--- title: "Pelletier + Schaar — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/pelletier-schaar-pfvwus-pf~1702911709 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1702911709.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Pelletier + Schaar" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f6d362280f467f76_2880-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "26911 98th Dr. N.W., Suite B, Stanwood, Washington 98292, United States" latitude: 48.2011 longitude: -122.378 phone: "(360) 629-5375" website: http://pelletierschaar.com rating: 4.5 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 25 last_updated: 2026-09-14 --- # Pelletier + Schaar Original Houzz profile: [Pelletier + Schaar](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/pelletier-schaar-pfvwus-pf~1702911709) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Stanwood, WA - **Serves:** Marysville, Arlington, Camano Island, Camano, Tulalip, Stanwood, Warm Beach, Smokey Point, North Stanwood, Lake McMurray, Conway, Silvana, Seattle Metro Area, Snohomish County - **Houzz rating:** 4.5 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2013–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - 25 years in business 25 years of vision-based architecture. As an award-winning Northwest Washington firm, we believe that vision is not just the domain of the architect but also embodies the client's hopes and dreams. We offer exceptional services in commercial and residential design, remodels, interior design, space planning, project management, and master planning. Sustainable or “green” design and construction practices are integral to our process. PELLETIER + SCHAAR turns vision into reality. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Multigenerational Homes - Universal Design - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Mudroom Design - Tiny House Construction - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Marysville - Arlington - Camano Island - Camano - Tulalip - Stanwood - Warm Beach - Smokey Point - North Stanwood - Lake McMurray - Conway - Silvana - Seattle Metro Area - Snohomish County ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 2.5 million $500,000 - 2.5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Pelletier + Schaar | | Address | 26911 98th Dr. N.W., Suite B, Stanwood, Washington 98292, United States | | Phone | (360) 629-5375 | | Website | http://pelletierschaar.com | | Followers on Houzz | 25 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://www.pelletierschaar.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Pelletier + Schaar](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/pelletier-schaar-pfvwus-pf~1702911709) - **Website:** http://pelletierschaar.com - **Phone:** (360) 629-5375 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2013–2025), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 — 16 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 34.0 - Communication: 34.0 - Value: 34.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Krista Paulson, April 2026** > Pearl Schaar listened to our thoughts and ideas throughout the professional design process. She knew how to navigate the building permit process, engineering codes, construction process, and is an expert in modern home design. We are living in our dream home, thanks to Pelletier & Schaar. **★★★★★ — Diane Scott, Nov. 2022** > Worked with Pelletier and Schaar to design our home on Camano Island. Their design exceeded our expectations and fully took advantage of our lot and views. They created a beautiful indoor/outdoor feel throughout the house. Creative and very collaborative team to work with. Appreciated their knowledge of material and use of color. **★★★★★ — Julie Stillman, Jan. 2022** > We recently underwent a complete kitchen, dining room and laundry room remodel that was quite extensive. > The team at Pelletier + Schaar offered solutions to spatial design challenges, were timely on revisions to our requests and changes, were flexible in working around our availability and time schedules, handled the permitting process for us, and provided excellent advice and service! Pearl Schaar was the project leader and she did an outstanding job! We are over the moon in love with our newly renovated home and are very thankful to Pearl and her team at Pelletier + Schaar! **Comment from Pelletier + Schaar:** > Thank you for your kind words and appreciation of our design team! We enjoyed working with you and seeing the transformation of the most heavily used rooms of your home. Topping it off, you chose lovely colors and materials to complete the project! We hope you will enjoy sharing these entertaining spaces with your friends and family for many, many years to come! **★★★★★ — holbeck Construction & Design, Inc., Dec. 2021** > Holbeck Construction & Design, Inc. has worked with Pelletier + Schaar for many years. They are very talented architects and great communicators. When it came time to build our own personal home we chose them to do the design and have been very happy with outcome. **★ — HU-444838, Nov. 2021** > They do not listen. They change architects without notice. They do not understand local codes and design work that needs to be changed because it does not meet codes. We were very disappointed with their services and strongly advise against using them **★ — HU-235332569, Nov. 2021** > Poor customer service. Did not listen and were late for every meeting. Hired them for a remodel to add a tub and was charged $1200 for plans that did not even include a tub. **★★★★★ — P Manz, Jan. 2017** > Pearl was extremely valuable during our 7-month renovation! We were living out of state during the first few months of the reno and she kept us updated with status emails, phone calls, and on a timeline. I would email my likes and preferences from viewing Houzz photos and she understood exactly what I wanted. She would interpret my vision into actual ideas and suggestions. thank you so much! We love our home! **★★★★★ — D B, Dec. 2016** > David Pelletier and Pearl Schaar have played a key role in 3 projects I have built on Camano Island. In choosing any Architect, you have to recognize their "style" and work from there. I appreciate their "style" of design and they are very easy to work with. My projects all involved Shoreline Permits and Archeological Permits, which David and Pearl are very familiar with... Their level of detail can be tailored to your needs and experience. > You always ask the simple question: Would you use them again... ABSOLUTELY !!! **★★★★★ — H. Kaopuiki, Dec. 2016** > I can’t say enough about what a pleasure it is (and continues to be) working with Pearl Schaar of Pelletier and Schaar. She has been instrumental with her design consultations from kitchen cabinet paint colors to wall colors throughout our home. The vision she had for our great room is what made our house a home. Her design plan for our master bathroom was phenomenal. She is dedicated and so easygoing to work with; all the way down to helping shop for furniture and area rugs to define spaces. We get complements all the time when people come over about how nice everything looks, and I credit it to Pearl. She truly cares for your happiness. Her calm and friendly demeanor is what got us successfully through our first home remodel. Thank you, Pearl! **★★★★★ — Heidi Hylback, Dec. 2016** > Pearl's passion and love for architecture and design is apparent in every design she has ever done for us. Her unique approach and understanding of space, light, color, and functionality together with ambience and comfort is such a treasure! Several friends and guests have oohed and awed over my home and requested the name of the architect because they "just couldn't get over the feeling they had when in my home, simple design touches that create such a fabulous space". We would highly recommend Pearl to anybody lucky enough to get onto her schedule. **★★★★★ — Laurie Bisset, Dec. 2016** > My husband and I recently enlisted the services of Pelletier + Schaar for a remodel we are set to begin in the Spring of 2017. We have had such a great experience, especially for being our first time venturing into using an architectural firm. Pearl is amazing and in tune with what we are looking for and even recommended some builders for us, in which we found a good fit. I would HIGHLY recommend this firm for any services. They are great! **★★★★★ — Peak Builders, April 2014** > The Pelletier + Schaar team are a pleasure to work with. We've collaborated on several residential projects, and have found them to be creative, professional, and always clear with communication and client vision. ## Selected projects - [Eastern Washington Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eastern-washington-residence-pj-vj~7866427) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 33 - [Island Residence Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/island-residence-remodel-pj-vj~7866451) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Liv House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/liv-house-pj-vj~6713205) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [View Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/view-residence-pj-vj~7866658) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Frame Spec House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/frame-spec-house-pj-vj~7866654) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Bellevue Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bellevue-residence-pj-vj~7867033) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Modern Cottage House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-cottage-house-pj-vj~7866651) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Contemporary Island Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-island-home-pj-vj~2879353) - Location: Camano Island, WA - Photos: 8 - [Mid-Century Modern Renovation on Mercer Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-renovation-on-mercer-island-pj-vj~6002897) - Location: Mercer Island, WA - Photos: 17 - [Built Green Ballard Town Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/built-green-ballard-town-homes-pj-vj~2983129) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 10 - [West Seattle Deck and Sun Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-seattle-deck-and-sun-room-pj-vj~481965) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 11 - [Modern and Space Efficient View Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-and-space-efficient-view-home-pj-vj~5809355) - Location: Camano, WA - Photos: 22 - Description: This modern home was designed for a client with a beautiful, compact view lot on Camano Island who wants to live in elegant simplicity. This custom home designed for her checks all the boxes. Modern, elegant, simple, with lots of natural light and many space saving amenities. - [Music Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/music-retreat-pj-vj~6002984) - Location: Camano, WA - Photos: 25 - [Modern Beach Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-beach-home-pj-vj~3266825) - Location: Camano Island, WA - Photos: 26 - Description: This contemporary beach house was designed to make the transition from interior to exterior nonexistent with floor to ceiling windows and according doors. The front entryway's pivot door is one of kind, designed to make a statement and complimented by corner glass. The open spaces are perfect for entertaining, allowing for people to flow between rooms as well as from the home to the patio where they can enjoy the magnificent ocean views. - [Island Hill Top Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/island-hill-top-home-pj-vj~7047404) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Camano Island Contemporary Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/camano-island-contemporary-residence-pj-vj~2650857) - Location: Camano Island, WA - Photos: 6 - [Ridge Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ridge-estate-pj-vj~6598530) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Camano House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/camano-house-pj-vj~2916264) - Location: Camano Island, WA - Photos: 13 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/pelletier-schaar-pfvwus-pf~1702911709) ## Ideabooks - [exterior; courtyard concepts](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47131563/list/exterior-courtyard-concepts) — 3 ideas - [interior; living area](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71898455/list/interior-living-area) — 4 ideas - [LARGE SCALE GLAZING](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71833680/list/large-scale-glazing) — 1 idea - [interior, nooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57895637/list/interior-nooks) — 1 idea - [interior, kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57895454/list/interior-kitchens) — 2 ideas - [exterior; decks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47131352/list/exterior-decks) — 1 idea - [interior; fabric](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47180216/list/interior-fabric) — 1 idea - [Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53787607/list/stairs) — 1 idea - [Lester](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94616437/list/lester) — 5 ideas - [Aldrich Universal](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71896758/list/aldrich-universal) — 12 ideas - [Bradley Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65267287/list/bradley-home) — 14 ideas [See all 11 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/pelletierschaar) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the wall color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thanks! A: We didn't provide interior design services for this project so we don't have record of the paint color. Hope you can find something similar! **Q: Door color!** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the paint color on the door, please? A: Thanks for your interest. The door color is lovely, but unfortunately we have no record of the color chosen as it was the homeowner's choice. Sorry we can't assist. **Q: What color are are the dark green shingles?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The color is Benjamin Moore "Dragon's Breath" **Q: What color is the gray and white trim?** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful Contrast A: Thanks for your interest. The color appears grey in the photo, but is actually Benjamin Moore's "Dragon's Breath"- a dark smokey green. **Q: Want that color** *(in Photo Questions)* What color was used for the exterior of the house? I LOVE it! A: Thank you for your interest! The color is Benjamin Moore Dragon's Breath. In the photo the color appears grey, but is really a very dark smoky green. **Q: how was this constructed/** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks for your interest! This is a wood framed fence. The bottom portion is stucco and the top is cedar. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-14.*