Design Essentials PNW

Early-stage design clarity for architects, builders, and remodelers

Design Essentials PNW provides collaborative design support for residential projects — helping plans, finishes, and spatial decisions feel resolved before construction begins.

I work alongside small architectural firms, builders, and remodelers as a design consultant, offering a clear, experienced perspective that supports your process, respects your expertise, and makes projects easier to execute.

This work lives upstream — where thoughtful decisions save time, reduce friction, and lead to better outcomes on site.

What I do

I partner with project teams during early and mid-design phases to bring clarity, cohesion, and calm to complex decisions.

My work typically supports:

• plan and flow review

• finish and material direction

• spatial and livability assessment

• pre-sale and pre-listing design guidance

The goal is not to redesign your work — it’s to help it feel complete.

How I work

Design Essentials PNW is structured for clean collaboration.

• Design consultation and visual guidance only

• No installation or construction services

• No hiring or management of installers or subcontractors

• Clear separation between professional services and retail goods

This keeps roles defined, communication efficient, and projects moving forward.

Who this is for

This work is best suited for:

• small architectural firms without in-house design support

• design-build remodelers navigating finish decisions

• boutique home builders focused on quality and presentation

If your projects benefit from an experienced design perspective — without added complexity — this collaboration may be a strong fit.

About the studio

Design Essentials PNW is led by Wendy Burdett, a Tacoma-based design consultant with deep experience in residential design, model home merchandising, and visual strategy.

Her work bridges architecture and lived experience — bringing a trained eye for space, proportion, and flow to projects that need clarity as much as creativity.