Cle Elum sits at the gateway to the Cascades — and the homes here reflect that location. They’re places that need to work in all seasons: cozy in the deep Kittitas winters, bright and open in the summers, and always ready to receive guests from the mountains. D. Marie Interiors designs Cle Elum interiors that honor the town’s character while meeting modern standards for function and comfort.
Whether you have an older Cle Elum home with good bones and dated finishes, a newer build that needs design direction, or a vacation property that needs furnishing from scratch, our team brings over 25 years of combined design and remodeling experience to your project.
Interior Design Services in Cle Elum
Living Room and Great Room Design
Cle Elum homes often feature great rooms where living, dining, and kitchen flow together — and getting this open-plan design right requires careful thought about zones, sightlines, and how the space reads as a whole. We design living rooms and great rooms in Cle Elum homes that feel connected without feeling chaotic, using furniture placement, area rugs, and lighting to define zones within open spaces. The fireplace or wood stove — a Cle Elum staple — typically serves as the natural anchor.
Kitchen Design and Renovation
Cle Elum kitchens get used. Weekend gatherings, hunting season, ski season, summer visitors — the kitchen in a Cle Elum home sees real cooking and real entertaining. We design kitchens that handle that use while looking genuinely beautiful. For dedicated kitchen work, see our Cle Elum kitchen design services and kitchen remodel design pages.
Primary Bedroom and Guest Room Design
Bedroom design in Cle Elum homes is about creating genuine rest. We focus on layered bedding that works for the cold shoulder seasons, window treatments that manage morning light and provide real insulation in winter, and furniture arrangements that feel right for the room’s proportions. Guest rooms in Cle Elum homes — often used by visiting family and friends year-round — deserve real design attention, not leftover furniture.
Bathroom Design and Renovation
We design bathrooms in Cle Elum homes that balance warmth with practicality — tile selections that are beautiful but handle a muddy mountain household, shower designs that work for early morning routines on ski or hunting days, and vanity designs that provide real storage. For dedicated bathroom work, see our nearby Suncadia design services for resort-area properties or our bathroom remodel work across the Central Washington region.
Color and Material Palette Development
Cle Elum homes read best with materials and colors rooted in the surrounding landscape: warm wood tones, stone or stone-look surfaces, earthy greens and ochres, warm whites that don’t look sterile. We develop cohesive color and material palettes for Cle Elum homes that feel intentional and connected to their setting.
Outdoor Living Design
Cle Elum’s outdoor seasons are too good to ignore. We help homeowners design outdoor living spaces that extend the interior — covered patios with heating for the shoulder seasons, deck furniture that handles the mountain climate, outdoor rugs and lighting that make the space genuinely usable rather than just decorative.
Design That Understands Cle Elum
Cle Elum has a distinct character — a working mountain town that has evolved into a destination community without losing its authenticity. Good design in Cle Elum respects that character. We don’t bring generic “mountain modern” aesthetics to every project; we listen to the house, the history, and the homeowner.
We serve the full upper Kittitas Valley, including Suncadia, Roslyn, Ronald, and surrounding communities. Our work in Ellensburg and throughout Central Washington gives us a strong regional context. For any project that combines interior design with kitchen or bathroom renovation, our kitchen layout expertise informs the whole-home design process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Cle Elum home design different from other areas?
Cle Elum homes have specific practical demands: cold winters that require good insulation and heating consideration in design choices, heavy seasonal use that requires durable materials, and a mountain setting that calls for natural, grounded aesthetics. The best Cle Elum interiors feel connected to the landscape without resorting to generic mountain clichés.
Do you work on older homes and historic properties in Cle Elum?
Yes. Many Cle Elum homes have history — older craftsman and bungalow-style houses that need sensitive updating. We respect the original character of older homes while improving their function and livability. We understand how to honor original details while modernizing what matters for daily life.
Can you help design a Cle Elum vacation home for rental use?
Yes. We have experience designing properties that serve both as personal retreats and rental investments. We balance aesthetic quality with rental durability — choosing materials and furnishings that look beautiful on listing photos and hold up to guest use over time.
How do I start the interior design process for my Cle Elum home?
Start with a free consultation. We come to your space, walk through it with you, and have an honest conversation about your goals, budget, and timeline. After that, we can propose a scope of work and design approach that makes sense for your project.
Do you offer design services for new construction in the Cle Elum area?
Yes. New construction design — selecting finishes, fixtures, cabinetry, and materials from plans — is particularly valuable because getting decisions right before construction is far less expensive than making changes after the fact. We work alongside Cle Elum area builders to bring design oversight to new construction projects.