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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.
SEE MOREWaterfront 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.
SEE MOREWood 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.
SEE MOREEyes 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.
SEE MOREThoughtful 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.
SEE MORESmall 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.
SEE MOREIndustrial 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.
SEE MOREDesigning 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.
SEE MORECozy 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.
SEE MOREGuests 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.
SEE MOREAmple 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.
SEE MOREA 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.
SEE MORESmall-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.
SEE MORELiving 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.
SEE MOREHigh-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.
SEE MOREModern 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.
SEE MOREEmbracing 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.
SEE MORECreative 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.
SEE MOREFarmhouse 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.
SEE MORECustom 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.
SEE MORELarge 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.
SEE MOREOpen 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.
SEE MOREElevator, 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.
SEE MOREWine 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.
SEE MOREVAULTED 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.
SEE MOREShe 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...
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MASTER BATH LUXURY
Oversized walk-in shower, dual shower heads, steam, deep soaking tubs with or without jets and lighting and often with a view.
SEE MORESPA-LIKE TUB AND SHOWER, PRIVACY, A VIEW, SPACIOUS WITH STORAGE
The Master Bath needs to be highly functional, but also well organized so when the time comes to relax, the space is welcoming and...
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MODERN KITCHENS
Hidden storage solutions, light and fresh colors with white or bright countertops and tile make for a clean and modern kitchen.
SEE MORECOUNTERTOPS, TILE, CUPBOARDS & LIGHTING
The heart of the home, kitchen design is about far more than cooking. One of the highest trafficked areas of the home and often...
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TRADITIONAL KITCHENS
The use of wood and color creates a warm and welcoming kitchen for cooking and entertaining in the Northwest’s cooler climate.
SEE MORECOUNTERTOPS, TILE, CUPBOARDS & LIGHTING
Oriented to capitalize on the view, but leaving prime real estate to the living spaces, the open kitchen concept optimizes the home’s floor plan...