When Design Meets Craft: Celebrating Our Interior Design Partnership with Brooks Vale Design
April is National Interior Design Month — and for Tenhulzen Construction, it’s a natural moment to celebrate the kind of work that happens when a skilled designer and a meticulous construction crew truly operate as one. Our interior design and remodeling partnership with Amanda of Brooks Vale Design has spanned years and multiple projects across the Pacific Northwest, producing spaces that are as functional as they are breathtaking. From a bold Art Nouveau kitchen in Woodinville to a refined full remodel in Magnolia, Seattle, these projects represent what’s possible when trust, vision, and craftsmanship align.
A Partnership Built on Shared Standards
Not every designer and contractor pair is a natural fit. Amanda’s philosophy at Brooks Vale Design centers on transparent communication, deep client understanding, and delivering beauty that works in real life. That ethos mirrors exactly how Tenhulzen Construction approaches every project — with meticulous prep work, honest client relationships, and a commitment to outcomes that last.
Amanda describes her role as being fluent in “contractor” — someone who can bridge the gap between a client’s vision and the trades required to execute it. Tenhulzen brings the craft to match. The result is a collaboration where design drawings actually get built as intended, timelines are respected, and clients aren’t left navigating conflicts between their designer and their contractor. They have one unified team working toward one goal.
This kind of interior design and remodeling partnership is rare, and clients feel the difference immediately.
The Woodinville Project: Art Nouveau Meets Pacific Northwest Living
One of the most striking examples of what this partnership can produce is a kitchen and Great Room remodel in Woodinville, Washington. The homeowners wanted something unexpected — a space rooted in the organic curves and nature-inspired motifs of Art Nouveau design, translated into a fully modern, livable kitchen.
Amanda developed the design vision: rich, jewel-toned greens, flowing lines, layered textures, and a warmth that felt deeply personal. Tenhulzen brought it to life with precise execution at every turn.
The paint palette was sourced through Benjamin Moore and Mallory Paint — a curated selection of greens that shift from deep forest to warm sage depending on the light. These weren’t safe colors. They required careful surface preparation, skilled application, and two full coats to achieve the depth and consistency the design demanded. Tenhulzen’s painting crew delivered exactly that.
Appliance integration was a full overhaul. Every appliance was replaced with selections chosen to complement the aesthetic while elevating function. Placement, panel-ready integration, and trim alignment were all coordinated with Amanda’s construction drawings to ensure a seamless result.
Storage and power were reimagined throughout. Creative cabinetry solutions maximized every inch of the kitchen — including pull-outs, deep drawers, and custom configurations designed for the way this family actually cooks. Equally thoughtful was the power outlet placement: outlets were integrated discreetly into the design so the space stays beautiful without sacrificing convenience. Charging stations, under-cabinet power, and island outlets were all positioned with intention.
The Great Room received complementary treatment — anchored by the same color story and carried through with finishes and details that make the two spaces feel like a cohesive whole rather than separate rooms that happen to be adjacent.
The Magnolia Project: Refined Remodeling in Seattle
The Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle carries its own character — classic Pacific Northwest homes with great bones and homeowners who want updated spaces that honor both the architecture and their lifestyle. The Tenhulzen and Brooks Vale Design team brought that same collaborative energy to a full remodel in Magnolia.
Amanda’s design process guided the selections — fixtures, finishes, and spatial planning all developed through her signature approach of mood boards, 3D models, and close client partnership. Tenhulzen’s crew executed the construction with the kind of care that a client’s home deserves: treating every surface, every detail, and every timeline commitment as if it were their own.
The Magnolia remodel stands as another demonstration of how this interior design and remodeling partnership produces results that a single trade working in isolation simply cannot achieve.
Why the Designer-Contractor Relationship Matters
Homeowners often underestimate how much the relationship between a designer and a general contractor affects the final outcome of a remodel. When those two parties communicate well — when the contractor respects the drawings and the designer understands construction realities — clients get spaces that match the vision. When they don’t, the result is compromise, cost overruns, and frustration.
The Tenhulzen and Brooks Vale Design partnership sidesteps those pitfalls entirely. Years of working together mean shared vocabulary, mutual respect, and a workflow that’s been refined across dozens of decisions on real projects. Amanda’s famous Design Binder keeps every stakeholder aligned. Tenhulzen’s project leads bring that same discipline to the field.
For homeowners in the Woodinville, Kirkland, Redmond, and greater Seattle area considering a remodel, this kind of integrated team is the difference between a project that goes smoothly and one that doesn’t.
Design Partnerships Benefit our Client Experience
National Interior Design Month is a fitting reminder that great spaces don’t happen by accident — they happen through collaboration, skill, and a shared commitment to the client’s vision. Tenhulzen Construction is proud to celebrate our interior design and remodeling partnership with Amanda and Brooks Vale Design, and the extraordinary work we’ve built together across Woodinville, Magnolia, and beyond.
If you’re dreaming of a kitchen remodel, Great Room transformation, or whole-home renovation, we’d love to talk. Contact Tenhulzen Construction today for a free consultation — and ask us about working with a designer partner who can take your vision from concept to completed space.
