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Kerf Design Mark and Jessica enjoy cooking as a team, so they asked us to design a kitchen that works well for simultaneous prep work and cooking. This streamlined set of cabinets helped finish off a remodel of a 1960's North Seattle home. Here at Kerf, we know that when things are designed well, you can love them well. We want our product to function in a way that makes sense for how you live your life, so each project is designed and built to order. We work with you, one on one, to create a perfect solution to your needs, whether you are a homeowner, architect, contractor or a developer.
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Kerf is committed to creating a sustainable product. In addition to our exclusive use of FSC certified sustainable wood, low VOC finishes and formaldehyde free glues, we are voluntarily participating in a carbon offset program to ensure that our products are not contributing to global warming. On average each kitchen we build pays for about two metric tons of carbon offsets, which are purchased quarterly through The Gold Standard. Visit them and learn how you can get involved. We are located in the heart of Northwest Seattle, in Interbay.
This colorful staircase was the centerpiece of a remodel and second floor addition to a Seattle bungalow. This bookcase was built to occupy an existing interior french door opening in a small Seattle Bungalow. Joel and Julia have since built a new house, but they brought the bookcase with them. In addition to our cabinetry, our shop also produces a fair amount of freestanding furniture.
Need an inviting, sturdy, adaptable display for your storefront? Kerf Wall can adjust as your inventory changes and our minimalist hooks, cubbies, and shelves are perfect for highlighting special items. Give your products the frame they deserve. Display it with Kerf Wall. Give your employees the freedom to organize their office just the way they like it.
To come up with a price estimate for you, we need to know the overall dimensions of the cabinets you need. How wide, tall, and deep can we go? Photos and drawings are really helpful; Take a few snapshots of the room we are working with. Add a simple sketch with a few dimensions and we can usually get a good idea of the space.
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Garrett Olson
Apr 16, 2022
I collaborated with Kerf Design on a recent bedroom remodel design, working with designer Mark Richardson on CAD mockups. Mark was all around incredible to work with and an absolute speed-demon as far as turning out CAD designs goes. We admittedly moved in a different direction as we required a type of joinery that Kerf doesn't typically work with, however, the experience working with Kerf and Mark was very positive. Hoping to collaborate on a different project in the future.
Kb S.
Nov 04, 2021
I highly recommend Kerf's cabinetry. We held off on starting our remodel and waited several months for Kerf's kitchen cabinetry to be made and it was absolutely worth the wait! I love how Kerf incorporates a client's customization into their beautiful cabinetry such as our paper towel holder, Costco-sized spice drawer, Kitchen Aid mixer pop-up stand, and a knife block.

I am all for supporting such talented and hard-working employees at Kerf Design; their cabinetry is high quality and fits perfectly in any type of home, Eichler, Craftsman, Modern, etc. Kerf's cabinetry is our kitchen's wow factor. Each day is a smile to walk into our kitchen and see and use Kerf's beautiful and classic workmanship. Nathan is easy and excellent to communicate with and we had such a great experience working with him and his employees. I highly recommend contacting them for their design and cabinetry services for your kitchen, bathroom, office, or storage in your home.
Sharon Johnson
Oct 23, 2019
Kerf did our kitchen just over three years ago and it all still looks brand new. They were a pleasure to work with.
Jaredjaskot
Jan 04, 2019
They really turned my quote around in great time and appreciated their service. Plus, their cabinets are gorgeous.
Angelica Thayer
Dec 24, 2018
I got another project done with Kerf Design. This time it's my turn, the garage. Juli as usual comes thru for us with a fantastic design yet practical. Quality is my priority so I went with Kerf Design because of prior experience, and they don't disappoint. I love my garage now with all the storage, feels good working with a clean organized area.
Sam A.
Sep 06, 2018
I can't say enough great things about working with Kerf Design. My partner and I wanted to do something ambitious with the space below our staircase. We wanted (1) a place to store a mountain of skiing and climbing gear (2) a place for guests to store shoes and hang jackets and (3) a place to show off keepsakes from our travels.all of this hopefully doubling as a beautiful first impression when you walk into our home.

On top of all that, the two of us often have conflicting opinions and can be pretty indecisive when it comes to home decor. Despite all of that, Nathan designed and built an incredible unit that set the perfect tone for the rest of our redesign. It transformed our townhouse into a home that truly reflects both of our styles without compromise. It was more amazing than we could have imagined, and we are so grateful for our designer's patience!
R. E.
Apr 04, 2016
I contacted Kerf on a whim last summer after seeing so many lovely pins on pinterest. I have a mid-century house that needed a new bathroom and couldn't find a vanity I wanted. They responded so quickly and had ideas to me super fast! It was a wonderful experience and everyone was responsive. They were always so nice when I popped by their shop too, which I recommend to anyone considering using them.

The process is a unique one and the shop is impressive. This is high quality workmanship! Since last summer, I hired them again to build my kitchen cabinets. I can't even put into words how beautiful they look. My kitchen looks modern and fresh, but still suitable for a 1950s house. The design process was thoughtful and easy. Thank you so much!
Amy C.
Sep 04, 2015
Fastidious, detail-oriented and people-centered design. I was fortunate enough to observe the office culture, watching them share a communal lunch and seeing dogs running around. It is clear that people love to work here, and that they love making client kitchen/ furniture dreams come true. I have a heinously uneven kitchen floor and the installation team worked tirelessly to ensure the cabinets were level.

You don't see that - ever. Any other installer would have just thrown the cabinets in, dusted off their hands, and moved on to the next job. I would use them again and again!
Tim H.
Aug 18, 2014
We wanted to have an built-in office setup built for an upstairs bedroom, and have a couple of custom credenzas built. We talked to three different cabinet makers, but ultimately chose Kerf to do our work. Why? Because we like their design concepts, which are very unique. They were fairly easy to deal with, very informal, but knowledgeable and experienced.

We got some good advice, and the final work was excellent. I only wish we'd had them build a credenza for our TV--we bought one at Crate and Barrel last fall, and now wish we hadn't.
Cynthia C.
Mar 21, 2012
We're the proud owners of four custom pieces of furniture designed by Nath Hartman, owner with his wife Kate of Kerf Design. His designs are modern, clean lined, beautiful and very functional pieces, exquisitely crafted of architectural plywood with colorful, laminate surfaces that are durable and easy to clean. We have a T.V cabinet, a display cabinet, a custom display and paper drawer and a shoe storage entry table. Someday we'll have a kitchen designed and made by them I hope.
Buck H.
Mar 14, 2012
If you appreciate smart design cabinetry + furniture check out Kerf Design!
Jeff G.
Apr 18, 2011
We purchased two vanities from Kerf three years ago when remodeling our Eichler and they are still look great. The one in the master bath has withstood the abuse from a tooth brushing toddler who climbs up and down on it several times a day. We recently added a recessed magazine rack/coffee cup holder into our guest bath. I had some surprises when I opened the wall, so we had to redesign the original model.

I received the backup within a couple of days and had it installed about twenty minutes before guests showed up for a dinner party. It fit perfectly. Good news. The coffee cup holder we designed also holds the wine glasses we give our guests. Hooray! Thanks to Kerf and everyone who helped us out on our projects. We couldn't be happier.
Peter J.
Dec 30, 2010
So happy with the modern, custom-built vanity they made us. Could not be more pleased with the look of the piece. What we got from them was well above the quality of anything I've seen in any shop I'm familiar with, and the price was under what I would expect to pay for something like that. (If anything, I came away from the experience working with them feeling that they could have reasonably charged us more than they did.) Also, I found the owner and other workers to be friendly and easy to communicate with.
Laura H.
Jan 29, 2010
In addition to great looking furniture, Kerf makes an amazing product that can withstand abuse. My coffee table of seven years and many spills looks just like the day I got it, wipes clean with a wet cloth. good as new. Everyone should have some Kerf.