--- title: "Karen Ellentuck. ASID — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/karen-ellentuck-asid-pfvwus-pf~1099004711 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1099004711.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Karen Ellentuck. ASID" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5663d0b20c350a42_2142-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "5701 Sixth Avenue South, Suite 243, Seattle, Washington 98108, United States" latitude: 47.5413 longitude: -122.3129 phone: "(206) 322-3367" website: http://www.ellentuckinteriors.com rating: 5 review_count: 37 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 255 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Karen Ellentuck. ASID Original Houzz profile: [Karen Ellentuck. ASID](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/karen-ellentuck-asid-pfvwus-pf~1099004711) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Seattle, WA - **Serves:** Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, West Lake Sammamish, Mercer Island, Bainbridge Island, Newcastle, Vashon, Normandy Park, Eastgate, Clyde Hill, Medina, Beacon Hill, Yarrow Point, Beaux Arts Village, Hunts Point, Ballard, Capitol Hill, Hawthorne Hills, Queen Anne Hill, Sommerset, View Ridge, Wallingford - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (37 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2012–2020), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Karen Ellentuck, ASID, NCIDQ, principal designer of Ellentuck Interiors, is an award winning interior designer specializing in residential remodeling and custom furnishings. With 30 years of experience, she is more than qualified to guide you through your design project with great expertise. She prides herself as being client-focused working to assist her clients in creating spaces that they want to live in, hence, her tag line is "rooms with your view." Ellentuck Interiors is looking for clients who are interested in getting great design for their homes and appreciate the value of good design. My clients may know what they like but know they need help to pull it all together and are willing to let this designer be their guide to help them get where they want to go. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - 3D Rendering - Home Additions - Lighting Design - Laundry Room Design - Floor Plans - Project Management - Universal Design - Home Extensions - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Basement Design - Handicap-Accessible Design - Drafting - Wine Cellar Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Seattle - Bellevue - Kirkland - Redmond - West Lake Sammamish - Mercer Island - Bainbridge Island - Newcastle - Vashon - Normandy Park - Eastgate - Clyde Hill - Medina - Beacon Hill - Yarrow Point - Beaux Arts Village - Hunts Point - Ballard - Capitol Hill - Hawthorne Hills - Queen Anne Hill - Sommerset - View Ridge - Wallingford ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 500,000 Typical Job Costs refers to the complete project cost of materials + construction + design services. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Karen Ellentuck. ASID | | Address | 5701 Sixth Avenue South, Suite 243, Seattle, Washington 98108, United States | | Phone | (206) 322-3367 | | Website | http://www.ellentuckinteriors.com | | License Number | NCIDQ 018062 | | Followers on Houzz | 255 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ellentuck-Interiors/117884751583426?sk=reviews - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/karen-ellentuck/12/64a/862 - Blog — http://www.ellentuckinteriors.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Karen Ellentuck. ASID](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/karen-ellentuck-asid-pfvwus-pf~1099004711) - **Website:** http://www.ellentuckinteriors.com - **Phone:** (206) 322-3367 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - ASID Annual Design Awards, Bath Under 85 S.F., 2019; ASID Annual Design Awards, Bath Over 85 S.F., 2019; ASID Annual Design Awards, Kitchen Over 200 S.F., 2018, NW Design Awards, 2015, Textiles, 2013, 1st Place, Kitchen; 2012, 1st Place Bath; 2008; NCIDQ Certification, 2002. - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2012–2020), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) - [NCIDQ Examination](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncidq-examination-pfvwus-pf~882083937) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 37 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Lisa B., Sept. 2019** > I highly recommend Karen as an interior designer. She is very professional, and has a great ability to select fabrics and designs that reflect her client's personality and tastes. I am pleased with all the exquisite fabrics she selected for reupholstering my couches and chairs. She helped transform my furniture from an old outdated design to a new and fresh appearance! **Comment from Karen Ellentuck. ASID:** > Thank you Lisa for such a positive review. I am glad that I was able to help you achieve such a good result for you. **★★★★★ — Christine and John Metcalfe, Dec. 2018** > When looking for someone to help us with the remodel of our 30 year old kitchen and master bath it was not difficult to choose Karen Ellentuck for the job. We had met Karen through a professional group and had been impressed with her expertise and success in the industry making her the obvious right choice. From the moment we started working on the project Karen’s professionalism and attention to detail was appreciated. I have not had the experience of working with an interior designer and was a bit nervous but I was immediately put at ease by Karen and her interest and understanding of what we were looking for in our project. She’s listened and responded to our budget concerns, clearly set out a plan that would work with us and our time line. > I especially appreciate that after Karen’s first visit to our home she tuned in to my personality and things that I love and transferred that into choices she suggested for our remodel. For someone to be able to recognize these small but important things is remarkable. > On a larger scale she helped us make choices that would update our home and knew what choices would be the best for today’s needs and market. The result will be a home that won’t just be perfect for us but also for whom ever lives here in the future. We have just completed the planning stages and my husband a I are thrilled with the design and the plan she has set in place for us. Thank you to Karen taking what seemed an enourmous task and making it easy for us! > We would highly recommend Karen Ellentuck to anyone who is looking for someone to guide them through a challenging process with knowledge, professionalism, and a caring attitude. For that we are grateful. > Sincerely, > Christine and John Metcalfe **Comment from Karen Ellentuck. ASID:** > Thanks for taking the time to write this review. I really appreciate it. > Karen **★★★★★ — Elizabeth Sharpe, Dec. 2018** > We recommend Karen Ellentuck without reservation. We had a wonderful experience working with her. She developed a bathroom, bedroom and hallway design that melded our need to stay true to the style of our 1930s house alongside our need for more storage and some big extras (like a steam shower!) She seamlessly incorporated into the design a 100-year-old buffet -- transforming it into a sink vanity -- and a refinished clawfoot tub. Our upstairs is now our little oasis. > > We met with her regularly to plan the layout and design and also to choose fixtures, colors and finishes. She was easily reachable for questions from our contractors and provided an in-home consult several times. She came up with solutions fast, which eased any dilemma we might have had otherwise. > > Karen is so talented, and we will definitely work with her again. **Comment from Karen Ellentuck. ASID:** > Hi Elizabeth: Thanks for the lovely review. I appreciate your taking the time to write it. > Karen **★★★★★ — pamrrock, Dec. 2017** > Karen is a master designer with a wealth of knowledge. She did an excellent job understanding my desired outcome and delivered an exceptional design and beautiful finishes. She followed through on time and per agreed upon ideas. She followed the project through to the end, providing guidance to the contractors as the work progressed. We are thrilled with the classic look she developed and have a much more functional kitchen and great room. **Comment from Karen Ellentuck. ASID:** > Hi Pam: Thanks so much for the glowing review. I am so glad that you are happy with the result and enjoying your newly remodeled spaces. > Karen **★★★★★ — kim\_clark1022, Nov. 2017** > Karen Ellentuck designed our new gym, wine cellar and home office; helped us select paint colors for our entire home; and helped us select area rugs and furniture for various rooms in our home. We couldn’t be more pleased with her work. She has a great eye and she is extremely knowledgeable and skilled at what she does. She took the time to understand our desired aesthetic and provided us with lots of options, which enabled us to get exactly what we wanted. She was always very responsive and professional and made the entire process very easy for us. I would recommend her work to anyone. **Comment from Karen Ellentuck. ASID:** > Thanks for this great review Kim. I really have enjoyed working with you. Karen **★★★★ — Katherine Baillie, Nov. 2017** > Very detailed and precise in her drawing/design. Spent a great deal of time working with us to get the design within our budget and prepared so contractors knew exactly what they were bidding on. **Comment from Karen Ellentuck. ASID:** > Thanks Kathy I am glad I was able to help you and Jerry get you what you wanted. Can't wait to see the kitchen and bath when they are finished. And the living room furnishings. Karen. **★★★★★ — julieho2, Dec. 2016** > We bought a house with a weird layout and a hideous bathroom that we didn't know what to do with. Fortunately Karen was able to design a space that made sense and beautiful bathrooms and kitchen. She really listened to what we wanted and designed something for our taste and budget. Karen also made suggestions for designs slightly outside of our comfort zone that turned out super well (eg a patterned kitchen floor). I really enjoyed going through the design process with her! **★★★★★ — jshay, Dec. 2016** > My husband and I saw Karen's work online. We fell in love with a vanity she designed and contacted her to create one for us. > > We spoke with Karen and communicated through email. Karen coordinated the build and door to door shipment of the vanity. We could not be happier with the finished product. **★★★★★ — Christine Ackerman, Dec. 2016** > I hired Karen to update my condo in Ballard. She was able to take the feeling I was after and translate into a beautiful and coordinated design. The results were stunning with a restful and beautiful bedroom, elegant yet comfortable living room and work area with built in desk and cabinets that seamlessly flows into the existing area. I could not have been more pleased with the partnership! **★★★★★ — Deborah, March 2016** > Karen was our interior designer for an extensive home remodeling project several years ago. I highly recommend her services. Karen helped us make choices that we continue to love today - years later. She balanced creative design, quality and cost very effectively. She helped us achieve the precise design aesthetic we were looking for - contemporary and elegant( but not fancy), using colors and materials with the feeling of nature and the Pacific Northwest. Further, Karen was highly responsive and worked very effectively with our contractors. We get lots of compliments from visitors to our home and many have asked for Karen's contact information. Years later, we continue as Karen's clients - seeking her help when we need to add a piece, update something, or make a change. I wouldn't even think of doing something in our home without consulting Karen. **★★★★★ — LE, Feb. 2016** > We had a new house built for our retirement, and because we were moving from a 100 year old bungalow to a new, more open floor plan, a lot of our furniture would not physically fit in the new space. Although we are pretty incurable DIY people, who know what we like, we were somewhat stymied by some of the design aspects for the new space, so we decided we needed help. We searched Houzz for Seattle designers, and decided that we would like to work with Karen, based on some of the images we saw and on the clarity of the “scope of work” type arrangement she described on her web site. > > We described our needs and tastes, and got a furniture layout and some specific recommendations for pieces we would not have known about or found on our own. We visited the NW Design Center twice and worked with Karen to pick out some things we really liked. I have no doubt that without Karen’s assistance, knowledge, and contacts, we would still have bare windows, would still be debating rug selections (or would have gotten one too small for the space), would have an odd empty corner in the living room, and a sofa that merely "close" to what we wanted. We are really happy with the help we got and it is all the more impressive that she did this project without setting foot in the house, which was 90 miles and a ferry ride away. **Comment from Karen Ellentuck. ASID:** > Thanks Lorraine for your review. I really appreciate it and am glad that I was able to assist you with the things you needed. Let me know if I can be of assistance in the future. > Regards, > Karen **★★★★★ — Carla DewBerry, Dec. 2015** > Karen is a joy to work with. She has helped me with a bath remodel, a basement remodel and updating my furniture. Her work has created a very enjoyable place for me and my family. **Comment from Karen Ellentuck. ASID:** > Thanks for the lovely comments, Carla. I look forward to working with you again if you should need my services. ## Selected projects - [Mercer Island great room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mercer-island-great-room-pj-vj~5408415) - Location: Mercer Island, WA - Photos: 6 - Description: This project was recently award 1st place in the Washington State ASID Annual Design Awards for Kitchen Over 200 s.f. This mid-Century Mercer Island home was remodeled in 2017 by Peter Davis Builders. The kitchen was gutted, changing what had been a galley kitchen into an L- shaped kitchen with an island. The island counters are clad with engineered Quartz from Pental Surfaces in Seattle, We use a lowered counter for sitting at the island with a set of 4 wishbone dining chairs and a waterfall ed… - [Queen Anne Hill modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/queen-anne-hill-modern-pj-vj~5408460) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: This contemporary home needed furniture for the living room and master bedroom. A gray chenille sectional was placed on a large Tufenkian area rug and two swivel chairs were placed adjacent to the sofa. A Donghia glass top coffee table was place in the center. Int the office, custom cabinets were designed to reach the 10' sloped ceiling and a ladder was made to be able to reach the upper bookshelves. A wine cellar was place on the lower level with a glass front to be able to view the space and m… - [Queen Anne West](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/queen-anne-west-pj-vj~5408641) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 7 - [Queen Anne Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/queen-anne-condo-pj-vj~2130801) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: This project involved remodeling two small baths in a condominium on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle. The 3/4 bath had a minimal shower where we used large scale travertine-looking porcelain tiles and a teak bench that was wall mounted. The vanity sink was an unusual size that required a custom sized vanity cabinet. This one has two drawers that were made to work around the plumbing below the sink. Polished nickel pulls from Kohler were added. The full bath had an existing tub with a knee wall rather… - [Queen Anne Hill Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/queen-anne-hill-residence-pj-vj~160500) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 22 - Description: This residence is on the top of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle. We have been slowly furnishing this residence over the past few years. First we remodeled the unfinished basement creating several areas for living space, including a bath, a secondary kitchen, a media area and desk/guest space. Next we furnished the living room, then the guest bedroom and lastly, the eating and sitting area off the kitchen. Created sitting area off kitchen for guests to mingle while chef is cooking. Removed doorway to… - [Northgate master bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northgate-master-bath-pj-vj~5614413) - Location: Seattle, Washington - Photos: 7 - Description: This bath was into a new dormer added to the upstairs of a home in the Northgate area of Seattle. The primary issues were adding a claw foot tub, a steam shower and using an existing buffet to use as the vanity. It was transformed by repainting it with a custom color and adding addition cabinets to the left of it to fill the space. this bath was awarded second place in the 2019 Awards of Excellence, ASID Washington State. The shower is curbless using HydroBloc for the underlayment and a linear d… - [Green Lake bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-lake-bath-pj-vj~1659739) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 7 - [Cascadia Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cascadia-renovation-pj-vj~1408812) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 4 - Description: This is a Tudor Residence in Seattle's Mt. Baker neighborhood. The remodel involved a number of projects, but these photos show the kitchen and master bath with a traditional style. - [Edmonds kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edmonds-kitchen-pj-vj~1235275) - Location: Edmonds, WA - Photos: 6 - Description: This was a complete kitchen remodel. Clients wanted something light, neutral and airy that would have a timeless feel, but with the latest in appliances and storage options. A closet style pantry was removed to allow for a built-in area with a refrigerator flanked by two pullout pantries. The cook top, previously on the island was moved to the back wall and allowed for more space in either side of the five-burner cook top and pullout storage on either side also. A microwave drawer was place unde… - [Broadview remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/broadview-remodel-pj-vj~2332778) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 6 - [Somerset kitchen/family room/dining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/somerset-kitchen-family-room-dining-pj-vj~1081887) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 10 - Description: this project involved remodeling the kitchen and adjacent family room and eating nook. Nyatoh, an African Mahogany was used, which has a beautiful vertical grain and an orange tint to it. The counters are granite with a green cast and the back splash is all glass tile with glossy and matte intertwined in an light green color. The island has a curved base on the outside in the seating area and a curved top to accommodate three guests. the same wood was used to create the surround on the fireplace… - [Seward Park Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seward-park-residence-pj-vj~39901) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 6 - Description: This bathroom was a complete remodel and we added the area that encompasses the tub and shower as a cantilevered space over the driveway on the main floor of the residence. The shower tile mural is a cherry tree that is embedded in the tile pattern. The tub and vanity is clad with limestone. Custom cabinets made of bleached wenge were used for the vanity and the linen closet between the tub and shower. This bath was awarded first place at the Annual Northwest Design Awards in 2012. - [Newcastle Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newcastle-master-bath-pj-vj~671074) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 10 - Description: This was a master bath that needed updating from the '90. Clients wanted a spa-like bath that they could share for the two of them. A freestanding tub replace the previously built-in tub deck and the shower was a complete separate area with a bench, showering for two and body sprays. The floor was heated and extended into the adjacent master closet. The vanity shape was originally angled and had to remain that way but alot of additional storage was added with his and her designated areas. The se… - [First Hill Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/first-hill-condo-pj-vj~601130) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 12 - Description: This was a small 800 s.f. condo remodel. The kitchen was a small u-shape and the bath a minimal 5 x 7 bath. We used small apartment sized appliances, bright cabinetry since this is a windowless kitchen and a 24" vanity. - [Lake Washington Master bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-washington-master-bath-pj-vj~2687124) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: This bathroom was completely redesigned as it had been a closet off the master bedroom which you walked through to get to the bathroom. We reversed the layout so the bath was adjacent to the bedroom and the closet beyond past the separate water closet. Clients wanted a contemporary bath with a steam shower and a large rain shower head. A separate soaking tub was installed with chromatherapy lights included. A small TV was inserted into the upper cabinet at the vanity dividing the two sinks. Colo… - [Walla Walla residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walla-walla-residence-pj-vj~1034038) - Location: Walla Walla, WA - Photos: 12 - Description: This was custom home built in Walla Walla Washington on 35 acres of land. The aim was to built a Spanish style home that had rustic elements and had an old world feel. Adjacent to the main house was a casita that contains three (3) guest rooms for visitors. The main house contained only one bedroom. - [Kenmore kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kenmore-kitchen-pj-vj~387018) - Location: Kenmore, WA - Photos: 5 - [Mercer Island kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mercer-island-kitchen-pj-vj~160474) - Location: Mercer Island, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: Contemporary kitchen remodel using walnut cabinetry and basalt counters, with glass backsplash and mosaic glass inset, dark stained wood rift cut oak floors - [Mt. Baker II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mt-baker-ii-pj-vj~371574) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 1 - Description: Eclectic living room with African style elements in area rug, bench, accessories. Weathered wood coffee table, metal frame lamps, mid-century upholstery. - [Sand Point Country Club kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sand-point-country-club-kitchen-pj-vj~56821) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: This kitchen was remodeled to include a more functional galley kitchen, a built-in banquet and storage cubbies near the entry from the garage for kid's belongings. It is a very contemporary kitchen using rift cut walnut for the cabinets and quartz counter tops with a custom colored glass mosaic tile back splash. [See all 39 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/karen-ellentuck-asid-pfvwus-pf~1099004711) ## Community Q&A **Q: Who makes this vanity?** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes this vanity? A: It was custom made to fit the sink top. **Q: name brand of vanity?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the black accents A: Thanks for your inquiry. This was a custom piece in mahogany made to resemble a Japanese tansu. If you are interested I could have another one made. I’d need your dimensions. Thanks. Karen **Q: kitchen colour..?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the colour used in the kitchen cabinets? It’s lovely! A: Thanks. I’m glad you liked it. **Q: Paint color** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi Karen, Is that color really sage? From the photo it looks more like a brown color . A: Thanks. I really appreciate your input. Karen **Q: countertop** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the countertop here? A: Basalt. **Q: Which sink is this?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me who makes this sink and dimensions please? Also, love the drawer. Was that custom? A: This sink is from WS Collections. Size is 27.6 x 17.7 x 4.3. Yes, this was a custom cabinet made to fit the sink. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*