Whether bold or muted, color is one of our primary building blocks and is fundamental to our design process. For more information and photos on this service, have a look here. Both functional and stylish, we look for opportunities to use the natural light. That said, our most used advice is reading lights in every room and everything on dimmers!.
By defining certain areas as multi-functional and through imaginative use of color and lighting, smaller interiors can be designed to feel more expansive and relaxed. It is a pleasure to recommend Belltown Design for any interior needs in the Seattle area. I contracted Belltown Design to help me with a full interior layout for a condominium in First Hill.
The team worked within my budget and had impeccable judgement. Paula was an expert at focusing me in and getting decisions made so the project would move along. I'm going to make some additional improvements, and won't work with anyone other than Belltown Design to plan and execute the project.
By defining certain areas as multi-functional and through imaginative use of color and lighting, smaller interiors can be designed to feel more expansive and relaxed. It is a pleasure to recommend Belltown Design for any interior needs in the Seattle area. I contracted Belltown Design to help me with a full interior layout for a condominium in First Hill.
The team worked within my budget and had impeccable judgement. Paula was an expert at focusing me in and getting decisions made so the project would move along. I'm going to make some additional improvements, and won't work with anyone other than Belltown Design to plan and execute the project.
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With a comprehensive background in fine arts and interior design, Paula brings an imaginative and collaborative spirit to every project. Comfortable working in a variety of styles, her design sense naturally develops from her client's personal story, and the emotions it evokes. She does not shy away from taking risks or digging deeper and is energized by the challenge of achieving great results.
Whether you have lived in your Seattle home for years, just purchased a new one, or are renting here for the first time, you have already discovered that both light and space are at a premium in this beautiful city. We use the three fundamental elements of design - light, color, and space planning - to create an atmosphere that helps you make the most of our limited sunshine.
We had a great experience with Belltown Design over the course of our recent remodel. Paula worked with us to turn our basement into a fun and colorful family room. Additionally, she helped us with some additional design improvements to our kitchen and living room. These projects included flooring choices, lighting, paint, furniture, closets, wall art, and more.
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Aaron Lieberman
Dec 24, 2020
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We had a great experience with Belltown Design over the course of our recent remodel. Paula worked with us to turn our basement into a fun and colorful family room. Additionally, she helped us with some additional design improvements to our kitchen and living room. These project included flooring choices, lighting, paint, furniture, closets, wall art, and more. Paula's knowledge and experience came through and was visible during the whole course of the projects. Additionally, Robbie's organizational skills helped to create much more functional spaces in our children's' bedrooms. One of the things
Susan Smith
Dec 15, 2020
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We hired Belltown Design LLC to provide us an exterior design that would give our 1960’s apartment complex a unique, standout identity, with so many similar style apartments and condominiums in the neighborhood. With a nod to the era in which it was built, Belltown Design created a Modernist concept, containing elements of a Japanese / Craftsman aesthetic, well suited for the property.
The project scope of work included a Modernist concept with full renderings, and specifications for Mansard roofing, wood shutters, siding, paint colors and products. It also included making selections for exterior
The project scope of work included a Modernist concept with full renderings, and specifications for Mansard roofing, wood shutters, siding, paint colors and products. It also included making selections for exterior
Doug Heimburger
Nov 04, 2020
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It is a pleasure to recommend Belltown Design for any interior needs in the Seattle area. I contracted Belltown Design to help me with a full interior layout for a condominium in First Hill. As I was moving back from Asia, the scope was extensive and encompassed almost all the furniture required to outfit a two-bedroom condo. I looked at several options for design, but settled on Belltown Design for two reasons -- first, they would manage not just the design but also the execution of the plans, and second, that they would partner not just with consumer design stores but also with designer vendors
Jane Sullivan
Jun 22, 2020
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I highly recommend Belltown Design for their professionalism, talent, and resources - this team made my daunting project fun and successful under the least accommodating of circumstances - COVID-19.
Paula McHugh and Robbie Liddane worked tirelessly to transform my condo from dark and dated to bright and contemporary. I told them I wanted to completely flip the space and they accomplished it with professionalism and attention to every detail. Every surface of my two bedroom two bathroom condo and all furnishings were replaced -including an extensive electrical overhaul and reconfigured kitchen
Paula McHugh and Robbie Liddane worked tirelessly to transform my condo from dark and dated to bright and contemporary. I told them I wanted to completely flip the space and they accomplished it with professionalism and attention to every detail. Every surface of my two bedroom two bathroom condo and all furnishings were replaced -including an extensive electrical overhaul and reconfigured kitchen
Kate Mcwilliams
Jun 16, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness
Tim and Paula at Belltown Design have such keen eyes and sense of style! I have been so impressed with their work and had the pleasure of working with them after following there business the past couple years. Would highly recommend working with this small locally owned family business. Thank you for making our space beautiful.
Tim and Paula at Belltown Design have such keen eyes and sense of style! I have been so impressed with their work and had the pleasure of working with them after following there business the past couple years. Would highly recommend working with this small locally owned family business. Thank you for making our space beautiful.
Lisa Nakamura
Oct 27, 2019
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We consider ourselves lucky finding Belltown Design from a Google search as we sought to find a designer to update the 1914 Craftsman Four Square home I was raised in and purchased from my parents in 1999. Paula, the owner of Belltown Design, began her process by sharing her design vision through beautiful and detailed hand-illustrated drawings of two primary living spaces that provided us a “look and feel” and nailed what we had discussed with her at our initial meeting. From there, she and her team provided a work plan, target timeline and estimated budget. She brought expertise in design
Elizabeth Baker
Jun 14, 2018
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Over the course of this past year I have had the pleasure and privilege of working with Belltown Design. I have a business creating custom soft goods such as slipcovers, throw pillows, cushions, etc and she brought me in on a home renovation project in West Seattle. Paula's design talents are spot on and her ability to communicate her vision was wonderful. From a fabricator's point of view, I knew exactly what she wanted. There was no confusion or mystery. Her ideas are fresh and fun and I would not hesitate to work with her again!
Thomas McClory
Jun 03, 2018
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Belltown design did a great job and our "new" condo looks great. Paula is extremely knowledgeable and guided us through every step of the process. The project included new flooring, paint and furnishings. Paula knew all the best places to shop. She and her associates were incredibly generous with their time, frequently going shopping with us to help make the best selections. Her style and color recommendations were perfect. And I can't review Belltown's performance without mentioning how patient she was while we sometimes waffled over the array of choices that were presented to us. I can't recommend
Travis Gnehm
Dec 26, 2014
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Paula McHugh brings a diverse background to her design work, making her a fantastic resource for many different types of projects. She is very well known among the Seattle design community for her insightful blog series and the beautiful results that she delivers to her clients everyday. If anyone is considering working with Paula, I would recommend researching the Belltown Design website and look at the updates posted on the Belltown Design Facebook Page. It speaks highly to Paula's ability and knowledge.
