--- title: "Interior Cosmetics LLC — Cabinets & Cabinetry | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/interior-cosmetics-llc-pfvwus-pf~664237488 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~664237488.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Interior Cosmetics LLC" category: ["Cabinets & Cabinetry"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/58c3e5d4050c3e82_6919-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Available upon Request, Snohomish, Washington 98290, United States" latitude: 47.8954 longitude: -122.0716 phone: "(425) 417-1090" website: http://www.interiorcosmetics.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 34 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 85 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Interior Cosmetics LLC Original Houzz profile: [Interior Cosmetics LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/interior-cosmetics-llc-pfvwus-pf~664237488) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Cabinets & Cabinetry - **Location:** Snohomish, WA - **Serves:** Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Bothell, Issaquah, Lynnwood, Lake Stevens, North Creek, Mercer Island, Kenmore, Martha Lake, Silver Firs, West Lake Stevens, Mill Creek, Monroe, Lake Forest Park, Woodinville, Maltby, Alderwood Manor, Snohomish, Brier, Woods Creek, Clearview, Three Lakes, Fobes Hill, Cathcart, Machias, Echo Lake, Lake Roesiger, Roosevelt - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (34 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2016–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves Interior Cosmetics is an artisan company serving the Puget Sound area, owned and run by Dave Bishop. We specialize in refinishing existing kitchen cabinets. We are NOT a refacing company. With an impeccable reputation, Dave has been finishing fine cabinetry since 1974, and uses the best quality commercial grade finishing products available. Unlike some contractors who take many jobs at once and rely on laborers with inconsistent skills, Interior Cosmetics prefers to work with one customer at a time. You receive the benefit of having the full attention of the craftsman for your project. Interior Cosmetics, LLC is a member of the Master Builders Association of King & Snohomish Counties, the Northwest Society of Interior Designers, the Better Business Bureau, and is a fully licensed, bonded and insured General Contractor. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. Dave Bishop, Owner/Designer of Interior Cosmetics will help you be proud of your kitchen again! Let Interior Cosmetics restore your wood cabinets to their original beauty—or beyond! ### Services Provided - Cabinet Refinishing ### Areas Served - Seattle - Bellevue - Everett - Kirkland - Redmond - Sammamish - Bothell - Issaquah - Lynnwood - Lake Stevens - North Creek - Mercer Island - Kenmore - Martha Lake - Silver Firs - West Lake Stevens - Mill Creek - Monroe - Lake Forest Park - Woodinville - Maltby - Alderwood Manor - Snohomish - Brier - Woods Creek - Clearview - Three Lakes - Fobes Hill - Cathcart - Machias - Echo Lake - Lake Roesiger - Roosevelt ### Typical Job Cost Base price $140 per lineal foot across face of cabinet, and up ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Interior Cosmetics LLC | | Address | Available upon Request, Snohomish, Washington 98290, United States | | Phone | (425) 417-1090 | | Website | http://www.interiorcosmetics.com | | License Number | INTERCL941JF | | Followers on Houzz | 85 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Interior-Cosmetics-LLC/127614807262663?ref=aymt\_homepage\_panel - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/DavidArnoldBish - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dave-bishop/8/322/99b - Blog — www.interiorcosmetics.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Interior Cosmetics LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/interior-cosmetics-llc-pfvwus-pf~664237488) - **Website:** http://www.interiorcosmetics.com - **Phone:** (425) 417-1090 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Better Business Bureau - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2016–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Northwest Society of Interior Designers (Seattle)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/northwest-society-of-interior-designers-seattle-pfvwus-pf~60066354) - [Master Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/master-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~26869611) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 34 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — William L Donnelly, April 2025** > Dave Bishop is a master craftsman with pride in his work and with determination to meeting his client's expectations. He refinished the maple cabinetry in my kitchen and bath to exacting detail and respect for the original appearance. The high quality finish restores the natural beauty of the cabinets. Dave adheres to schedule and budget. **★★★★★ — HU-900058517, July 2022** > We contracted with Dave to do a total cabinet refinishing in addition to a couple of custom modifications. The refinished cabinets look like brand new in all respects. The quality of the work was superior. Dave's experience and comments were helpful to us in making decisions and he was diligent about getting the work done in the agreed upon time frame. He was trustworthy and we recommend him if you are looking for top quality kitchen cabinet refinishing. **★★★★★ — HU-803841611, March 2022** > David and his son Jesse are consummate craftsmen and the end result is absolutely beautiful. Our project began on-time with door and panel removals a week before the in-house cleaning, masking, and spraying began. The major in-house work progressed on a daily basis until project completion so as to minimize disruption and down time. David carefully masked the affected areas of my home and went to great lengths to contain and remove dust and odors, and to protect newly refinished floors. There was a total cleanup after the project was completed. Highly recommended and I would hire him again. **★★★★★ — HU-559031420, Feb. 2022** > Dave refinished our maple kitchen cabinets which was part of a full remodel of our kitchen. He was great to work with from start to finish (pun not intended). He provided excellent input regarding how to best proceed with the cabinets, whether to refinish with a "clear" product to keep the look of the wood grain or to use a product that provided more of a paint like appearance. He thoroughly explained the process that he follows and the expected time line for our project. We chose to have our cabinets refinished with pigmented conversion varnish which has the look of paint, but is a much more durable finish. We couldn't be happier with the results. The new finish on the cabinets entirely changed the look of our kitchen. If you are considering refinishing your cabinets I highly recommend that you use Dave for your project. **★★★★★ — Dave Gomez & Ann Brooks, Aug. 2021** > Dave and Jesse did an excellent job and will be recommending them for anyone that is looking to hire a professional team to paint their cabinets. They were super clean and detail oriented and kept us posted on their progress the entire time we were away on vacation. Dave knows his stuff, is an excellent communicator and his price was more than fair. > You get what you pay for. We paid for excellence, and that's what we got. > Thanks again Dave and Jesse for the great job! > Cheers, > Dave and Ann **★★★★★ — Deanna Merkatz, March 2021** > I could not be more pleased with how my cabinets turned out. After Dave spent quite a bit of time in my kitchen going through every single detail I knew his company would be the best fit for what I was hoping for. It turned out even better then I thought was possible. Dave and his son Jesse are very detailed and professional. There were so many flaws and poor installation issues with my original installation that they fixed that I didn't expect them to do. Interior Design Cosmetics has a much more complex process than the average "paint job" and the detail is absolutely perfect. My kitchen looks not only updated but brand new. I highly recommend them, the quality doesn't get any better. **★★★★★ — HU-341516862, Jan. 2021** > Jeff and Leslie Meyer > > Dave Bishop and his son, Jesse, did an outstanding job refinishing our kitchen cabinets. They started and finished the job on time and were on budget. They were extremely meticulous with every detail including taping up the entire kitchen, which kept the dust at an absolute minimum. They also cleaned all the work spaces when they were finished. Dave and Jesse are true craftsmen and take great pride in the quality of their work and it shows. We highly recommend Interior Cosmetics without any hesitation. **★★★★★ — Diana Schnaible, July 2019** > Where do we begin? We are so happy! After living with maple colored cabinets for 13 years, we decided to repaint them rather than replace. We were extremely careful in choosing a contractor for this project in order to maintain the integrity of our Buchan model home. David did not disappoint. He came to look at our kitchen, family room built ins and mantel and gave us a price to paint all. He also brought a sample of what the finish would be like which immediately eased my worries of seeing any brushstrokes. His work is meticulous and the quality is outstanding. He was very good about communicating with us at every level and also offered additional services to enhance the project. He replaced and rebuilt our wine rack that was built into our cabinetry and also replaced the cabinet hinges with soft close hinges. I love them! I wouldn’t hesitate to hire David from Interior Cosmetics again!!!! **★★★★★ — Barbara Clark, July 2019** > I am thrilled with the way my 20yr old birch cabinets turned out, they look brand new. Dave and his son stuck to the schedule and often went above and beyond. I was thinking the bid was a bit high but when all was said and done I went “what a bargain!”. **★★★★★ — Karen Guzak, April 2019** > Dave did an excellent job of refinishing my 25 year old cabinets. His craftmanship and attention to detail were outstanding. And, the price was very fair. I love the new black color for the base cabinets. **★★★★★ — David Missen, Dec. 2018** > Dave was great to work with. He, and his son, worked within a very tight scheduling window to complete a fairly complex project between Thanksgiving and our Christmas party. They also had to work around a flooring contractor's schedule - throughout, Dave was communicative and helpful. **★★★★★ — Larry Blaine, Nov. 2018** > Dave Bishop, the owner of the company, spent half an hour talking my wife and me through the method for fixing a problem ourselves. He didn't charge us anything for consulting with us, and he did it while he was at a job site working on a paying job for another customer. As a result we avoided having to hire a contractor to fix our problem. Needless to say, we are grateful to him for taking the time to help us out with no profit for himself. > > We will hire Dave the next time we need a project done at the house. ## Selected projects - [Arrowhead Point Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arrowhead-point-kitchen-pj-vj~2155736) - Location: Kenmore, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: This customer found us on houzz.com. These 25 year old cabinets came from Rutt Fine Cabinetry, a very high end cabinet company in Pennsylvania. It happens that I've done field repair for them here in the Northwest for many years, have been in their factory, worked on their finishing line and have most of their finishing materials on my shelf. I was able to restore the finish color where it had been worn away from use, as well as finishing the new island bar supports and replacement base shoe. Th… - [Mercer Island View Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mercer-island-view-kitchen-pj-vj~2191433) - Location: Mercer Island, WA - Photos: 12 - Description: This 15 year old remodeled kitchen had been finished with conventional lacquer by the on site paining contractors. It had become badly damaged by direct sunlight and water splatters, as well as repeated handling. As is so often the case, the natural oils in our hands becomes infused into the finish over time and is impossible to clean off, and eventually wearing through to the raw wood. The ultraviolet radiation bleaches the lacquer and the wood, leaving it looking flat and washed out. Our steam… - [Fauntleroy Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fauntleroy-kitchen-pj-vj~4177798) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: This lovely kitchen in a very beautiful view home was badly damaged from 25 years of wear, water and sun. The conventional lacquer finish did not hold up well from the elements. Our overfinishing process, along with some artistic toning, brought it back to it's natural warm aged color. A very rewarding project. - [Downtown Kirkland Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-kirkland-kitchen-pj-vj~2124184) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: A previous customer had us back once again to do all the cabinets in their newly acquired home. This time we covered the dark cherry finish with pigmented conversion varnish, an accent glaze, and a low sheen clear acrylic conversion varnish topcoat. The island and family room cabinets went slightly darker with an oxford brown glaze. A very lovely kitchen project for some very happy repeat customers. - [Downtown Kirkland Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-kirkland-master-bath-pj-vj~2209196) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 4 - Description: Customers had us back to do the final room in their newly acquired home. We used the same color ensemble as the kitchen. It goes very well with the new stone tile. - [Kirkland Ave Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kirkland-ave-kitchen-pj-vj~1086556) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 5 - Description: Green Technology failed this customer. The white, water based cabinet paint the manufacturer used on these cabinets began to turn soft and peel on the heavy use areas. Mechanical removal of the coating was the only option left to us. I was strongly warned NOT to recoat over this finish. We removed all the painted finish back down to raw wood by soda blasting it off (sandblasting with industrial baking soda). A very difficult process. We recoated with pigmented conversion varnish, a brown glaze,… - [Downtown Kirkland 2 Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-kirkland-2-kitchen-pj-vj~2776462) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: This dark cherry kitchen sucked all the light out of the room and made the brazilian cherry floor look drab. We refinished this project with a pigmented conversion varnish undercoater, tinted to our selected color, and topcoated with a low sheen acrylic water-white clear conversion varnish. This amazing clear varnish is not amber, and will not yellow or change color over the white basecoats. The new undercoater can build up to 15 mils without a cracking hazard and is suitable over caulked seams.… - [Shoreline View Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shoreline-view-kitchen-pj-vj~4178062) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: This contemporary walnut kitchen was finished with a natural oil which was not at all adequate for the conditions. Massive sun damage bleached the walnut to a light tan color. Plus, they left the retractable doors open most of the time, which showed a mismatch when closed. It was very challenging to restain the damaged areas overall to match the undamaged doors so they all blended in when closed. - [Edmonds Reface Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edmonds-reface-kitchen-pj-vj~2636574) - Location: Edmonds, WA - Photos: 6 - Description: On this project we determined that the existing finish and door style were unworkable for our usual processes. We opted instead for a complete reface. Our local cabinet shop did an excellent job producing all new door, drawer, side panels and trim (they were all flawless). We then scraped and sanded the solid oak framework back down to raw, and restained them in this lovely gray with a frosty toner. The 10 degree sheen acrylic conversion varnish and the new hardware gives it a real contemporary… - [Lake City Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-city-kitchen-pj-vj~4178777) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: With this older oak kitchen we modified some of the spaces, added self closing hardware and pulls and then refinished with pigmented conversion varnish - [Mill Creek Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mill-creek-kitchen-pj-vj~1614611) - Location: Bothell, WA - Photos: 5 - Description: These quality built cabinets were in great condition, but stuck in the typical 90s frosty stain mode. We used a tinted toner with a matching glaze to produce this uniform color. We removed the center panels on 2 doors above the desk and put in an art glass for a muted display. A really delightful project with wonderful results. - [South Bellevue Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-bellevue-kitchen-pj-vj~2780907) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: The original lacquer finish on this dark stained maple kitchen was failing badly after less than 10 years. We were able to repair all the damage, and added a thin brown glaze to make it a little richer. They loved it so much they had us back to do the family room cabinets, too. - [Bellevue Pikes Peak Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bellevue-pikes-peak-kitchen-pj-vj~4177967) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: This was a quick project for a home seller who ordered all new doors, drawers, and hardware for the existing builder grade cabinets, and then found us to finish and install the new parts and panels. It was a rapid turn around for a hot listing. - [Greenwood kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenwood-kitchen-pj-vj~2022937) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: This 25 year old family kitchen was heavily used, had extensive water and impact damage and many of the door frame glue joints were broken. We of course repaired all the damage and restained it all back to its original color. Because they added a smaller gas range, we added tray cabinets on either side and a refurb counter on the island - [Everett View Kichen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/everett-view-kichen-pj-vj~1900396) - Location: Everett, WA - Photos: 11 - Description: This 35 year old custom kitchen was done by her father's cabinet shop that was one of my first employers back in 1975. I was able to restore close to the original color by steam cleaning, which removed all the damaged finish, then bleaching the raw wood. Then I created an overstain that seamlessly blended all the values together. She happily says they look just like the day they were installed. Photos by Lydia Gaebe Bishop - [Small Kirkland kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-kirkland-kitchen-pj-vj~1001100) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 4 - Description: This 25 year old builder grade oak kitchen was natural yellowed lacquer. We used a tinted toner with matching glaze highlight and added new pull hardware - [Lake Tuck Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-tuck-kitchen-pj-vj~1402030) - Location: Cottage Lake, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: In a dreamy gorgeous gated community east of Woodinville, we added some enhancements and a beautiful new finish on these original builder grade oak cabinets. We added knotty beadboard and crown, paste filled the oak grain, painted with pigmented conversion varnish base coat, mildly sanded thru on the outside edges, glazed with a thin brown highlight and topcoated with acrylic conversion varnish. This superior cabinet finish will not yellow with age or UV exposure, and looks exactly as I finished… - [Edmonds Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edmonds-kitchen-pj-vj~1039667) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This 25 year old kitchen had been natural lacquered fir. The finish was beginning to fail in the usual places by the sink. The homeowners had begun to strip the old finish and restained a few parts before handing the project over to us. We completed the stripping process back down to raw wood, and then restained with the same stain they had been using. The lower sheen acrylic conversion varnish turned out quite lovely - [Houghton kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/houghton-kitchen-pj-vj~1001166) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This 15 year old kitchen had a milky gray stain that did not age well when the cherry wood darkened and then was bleached out by sunlight. We used a tinted toner with matching glaze to richen the cherry color, and finished with acrylic conversion varnish - [Pine replacement panel match](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pine-replacement-panel-match-pj-vj~1537955) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 3 [See all 34 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/interior-cosmetics-llc-pfvwus-pf~664237488) ## Ideabooks - [interiorcosmetics's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48400201/list/interiorcosmetics-s-ideas) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/interiorcosmetics) ## Community Q&A **Q: Mdf or solid wood door and drawer panels?** *(in Design Dilemma)* We decided on a white painted shaker door and the cabinet maker is suggesting an mdf panel because it fits tighter and won't expand and contract. I know there have been many posts in this. Is there anyone that went with mdf and regrets their decision? How about if you chose all wood? A: An onsite finish of enamel or pigmented lacquer would be easier to repair, but more likely to fail, as they are both weaker than conversion varnish. A factory baked on finish is merely force cured in minutes rather than 30 days. But cured is cured and one not better than the other **Q: Bleaching Douglas Fir** *(in Design Dilemma)* Help! We are close to staining the beams and windows of our newly constructed home and have come to realize that douglas fir needs to be bleached to get the orange out. Has anyone done this or have helpful hints. We are in the Santa Barbara area and need to move quickly on this. Appreciate feedback. A: Sherwin Williams no longer carries that product. You'll have to research a wood bleach available in your area. It could help some, but white oak is awfully green compared with anything orange. A gray stain or glaze that contains a white pigment will kill the yellow in the orange color, but will leave it a rosy cast, which is the opposite of olive green. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*