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address: "Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110, United States"
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# Astute Abode Design

> Industry Leading Interior Designers & Decorators in Washington

Original Houzz profile: [Astute Abode Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/astute-abode-design-pfvwus-pf~1958888709)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Bainbridge Island, WA
- **Serves:** Seattle, Shoreline, Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, Silverdale, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Bangor Trident Base, Tracyton, Esperance, Suquamish, Indianola, Chico, Meadowdale, Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake, Navy Yard City, Lofall, Enetai, Gorst, Keyport, Ballard, North Beacon Hill, Rollingbay
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2024–2025), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Pro Software User
- Recommended on Houzz
- 25 Ideabook Saves
- Locally owned
- Woman owned
- Offers Custom Work
- Provides 3D Visualization

### Business highlights

- Locally owned
- Woman owned
- Offers Custom Work
- Provides 3D Visualization

If you don't have the confidence to make decisions about your space, I am here to help! You may not know what you like, but I'm sure you can tell me what you don't like! We can start from there and build on this knowledge. I can get you to a place where you can achieve the home of your dreams by guiding you on a journey of discovery and fun!

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Lighting Design
- Design Consultation
- Floor Plans
- Entry Design
- Project Management
- Playroom Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Nursery Design
- Art Selection
- Basement Design
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Attic Conversion

### Areas Served

- Seattle
- Shoreline
- Bremerton
- Bainbridge Island
- Silverdale
- Port Orchard
- Poulsbo
- Bangor Trident Base
- Tracyton
- Esperance
- Suquamish
- Indianola
- Chico
- Meadowdale
- Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake
- Navy Yard City
- Lofall
- Enetai
- Gorst
- Keyport
- Ballard
- North Beacon Hill
- Rollingbay

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Astute Abode Design |
| Address | Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110, United States |
| Phone | (206) 565-0901 |
| Website | https://astuteabodedesign.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 4 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/sarah.hay.948
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hay-894257224/
- Blog — astuteabodedesign.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Astute Abode Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/astute-abode-design-pfvwus-pf~1958888709)
- **Website:** https://astuteabodedesign.com
- **Phone:** (206) 565-0901

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2024–2025), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews**

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

### Featured Review

**★★★★★ — Helene Barrette, April 2023**

> FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE !!
> We are extremely happy with every aspect of our collaboration with designer Sarah Hay, Astute Abode Design. We are new to the Seattle area, so our realtor referred us to Sarah who helped us plan a full house renovation.
> She was very responsive & accommodating to our out-of-state travel schedule throughout the entire process. Sarah was instrumental in helping us plan the layout, design aesthetic and project oversight with the general contractor.
> Her resourcefulness & industry contacts were essential to accelerate the sourcing and ordering of a wide variety of products and materials. In addition, her attention to detail and problem solving skills were essential at each stage of this complete renovation. As experienced homeowners, we appreciated that Sarah took the time to understand and consider our preferences to encompass both style and function into our home design. She is a dependable and skilled designer with integrity and professionalism. We are very happy with the end result and could not have done this without her assistance.
>
> Helene & Charles,
> Seattle, WA

### All 8 reviews

**★★★★★ — Danielle’s Groovy Basement Reno, March 2026**

> I found Sarah (Astute Abode) through Houzz and I couldn’t be more pleased. This was my first major renovation and we started from studs. I knew I needed professional help bringing my “atomic ranch” inspiration to life and I wanted to work with someone who was just as excited. I felt very comfortable from the first consultation. Sarah has impeccable attention to detail and very importantly respected the budget. We involved Sarah in every step of the way - from architectural engineering to furniture selection. I also deeply appreciate Sarah’s transparent communication, which has allowed us to customize the level of support needed throughout the project.

**★★★★★ — Laura, Feb. 2026**

> Sarah took our lack of vision and gave us something real, tangible and aligned with what we wanted. She was easy to work with, creative, and able to flex to our whims as we learned what our real preferences were.

**★★★★★ — Deborah K, Jan. 2026**

> Sarah is so talented. We love her design and great energy! As a general contractor, we needed a color consultation for a recent remodel. We had a lot of the materials selected but we’re struggling with color. Sarah came in, reviewed the project and design elements, and recommended the color to tie it all together perfectly. Our problem was solved and the customer was thrilled! Thank you Sarah!

**★★★★★ — happypam13, June 2024**

> Sarah has been instrumental in helping me update my main floor of my house.  After a failed attempt to pick materials for another house, I had lost my confidence that I could do this project on my own. Sarah assured me she would be a great partner and guide me and be honest in all parts of the process. She was right! She is quick to make decisions and honest. I’ve enjoyed working with her and am sure we will continue to have a relationship moving forward for other projects.

**Comment from Astute Abode Design:**

> Thank you!  It's been great helping you achieve your vision. Here's to continuing the journey!

**★★★★★ — k, April 2024**

> Sarah researched and consulted with us on all aspects of our living and dining rooms, ensuring every detail was carefully considered. From selecting fabrics for a custom sectional and ottoman to choosing lamps, pillows, and end tables, she guided us expertly through the design process. We highly recommend her personalized approach to interior design.

**Comment from Astute Abode Design:**

> Thank you!  It was fun to see everything come together!

**★★★★★ — Lana, Oct. 2023**

> We had a wonderful experience working with Sarah Hay, the founder of Astute Abode Design, on the exterior colors for our North Kitsap home. We have a large house that, although beautiful, has some awkwardness in its exterior design in the back. In the front, more than half of our facade has natural stone with predominantly warm tones. And to make things even more complicated, the original acrylic window frames are stark white...
>
> In spite of so many limiting elements, Sarah was able to come up with a great solution to our problem. The new color scheme compliments the peaceful atmosphere of our property and, at the same time, adds a touch of timeless sophistication to our slightly awkward house.
>
> Aside from having obvious creative talent, Sarah is a great listener and communicator, and will do her best to incorporate your personal preferences into the final product. I strongly recommend Astute Abode Design for any project that involves colors and shapes.

**★★★★★ — ROBERT HAMILTON, Jan. 2022**

> Sarah helped me on my entire house with furniture, art, bookshelves, paint, etc. In my experience with her, Sarah was intelligent, timely, fun, and very relatable. She used her expertise to guide me to find what I didn't know that I would actually like. Sarah introduced me to new textures and colors, and showed me how it works in combinations. She helped me find my style, which is different from hers. To me, that is saying something about her professionalism.

## Selected projects

- [Lake House Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-kitchen-pj-vj~7548583)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: We repurposed the cabinets and reconfigured the space. Vaulting the ceilings made a huge difference to the space. We also moved a wall to make better use of the view of the Lake from both the kitchen and prime bedroom.
- [Lake House Guest Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-guest-bathroom-pj-vj~7548589)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Lake house Prime Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-prime-bathroom-pj-vj~7548593)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Family bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-bathroom-pj-vj~6762177)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: This family bathroom was outdated and needed modernising. It previously had a shower over the bath and the toilet was on full view as you entered the room. By rearranging the layout, we created a more usable space which was aesthetically much more appealing. The dramatic colourway works because we kept the light colours around the window, which allowed the light to reflect and not make it too dark. The heated towel rail is a luxury that I always recommend! It makes showering a much more pleasant…
- [Main bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/main-bathroom-pj-vj~6758688)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: The original bathroom was a tiny room (more fitting for a small boat!) so we created a dormer extension of 140 sq ft to the roof space off the main bedroom. it was a blank canvas so it was fun to start from scratch! It was important to create a spa-like feel; a place to really relax and unwind at the end of the day. Features of note are the vanity unit, which came from a consignment shop and was adapted into the sink unit. It was refinished with this intense blue paint which draws your eye as yo…
- [Fireplace facelift](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fireplace-facelift-pj-vj~7133251)
  - Location: Bellevue, WA
  - Photos: 2
- [Cosy living!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cosy-living-pj-vj~7422380)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 5
- [Living room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-room-pj-vj~6762187)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: The living room had good bones (as they say!), but had previously been a rental so it required some love! As this is an open-plan area, with the kitchen and dining room, we used a light neutral colour on the walls and used more colourful furniture and furnishings to make the space cohesive. We added a gas insert to the fireplace which was no longer able to house an open fire and replaced the hearth tiles for natural slate. We refinished the oak floor and added simple honeycomb shades to windows…
- [Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/office-pj-vj~6762185)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: The brief for my client was to make his home office a place that he wanted to spend time in and be comfortable. Spurred on by working at home during COVID, he asked me to help him achieve this! This corner was set aside for reading. Placing the chair by the window for natural light during the day and a lamp for the evenings. We used a honeycomb blind for privacy and to soften the sunshine and drapes to make it cosy. To create interest, we added wallpaper to this area.
- [Guest bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guest-bedroom-pj-vj~6762184)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 1
- [Reading room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reading-room-pj-vj~6762188)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 1
- [Family room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-room-pj-vj~6762191)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 1
- [Main bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/main-bedroom-pj-vj~6762181)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: This attic bedroom needed extensive work including attaching a dormer bathroom, new insulation, drywall and finishing. It was a labour of love! Once the room came together, we added built in cabinets with motion sensing lights and solar powered blinds to the skylights for ease of use. Here we have mixed the old with the new. The bed is a French antique that was upholstered to fit with the colour scheme. I believe that mixing and matching is what makes a space unique and personal. I very much enj…
- [Childs bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/childs-bedroom-pj-vj~6762182)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 1
- [Hallway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hallway-pj-vj~6785078)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 1

[See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/astute-abode-design-pfvwus-pf~1958888709)

## Video

- [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1027834675.m3u8?s=c623c04db32acba09e67ba47c6b8ec8e8ced05d9&oauth2_token_id=1384357804)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What types of interior design projects do you specialize in (full-home, single room, remodel support)?**
I specialize in a wide range of interior design projects, from transforming single rooms like kitchens and bathrooms to comprehensive whole-house renovations. My services also extend to designing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), attic conversions, and basement designs, ensuring every space in your home reflects your unique style and needs.

**Do you work with contractors and architects during renovations?**
Absolutely! As part of my 'Design and Implementation' and 'Project Management' services, I frequently collaborate with contractors and other professionals during renovations. My goal is to ensure a smooth and cohesive process from concept to completion, bringing together all the necessary expertise to realize your vision.

**Do you manage the project through installation and styling?**
Yes, I do! My 'Design and Implementation' service covers the entire process, from providing the initial vision to selecting fixtures, fittings, furniture, and furnishings. I also offer 'Project Management' to oversee the installation and styling, ensuring every detail is perfectly executed to create your dream home.

**Do you offer full-service interior design or design-only services?**
I offer comprehensive full-service interior design, guiding you through every step from initial concept to final installation. This includes everything from space planning and furniture selection to color consulting and project management. For specific needs, I also provide focused services like color consultations.

**Do you provide furniture selection and procurement?**
Yes, absolutely! Furniture selection and procurement are integral parts of my design services. I assist clients in choosing the perfect pieces that align with their style, comfort, and functional needs, and then handle the procurement process to ensure a seamless experience from selection to delivery.

*FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.*

## Ideabooks

- [Joanna's bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/180130173/list/joanna-s-bathroom) — 2 ideas
- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154610443/list/wish-list) — 5 ideas
- [Linda's bar stools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/164259152/list/linda-s-bar-stools) — 13 ideas
- [My Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154610444/list/my-project) — 1 idea

[See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/astuteabodedesign)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-27.*