkland's median home value has climbed to approximately $950,000, making strategic kitchen and bathroom remodels a smart investment for resale value.
We know Kirkland well — from the waterfront cottages homes to the mid-century ramblers, we've worked on them all. With homes in Kirkland averaging $950,000, homeowners here typically invest 10-15% of their home's value in a kitchen remodel — which means most projects fall between $95,000 and $143,000. Bathroom remodels typically run about half that range.
Our crews have worked in neighborhoods across Kirkland — from Downtown Kirkland, Juanita, Moss Bay to Houghton, Totem Lake, Kingsgate and everywhere in between. We understand the quirks of 38-year-old homes in this area: the plumbing situations, the electrical panels, the load-bearing walls. That local knowledge saves you time, money, and surprises during your remodel.
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