A Material Difference.
From craftsman to Tudor to mid-century modern, vintage Seattle homes have a special appeal that emerges from local materials and design patterns, traditional workmanship, and the patina of daily life. Over time, they also develop myriad issues and need regular care and modern improvements to remain fit for purpose. Material Projects aims to help you transform and maintain your home inside and out via expert repairs, exceptional carpentry, and careful restoration work that gets the details right and makes a material difference you can see and feel, every day.
Expert home repair. Enduring craft. Elevated form and function.
Services
Repair
Common home repairs and improvements
Examples include repairs to damaged or worn wood trim, railings, stairs, porches, siding, and decks. Functional repairs and aesthetic improvements to doors, windows, and kitchen cabinets, and installation of new hardware. Wall repair for plaster or drywall and minor painting. Exterior weatherproofing, rot repair, caulking, and finishing. Repairs to fencing and gates. Installation of shelving, closet systems, and decor.
Rebuild
Custom carpentry, vintage restoration, and new construction
Examples include detailed trim carpentry for millwork applications such as baseboard, casing, chair rail, crown moulding, mantels, window sills, and wainscoting, among others. Design, fabrication, and installation of custom built-ins. New door or window installation, as well as restoration of vintage doors and double-hung windows. Front porch restoration or replacement. Custom decks and other backyard features such as arbors, pergolas, and sheds.
Reimagine
Design advice, project planning, and DIY coaching services
Examples include non-structural design advice and aesthetic guidance on materials and finishes, full-house color palette design and paint specification, project consulting, access to local resources and referrals, and coaching for homeowners who want to do the work themselves.