Map of Seattle’s Best Design Resources
Here’s a list of my favorite resources for everything you’ll need for your home, as well as tips for visiting showrooms.
APPLIANCES
01 | Albert Lee Appliances
1476 Elliot Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 | (206) 282-2110
Top brands and salespeople who can explain in detail all the features of each appliance.
COUNTERTOPS
I highly recommend Caesarstone for its resistance to scratching and staining as well as its great color selection.
02 | Greenhome Solutions
1210 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119 | (206) 284-2281
Caesarstone as well as other sustainable products.
03 | Caesarstone Northwest Distribution Center
7832 S 198th St, Kent, WA 98032 | (425) 251-8668
The main showroom and has large slabs. Call first.
FAUCETS, SINKS AND TOILETS
04 | Seattle Interiors
3822 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 | (206) 633-2900
Friendly staff and high-quality products. If you don’t see what you are looking for, they can probably find it for you.
05 | Chown Hardware
12001 NE 12th St, Bellevue, WA 97209 | (503) 243-6500
Large selection of quality bathroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures.
06 | Master Source
5964 6th Ave S, Seattle WA 98108 | (425) 251-0604
Great place to see everything from kitchen sinks to towel bars. Some of my favorites: Dornbracht, Hansgrohe, Elkay and Infinity Drains.
07 | Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting
1521 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134 | (206) 505-0980
Lots of tubs to try out and faucets with running water so that you can see how they flow. Carry Kohler, Toto and Hansgrohe among many others.
FIREPLACES
08 | Sutter Home & Hearth
920 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107 | (206) 783-9115
Gas inserts, BBQs, fire pits and more.
FURNISHINGS
09 | Blu Dot
401 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122 | (206) 858-9309
Large showroom for Minneapolis based and manufactured modern furniture & lighting.
10 | Design Within Reach
1918 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 | (206) 443-9900
Classic modern furniture that never goes out of style. Knowledgeable and friendly sales team.
11 | Inform Interiors
1526 Bellevue Ave Seattle, WA 98122 | (206) 622-1608
Owner Allison Mills curates the latest in furniture design from around the world.
12 | Penthouse Drapery
4033 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106 | (206) 292-8336
Penthouse fabricates and installs whisper light sheers and minimalist blinds.
13 | Room & Board
University Village, 2675 NE University Village St, Seattle, WA 98105 | (206) 336-4676
Modern designs influenced by Shaker, Arts & Craft, Scandinavian and Mid-Century Modern. American made, available in custom sizes and materials.
14 | Stacy Logan
Seattle Design Center, 5701 6th Ave S #235, Seattle, WA 98108 | (206) 937-3333
Gorgeous, handmade rugs both ready-made or custom.
15 | West Elm
2201 Westlake, Seattle, WA 98121 | (206) 467-5798
Clean, contemporary furnishings for small spaces and at a reasonable price.
HARDWARE FOR CABINETS AND DOORS
16 | Builders’ Hardware & Supply
1516 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 | (206) 281-3700
It’s easy to be overwhelmed here. To narrow it down, look for Sugatsune, Schwinn, Top Knobs and FSB. They also carry Spore doorbells.
LIGHTING
For a city that is gray so much of the year, it’s surprising that I haven’t found a lighting showroom in Seattle that carries the companies that I turn to again and again. Following are some online resources.
YLighting
Carries some of my favorites (Santa & Cole, Foscarini) and seems to run sales constantly. Have lighting designers that can talk you through it.
Cedar & Moss
Made to order, hand crafted Mid-Century Modern style lights all under $250!
Cedar & Moss
Made to order, hand crafted Mid-Century Modern style lights all under $250!
CB2
Part of the Pottery Barn Empire. Interesting and low-cost lighting.
PAINT
17 | Benjamin Moore Paints Mallory Paint Store — Greenlake
1106 N 80th, Seattle, WA 98103 | (206) 523-2000
My go to paint is Benjamin Moore for its quality & color selection. Staff does great color matching. Also SoDo and Bellevue locations.
18 | Farrow & Ball Paint, Miller Paint Company
6101 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98108 | (206) 767-3140
A British company with the best paint colors ever. Miller Paint carries small sample pots so that you can try colors in your home.
TILE
19 | Ann Sacks
2201 Westlake Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 | (206) 441-8917
The showroom looks lux, but the helpful sales team can steer you toward selections that are beautiful and reasonable.
20 | Ambiente Tile
6321 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 | (206) 524-2113
The distributor for Villeroy & Boch, unique mosaics and Tacoma-based Kaleidoscope Glass tiles.
Heath Ceramics
(415) 361-5552
It’s all about the gorgeous glazes. No Seattle showroom, but you can order tile samples.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
02 | Greenhome Solutions
1210 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119 | (206) 284-2281
Caesarstone as well as other sustainable products.
WINDOWS
21 | Windows Doors & More
5961 Corson Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 | (206) 782-1011
It’s all in the details with windows so it’s good to see examples. They carry Marlin, Loewen, and LaCantina among others.
22 | Lundgren Enterprises
3257 17th Ave W Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98119 | (206) 789-1122
They carry Marvin and Marlin (not to be confused) as well as LaCantina.
Tips for Visiting Showrooms
- Call to confirm hours.
- If you want to talk in detail about your project, make an appointment. Ask if you can take photos of something you like and want to remember. Shop local. If a sales rep spends time with you, buy from their shop. Local sources provide a service in letting you see examples of wares and a face if something goes wrong.
- Be respectful. Take off your shoes to try out that bathtub and go easy on the furniture. (Perhaps a good time for a babysitter.) If you feel overwhelmed by all the great choices, shop with me and I can help narrow it down to what is right for you. In some cases, I can extend my designer discount to you.
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