Designs recognized by the Master Builders Assocation of King and Snohomish Counties

By Mike Benbow
Herald Writer
Published: Sunday, July 6, 2008

Three area remodelers were honored recently as recipients of The Rex Awards from the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties.

The association presented awards to 15 remodeling designers and contractors at an event in Renton. Local winners included Estate Homes of Mill Creek, Albee Interior Design in aBothell and Chermak Construction Inc. of Edmonds, which won two awards.

Here's a look at their awards, the companies and their work:

Estate Homess started by Ken Cornett 30 years ago, the company handles all of its projects. "We take them from beginning idea to the end," said Carol Trusz. "We build them, too." The company was lauded for a project providing existing or additional square footage in the $300,000 to $600,000 category. The design was from Craig Carney, the company's head designer. This project involved a Magnolia home built in the 1930s with red brick. The home's master suite was revitalized with an elegant Master Bath. A second-floor addition included vaulted bay windows in the children's bedrooms.