Erin Gillenwater Design, LLC

Erin Gillenwater Design creates timeless kitchen and bath spaces for homeowners who want their remodel to feel beautiful, functional, personal, and thoughtfully planned from the very beginning. Based in Tacoma, Washington, Erin Gillenwater Design specializes in kitchen design and planning, bath design and planning, custom cabinetry, countertops, layout improvements, finish selections, and storage solutions that are intentionally created around the way each client lives every day. With more than 23 years of industry experience, Erin brings a clear, confident, and approachable design process to homeowners looking for a space that works better, looks elevated, and feels truly their own. 

At the heart of Erin Gillenwater Design is a simple belief: great design should make daily life easier while adding lasting beauty to the home. Kitchens and bathrooms are some of the most used spaces in any house, and Erin understands that every detail matters, from cabinetry layout and countertop material to hardware, finishes, storage, traffic flow, and how the room supports family life, entertaining, cooking, baking, relaxing, and getting ready for the day. Her design approach blends timeless materials, smart planning, and personalized details so each finished space feels polished, practical, and tailored to the homeowner’s unique lifestyle. 

For kitchen remodels, Erin helps clients move from inspiration to a realistic, well-planned design that fits their goals, budget, and home. Whether the project calls for a brighter open-concept kitchen, improved cabinet storage, a large island, updated countertops, or a complete layout transformation, she guides homeowners through the decisions that shape a successful remodel. Her kitchen design services focus on creating spaces that work seamlessly, reduce stress, and bring together function, comfort, and timeless style.

For bathroom remodels, Erin Gillenwater Design creates spaces that balance style, comfort, and everyday usability. From layout planning to final selections, Erin helps homeowners choose cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, finishes, and design elements that make the bathroom feel effortless and beautiful. Whether the goal is a fresh powder room, a more functional guest bath, or a calm primary bathroom retreat, her process keeps the project organized and focused on the client’s vision.

Custom cabinetry is also a core part of Erin’s work. She offers cabinetry solutions designed to fit the home, style, storage needs, and budget, including cost-effective options and fully custom designs. Her cabinetry planning emphasizes quality craftsmanship, smart storage, and personalized details that help every inch of the space work harder. From kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities to islands, built-ins, and storage-focused designs, Erin helps homeowners create cabinetry that looks intentional and functions beautifully. 

The Erin Gillenwater Design process is designed to feel clear, collaborative, and stress free. It begins with a conversation by phone, email, or direct message, followed by a showroom meeting where Erin discusses the client’s project goals, style, budget, rough measurements, existing space photos, and inspiration images. From there, she creates a preliminary layout and design concept, schedules an in-home assessment for detailed measurements, finalizes cabinetry, countertops, hardware, finishes, and other design selections, and then helps clients review, approve, and place their order. 

Homeowners choose Erin Gillenwater Design because Erin combines professional expertise with a warm, personal design experience. She listens closely, explains the process clearly, and helps clients feel confident at every step. Her work is especially valuable for homeowners who know they want a more functional kitchen or bathroom but need a trusted expert to help turn ideas into a complete, buildable design.

Serving Tacoma and surrounding Washington communities by appointment through a partner showroom at Lakewood Kitchen & Bath in Tacoma, Erin Gillenwater Design is licensed and insured and offers a personalized alternative to a rushed, one-size-fits-all remodeling experience. For homeowners searching for a Tacoma kitchen designer, Washington bath designer, custom cabinetry expert, countertop design specialist, or kitchen and bathroom remodel design partner, Erin Gillenwater Design provides intentional design, timeless style, and expert guidance from concept to completion.