FEATURED PROJECTS

CASE STUDIES

With over 555 homes under our belt, we've highlighted a few projects to represent the diversity of our work and the skill at which our team was able to integrate both form and function to achieve these beautiful and long-lasting spaces.

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Multi-Generational Living With Something for Everyone

To accommodate multi-generational living and hobbies, the resulting 4,900-square-foot ranch house features an attached in-law apartment and art studios, with sweeping views of the

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Coastal Vibes and Custom Touches

The sprawling ranch was thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of the occupants without feeling overwrought. On the exterior, soft yellow board-and-batten and shingle...

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Views From the Top

The parcel of land outside Port Angeles was near perfect—offering sweeping views of Canada on one side and of the Olympic Mountains on the

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The Height of Entertainment

With a buildable area now better suited to the clients’ needs, Estes set about designing a home that maximized the views and accommodated their...

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Steep Slope Nets Incredible Views

The completed home looks straight out onto the waters of Sequim Bay and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, achieving the vision the homeowners

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Custom Touches To Meet Lifestyle Needs

Though on the smaller side with just two bedrooms, the single-level Sequim home is the epitome of custom, with a range of...

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Design-Minded Homeowners Create Hillside Home With Views in Mind

The homeowners had a clear idea of their aesthetic and spoke the same design-build language, while understanding how to blend materials and finishes.

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Unique Touches Lend a Personal Vibe

The new homeowners, who were relocating from Colorado, have backgrounds in construction and design, which helped further smooth Estes’ already easy design process. They...

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Smart Layout Overcomes Tight Lot for Working Couple

Situated on a bluff overlooking the Port Hadlock marina, the dark-gray home and its surroundings are decidedly Pacific Northwest.

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Modern Touches, Cozy Vibes

Both clients work from home, so two offices were a must, and Estes designed one on each level; the first-floor office can convert to...

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Bluff-Top Home Brings Waterfront Dreams to Life

Despite the property’s unique hurdles, the homeowners were able to work with Estes Builders during their world travels.

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Waterfront Dream Home

After several years of working remotely while traveling the world, the couple began designing their dream house from the road. And the...

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550th Home Showcases Estes Builders’ Design Chops

Every major living space in the home has views of Sequim Bay, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Mount Baker.

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Wood and Stone Create a Northwest Feel

The Bell Hill home’s outdoor space is as much in tune with its surroundings as the floor plan. A large deck sits...

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Overcoming Challenges, Embracing Opportunities for Waterfront Custom Home + ADU

Designed for having visitors and making memories, the custom home + ADU features an inviting lakefront-lodge style with sweeping views of Discovery Bay.

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Eyes on the Prize: A Cozy Lodge Steps From the Bay

Though offering beautiful views and encompassing 8 acres, the Discovery Bay property was actually quite tight, with buildable area limited to a...

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A Custom Home for People and Pets

Estes Builders incorporated several elements that make the house a kitty oasis without taking away from the home’s overall aesthetic or modern farmhouse charm.

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Thoughtful Spaces for Work and Play

Ample outdoor space and sun were a must-have for the homeowners as well as their pets. Peaceful woods surround the expansive porch,...

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A Perfect Fit in Port Townsend

Estes Builders made it happen with a cute two-bedroom cottage that fit into the neighborhood while still feeling modern and fresh.

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Small Lot, Big Challenges

A tight parcel and an old walnut tree—along with stringent requirements from the city regarding setbacks, coverage, and driveway materials—necessitated a creative...

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Clean Lines, Clear Views Define Modern Seabeck Home

A striking Seabeck home with ultra-modern geometries, and a long, linear footprint offering sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains.

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Industrial Feel Softened By Touches of Warmth

Robust black window frames and a cantilevered steel gutter with rain chain further the industrial feel, yet are softened by a cedar...

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A Home—and Property—Fit for Two Generations

Building the dream home that accommodated the buyers’ wish list and the unique attributes of the land was a direct result of thorough evaluation.

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Designing for Views and Lifestyle

Ultimately, we found an ideal 3-acre parcel nestled in Discovery Bay, a picturesque inlet between Port Townsend and Sequim. As...

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Turning Property Limitations Into Design Benefits

Estes Builders worked its magic to deliver a floor plan that maximized efficiencies and delivered the cabin getaway feel the homeowners desired.

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Cozy Yet Modern Cabin

The home’s small footprint was hardly a negative for the homeowners, who sought something cozy and practical with contemporary leanings. To create...

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A Home Fit for Entertaining

Estes Builder's design process helped the homeowners make smart selections and know exactly what they were paying for from the beginning.

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Guests Always Welcome

The homeowners love to entertain, so one of the biggest goals for the two-level home was suitability for short- and long-term guests....

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Custom Home Offers Comfortable Multi-Generational Living

With a bit of pre-planning, homes for multiple generations can be comfortable, modern, and full of dream-home features.

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Ample Light and All the Amenities

This home ticks off a number of the buyers’ must-haves beyond just ample space for all, including tall volumes, skylights, and a...

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Forest Meets Beach at this Rural Island Home

The homeowners wanted the stunning surroundings to shine for their home, opting for a rustic-modern look that blends perfectly with the fog-laden trees.

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A Home for Now and Later

Knowing that this was their forever home, the couple wanted to include space for a future caregiver. Constraints on the lot size...

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Contemporary Home Strikes the Perfect Balance

From the front, this contemporary PNW home evokes tiny-house vibes, however, in reality, its meticulously planned layout reveals it to be anything but tiny.

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Small-House Cool

One of the challenges with the Port Townsend home was staying within a budget and price point suitable for the neighborhood. Estes Builders’ design...

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A Modern Craftsman That Delivers on Details

A stylish modern ranch home in Kingston that incorporates the latest design trends and features.

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Living Large, Indoors and Out

Though only two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the Kingston Highlands house maximizes a less-is-more aesthetic to deliver on all of today’s must have features—from...

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Steps from the Shore

A high-end design with expansive views and clean, modern lines made attainable in this contemporary waterfront home off the shores of Discovery Bay.

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High-End Features Made Attainable

Buildable waterfront property in Discovery Bay, Port Townsend is hard to come by, which is why it was so special for...

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Nestled Among the Evergreens of “Little Fern Forest”

The treehouse feeling is amplified by a 24-foot wall of windows looking out into the surrounding Indianola evergreen forest.

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Modern Treehouse

Because the lot is large but the buildable footprint was small, Estes maximized the layout to make efficient use of the home’s 2,000 square...

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Water Views From Every Room

A Kingston home perfectly situated to leverage its most important asset—stunning views of the Cascade Mountains and ferry boats to the east.

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Embracing Views

The neighborhood has strict HOA regulations for home height and orientation to preserve the views of other homes. Estes had to complete a survey...

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Artful Abode

This modest-yet-modern home in Sequim meets the needs of its artist homeowners while maximizing views and staying within a strict budget.

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Creative Choices

To maximize the small property without burdening the budget, Estes Builders turned the home on an angle, with two rear decks and expanses of...

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Treehouse Living

Vaulted ceilings make for an open and airy living space with a beautiful view of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and surrounding treescape.

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Farmhouse Features

Working with the existing landscape, the client was able to enjoy a stunning view while keeping foundation and site development costs manageable...

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Globetrotting Northwest Craftsman With A View

Water views and elegant details define this 4,000-square-foot custom craftsman with a distinct European flair.

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Custom Craftsmanship

The home features beautiful woodwork by master carpenters from floor to ceiling. The quality of work is evident in the wood-clad and wood trim...

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Contemporary on Treed Lot

A cozy, contemporary Port Angeles home brought to life without breaking the bank.

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Large Wood Framed Windows Bring the Natural Setting Indoors

When the empty-nesters came to Estes with a more spendy premade plan, the builder’s in-house architect developed a similar contemporary style but streamlined the...

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View Home on Hillside

Custom hillside retreat with stunning views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Hurricane Ridge.

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Open Concept Surrounded By Nature

Mountain to Sea views, wood-framed windows, sleek and modern two-way fireplace, open concept with vaulted ceilings, pop of color, skylights for added natural lighting,...

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Northwest Craftsman

Light and bright with classic detailing, this custom Northwest craftsman sits perched on a bluff with views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

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Elevator, Large Open Living Area, Football Room

It’s a common dream of retirees to spend their mornings and evenings enjoying a spectacular water view. This bluff lot in Port Angeles has...

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Contemporary on Sloped Lot

Elegant and modern two-level maximizes the sloped waterfront lot, giving every room in the house a spectacular view of Sequim Bay.

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Wine Cellar and Separately Zoned Gym

The first thing guests see when they enter is a wall of windows to bring the outdoors inside and create a stunning and memorable...

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Contemporary with Guest House

Modern, shed style roof creates a vaulted ceiling which meets a wall of windows to take full advantage of the view.

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VAULTED CEILINGS, VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM

Searching for the perfect plans for their retirement dream, these clients soon realized just how much work and energy would be involved to...

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Northwest Contemporary

Perfectly positioned to maximize mountain and water views, this home’s low pitch roof design provides 9’ ceilings inside but stays within HOA height restrictions.

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She Cave, Dog Shower, Open Kitchen & Inspiring Master Bath

When designing a custom home, we focus on what you want and why you want it and really try to avoid talking about...