Custom cabinet - Columbia City

Now you see it, now you don't. What to do when you have a plethora of deep, odd nooks in your floor plan, but not enough storage for a busy family of 5?  This client was sick and tired of the space to the right of her front door as the "catch all", where shoes, coats, backpacks would pile up, literally. She needed a simple cabinet that was an organizational no brainer, but had a minimal footprint. we got it. EAZ, Inc. designed a cabinet on casters to make the most of the deep nook, seamlessly recessed into the wall. on top, a stationary cabinet for maximum storage potential. Pull it out, put on your shoes, grab your coat and hat. Leave it out for the next family member, or push it back because company is coming and you want to tidy up. No fuss, no muss.

Attic remodel - Ravenna

We are really proud of this one. It was an exciting design collaboration between the client and the crew, with absolutely great results. The attic was a dark, cramped space that had the potential to do better. EAZ, Inc. redesigned the attic for maximum light, space and built-in quality storage, eliminating the need for bulky furniture. We filled the attic with visual tricks in order to create the illusion of space.

More photos of this client in project slideshow.

Project photos courtesy of vaagslandfoto.com

Cubbies - Loyal Heights Elementary, Ballard

Kid tested, teacher approved! EAZ, Inc. was asked to design/build a functional storage solution for a classroom portable at Loyal Heights Elementary. The goal was to compete and surpass the out of the box storage solutions on the market (generally expensive and are always just off the mark of what teachers and students need). So what was in order? Two custom cabinets (full of cubbies) to accommodate 29 students, allowing maximum educational space in what was to be a smaller than usual classroom size portable.

The results are in, everybody loves them!

Custom massage studio/office - Pioneer Square

This client (a massage therapist) wanted a studio that was unlike any other massage space she had seen. EAZ, Inc. and the client contributed to the design process to produce a clean, simple studio and lighting plan that welcomed her massage clients, but also functioned well as an office for paperwork/storage. EAZ, Inc. designed a foyer area for the l.m.p. to wait for clients to disrobe, and a staging area for the clients to set themselves post massage, allowing the l.m.p. to continue office work to maximize time (including a tucked away lunch counter for a quick bite). Custom cabinetry built upon a framework of pre-fab cabinetry helped keep costs down. This was a fun project that wins many compliments from massage clients and the massage therapist alike. More photos in project slideshow.

Attic Adjustment - Ravenna

Another past project-

This University Place (near UW) attic was for the mother of a client who was to join them in their home permanently.  My task was to create a organized, but cozy space that could comfortably fit mom, all of her books, and collectibles while maintaining the existing character of the farm house where the client grew up.  I custom built cabinets to maximize storage space and allow the mother ample room to live.  The attic was small, so every single square inch was utilized; from the special rounded built-in shelf, and the look-out bay window, to the custom t.v. nook.  Happy to say, after eight years, mother and space are still well suited for each other.  More photos in project slideshow.

west seattle basement remodel - oldie but a goodie

hi all -

taking a break from what has been a steady pace of bids on large and small projects to post a great basement remodel for a multi-generational home i did back in 2005. this was a dark, dank, unfinished basement that needed a full treatment; master bedroom, full bath, living room, built-in cabinetry, and a major upgrade to the laundry room. the client was living out a room the size of a janitor's closet! he needed enough personal space of his own while allowing his other family members who inhabited the upstairs, access to the new laundry room. this project had a significant issue with 6 structural beams running the length of the basement, so i had to design a space that could incorporate this detail, while maximizing the flow and floor plan. judge for yourself regarding how i did! more photos are in the project slideshow.