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address: "4100 4th Ave South, Seattle, Washington 98117, United States"
latitude: 47.6873
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# Urbanata/Steve

Original Houzz profile: [Urbanata/Steve](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/urbanata-steve-pfvwus-pf~1133300818)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Cabinets & Cabinetry
- **Location:** Seattle, WA
- **Serves:** Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline, Bothell, Edmonds, Mercer Island, Bainbridge Island, Ballard, North Beacon Hill
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer

Residential DesignShowroom

### Services Provided

- Custom Cabinets
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Cabinet Installation
- 3D Rendering
- Custom Exterior Doors

### Areas Served

- Seattle
- Bellevue
- Kirkland
- Shoreline
- Bothell
- Edmonds
- Mercer Island
- Bainbridge Island
- Ballard
- North Beacon Hill

### Typical Job Cost

$5,000 - 450,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Urbanata/Steve |
| Address | 4100 4th Ave South, Seattle, Washington 98117, United States |
| Phone | (206) 353-6007 |
| Website | http://www.urbanata.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 45 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Urbanata/Steve](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/urbanata-steve-pfvwus-pf~1133300818)
- **Website:** http://www.urbanata.com
- **Phone:** (206) 353-6007

## Community Q&A

**Q: Countertop Suggestions?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Hello!  We want to replace our countertops.  We have a small kitchen that's open to the dining room (which I've posted about previously and gotten some awesome suggestions).  My husband wants granite but I think it might be too formal and it's kind of boring.  I want a bright, white quartz.  I think the bright white would really brighten our kitchen, especially with the dark lower cabinets.  We are doing both the counter top and the bar top. I was leaning towards Cambria Whitney, but read reviews that the Jewel collections can chip more easily.  I also worry that I would grow tired of the sparkle.   Lastly, it's a lot more expensive than granite!  Any advice/suggestions would be great!  Thanks!

A: We sell Granite and Quartz at our Design Showroom. I do not find much price differential between the various grades or price levels of granite versus those of quartz. Cambria in my experience, however,  tends to be one of the priciest lines of quartz products. Do not shop a brand when you look for quartz but a look or color as all quartz is essentially manufactured the same, 97% crushed rock and the balance fillers and binders. Quartz is fast gaining the dominate share of the solid surface counter top market at least here in the west as it is stain resistant and unlike granite does not need to be resealed. It also comes in larger slabs for a more seamless look. It also does not have the weakness of the grain pattern or fissures in natural stone.
That said, quartz that has a heavy concentration of "rock" in its surface appearance will tend to chip easier than those that have a tighter small grain or grain-less pattern or are homogeneous. Stay away from quartz that have recycled glass chips or metal chips in them as you will get very tired of the look after a short while and it will date your project just as many granite patterns do and have. A "plainer" looking slab will have longevity whereas a strong pattern will get dated fast. HGTV often likes to use sparkly slabs in their "remakes" because it makes for good TV but in reality not so much. There is much to be said for subtlety.

**Q: HGTV please bring back the decorating shows!!** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Leaving this thread open for as long as Houzz will allow it!  Please share your thoughts and comments.  If enough of us do this the powers that be at HGTV might hear us.  How completely sick are you of the constant building, renovating, selling, buying, etc. etc?  Enough already.

A: I am so tired of HGTV period. Lots of poor designs, box store style flips and budgets that are pure fabrication. There are very few true talented designers presently on HGTV with the exception of Joanna Gains.

**Q: Remodeling master bath** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I am in a big dilemma. I am getting ready to remodel my master bath. What I am unsure of is- shd I change my bath tub. We have a jetted tub which works.. But if I am spending all this money with new everything( not changing layout) then does it make sense to get a new bathtub. Please advise

A: The tub needs to go.

**Q: Front door** *(in Polls)*

What front entry door should I do with new construction home.  All windows are colonial grill in beige color.  Home will be mostly stucco.

A: What material will clad the house/

**Q: Flooring Advice?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

We would like to replace the living room carpet with bamboo flooring.  Our LR/DR/kitchen are open concept and we have light coloured cabinets and dining furniture.  Would this be too much wood?  We are also painting the walls and wood trim a medium grey.

A: I'd stay away from blonde bamboo and go for something stained in a richer color that will make the kitchen pop.

**Q: I have a doozy of a kitchen that I need to gut. Need some help!** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Hello everyone! My fiancé and I are going to buy a home. Well, our realtor who flips houses is going to buy a foreclosure, fix it up to our exact specifications, and then we will buy it from him. 

So this house is great with lots of potential. What we really want to do is increase the value by the time it's time to sell again. The majority of our budget for this will be spent on the kitchen.  House is $170k and we don't want to go over $220k when we buy it from the realtor.  So let's say 40k absolute MAX on all work done, which includes ripping all the carpet and adding hardwoods, fencing in the backyard and screening in the back porch, painting/crown molding, etc. a lot of that stuff we can do by ourselves after we buy if he kitchen proves to be more expensive. 

Now here's where I need help! My fiancé and I love to cook. We (and future buyers) like lots of counter space and storage. The way the current kitchen is, we don't have any of that. And also the sink stove and fridge are all right on top of each other. 

I was thinking about knocking the walls down to go more "open concept" and extending the cooking space into the nook. That area where the sink is should probably not change too much due to the plumbing, but it's a perfect spot for a raised bar top so we can eat there. 

Need some assistance with designing the rest of the kitchen however. I am open to moving appliances but I don't know how much that will cost. I am also open to changing the windo in the nook to one that is taller and thinner so there is room for counters on either side. Hoping people with experience can come up with a cool idea that will give us lots of cooking and storage space while maintaining that open layout and easy access to the kitchen! Thanks so much!

We also want a little liquor wall cabinet with a mini fridge underneath a counter. And maybe a tall skinny pantry. The kitchen already has one, but it's pretty small. 

I included pictures of the floor plan, the crappy kitchen, the nook if you're looking at it from the fridge, and a picture of the outside with those pointless walls.

A: You need a good design/builder. Hire a professional as there may be engineering issues with wall removal.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*