Kitchen Designer in Kirkland, WA.

Many Kirkland homes were designed for a different way of living. Older ramblers, split-levels, and Craftsman-style homes often have kitchens that feel separated from the rest of the house.

Over time, the way families cook, gather, and spend time at home changes. What once felt like enough storage or a practical layout can start to feel cramped, disconnected, or difficult to use.

The obvious answer is often to open everything up and replace it all. But removing walls and adding modern finishes doesn't automatically make a kitchen work better.

The challenge is creating a kitchen that feels right for today while still making sense within the home around it.

Hiring Persimmon Design as your Kirkland kitchen designer brings those questions into the process early. We look at the home's layout, light, views, and daily routines before deciding what needs to change.

We start by understanding how the kitchen works now and where it gets in the way. How do you move between the kitchen and living spaces? Where does natural light come from? What do you want to see when you're cooking or sitting at the island?

In Kirkland homes, those details can matter more than simply making the kitchen larger. A better connection to the living room, a clearer view toward the outdoors, or storage in the right place can change how the entire space feels.

From there, we work through the layout, cabinetry, materials, lighting, and finishes together. The goal is to create something that feels current without looking like it was dropped into an older home.

We also coordinate closely with contractors so the decisions made during design continue to make sense once construction begins.

Full kitchen remodels for Kirkland homes.

Kitchen renovations where an older layout needs to work better for modern life.

Space planning that considers natural light, views, circulation, and how the kitchen connects to surrounding rooms.

Material and finish guidance that brings a fresh feel while staying connected to the character of the home.

We work with homeowners who want to modernize thoughtfully rather than make the kitchen feel completely disconnected from the rest of the house.

Usually, yes.

In many Kirkland homes, the kitchen sits at the center of how the family lives. Changing it can affect the way you move, gather, entertain, and experience the rest of the house.

The most frustrating problems often come from making big decisions without considering what is already working. Removing a wall or adding an island may create more space while losing something important about the way the home feels.

A well-planned kitchen remodel gives you the chance to improve those things without automatically starting over.

Sometimes the best result comes from a few thoughtful changes that make the whole home feel easier to live in.

A kitchen can be beautifully renovated and still feel like it doesn't belong in the house.

Persimmon Design works carefully with Kirkland homeowners to improve how their kitchens function while keeping the home's existing character and surroundings in mind. The goal is to make the kitchen feel more natural to live in, not simply newer.

Award-winning design

Our kitchen work has been awarded First Place and People’s Choice at the 2026 NKBA Puget Sound Awards and published in Portrait Seattle.

Proven track record

We’ve collaborated with multiple clients to create beautiful and sustainable homes.

Sustainable luxury

We don’t compromise luxury, we elevate it.

Collaborative process

We work closely with you to bring your vision to life.