--- title: "Penny Construction — Kitchen & Bath Remodelers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/penny-construction-pfvwus-pf~1451510396 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1451510396.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Penny Construction" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Remodelers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ba13e52d011e5208_1577-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "13261 NE 20th Street, Bellevue, Washington 98005, United States" latitude: 47.615 longitude: -122.1663 phone: "(206) 786-3684" website: http://www.PennyConstruction.com rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 72 last_updated: 2026-09-27 --- # Penny Construction Original Houzz profile: [Penny Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/penny-construction-pfvwus-pf~1451510396) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Remodelers - **Location:** Bellevue, WA - **Serves:** Bellevue, Renton, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Bothell, Issaquah, West Lake Sammamish, Mercer Island, Kenmore, Cottage Lake, Inglewood-Finn Hill, Lake Forest Park, Woodinville, Kingsgate, Newcastle, East Renton Highlands, Duvall, Hobart, Eastgate, Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point, Beaux Arts Village, Hunts Point - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2017–2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves Since 1980, Penny Construction has been dedicated to the building needs of our clients. We consider ourselves “builders”, not “contractors”. We are a bit old fashion; the owner is a carpenter who still works with his tools, on all of our jobs. He has worked hard to become knowledgeable, skillful, innovative, and organized. Doug Penny is a problem solver. He likes working closely with people and understands that to do custom work, one has to be flexible and responsive as the projects change and grow. So why hire a Contractor: We believe that building and/or remodeling a home is a process of turning hopes and dreams into something tangible. Building a beautiful home takes a team of people including; a home owner, good architectural design, good interior design, and a good builder to turn everyone's vision into a tangible product. A builder must be able to communicate with the homeowner, the designers as well as the tradespeople. Each speaks a different language and each has a different understanding of the outcome. The builder gives symmetry, a oneness, cohesion to the dreams and to the reality. Today’s consumer has an almost unlimited amount of information and product choice. Understanding the who’s, the why’s, the what’s and how each piece integrates with and affects the other parts seamlessly, requires years of experience. The skilled, caring, hard working hands of seasoned craftsmen ensures peace of mind and project success. We pride ourselves on making the process a great experience. Our main goal is to give you such wonderful service throughout the process, that you will miss us when we are finished and gone. We want you to be looking forward to having us back, even if it is just for dinner. ### Services Provided - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Cabinet Installation - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Extensions - Basement Remodeling - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Countertop Installation - Custom Countertops - Backsplash Installation - Cabinet Repair - Bathroom Design - Kitchen Design - Door Repair - Interior Door Installation ### Areas Served - Bellevue - Renton - Kirkland - Redmond - Sammamish - Bothell - Issaquah - West Lake Sammamish - Mercer Island - Kenmore - Cottage Lake - Inglewood-Finn Hill - Lake Forest Park - Woodinville - Kingsgate - Newcastle - East Renton Highlands - Duvall - Hobart - Eastgate - Clyde Hill - Medina - Yarrow Point - Beaux Arts Village - Hunts Point ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Penny Construction | | Address | 13261 NE 20th Street, Bellevue, Washington 98005, United States | | Phone | (206) 786-3684 | | Website | http://www.PennyConstruction.com | | License Number | PENNYCD090JS | | Followers on Houzz | 72 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/Penny-Construction-Bellevue-WA/121635951284607 - Blog — http://www.PennyConstruction.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Penny Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/penny-construction-pfvwus-pf~1451510396) - **Website:** http://www.PennyConstruction.com - **Phone:** (206) 786-3684 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2017–2020), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — victoria52victoria, May 2019** > Doug Penny is superb! Does every job with the highest standards and quality. He and his team have been remodeling my home room by room over the last few years and currently doing the kitchen now. It is so nice to have someone who is fair and so experienced and knowledgeable in how things should be done. He’s fixed numerous issues that the original builder just left substandard. His wife is the perfect designer too > owning her own design business Eileen Shoener Designs. A perfect combination! And on top of all that they’re great people! I’m extremely happy with everything they have done. **★★★★★ — Sue Sander, March 2017** > Penny Construction is truly a GREAT firm to do home remodel. Doug Penny and his Team remodeled my master bathroom, installed new windows, fixed a deck and wall/roof leaks, installed gutters and down spots, installed a new kitchen sink, and rebuilt an area of my roof to stop racoons from living under a roof overhang, etc.. They were on time, courteous, cost effective, competent, and did an INCREDIBLE job! The cost was very reasonable and I will definietly use them again! Thanks Doug for helping me fix a part of our house and make it look great again! **★★★★★ — pamebell, Aug. 2016** > Doug Penny provides excellent quality work for a reasonable price. His company completed our Bellevue house remodel on a tight schedule for us. His employees and subcontractors without exception performed high quality work. Doug was on site much of the time himself, working into the evenings and on weekends to help us meet our schedule. Doug is honest, fair, and personable. If I were to undertake another project, I would use Penny Construction. **★★★★★ — janwyman, Dec. 2013** > We were fortunate enough to have Doug Penny do a major kitchen and bathroom remodel/addition for our home. In the planning stage of the project, Doug took the time to study how we would use everything in the kitchen and what we wanted to accomplish with the project. All of the work Is the highest quality. He even designed a couple of extra things: a cat door to an enclosed yard outside, and a high shelf for the cats. He took the job outside and finished a patio to compliment the kitchen. (he rescued our sweet little kitty when she climbed into the rafters). The cabinetry, countertops, floors, lighting...all are exceptional. One guest told us the kitchen looks like it belongs in a million dollar home. We feel that way too. **★★★★★ — Eileen Schoener Design, Inc.,, Dec. 2013** > Doug Penny is a unique, dependable contractor. He is always on the job site, never leaving a "sub" to figure out his things should be done. He provides a very detailed estimate and has come in below budget on several projects completed with my company. He is knowledgeable about every aspect of construction and goes above and beyond to make sure things are not just "done," but done correctly. His caring attitude, skilled workmanship and ability to stay on or below budget makes him an excellent choice for remodels or new construction. **★★★★★ — Bruce Surber, March 2013** > I have work with Doug on a number of projects over the years. i have always found him to be very orgainized and ready when we arrive to do our work. I know Doug to be on top of the job and has always thought it though to completetion. **★★★★★ — Steve Barnet, Feb. 2013** > We were first introduced to Doug via the mail flyer. We were looking for someone to open up our stairwell going down to our basement. > After inviting Doug over for a bid and spending some time with us, we felt we were being interviewed as much as we were interviewing Doug. > After getting to know us and understanding our request, Doug submitted his bid. The bid came in slightly high but we felt we could trust him and his sub-contractor's alone in our home. > Not only did Doug do an outstanding job for us, he added some extra craftsman work that blended our existing molding with the new trim that need to be added. Doug makes sure his surroundings are covered and dust protected, and he does a great clean-up job. > When you hire Doug, you are buying insurance, you know the work will be done professionally, timely and right on, if not as much, on budget. There are no hidden costs. You are also hiring a piece of mind knowing the work will be done correctly. **★★★★★ — jeffloveless, Feb. 2013** > I have worked with Doug for years. I was a partner in an architectural firm where he worked on several projects with us. When it came time to do some repair work on my own home I didn't even consider anyone else. Our living room chimney had to be rebuilt. He is a master craftsman, skilled in all aspects of construction. He is an honest and forthright businessman. > > Jeff Loveless **★★★★★ — happy4joy, Feb. 2013** > Doug is very detailed and makes sure that the job is done right. I would highly recommend him as a contractor and he has been a pleasure to work with. ## Selected projects - [Complete Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~169556) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: This mid 1980's house had the original kitchen. The stove vent did not work, the oven partially worked, the tile counter tops were chipped and the grout was falling out. The new design took the stove out of the island and placed a free standing Wolf range under a custom hood. The refrigerator moved, and a coffee bar was added. The original windows were reconfigured and replaced, the shelf over the windows was replace with a soffit and the painted beams and hardware were wrapped in drywall to cle… - [Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-pj-vj~169676) - Location: Vashon, WA - Photos: 16 - Description: We dug deep into the old house leaving barely a board unturned. - [Modern kitchen remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~169593) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 18 - Description: This modern house was built in the 1990s. We gutted the original kitchen and donated the cabinets to Habitat for Humanity. We had to reframe the walls between the kitchen and the family room to accomodate the slumped glass backsplash and spaces for electrical outlets and switches. The counter tops are concrete, the floor is porcelain tile, the wine is Yellow Tail. - [New Home in Sammamish](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-home-in-sammamish-pj-vj~169647) - Location: Sammamish, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: This three story home in Sammamish was built with such attention to detail that is not easily noticed. - [Working in this 1930s craftsman syle home after the flood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/working-in-this-1930s-craftsman-syle-home-after-the-flood-pj-vj~170355) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 12 - Description: When the claw foot tub water supply broke on the 3rd floor of this Montlake area home in Seattle, the main floor den, the hall bath, the hallway, the family room and the basement apartment were devastated. The homeowner was emotionally destroyed by the flood and subsequent damage. He knew that his home could never be the same. The owner wrote: "The subsequent result has been nothing short of outstanding. He (Doug) returned my house to me and certainly exceeded my rather high expectations with wo… - [Bellevue Remodel and Additions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bellevue-remodel-and-additions-pj-vj~170134) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 2 - Description: We took a 1970s tract house and enhanced the look as well as the livability. The owners raised their family there during which time the owners really had no issues or failures. - [Kids bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kids-bath-pj-vj~500919) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 1 - Description: We removed the old and installed new cabinets, countertops, mirrors, lights, flooring, bathtub, tile and toilet in this kids/hall bath. - [Wainscoting painted and wood paneling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wainscoting-painted-and-wood-paneling-pj-vj~500358) - Location: Redmond, WA - Photos: 12 - Description: The existing living room, dining room, entry, upper and lower stairs, hallway and den were wainscoted. Some areas were painted and some areas were done with wood and stained to match the existing house. - [Slate tile entry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/slate-tile-entry-pj-vj~500913) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Bellevue Kitchen redo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bellevue-kitchen-redo-pj-vj~500875) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 10 - Description: The original kitchen was removed including the flooring. The door from the kitchen to the dining/living room was moved to accomodate both the pass through to the dining room and the new cabinet layout. The new design deleted the need for a "nook" table by creating a family work counter and eating bar as an extension of the kitchen into the nook forming a "Z" shaped counter. - [Opening up the down stairs stairwell](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/opening-up-the-down-stairs-stairwell-pj-vj~500355) - Location: Redmond, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: The idea was to open up the tight, dark, hall and open up the space. - [White and black kitchen, remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-and-black-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~177734) - Location: Bothell, WA - Photos: 11 - Description: The white cabinets, the shiny black absolute granite, the white and black carara marble back splashes with the stainless steel stove, hood, dishwasher, sink and refrigerator, along with the white ceiling, the colorful walls, and oak floors and excellent workmanship, make this remodeled kitchen a standout. The island with eating bar has overhangs on two sides without corbels to bang your knees. Supported with steel. [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/penny-construction-pfvwus-pf~1451510396) ## Community Q&A **Q: Need attic advice for a 100 year old home!** *(in Design Dilemma)* Morning fellow Houzzers! I need some help and y'all are always the best. We have a 100 year old american foursquare. It has a hipped roof and my husband and I are discussing converting the attic into a shared office/studio space (we both work from home). It's really a great space and I love all the exposed wood, really beautiful. It's a completely open space. No fireplace flues or trusses to deal with. I'd like to clean it up, put down new floor insulation and add flooring. So the big question, do I have to cover the wood on the ceiling? Everything I read says I need to insulate the roof and add drywall...yuck. I really don't want to cover it up. Has anyone left it natural with success? We'd like it to be a quirky, creative space. We'd be in the office during business hours so quite a bit of time in this room. There's no HVAC in the house, we have the radiators and window a/c, so this space would be heated & cooled via baseboard or window unit. Also, if you have any pictures of your own personal to-code compact/space saving stairs I'd appreciate it! :) Here's a couple pictures of the space currently: And here's similar to what we have in mind: A: If you try to save money on the front side, it will bite you on the back side. You need good architectural design and you will have to have a licensed structural engineer. You will need a qualified builder and his workers, subs and suppliers. A good builder must be able to communicate with the homeowner, the designers as well as the tradespeople. Each speaks a different language and has a different understanding of the outcome. You need to get a project like this permitted. It is possible that the foundation on a 100 year old home is not strong enough to support the added weight and loads created by another floor, and the house structure could fail. **Q: uncovered patio vs covered patio in Seattle (Bothell)** *(in Design Dilemma)* This is a new construction home in Seattle area and those who are familiar with Seattle know how rainy the weather is. We have to choose between uncovered and covered patio options. The default option is uncovered patio and we can upgrade it to covered patio for $8000. We think the cost is too high but considering the rain it might be useful to cover it. Any suggestions? Uncovered patio: Covered patio (its a reference and not exact picture) A: Do the upgrade. Living in the NW/Seattle, I have promoted the NW porch for years. A covered area to get out of the rain or summer sun and still be outside. A place to put outdoor furniture during the winter to protect it. Putting in the foundation support to hold it up to tieing the roof into the house is much easier and works best at the time of construction. With skylights and a finished wood on the bottom side, the price is reasonable. Put some down lights in on a dimmer for nice night time usage and safety. Add extra electrical outlets on the walls. Add an electrical outlet on the roof/ceiling, tied to the light switch for party/holiday lighting. **Q: Fireplace** *(in Design Dilemma)* Any ideas on how to update this fireplace. It is painted a metallic A: It has always bothered my sole to paint brick, but brick can be painted, and it works well. Houses are a blend of colors and textures, solids and voids. Painted brick can add a lot to a room as far as color and immensely as far as texture. Painting anything well is about proper prep, type of product, quality of product and application. If you don't prep it right with the right product, and if it fails, it will be an immense mess, and costly, to try and fix it. A real paint store can lead you to the proper process and product. It will look good painted. The downside is that you cannot really go back to the original brick, the paint will chip on the hearth and you will have to touch it up once in a while, if you use it or run a vacuum into it. You might want to address how the crown molding goes around the brick, probably paint it also, at least around the fireplace. **Q: Does this stone arch look good? Or does it need something?** *(in Design Dilemma)* We are building a stone archway between kitchen and living room. We were copying a house we found with similar floorplan. Our walls will be painted gray and we'll have wood beams across ceiling- no brick. However, we used limestone where the original house had brick and it has created a slightly different look. Not sure this looks "finished". I can't tell and we are already behind on schedule. We are also on the fence if we like... help! I included our wall and fireplace across from it... Then pic of floorplan we are copying- same builder. A: My Two Cents: The original used a 4" brick, it appears that the stone sticks out maybe 7 or 8 inches. The original one had the top of the brick coming out of the "line" where the wall and the ceiling meet, so the "line" of the room follows the line of the brick. The new one is 6 inches or so above the wall/ceiling line. So the thickness makes it look bulky and then the room line does not flow. Don't know the plan, but if you put a 10"deep bookcase on the right side, that would make the stone look recessed. You could mortar between the stone and the bookcase or put a piece of cabinet trim on the side of the bookcase to hide the "joint". On the top, you need to re-establish the line of the room of the wall and ceiling. The top of the bookcase could extend over the top of the stone to intersect with the wall ceiling line, an L shaped piece that on the bottom would re-establish the wall/ceiling line and tall enough to give the top line some strength across the top of the stone, the bookcase and beyond. **Q: Kitchen redecorating** *(in Design Dilemma)* I would like to update my kitchen. I am planning on painting the walls a sage green color. I need help on new countertop and backsplash. I have no idea what color. Also, I really dislike the half wall. I would love an island instead but don't want to put a ton of money into it. Anything else I should change? A: "the new top following the original kitchen side" Means that the new top would follow the same edge line and overhang where the doors and drawers are on that "island". On the ends where the wall sticks out past the cabinets, is another issue. One could extend the top ends enough to cover up the top of the cut down wall, or cut the wall back so the ends of the wall match the ends of the esisting cabinets. The problem there is the hardwood and the carpet issue arrises as well as matching the wall texture.... If you put take the existing cabinets off the wall and put in a filler piece on the kitchen side thus making the back sides longer so that the ends of the cabinets flush up with the end of the wall, then the top is simple. To extend the cabinets or the top, you might not have enough room between the cabinets in the "island" and the cabinets across from them, which appear to be part of the sink base area. You still have to address the switch and outlet issue. **Q: Should I paint my custom, solid wood kitchen cabinets?** *(in Design Dilemma)* We have lived in our 100 year old home for four years. I am redoing my kitchen and would love a light airy look. My cabinets are custom made by the previous owner and I hate the color of the stain on the solid wood. I don't know what kind of wood was used but the color is awful. As you can tell in the picture, I have a lot of cabinets (27) and drawers (11) and the color of the wood is overpowering! Everything that I've done so far to lighten the look of my kitchen has not worked very effectively and I am stuck. Please let me know if I should take the plunge and paint the cabinets to achieve the look I want. Thanks A: Painting oak cabinets with panels is a very expensive process. So expensive that you might be able to buy new cabinets for less money. When you paint oak, it looks like painted oak. People generally like smooth painted materials. The "painted oak" look is plain and simply, ugly. What you can do is to change the color of the cabinets is to use a tinted varathane type of finish. Oak has a tendancy to yellow/gold over time. If you have a cabinet door somewhere that you can experiment on the backside, find a paint store like Daly's in Seattle and have them tint some varnish or varathane or (?). You can maintain the wood look using this process. You can change the color to almost a paint look with multiple coats. You cannot make a brown cabinet light in color using this technique, but you can take a lighter oak and darken it. We have done this when when we stain some wood and we cannot get it dark enough, we then put coats of finish on to work it to the desired color. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-27.*