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address: "PO Box 235, Tahoma, California 96142, United States"
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# Ellaire Kitchen & Bath Design

Original Houzz profile: [Ellaire Kitchen & Bath Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/ellaire-kitchen-and-bath-design-pfvwus-pf~1925617866)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers
- **Location:** Tahoma, CA
- **Serves:** Sacramento, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Tahoe, Truckee
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2024–2026), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Ellaire Kitchen & Bath Design is a Northern California design studio specializing in kitchen, bath, and whole-home remodels throughout Truckee, Lake Tahoe, and the greater Sacramento area. Led by award-winning NKBA Certified Kitchen & Bath Designer and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist Tammy Battistessa, the firm focuses on thoughtful layouts, cabinetry design, hard surface selections, and construction-ready plans that bring clarity and cohesion to the remodeling process.

Services include architectural plan reviews, concept development, and full-service remodel design - helping homeowners and contractors make informed decisions before construction begins. Rather than focusing on furnishings and soft surface decorating, Ellaire specializes in the foundational elements of a remodel: improving function and flow, solving layout challenges, and creating detailed, buildable design plans that support how clients truly live in their homes.

With a background in IT project management and data analysis, Tammy brings structure, foresight, and organization to complex remodels. Clients value the clear communication, thoughtful planning, and problem-solving approach that help eliminate costly design mistakes and reduce decision fatigue during construction.

Ellaire’s aesthetic is rooted in clean, natural, timeless design with warm materials, layered textures, and calm visual palettes. Whether modernizing a mountain home in Tahoe or reworking the layout of a Sacramento kitchen, the goal is always the same: to create spaces that feel functional, intentional, and beautifully livable.

At the core of every project is one guiding philosophy: if the function and flow of the home are not better when the project is complete, then an opportunity was missed.

### Services Provided

- Kitchen Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Interior Design
- Home Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Sacramento
- Folsom
- El Dorado Hills
- Tahoe
- Truckee

### Typical Job Cost

$250,000 -

Average Kitchen Remodel Costs:
Construction $250 - $350k
Design Investment $12k

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Ellaire Kitchen & Bath Design |
| Address | PO Box 235, Tahoma, California 96142, United States |
| Phone | (916) 802-2270 |
| Website | http://www.ellaireinteriors.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 1 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ellairedesign/
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-battistessa-2972819/
- Blog — https://ellaireinteriors.com/
- Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ellairedesigns

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Ellaire Kitchen & Bath Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/ellaire-kitchen-and-bath-design-pfvwus-pf~1925617866)
- **Website:** http://www.ellaireinteriors.com
- **Phone:** (916) 802-2270

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- NKBA Award for Best Small Residential Kitchen Design and NKBA Award for Best of the best

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2024–2026), for Design, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019)
- [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — Samantha Nielsen, Jan. 2023**

> Tammy has an undeniable gift of being able to transform your home from ordinary to exceptional. She takes the time to listen and anticipate your own personal style, and pays attention to even the tiniest of details. A few unforeseen obstacles came up during our project and Tammy tackled them with ease, all while still being able to keep us on track with our timeline.

**Comment from Ellaire Kitchen & Bath Design:**

> Thank you so much for your kind words Sam! You were a delight to work with! I hope you are enjoying your lovely kitchen!

**★★★★★ — parisboutique, Dec. 2022**

> I'm grateful to have Tammy as the designer for our home in Malibu.   As a client who has no sense of style and is extremely indecisive about design decisions, yet, wouldn't give up any control in the design process,  Tammy saved me from making terrible design/ material choices without making me feel inferior throughout the process.
>
> Tammy patiently listened to my endless rambles and was successful in identifying the critical points of my numerous dilemmas.  She tactfully renders drawings as a visual proposal that addresses my needs, wishes, and desires while instilling her good sense of style while enforcing designs that are also functional.
>
> For example, In a meeting with my general contractor and cabinet subcontractors, Tammy made a lasting impression on everyone in the meeting.  They were impressed not just with her speed to complete CAD drawings that incorporated changes in the meeting in order to guide me visually through making detailed decisions.    They were most impressed that Tammy demonstrated a tasteful style and was able to share various options to quickly help me resolve any possible issues or concerns.
>
> Tammy possesses all the qualities of a great designer, a great sense of style to fit the client's taste; knowledgable of products and materials to fit the design; most importantly an excellent communication style to help her clients transform their dream home into a reality.

**Comment from Ellaire Kitchen & Bath Design:**

> Wow! Thanks Peggy! Such a kind review. Your kitchen is one of my favorite designs! Thank you for being so receptive to my recommendations. Enjoy!

## Selected projects

- [Sierra Modern Main Level Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sierra-modern-main-level-remodel-pj-vj~7848253)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 14
- [Traditional Tahoe Whole Home Refresh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-tahoe-whole-home-refresh-pj-vj~7504212)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Breathed new life into a traditional Martis Camp home. The goal: update and elevate the home while honoring its solid construction and timeless Tahoe character. The Challenge & Solution \*Working with existing features: A thorough audit identified which features were worth keeping and which were hindering the vision. Dark alder cabinets and hardwood floors were retained for their quality and to balance the budget, while plumbing, lighting, countertops, tile, and hardware were replaced to moderniz…
- [Mountain Transitional Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-transitional-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~7504216)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 33
  - Description: Remodeled an original Tahoe Donner kitchen, blending traditional mountain architecture with mountain modern updates. The goal: infuse natural light into the space and make the original awkward layout and lack of storage more functional while creating better flow throughout the space. The Challenge & Solution \*Reimage the awkward l-shaped island: The original L-shaped island disrupted circulation and limited workspace. It was replaced with a more functional rectangular island positioned at an opt…
- [Modern Ranch Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-ranch-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~7580824)
  - Location: Carmichael, CA
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Transformed a traditional ranch-style home into a modern, functional kitchen that balances contemporary design with the home’s original charm. The goal: seamlessly blend existing architectural features with the client’s modern design preferences, creating updates that feel as though they’ve always belonged. The Challenge & Solution \*Optimizing functionality: Without changing the kitchen’s footprint, we enhanced workflow by relocating the prep sink to the opposite side of the island and removing…
- [Mountain Zen Whole Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-zen-whole-home-remodel-pj-vj~7661849)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Transformed a dated Tahoe home into a serene mountain retreat that blends mountain modern style with Scandinavian simplicity. The goal: create a calm, functional, and visually cohesive home that honors the alpine setting while improving flow and connection between spaces. Nearly every surface in the home was updated - from flooring and cabinetry to trim, walls, and finishes - while preserving the original knotty pine ceilings as a warm nod to the home’s Tahoe roots. The Challenge & Solution \*Bat…
- [Japandi Inspired Kitchen+Dining+Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/japandi-inspired-kitchen-dining-fireplace-pj-vj~7692740)
  - Location: West Sacramento, CA
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Transformed an early-2000s tract home into a serene, functional space blending Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian warmth. The goal: simplify visual clutter, improve flow, and make every square foot work beautifully for daily life - earning NKBA’s Best Small Residential Kitchen and ‘Best of the Best’ awards. The Challenge & Solution \*Diagonal corner pantry: The original corner pantry made the kitchen look dated. Removing it entirely would have created an awkwardly tight hallway behind, so we c…

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/ellaire-kitchen-and-bath-design-pfvwus-pf~1925617866)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Pantry dimensions?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What are the dimensions of the pantry

A: Hello, It is quite small at 60" x 92". However, the door to the garage takes up 32" of one wall, so the usable wall space was only 60" x 67".

**Q: Beautiful built in storage** *(in Photo Questions)*

I love this built-in storage. Would you mind sharing the manufacturer, model, and stain color? Thanks in advance!

A: Hi Julia, 

Thank you! These cabinets are by Bellmont and they are Rift Cut White Oak in Nordic finish. Here is the link to the Bellmont website:

Semi-custom Frameless European Cabinets by Bellmont

**Q: Cabinet edgepulls** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hello! I would love to know where you sourced the edge pulls for the cabinets. Very hard to find the perfect ones!

A: Hello! I completely agree. These are from Lo&Co and they are beautiful and very well made. They also have a lot of finish options. These are antique brass. I love them!

Carlisle Lip Pull Handle \| Aged Brass \| Lo and Co \| Lo & Co

**Q: Quiet, warm and calming.  Very nicely done.** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you tell me where the cabinets were sourced?

A: Thank you so much!  The cabinets are from Belmont Cabinets. They are rift-sawn white oak in Nordic finish.

**Q: What finish/stain is used on the cabinetry?** *(in Photo Questions)*

I’m wondering if you could share the brand of stain/finish to get the look of these cabinets? Also, are the cabinets rift sawn white oak?

A: Hello, the cabinets are from Belmont Cabinets and yes, they are rift sawn white oak. The Belmont stain is Nordic finish.

**Q: where did you buy those beautiful kitchen bar stools?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Love those bar stools…….where did you buy them?

A: Hello! Thank you for your question. They are from Denver Modern and they are comfortable as well as beautiful. See link below. 

Vail Bar & Counter Stools – Denver Modern

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-17.*