1718 NW 56 St. Suite 102 Seattle,
WA 98107
Telephone: 206 - 783 - 0381
Fax: 206 - 297 - 5597
E-Mail :Info@bluewaterdesignbuild.com
:206 - 783 - 0381
Our Staff

Kirk Gronvold

Third generation builder Kirk Gronvold began his career early, working side-by-side with his father. After graduating from Seattle University in 1985, Kirk chose to continue the family tradition of providing quality craftsmanship. For 22 years, he worked in the family-owned business, expanding the services offered and gaining extensive experience and knowledge.

In 2007, he launched Blue Water Design Build LLC to focus on the design build services. The company provides homeowners, builders and developers with quality craftsmanship for new construction and remodeling. A home services division provides home repair and maintenance with the same commitment to quality.

As the owner of Blue Water Design Build, Kirk continually strives to exceed customer expectations. He believes that making homeowners dreams come true is a magical task that can be accomplished through hard work, attention to detail and establishing clear communication with the customer and the professionals working on the project.

Kirk and his wife Donna are raising their three children in the Seattle area. The family shares a passion for boating. Together, Kirk and Donna ensure that a work/life balance includes plenty of time on the water.
Wendy Colgan ~ Interior Designer
Wendy Colgan is an award winning interior designer with over 10 years of experience. Her work has been featured in the Seattle Times Parade Magazine and she has received design awards from the National Kitchen & Bath Association and The Master Builder's Association of King County. She is a graduate of the University of Washington.

Wendy works collaboratively with homeowners to help them articulate and realize their vision. One of the biggest challenges for many clients is visualization, it's so hard to know what something is going to look like from a little chip. Wendy uses a very sophisticated 3D modeling program so that her clients can see on screen what she can see in her head. It helps when communicating with each other so the project that was once a dream becomes reality!

Wendy's other passion include world travel and art.
"Nothing makes me happier than seeing a house transformed into a home." Wendy Colgan
Steve Balter ~ Master Carpenter & Master Furniture Maker
Steve began his career as a carpenter in 1980 on the east coast, building new homes in the New York, Connecticut area. In 1984 Steve moved to Seattle and worked for 2 yrs for a Seattle custom builder, doing high end remodels. At the time, he became very interested in furniture making, and decided to enroll in the fine furniture making program in Boston Mass. at the prestigious North Benett Street School, the oldest trade school in the country. At school Steve learned all aspects of traditional furniture making, including joinery, carving, inlay work, staining and French polishing. After 2 yrs Steve graduated with honors, and moved back to the Pacific Northwest.

In spring 1987 he formally opened Steven F. Balter Maker of Fine Furniture. Steve continued to refine his talents, and worked with many of the area's top designers building mostly period furniture, and custom cabinetry.

With Steve's "eye for detail" his work has been published in Seattle Homes Magazine for his custom cabinetry work. Steve's master carpentry skills in custom cabinetry, furniture making and trade work make him an all around asset to any job. He uses his years of training and experience to create both quality craftsmanship and a unique flavor to your home.

After searching many months for the right fit, Steve joined the growing team at Blue Water Design Build LLC. We are very pleased to have such a wonderful talent on our team!
 
 
 
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