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Your Construction Guides — Building custom homes and remodels for clients in Mercer Island and Greater Seattle and Eastside.

Island Crest Builders is a small construction company focused on building high quality homes and remodels. Our philosophy for building is inspired by sustainability, fine arts, and business management. Contact us today by phone or email to set up your first meeting and get your project started.

08/25/2026

The primary bath is a masterclass in mixing materials — herringbone Carrara marble floors, subway-tiled walk-in shower, and a rich walnut vanity with unlacquered brass fixtures that will age beautifully with every use. Dual oval mirrors and warm sconce lighting turn a functional space into a retreat.

Beautifully crafted to achieve every detail and built to last.

Builder: Island Crest Builders
Interior Design: Alex Adamson
Custom Cabinetry: LCM Custom Cabinets
Custom Counters: Avrio Surfaces | PNW Stone Fabricator
Flooring: Wholesale Flooring Services
Photos: Drago Martin | Commercial Media Marketing

08/21/2026

Pivot doors are having a moment, and we get why!

Unlike a traditional door that swings on side hinges, a pivot door rotates on a concealed pin at the top and bottom, usually offset a few inches from the edge. That offset lets the door be much larger and heavier than a standard entry, solid wood slabs included, without sacrificing a smooth, effortless swing.

Why we love them:
🔹 They can be bigger. A larger, taller door isn’t just for looks for a home with a dramatic entry or tall ceilings, it helps the scale feel right and creates more of a moment when you arrive. Pivot hardware makes that possible without the door sagging or getting hard to open over time.
🔹 Clean lines. No visible hinges means a more minimal, architectural look.
🔹 Durability. The pivot hardware distributes weight more evenly, which means less wear over time.

Installation takes precision, as the pivot system has to be set into the floor and header before framing is finalized, and the door itself needs to be perfectly balanced so it swings true.

So if you’re thinking of including a pivot door in your next design, let us help you make the process smooth. Shoot us a DM to learn more!

Builder: Island Crest Builders
Architect: First Lamp Architects
Photo: Tim Bies Photography Tim Bies

08/19/2026

The kitchen anchors this Mercer Island home in warm, transitional elegance: floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry in soft greige tones, brushed brass hardware, and a custom walnut island with fluted paneling that feels more furniture than fixture. Carrara marble countertops and a farmhouse apron sink bring in classic texture, while the handcrafted Scottish tile backsplash adds just enough personality to keep things from feeling predictable.

Quiet luxury, built to last. Every inch of this kitchen was crafted, not just installed. Swipe to see the details that make the difference.

Builder: Island Crest Builders
Interior Design: Alex Adamson
Custom Cabinetry: LCM Custom Cabinets
Custom Counters: Avrio Surfaces | PNW Stone Fabricator
Backsplash Tile:
Photos: Drago Martin | Commercial Media Marketing

08/07/2026

This custom built curved staircase is one of the most striking features of this remodel and addition…

This curved staircase was a complex element to build. The geometry was carefully engineered, the framing built to follow a precise radius, and the plaster wall shaped by hand on site. The handrail was bent to follow that same curve, and every detail landed exactly where intended.

Framed by floor to ceiling windows, it became a piece of sculpture and a focal point for the home.

This is our most recent mid century modern remodel — a Mercer Island home restored and remodeled from the ground up.

Custom built by Island Crest Builders, Your Construction Guides.

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08/05/2026

This guest house’s exterior is finished with Shou Sugi Ban (also known as yakisugi), a traditional Japanese technique using controlled charring to preserve the wood. 🪵

The char protects against rot, pests and fire without any chemical treatments, while giving the siding a deep, textured character that only comes from heat and time.

It’s a thoughtful material choice that holds up for years to come.

Curious about incorporating a sustainable material like Shou Sugi Ban into your own remodel? Send us a DM!

Builder: Island Crest Builders
Shou Sugi Ban supplier: Nakamoto Forestry

07/30/2026

The kitchen at the heart of it all 🤍

Custom walnut and warm white cabinetry, Dolomite waterfall counters, and white oak hardwood flooring complements this light and airy space. This is our most recent mid century modern remodel — a Mercer Island home restored and remodeled from the ground up.

Cabinets: LCM Custom Cabinets
Counters:
Builder: Island Crest Builders
Architect: First Lamp Architects
Photo: Tim Bies Photography Tim Bies

07/24/2026

This West Seattle home sits high above the water, with walls of glass that frame Puget Sound and the Olympics from nearly every room. A major revamp for us, this build worked within some of the home's original foundation while bringing a fresh, modern vision to life.

Floor to ceiling windows, an open living and dining space built for natural light, and a rooftop deck that takes the view even higher.

Dreaming up your next home project? We'd love to help make it happen. Send us a DM or visit the link in bio to get started!✉️

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07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from us to you! 🎆

This patio was built for exactly this kind of day, fire pit going, friends gathered around, and water views in every direction. It’s the kind of space that makes hosting easy and leaving early hard.

Here’s to good company and great views!

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07/01/2026

Every great build starts with the right people behind it.

Whether it is translating complex construction details into understandable direction, doing precise finish work, or keeping the job site organized and running smoothly. It’s the guidance and attention to detail that makes the difference.

📩 Ready to start your own project? Send us a DM.

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05/15/2026

From concrete pours to pickleball rallies. 🎾

This was always the heart of Vista Court. Before the walls went up, before the windows were set to frame the water views, the pickleball court was already part of the vision. It shaped the angles of the home, the flow of the site, and the way the whole project came together.

Watching the crew work through the foundation and paving, knowing what it would become, is exactly the kind of behind-the-scenes moment we love to share.

This is what building with intention looks like.

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Mercer Island, WA

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+12064222271

Website

https://islandcrestbuilders.com/

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