Newly Completed Distinctive Custom Built Home in Kirkland
Custom Home Builder Kirkland WA — Holmes Point Project Overview
As a custom home builder in Kirkland, WA, we recently completed this distinctive architectural project in the Holmes Point neighborhood. Sited high on a private lot, the home takes full advantage of stunning views over Lake Washington. From the first design conversation, the goal was clear: build a home that felt warm and timeless while pushing energy performance further than a typical new build. The finished result blends modern efficiency with materials and craftsmanship that give the house real character — the kind that doesn’t come from a standard spec-home package.
The project involved a full custom build on the site of a previous home, giving us the opportunity to salvage and repurpose original materials rather than sending them to landfill — more on that below. Every detail, from the floor plan to the finish selections, was shaped around how this specific family wanted to live on this specific lot.
Energy-Efficient Custom Home Design
The homeowners set an ambitious goal: minimize the home’s energy footprint without compromising on comfort or design. We approached this holistically rather than bolting on a few efficient appliances:
- High-performance HVAC system sized and zoned specifically for the home’s layout and Lake Washington-facing exposure
- Energy Star-rated appliances throughout the kitchen and laundry areas
- Tight building envelope with upgraded insulation and air-sealing to reduce heating and cooling loss
- Efficient window and glazing selections that preserve the lake views while limiting heat transfer
The result is a custom home that performs significantly better than a comparable code-minimum build — an increasingly common priority we see from custom home buyers across the Kirkland and greater Lake Washington area.
Reclaimed 100-Year-Old Fir: A Story in the Details
One of the most distinctive features of this home is its use of reclaimed old-growth fir, salvaged directly from the original house that stood on the lot. Rather than discarding century-old material, we milled and repurposed it for the upstairs flooring and the fireplace surround.
This kind of material simply isn’t available new — the tight grain and warm coloring of 100-year-old fir can’t be replicated with today’s lumber. It gives the home a sense of history and warmth that grounds the otherwise contemporary design, and it’s a great example of how thoughtful custom building can honor a site’s past while building for its future.
Why Homeowners Choose Us as Their Kirkland Custom Home Builder
Town Construction and Development has been designing and building custom homes and remodels across the Seattle and greater Lake Washington area since 1996. As a BBB-accredited, NAHB-affiliated builder and ENERGY STAR certified, we bring the same level of care to every project — whether it’s a full custom build like this Holmes Point home or a targeted remodel.
If you’re considering a custom home build in Kirkland, Bellevue, Sammamish, or the surrounding Lake Washington communities, explore our full portfolio or get in touch to talk through your project.
