--- title: "H2D Architecture + Design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/h2d-architecture-design-pfvwus-pf~1476403331 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1476403331.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "H2D Architecture + Design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/829312160f680cc7_2020-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "23020 Edmonds Way, #113, Edmonds, Washington 98020, United States" latitude: 47.8061 longitude: -122.3724 phone: "(206) 542-3734" website: http:// rating: 4.8 review_count: 46 license_verified: true best_of_houzz_awards: 21 followers: 432 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # H2D Architecture + Design > Seattle's Award Winning Architect and Designer Original Houzz profile: [H2D Architecture + Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/h2d-architecture-design-pfvwus-pf~1476403331) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Edmonds, WA - **Serves:** Whidbey Island, Seattle, Spokane, Vancouver, Bellevue, Everett, Kirkland, Redmond, Marysville, Sammamish, Shoreline, Bothell, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Kenmore, Inglewood-Finn Hill, Martha Lake, Mukilteo, Mill Creek, Lake Forest Park, Woodinville, Kingsgate, Esperance, Chelan, Clyde Hill, Meadowdale, Medina, Kingston, Friday Harbor, Westport, Bryant, Woodway, Winthrop, Ballard, Bend, Blue Ridge, Bridle Trails, Broadmore, Cannon Beach, Finn Hill, Greenwood, Hillsboro, Holmes Point, Inglewood, Innis Arden, Juanita, Lake Oswego, Manzanita, Moss Bay, North Beach, North Rose Hill, Oregon, Portland, Richmond Beach, Salem, San Francisco, Seabrook, Seaside, Stafford, Washington Park, Wedgewood, West Seattle, Whidbey, Woodridge - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (46 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 21 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - Woman owned ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - Woman owned H2D Architecture + Design is a full service custom architecture and interior design firm. The firm’s mission is to work as a team with our clients, listening and developing their objectives and visions into beautiful architecture. Whether we are working on a new custom home, addition, whole house remodel, multi-family dwelling, or a commercial space, our focus is on architectural detail, budget feasibility, and incorporating environmentally friendly materials and methods. www.h2darchitects.com ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Attic Conversion - Basement Design - Laundry Room Design - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Home Gym Design & Construction - Construction Drawings - Custom Home - Feasibility Study - Interior Design - Passive Home Design - Schematic Design ### Areas Served - Whidbey Island - Seattle - Spokane - Vancouver - Bellevue - Everett - Kirkland - Redmond - Marysville - Sammamish - Shoreline - Bothell - Edmonds - Lynnwood - Kenmore - Inglewood-Finn Hill - Martha Lake - Mukilteo - Mill Creek - Lake Forest Park - Woodinville - Kingsgate - Esperance - Chelan - Clyde Hill - Meadowdale - Medina - Kingston - Friday Harbor - Westport - Bryant - Woodway - Winthrop - Ballard - Bend - Blue Ridge - Bridle Trails - Broadmore - Cannon Beach - Finn Hill - Greenwood - Hillsboro - Holmes Point - Inglewood - Innis Arden - Juanita - Lake Oswego - Manzanita - Moss Bay - North Beach - North Rose Hill - Oregon - Portland - Richmond Beach - Salem - San Francisco - Seabrook - Seaside - Stafford - Washington Park - Wedgewood - West Seattle - Whidbey - Woodridge ### Typical Job Cost $400,000 - 6 million $400,000 -6000000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | H2D Architecture + Design | | Address | 23020 Edmonds Way, \#113, Edmonds, Washington 98020, United States | | Phone | (206) 542-3734 | | Website | http:// | | Followers on Houzz | 432 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/h2darchitects - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/heidihelgeson - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/h2darchitects/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [H2D Architecture + Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/h2d-architecture-design-pfvwus-pf~1476403331) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (206) 542-3734 ## Credentials **Verified License** - Number: 9716 - Type: Architect - Issued by: Washington State Department of Licensing **Certifications & Awards** - Seattle Times 'Best Interior Design Firm' In PNW 2023 Silver and 2024 Gold - Registered Architect in WA and OR - 2023, 2024 NW Ecobuilding Guild Green Home Tour - 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2016 MBA Remodeled Homes Tour - 2018 4 Star Built Green Certification for New Custom Home - **Best of Houzz:** 21 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 46 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Mary Hatch, Feb. 2018** > H2D is phenomenal! We made the best choice in choosing their firm. All of their recommendations and design direction were spot on. Heidi and Lisa are complete professionals, and it is obvious that they love what they do. We recommend H2D to anyone who wants their dream home to come true! > Mary and Brian Hatch **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > Thanks Brian and Mary! We really enjoyed working with you and hope that you enjoy living in the beautiful new spaces! ### All 46 reviews **★★★★★ — Maria, Oct. 2025** > We are so glad to have chosen H2D to design our home and guide us through the permitting process with the city. Our site had many challenges, and Heidi and Lisa were able to create a design that perfectly complements our site and met all of our design goals. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > Thank you, Maria! We enjoying working with you throughout the process. The site was a tricky one with a lot of critical areas and permitting challenges! Thank you for your patience and we hope you enjoy the new home for many years! **★★★★★ — Alex Schenkar, March 2025** > We have worked with the H2D team for many projects over the last (5) years. H2D has delivered the highest quality architecture and design services that align with our companies goals. They consistently produce creative and innovative plans while also maintaining the best customer focused experience. We value and trust our relationship and look forward to many more projects in the future! Thank you H2D! > > Alex Schenkar > President > Schenkar Luxury Homes **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > Thank you, Alex! We enjoy working with your team! We look forward to working on many more projects together in the future! **★★★★★ — HU-28819664, Oct. 2024** > We worked with Lisa on a multiphase renovation to add a kitchen and master suite to our house. One phase in and we cannot be happier. The design is simple, functional, and very liveable. Lisa is an amazing professional who packs all our wants into a great design that is straightforward to execute. The firm is a true partner for the life of your property and makes plans that meet you where you are in life and help you plan where you want to be in the future. > We’ve already recommended H2D to two other couples! **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > Thank you very much for your kind words! We enjoyed working with you and hope you enjoy your new spaces!! **★★★★★ — K Andrew Neill, Sept. 2024** > Highly recommend H2D for your residential design project. Heidi and the team were great to work with: knowledgeable, responsive, and timely. They were also willing to include our builder in the design phase, so that we could end up with plans that were buildable and permit-ready. We recently went back and read through the criteria in our initial design brief and were delighted to find that we accomplished nearly everything that we set out to do with this house. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > Our team enjoyed working with you and the builder on your new high-performance home! We hope that you have many years of enjoyment in your new home! Thank you again. **★★★★★ — Erin, March 2024** > I highly recommend H2D architecture and design. They did an outstanding job on our 2nd story addition. We are extremely happy with the outcome of our house. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > We enjoyed working with you on your project! We wish you many great memories in your new home with your growing family! **★★★★★ — Christi Flynn, Dec. 2023** > Heidi and her team did an amazing job from start to finish. We had a VERY large remodel-basically. new house and she and her team were responsive, practical yet creative and worked seamlessly with our GC. We had some complicated aspects to our project due to our property and Heidi dove right in with local and state agencies when that was needed. We are so happy to have worked with her! **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > It was a pleasure working with you on the project! The house finished out beautifully and I hope you enjoy the spaces for many years! **★★★★★ — Bryce Kuhn, July 2023** > Heidi and her team were fantastic to work with and did a great job. We had already done some preliminary work with a family friend who was an architect, but when Heidi and her team came in they quickly identified several options that we had not even thought of. The process from start to finish was extremely smooth - starting from 3 or 4 different layouts and then down selecting choosing our favorite design components to align on the final concept. Our project was a decent scope including kitchen, dining room, 2 bedrooms and a new bathroom. > > The process was quick with regularly scheduled status meetings. They also worked in lock step with the builder to ensure our design aligned with our budget. Would strongly recommend H2D to anyone looking for a remodel or new home build! **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > Thank you! We enjoyed working with you on your remodel project. The house turned out beautifully! We hope your growing family will enjoy the new spaces for many years to come. **★★★★★ — Leslie Wilkie, June 2023** > H2D helped us to change a closed off dark kitchen and an old fireplace and dining room into a functional and beautiful open space that matches our style and is perfect for our busy family. It is open, full of natural light, warm and inviting! They listened to what was important to us and also had the experience to implement a challenging structural change to our 70 year old house. We cannot be more thrilled. The design and architecture team were easy to work with. Payments were clearly laid out and a breeze. I love that the team was all women and locally owned and I feel very lucky to have chosen them right off the bat. Would do it again for sure. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > Thank you for your kind words! We enjoyed working with you on your remodel project and hope that you enjoy the new spaces. **★★★★★ — Donna Peha, Dec. 2021** > Heidi and Lisa designed the complete remodel of our 1965 home. They listened to our ideas and then expanded upon them to create an excellent design. They thought of every detail, from window placement and bath fixtures to lighting. Their blueprints are so thorough we didn't have any change orders or other problems with the build. Heidi and her team are calm and no-nonsense. We trusted them completely and they did not disappoint. **★★★★★ — sadhbh71, Oct. 2021** > Heidi and H2D were fantastic to work with! Our project included removing walls to create a larger kitchen / dining area, full kitchen remodel, vaulting ceilings, flipping our main stairs, 2 bathroom renovations, an open screen wall, as well as a new layout for our family room, laundry room and office. Heidi listened to our needs and created several plan options for us. There were definitely some creative ideas in there that had not occurred to us. Heidi was always professional and showed great attention to detail. Our project started pre-Covid and continued through Covid. We did not miss a beat with Heidi. She worked with the city and engineers to navigate permits and requests. There were of course a few curveballs thrown our way and Heidi was always unflappable and helpful even when we were stressing. She was easily reachable during our project when questions came up or changes needed to be made. Only after our project was complete could we really understand (and see) the complexity of her work. Our house now has an open feel and a great flow that makes sense. We are excited for our family to grow and make memories in our new home. Thank you Heidi and Team H2D! **★★★★★ — Teena Littleton, Sept. 2021** > It was a pleasure working with Heidi and her staff at H2D Architecture + Design. They listened carefully to our initial ideas for our house remodel and presented excellent drawings and advice for a range of options. After an option was selected, they were open to making adjustments and giving valuable advice as the project progressed. The communication among H2D, the contractor, and us as the clients was always timely, cordial, and professional. I highly recommend H2D for their fine quality work and service. **★★★★★ — Tricia S, Sept. 2021** > Heidi and her team are amazing! We worked with them for our whole house remodel. They listened to our wish list and brought great ideas to the table with our budget in mind. H2D Architecture + Design are professional, efficient, responsive and smart. We recommend them to all our friends who are looking at renovation projects. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > We love the finished spaces in your house! It was a pleasure working with you on your remodel! **★★★★★ — James and Lisa, Aug. 2021** > It was a pleasure working with Heidi and team at H2D. My wife and I needed help with our concepts for a small 600 square foot addition to our home. They listened to our wants / needs and made some suggestions that made sense. Also gave us options that we could consider if our budget allowed it. They took care of all the engineering, drawings and permitting process so when it came time to find a contractor everything was in place and the construction process went very smoothly. > > We highly recommend H2D Architecture + Design. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > We enjoyed working with you on this addition project! It is a great new extension to your home and we hope you enjoy living in the new spaces! **★★★★ — David Evans, Aug. 2021** > Last year we did a remodel of some existing and outdated outdoor space. Heidi and Lauren were terrific to work with. They were accessible and responsive. Heidi's creativity resulted in an outdoor living space that our family enjoys and visitors rave about. The exterior color schemes and amenities are perfect for entertaining big parties or just hanging out with a small group or family. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > We all enjoyed working with you on this unique outdoor living space. Converting the existing pool house to an outdoor living space was great fun to design. We hope you enjoy this all year round! **★★★★★ — J C, Aug. 2021** > H2D did an incredible job on our project from start to finish! They took our ideas and refined them into the layout and design we were looking for, and suggested helpful ideas we never would have thought of ourselves. They were so helpful, always available for questions and troubleshooting throughout the entire process (engineering, permitting, construction) and from the get-go provided valuable resources (contractors, materials, finishes, showrooms). We love our new space, and we get so many compliments from people walking by. I would recommend H2D to anyone - their wealth of experience, expertise, and professionalism made for a successful remodel! **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > Thank you! Our whole team enjoyed working with you on this project! We hope you enjoy living in these new spaces and cooking in your new kitchen! **★★★★★ — LOGAN, July 2021** > Heidi and her team were awesome at listening to what we needed, providing different options at different price points to choose from, and ultimately designing a new space for us that's beautiful and very functional. They were great at communicating and really efficient with their time, and they worked well with our contractors. We would love to work with them again if the chance arises! **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > It was a pleasure working with you. Enjoy your new spaces! **★★★★★ — Valerie Nelson, Dec. 2020** > My project was a remodel of a rambler located in the mountains and surrounded by trees. I set out my desires for additional square footage, additional light, and if possible, to capture more of the view to our back yard which has an outstanding rock wall. I also wanted the addition to blend with the existing structure and to retain the cabin look. Heidi travelled to the property to understand my vision. She presented us with 3 different designs. The one we selected was built without modification. The addition turned out better than I had ever hoped. All the neighbors love it and have commented that it looks like the house was always that way. We no longer have to turn on our lights during the day due to a new bank of high windows facing the front. Heidi is an excellent listener. Her staff was also very good at dogging after all the permits to try to keep us on schedule. This is my fourth remodel of various kinds so I speak from some experience when I happily recommend H2D and Heidi as an architecture+design firm. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > We enjoyed working with you on this project! It is always exciting to see a project take shape and finish out even better than expected. We wish you and your family many years of relaxation and enjoyment in the cabin! **★★★★★ — Kristen Toshner, Nov. 2019** > Cannot say enough about this firm. Our project wasn't an easy one and Heidi and team really helped us translate our dream home into feasible plans. Our project is now finished and I am so happy to say this is our dream forever home. Thank you for the impeccable listening, smooth process and innovation H2D! **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > Thanks Kristen! We really enjoyed working with you. The new house turned out fantastic and I hope you enjoy the spaces for many years to come! **★★★★★ — Kali Kelnero, Oct. 2019** > Heidi and her team were great to work with. Always helpful and professional, highly efficient, and friendly people (with adorable pups). We worked with Heidi on a change-of-use to a restaurant and it was awesome having her help us navigate the permitting process. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > Thank you Kali! We really enjoyed working with you on your project and wish you the best of success on the restaurant! **★★★★★ — Michael Cramer, Oct. 2019** > Heidi and her team were fantastic to work with. They helped us design multiple ideas and in the end gave us sound advice and direction on where to go with our project. The renovation and addition that we did on our home turned out perfect and we could not have done it without H2D. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > Thank you Michael! It was a real pleasure working with you and I hope that you continue to enjoy the new spaces for many years to come! **★★★★★ — Lori, Feb. 2018** > We hired Heidi in late 2016 to provide architectural services and some project management services on a major home remodel. Virtually the entire downstairs and the master bedroom suite upstairs of 3000 square foot 1982 home was remodeled. Her creative design both updated the home to a modern look and makes it much more functional for our family. She met with us frequently over almost a year and listened carefully to our wishes for our home, she made it a truly cooperative effort. She greatly helped us, as novices, in our home remodel design and aided us greatly in the contractor selection process. **★★★★★ — Joan Krajewski, June 2017** > I purchased a home in Denny Blaine that had been redone for resale in a substandard fashion. I hired Heidi off of her firm's Houzz page and on the basis of our interview. The home remodel involved installing a three story polycarbonate elevator, roof terrace and stairway, garage extension and related terrace, fireplace removal and replacement, architectural landscape walls and renovation of the basement, which had major drainage and other problems inherited from the earlier builder. From start to finish, Heidi was the consummate professional and wonderful to work with at all times. The end result exceeded expectations as the new features blended in seamlessly with the upgraded portions of the original house and greatly enhanced the balance and feel of the home. > > Builders love her because of Heidi's attention to detail and clear articulation. She was collaborative and open to additional input from the contractor and client. Heidi stayed with the project from the hiring of the builder and permitting process through the end of construction. As we ran across surprises a la HGTV, she ensured that the solutions stayed on track with the home's design aspects. People always talk about how strained relationships can become on a remodel project, but that was never the case here as Heidi is gracious, calm and responsive. I cannot begin to express how lucky and appreciative I am of her innate talent and expertise.. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > It was a pleasure working with you on your home! We enjoyed working with you through all the unique design features of the home and think that it turned out beautifully! **★★★★★ — rebetcha, Oct. 2016** > Heidi and her team helped us design a remodel and addition of a mid-century home. Heidi is very professional and knowledgeable without ever coming across as arrogant or pushy. Her design was both beautiful and practical. She did a great job of listening and incorporating want we wanted, but also interjects alternate ideas or explains when ours aren't feasible. Her plans are clear, which is extremely important for the permit process (which she handled easily) as well as for the contractors. We now have a dream home that came together as we'd hoped and imagined, thanks in large part to H2d!! **★★★★★ — Brenda, Sept. 2016** > Heidi is a Great Architect. She is very thorough and organized. I think one of her best skills is her ability to listen to you and your spouse's needs before she makes a suggestion. She wants to know how the space is going to be used and then comes up with very cost-effective ways to achieve the look and feel you desire without breaking the bank. > > I would recommend her for any remodel or new design project. **★★ — Jeff Tozzer, Sept. 2016** > We wish we had chosen a different architect. Initially, H2D seemed competent and pleasant during the first part of our home remodel. However, our overall experience with them was unsatisfactory. Admittedly, our remodel was problematic and revealed challenges we hadn’t anticipated. However, common oversights and miscalculations by H2D resulted in generated revenue for H2D and added expense and time to our remodel. > > At the beginning of the project, H2D called for a meeting so we could discuss key design aspects of a particular room. The plans that H2D created after that meeting failed to reflect the very specific design choices we had made. Additionally, H2D miscalculated a key structural measurement that cost us time and money with our contractors (and it was a mistake that we, with no architectural background, were able to clearly see). > > H2D also provided plans with handwritten notes that we and 2 contractors could not clearly read. We asked the architect to make the notes legible, which was our expectation from the onset. She made them legible, but charged us an additional $1,200 for the changes. After receiving the invoice and us questioning the charge, the architect stated that she “did not work for free.” We asked her to consider reducing the charge by half. She agreed to a 16% reduction. The next invoice we were charged hourly every time a contractor called about our project. H2D managed to recuperate that 16% discount (and then some) by fielding our contractor’s questions. > > Our last dealings with H2D were when we discovered they had provided the wrong plans to a contractor without key revisions. At this point, all parties involved decided it would be better to deal with our structural engineer and bypass H2D entirely. > > A relationship with an architect is a critical component to a remodel. We had hoped that our architect would take responsibility for poor work and provide helpful customer service (other significant examples lacking in these areas are not included in this review). The continual errors made by H2D, combined with navigating the architects' temperament, made for a sour experience that aggravated an already stressful experience of a home remodel. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > At H2D, we strive to provide exceptional service and have a strong history of success with our clients, builders, and consultants. The client originally came to H2D in 2014 for assistance with designing a remodel for their home. Instead of hiring H2D or another architect, the client chose to remodel the home without architectural drawings or a building permit. The home, as it was remodeled, was deemed not structurally sound, thus a permit was needed to make necessary corrections to the structure. The client came back to H2D in 2015 to ask if we could assist with obtaining a retroactive building permit for the work that was already completed. In good faith, H2D agreed to the limited scope of work of preparing a basic set of permit plans and helping navigate the City of Seattle permitting process to assist with obtaining a retroactive permit. The structural drawings and calculations that are referred to in this review were not developed by H2D, but by an independent structural engineering firm. Our contract specifically states that any structural work is to be completed by a structural engineering firm and is not the responsibility of H2D. The homeowner signed a separate contract with the structural engineering firm for the work the engineering design and calculations. This type of project is not standard practice for our firm nor do we recommend obtaining a permit only after work has been completed. In general, our work to create the permit plans for this project was completed in an efficient manner, so much so, that the final billing came in below the estimated amount in the signed contract allowing the client to receive a savings from the original estimate. **★★★★★ — birdiehouseupdate, Aug. 2016** > It was a pleasure working with Heidi and her staff on my remodel project. Heidi provided the necessary architectural plans and permits and guided me through the design process. We worked together on the design, combining my ideas with her valuable suggestions and expertise. > It was important to me that Heidi was always available to discuss questions and concerns in a very timely manner allowing us to stay on task. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > It was a pleasure working with you and I hope that you enjoy the new spaces! **★★★★★ — Molly Kosten, Feb. 2016** > We hired Heidi to design a plan for a complete remodel of our kitchen, dining room, and living room. Just as we hoped, she came up with a great design that we hadn't even considered. She was responsive and a pleasure to work with. We're thrilled with the results. **★★★★★ — Northlight Custom Builders, LLC, Feb. 2016** > I am a residential remodeler and this was my first time working with Heidi. My customer wanted a rework to the main floor of her house to include removing and adding walls, reworking the kitchen, filling in a sunken floor, reworking the floor plan in the laundry and bathroom, and adding a mud room for her kids. The customer had been recommended Heidi from a friend and introduced us early in the design process. > > Heidi was a pleasure to work with. She was easily accessible by phone or email and came by the jobsite to check on progress. The end result was a project that the customer said she could not have imagined doing without Heidi and her ideas for floor plan and layout. > > I would recommend Heidi to another client. **★★★★★ — superflaco, Sept. 2015** > Heidi was a pleasure to work with, well organized, extremely creative while still very receptive to our input but with enough confidence to push back when we proposed ideas that would have been... unwise. We got multiple bids and with Heidi's very thorough work all the bids were within about 10% of one another since very little was left vague and open to interpretation. We went into construction with confidence that we'd end up with something we liked. **★★★★★ — kittyalaily, Aug. 2015** > We were very happy with all the consultations and the work that Heidi provided us while searching for our home in Bellevue last summer. We selected her from her website and found her to be as advertised. She was immediately responsive to all of our requests for consultation on prospective purchases and remodels. She was personable and provided great communication to us and our contractor. We were totally happy with her work and recommendations. We will definitely be seeking her assistance with future projects. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > Thank you! I enjoyed working with you on the project and think that the house turned out beautifully! **★★★★★ — amandapopik, Jan. 2015** > We hired Heidi to add a master bathroom to the second story of our 1919 Craftsman house. Our main priorities were: project time and cost, functional use of space, and ample headroom. Heidi listened to our ideas and created structural plans and design elements that helped make the new space feel as if it had always been there. She helped us find a structural engineer and contractor, and worked diligently to help up us get our building permits as fast as possible. We always found Heidi approachable and responsive to e-mail and phone. This was our first house remodel and we felt Heidi helped us when we needed it but was not overbearing. When we talked to contractors before hiring her, we heard time and again how Heidi's plans were always clear and easy to follow. One contractor told me, "That may not mean a lot to you, but it should. Clear plans save you time and money in the end". **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > Thank you for your nice words! I enjoyed working with you throughout the project and am glad that you are enjoying the new spaces! **★★★★★ — kganesamoorthy, Oct. 2014** > We have used H2D Architecture for our recent major remodeling project. We have added second story to the rambler. We expressed our design ideas to Heidi and she came up with 3 design ideas. We liked Heidi's additional design idea and decided to go with that. The end result is stunning and beautiful. Heidi is very professional, prompt, detail oriented and very responsive. She put together additional stuff needed for initial biding process like electrical planning which we are not aware of. She recommended 3 good contractors when we asked her. But we couldn't go with her recommendation. We haven't fully utilized her service during the construction process. But whenever we contacted her for recommendations and ideas during construction, assistance in some finish selection, Heidi was very flexible in accommodating our needs. We would highly recommend H2D Architecture & Design and Heidi exceeded our expectation. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > The project turned out very well! It was a pleasure working with you! **★★★★ — melrodmurphy, Oct. 2014** > We worked with Heidi of H2D Architecture for a partial house remodel recently. She was recommended to us by our contractor but we would hire her again. We had a lot of questions about the whole process, from design to execution, and she was quick to respond when appropriate. When we had some problems with the city regarding the permits, Heidi immediately contacted them to get clarification and make sure we wouldn't be penalized for missing a deadline. Overall, we had a good experience with H2D and will keep her in mind when we remodel in the future. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > The remodel turned out well! Thank you and I hope that we are able to work on another project in the future! **★★★★★ — trishish99, Aug. 2014** > Heidi was our architect for an extensive master bath and deck remodel for our mid century home that is a registered Historic Seattle Landmark. In some ways the job was daunting.....but not to Heidi. Every step of the way she was excellent - highly skilled in architecture and design, great with helping choose materials and color, always considerate of ideas (I often have too many!), very responsive, and impeccably cost conscious and efficient. I have found my architect for life...who I know I will come back to again and again on future projects. So lucky and grateful I found her! **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > Thanks! It was a pleasuring working with you on your project! **★★★★ — Kimberly French, May 2014** > H2D Architecture + Design was great. They were cost efficient and create some great designs for us to choose from. We just did a simple dormer project, but I couldn't have asked for a better partner on this project. **★★★★ — User, Jan. 2014** > Heidi helped us with the remodel of our home. We remodeled approximately 1000 square feet of our house, including the main floor, kitchen, dining room and living room. > > We had many ideas about the remodel and how we wanted to do things, and we found Heidi easy to work with. She was always very respectful, timely, organized, and easy to communicate with. Heidi presented us with different options and then together we narrowed then down and selected the look that suited us. > > Heidi introduced us to good contractor options, but we felt comfortable enough to act as our own general contractor and did the entire remodel that way. Heidi continued to provide important guidance and support throughout the process, and referred us to an engineer when we discovered, after opening the walls, that we needed to improve some structural support. > > Everything went about as smooth as can be expected for a remodel. Whether you want a more hands on approach to your project, or want someone to handle each step, Heidi is an excellent choice. **★★★★ — moonsvato, Jan. 2014** > My business partners and i hired H2D, in June of 2013, for a remodel of our new restaurant Greenwood Alibi. We wanted to recreate the same atmosphere as our original location in the pike place market, but at the same time give the Greenwood Alibi its own personality. I have two business partners and we all had different ideas for paint color and choosing a brick facade that wrapped around our kitchen. It was really nice to see Heidi put together a color scheme that each business partner liked and she mocked a 3d image of our kitchen with the brick facade, which made it very easy for us to choose the walls we wanted covered in brick. **★★★★ — h2dreview, Dec. 2013** > H2D Architecture designed an elegant, contemporary house with details chosen to reduce environmental impact. Attention to the flow of the house's open design included some modern Japanese influences. She was very helpful to architectural requests and suggestions and as a third party in construction decisions. **★★★★★ — Avid Builders Inc., Dec. 2013** > Working with Heidi at H2D architecture has been a wonderful experience. I asked my clients to consider adding Heidi to their short list of Architects for the major remodel and addition to their existing home. She was selected based on experience, efficiency, price, and ability to quickly relate to the Owners wants and needs. She turned a typical 50's style brick home in to a modern yet fitting home for the community. She captured amazing downtown and westerly views with a second level and roof top deck all while adding a featured stairwell skylight that drenches the furthest reaches of the home with natural light. We're now more than 1/2 way through construction, the clients are very pleased with the outcome, and anxious to move in. I have worked with Heidi on a number projects of various sizes and she's has been top performer with all of them. > > Kraig Wilhelmsen, President > Avid Builders, Inc. **★★★★★ — edpoulsen, Dec. 2013** > We first hired Heidi in 2008 to create architectural plans for our basement remodel. She not only helped us hire our contractor, but also was very patient in working with us through several designs challenges due to working with the bones of an older home. Since then she has seen our master bedroom/bathroom remodel from concept through design to completion. Now in 2013, we are working with Heidi on plans for the main floor of our house. During each phase she has shown professionalism, creativity, adaptability, excellent organizational skills, and endless patience. We would highly recommend her! **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > It has been a pleasure working with you! I have enjoyed seeing the house develop and change over the years! **★★★★★ — fndreinke, Dec. 2013** > H2D Architecture + Design did a wonderful job of designing and overseeing the remodel of two of our main bathrooms and a guest bathroom. The two main bathrooms were completely removed and redone with beautiful vanities, counter tops, tile floors, tile tub and shower surrounds,and fixtures, They also helped us to select tub, toilets, sinks and shower. Our original bathrooms lacked any heat and we selected a combination vent, heat, and lighting system in the ceiling. It is so nice to have the heat now. New mirrors and lighting fixtures over the mirrors created much more light to the rooms as well. The architect met with us at tile stores to help us choose the type and color of tiles for the project - this was very helpful as we had very little experience with tile. We also had the entire house repiped and a new electrical panel installed. Our architect, Heidi Helgeson,worked with us to plan the staging of all of these aspects and the project finished on time and within the proposed budget. She was very good about listening to us about what we wanted and then making it work, or making recommedations that might work better. She recommended 3 contractors and we received bids from each and selected the company that we could communicate with the best. They were also very reliable. We will use H2D again and would readily recommend them to anyone. **★★★★★ — bslatten, Dec. 2013** > H2D Architects designed a fantastic house for us. We were amazed with the thoroughness, creativity, and attention to detail in the design. H2D received several compliments about the level of detail from the bidding contractors. We look forward to building this home in the coming year. **Comment from H2D Architecture + Design:** > Thank you! It's been a pleasure working with you! I also look forward to seeing the house take shape very soon! **★★★★★ — ENVISION/ Envision Homes, Dec. 2013** > We have worked together with Heidi of H2D A+D on many projects. Heidi continues to be my team's favorite architect to work with. Her drawings are accurate, she has excellent spacial planning skills, and most of all, Heidi is easily accessible, responsive and clear with design direction. It makes for a more efficient building project when plans are prepared as well as Heidi's, and she's there for you when you need her. We highly recommend H2D Architecture and Design services. **★★★★★ — Carlisle, Dec. 2013** > My company, Carlisle Classic Homes, collaborates frequently with Heidi from H2D on a variety of project types. In my experience she provides comprehensive and budget conscious designs that exceed her client's expectations. She does an excellent job of managing the design process and providing quick solutions for issues that arise during construction. She is overall a pleasure to work with! **★★★★★ — GT Residential Contracting, LLC, Dec. 2013** > We LOVE working with Heidi at H2D A+D. Down to earth, super creative, and exceptionally organized. Having completed projects of all types and sizes we know first hand how important it is to have an effective leader guiding things from the beginning. Each time we work with Heidi the plans are thorough, clear, & easy to interpret… so that by the time we show up to perform our tasks, we are set up to do nothing but succeed. Each job has that enjoyable, team approach and energy. And who wins? Everybody! > > Thanks Heidi! ## Selected projects - [Lake Washington Rustic Custom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-washington-rustic-custom-pj-vj~7715335) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - Description: The homeowners of this Lake Washington property had long envisioned replacing the existing cabin with their dream home. The new home, spanning approximately 4,000 sf, is designed to take full advantage of the lakefront setting. The layout includes a daylight basement that opens directly to the beach, a main living level, and a partial second floor. The lower floor features several bedrooms and a large entertainment area with easy access to the water. The design includes multiple living spaces an… - [Seward Park Industrial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seward-park-industrial-pj-vj~7418800) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 32 - Description: This new high efficiency custom home was designed to replace the existing aging home on this site near Seward Park in the City of Seattle. The two-story home was designed with sustainability in mind. Green features of this home include a highly insulated and efficient exterior envelope meeting Passive House air tightness standards, a Structurally Insulated Panel (SIPS) roof system, sustainably sourced wood products, and an efficient HVAC system for heating, cooling, and ventilation. The main flo… - [Edmonds Sound+Stream](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edmonds-sound-stream-pj-vj~7550421) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: Located in the Perrinville neighborhood of Edmonds, this waterfront project began as a vision for a large addition and attached garage and evolved into a substantial partial rebuild of the existing home. The design goals centered on expanding and modernizing the residence while responding thoughtfully to the site’s sensitive environmental conditions, including a stream, steep slope, and the Puget Sound shoreline with associated buffers. Careful planning ensured compliance with critical area rest… - [Guemes Island Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guemes-island-cabin-pj-vj~7007935) - Location: Anacortes, WA - Photos: 31 - Description: After years of vacationing on Guemes Island, the owners envisioned creating a modern cabin that would serve as a peaceful retreat overlooking the Samish Bay. The goal was to design a simple yet refined one-story home with a daylight basement and attached two-car garage—an understated form that responds to the natural slope of the lot while capturing expansive water views. A primary objective of the project was to achieve exceptional energy performance through high-quality construction methods an… - [Mukilteo Outdoor Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mukilteo-outdoor-addition-pj-vj~7559058) - Location: Mukilteo, WA - Photos: 17 - Description: The homeowners of this Mukilteo residence partnered with H2D Architecture + Design to transform their underutilized rear deck into a highly functional outdoor living environment. The existing deck was refinished and reconfigured to create a more useable area for gathering, seamlessly extending the interior living space to the outdoors. A Struxure pergola was introduced to provide adjustable shade and light filtration, allowing the space to adapt to changing weather and seasons. Beyond the deck,… - [Shoreline Classic Custom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shoreline-classic-custom-pj-vj~7740627) - Location: Shoreline, WA - Photos: 19 - Description: Guided by a sustainable design approach, this new custom 3,000 SF two-story home in Shoreline blends timeless architecture with modern performance and comfort. The design features a high-performance building envelope to enhance energy efficiency, indoor comfort, and long-term durability. Created for a growing family, the layout balances open gathering areas on the main floor with private retreats above, supporting both family connection and entertaining. Expansive windows and large door system o… - [Bellevue Sanctuary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bellevue-sanctuary-pj-vj~7724892) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 6 - Description: H2D Architecture + Design developed a comprehensive vision for the renovation of this Bellevue residence, creating a cohesive master plan that can be implemented in phased construction to align with the homeowners' priorities, budget, and timeline. The first phase reimagined the primary suite, including a redesigned bathroom, reconfigured closet and bedroom. Strategic space planning enhanced the functionality and flow of each space while creating a serene, spa-inspired retreat tailored to the ho… - [Blue Ridge Green Custom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blue-ridge-green-custom-pj-vj~7468141) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 56 - Description: H2D worked with the homeowners to design a new custom green home on their stunning view property in Seattle’s Blue Ridge neighborhood. The homeowners, also a custom homebuilder, and H2D worked as a team to navigate the challenging neighborhood design review process, the City of Seattle’s variance process for building in a steep slope critical area, and the lengthy permitting process for the new custom home in an environmentally critical area. The existing home on the property was demolished to m… - [Cougar Mt Custom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cougar-mt-custom-pj-vj~7710791) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 23 - Description: Set on a site defined by wetlands, steep slopes, and a canopy of mature trees, this home was designed as a response to both the challenges and the beauty of the land. Every design decision was guided by the unique topography, with the architecture embracing the hillside and integrating seamlessly into its natural contours. The garage is accessed at the street level, with a gradual ascent leading to the main living floor. This level was thoughtfully positioned to sit at grade with the side of the… - [Loyal Heights Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loyal-heights-addition-pj-vj~7555121) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 16 - Description: The Loyal Heights Addition expanded the existing home to create a more open, functional living environment centered around daily life and gathering. The design introduced a larger, more usable kitchen and dining area, improving both circulation and connection between spaces. A vaulted ceiling paired with strategically placed skylights brings in natural light deep into the space, enhancing the sense of volume and openness. Extending from the main living area, a compact deck provides an inviting o… - [Whidbey High Performance Compact](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whidbey-high-performance-compact-pj-vj~7544118) - Location: Freeland, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: The owners of this wooded property on Whidbey Island came to H2D Architecture + Design with a vision to build a high-performance compact new home on the site. The goal of the design was to limit the impact and footprint on the site in order to maintain as many of the trees as possible. A select number of trees were removed to accommodate the new driveway, house and shed location, and a small yard area. The remainder of the site has been left untouched to remain a wooded sanctuary around the home… - [Whidbey Family Camp](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whidbey-family-camp-pj-vj~7018530) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 20 - Description: The owner of this 45-acre Whidbey Island parcel had a vision to build a small footprint family camp on a portion of the property. The design included a main cabin designed with kitchen, great room, laundry, bathroom, two bedrooms, and open loft area. The main cabin was designed to serve as the main gathering area for all the family and guests at the family camp. Two additional cabins were designed each containing only two bedrooms, bathroom, and small entry area. The small cabins were intended f… - [Woodinville Interior Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodinville-interior-remodel-pj-vj~7206608) - Location: Woodinville, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: The interior remodel of this Woodinville home focused on updating the most frequently used spaces—reimagining the kitchen, updating multiple bathrooms, and introducing cohesive upgrades throughout the home. H2D Architecture + Design partnered closely with the homeowners to create a refined, timeless interior that balances clarity, warmth, and durability. At the heart of the project, the kitchen was redesigned to improve both functionality and flow, with a more efficient layout, increased storage… - [Edmonds Rehabilitation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edmonds-rehabilitation-pj-vj~7535593) - Location: Edmonds, WA - Photos: 17 - Description: The owners of this 1960s Edmonds home came to H2D after their basement flooded. They were in need, not only of a full-gut basement remodel, but also a reconfiguration of the main floor and exterior of the home. The design of the project was aimed at taking a holistic look at the flow, layout, efficiency and styling of the interior and exterior of the home. The main floor of the home was reconfigured to allow for a more open plan with new ceiling treatments to give a sense of volume to the spaces… - [Edmonds Kitchen & Dining Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edmonds-kitchen-and-dining-remodel-pj-vj~7361361) - Location: Edmonds, WA - Photos: 18 - Description: The owners of this 1950s single-story home approached H2D with the vision of transforming their living space. Their primary goal was to enhance the openness by eliminating the wall that separated the kitchen and dining room. The removal of a substantial fireplace on that wall not only reclaimed valuable square footage, but also paved the way for a more functional layout. In addition, the project aimed to create more spaciousness by vaulting the ceiling in these areas and introducing skylights ab… - [Magnolia Tudor Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/magnolia-tudor-remodel-pj-vj~6160486) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 12 - Description: This beautiful home in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle was originally designed in an English cottage style with unique features both inside and out. Several areas of the home were in need of repair and updating, including the kitchen, dining room, basement, and upper floor. H2D worked with the homeowners to develop a new layout for the home, including a new dormer, bedrooms, and bathroom at the upper floor, new kitchen, dining opened to the kitchen, and full reconfiguration of the basement.… - [Beacon Hill Rehab](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beacon-hill-rehab-pj-vj~7386501) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: The owners of this Beacon Hill home came to H2D with the vision to fully gut their existing home down to the studs, including a full siding, roofing and window replacement. The structure is designed to be stripped down and reconfigured to allow for a more efficient and functional layout for this compact home. The main floor is designed with an open plan for the living, kitchen, and dining area, along with a bedroom suite and powder room. A new carport is designed on the side of the home and a ne… - [Award Winning 4 Star Built Green Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-4-star-built-green-custom-home-pj-vj~5393798) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 45 - Description: Inspired by the sweeping Lake Washington views from this Kirkland waterfront property, the design of this contemporary new custom home was focused on connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces throughout all three floors of the home. A two story floating steel and walnut stair provides an artistic focal point at the center of the home and allows southern light to filter through the spaces. The main floor is designed with an open floor plan, including kitchen, dining, sitting and living spaces. The… - [Innis Arden Cliffside Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/innis-arden-cliffside-modern-pj-vj~7206601) - Location: Shoreline, WA - Photos: 20 - Description: The existing home on this steeply sloping lot in the Innis Arden neighborhood of Shoreline was aging and in need of replacement. The existing structure was demolished to make way for a new home to be developed on the property. The design, for this approximately 3000 sf home, was challenging based on limitations on height limits from the neighborhood and restrictions due to the steep slope of the property. The house was designed to hug the hillside with a single story and daylight basement. A low… - [Forest and Pond](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-and-pond-pj-vj~7349147) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 37 - Description: The owners purchased this large, wooded property in Issaquah after searching far and wide for the perfect site for their new home. The large lot was partially forested and contains a pond along with an existing cabin. The new custom single-story home, approximately 4500 sf with an attached 950 sf garage, was located on the site to be nestled in the woods with views of the forest and pond beyond. This ‘forever’ home was designed as a single-story structure to accommodate the growing family’s need… [See all 79 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/h2d-architecture-design-pfvwus-pf~1476403331) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/922382368.m3u8?s=a763055428721db9f784ae1eb2fc3c3d91c2eef2&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Community Q&A **Q: Beautiful bathroom design** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me what the countertop is? Thanks! A: This is a Pental quartz countertop. **Q: What type of wood is that for the soffit?** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of wood was used for the soffit? THANKS A: Thank you for your question. The soffit is 1/2" tongue and groove clear cedar. **Q: What size is the subway tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The subway tile is 3"x6". Thanks! **Q: Please can you share the stone name brand in the shower? Thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)* Please can you please share the name brand and color of stone used in the shower? Thank you A: The tile is a carrera marble tile. **Q: please, the cabinet manufacturer?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The cabinets are custom made. The wood is rift white oak. **Q: this is easily one of the prettiest bathrooms on Houzz.** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me about the tile in the shower ie. name,brand, etc? A: The tile is a carrera marble tile. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*