Client Testimonials

  • "This is a great business. Brett and Erik are a remarkable team. Brett has a truly wonderful sense of design, color, texture and use of space. She had many unique ideas for our remodel, and has the patience of a saint. Erik is a true professional, and a perfectionist in the best sense of the word. His craftsmanship is beyond perfect. They are both a joy to have in our home, and I recommend this business without reservation."

    D. MacDonald

    Houzz - June 2018

  • "We hired BMDB to remodel our kitchen. Brett has a definite eye for putting colors and ideas together, We were very pleased with the results being a quality kitchen that is not only functional but beautiful as well. We would highly recommend Brett Marlo Design Build."

    S. + P. Murphy

    Houzz - December 2014

  • "I had the opportunity to work with Brett while trying to redo my home after a fire. I always thought I would love to design my home but realized there were so many choices and decisions to make that I became overwhelmed. After meeting with Brett and her team and giving them access to my Pinterest they pinpointed my tastes and wants perfectly! Every detail was done with my tastes in mind. They never hesitated to do extra research when needed. I love my main level so much that we decided to redo the entire house and included this company in all our decisions. I highly recommend Brett and her staff!"

    E. Thompson

    Google - 2019

  • "I reached out to Brett hoping to have her involved in the remodel of our 1940's home. I love that she specializes in small spaces and is eco focused. After a video consult and in person meeting, we realized that most of our budget is going to go towards updating (roof, siding, etc) and we won't have much leftover for design and renovation. Brett and Erik were kind enough to help give us some ideas that would work with our budget that we could pursue on our won. They took the time to give us some much needed guidance and were very friendly and down to earth. I'm dissapointed we won't be able to hire them because I believe they would be wonderful to work with. We will definitely be reaching out in the future when we're ready to build our ADU."

    J. Kindschy

    Google - 2022

  • "Brett and her very knowledgeable team came to our home and I told them what I had in mind. I liked all three of them on sight. They measured everything. Then they designed an ADA bathroom for us. They really knew what they were doing and we ended up with a beautifully rendered plan. I even got to add my two cents to their interactive program online, which was quite fun. I highly recommend their services."

    N. Scott

    Google - 2022

  • "We had the privilege of working with Brett, Erik, and Jade for our detached mother-in-law unit. They are wonderful! Brett has a great sense of design and color and we admire Erik's meticulous and amazing craftsmanship. Their time and expertise were invaluable- especially because we had to start from scratch. They quickly understood what we wanted, they worked relentlessly with the city to deliver what we hoped for, they took care of all the the check lists, and were transparent about budget. Communication was swift and clear. They were considerate with our neighborhood. They were also committed to take better care of the environment by complying to a green built model. We now have a unique, beautiful little house in our backyard because of them."

    T. Harpham

    Google - 2020

  • The Harbor History Museum's work with Brett Marlo Design Build (BMD) explored a remodeled museum that would allow for a wider range of activities to take place within the museum that would result in a more diversified revenue stream and financially stable museum. BMD more than met the expectations of the museum's Real Estate committee, creating new and unique space within the existing walls of the building. BMD was knowledgeable of all local regulations and when necessary interfaced well with City of Gig Harbor officials. What we appreciated most about working with Brett and Erik was the belief that our ideas were considered throughout the design process. Thank you Brett and Erik!

    Harbor History Museum, J. Ross

  • We met Brett Marlo through the Gig Harbor Rotary Club and invited her team (Brett and Erik) to our home to get their thoughts on updating our family room and kitchen area. Rather than jumping in with their ideas, they got to know us and asked what we liked and our ideas. They took into account our ideas, current decor and colors, and weighed in with their expertise and suggestions. Within a short time, they came back with a proposal that we immediately fell in love with! It was obvious that they had listened to us and created a design that was perfect. Throughout the project, Brett was at our home to insure the work was performed to perfection. If it was not to her specifications, it was changed. The quality of their work is amazing, and Erik is a craftsman. We requested some changes during the project and they were flexible and willing to change course. Brett and Erik were extremely professional, yet fun to work with. We have been excited to show off our home and the work that was done, and have recommended Brett Marlo Design + Build to our friends!

    B. + E. Lindstrom

  • I have an old pool house behind my main house that I've spent over a year trying to figure out how I could turn it into an apartment. After numerous sketches that failed to make effective use of the space I called in Brett Marlo Desgin to help me out. Brett and Erik came by for a site visit and after figuring out my requirements, were able to develop a concept sketch for a one bedroom apartment with space for a full kitchen and dining and living room. The flow of the sight lines within the design are excellent and it will create a unit that will be far more comfortable and earn a higher rent than I anticipated. I wholeheartedly recommend them and will call them back for any future design challenges.

    D. Frederick

  • In September of 2014, my partner (S. Watson) and I signed a design-build contract with Brett Marlo for a small drive through coffee building in Purdy, Washington. At the time, both Sean and I knew many contractors capable of good construction- AND we both knew several architects/designers qualified for conventional designing. We selected Brett Marlo based on six criteria.... Brett Marlo met or exceeded all 6 of our criteria requirements. We would highly recommend her based on her performance in completing our project per our specifications.

    Peninsula Perk LLC, D. Morris

  • Brett is one of the most talented designers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Brett and her working partner Erik have the ability to size up what I, the client, am looking for and implement a design plan flawlessly... Brett has great, fresh ideas.... she has the ability to bring light into a dark space with fun and sophisticated designs. Brett took a typical 1990s kitchen and made me my dream kitchen. I could not be happier.

    N. Whiston

  • We are ecstatic that we chose Brett Marlo Designs to help modernize our Northwest style home and develop an integrated plan for our property. Our project included an update to both exterior and interior elements of the existing home and the additions of a detached garage/shop/guest loft... We loved Brett's portfolio and knew she would bring the aesthetic we were looking for. Plus, we were glad to find this expertise in a local small business!... Thanks for the amazing work, Brett and Erik!

    Richards

  • We absolutely LOVE our bathroom remodel! Brett listened to our goals and wished and worked hard to design the perfect bathroom for us and our home. She is a color diva who knows what she is doing. Erik is a perfectionist and skilled craftsman in all aspects of building and woodworking. He knows how to solve the inevitable issues that arise in a remodel. Both are positive, flexible, knowledgable. We heartily recommend them to anyone interested in improving their home.

    J. + L. Gammill

  • We remodeled our home with Brett. She was very intuitive and easily grasped our likes and dislikes. She was very detail oriented. She went through great length to involve us in all decisions. Our new home is spacious, open, and comfortable. We constantly receive compliments from our friends. We are very happy with Brett's work.

    L. Pai + L. Bear

  • The summer of 2013 was the time for a project I had put off for several years. Something was going to have to be done about the floors in my condo. The original off-white carpet that covered half of the floors was stained, beyond the help of the carpet shampooer. The pergo-like original floor in the rest of the place was just plain ugly... My only regret is that I don't have another project for them to start.

    S. Cook

  • We would highly recommend Brett Marlo Design to anyone looking for incredible quality and creative design at an extremely reasonable cost. Not only did they finish our project with amazing efficiency, they assisted us with a lot of little details and permits that we would have improperly handled. Our new store is beautiful and business is booming thanks to Brett and her amazing team!

    Tickled Pink

  • Having this be the first remodel EVER for me, Brett helped by staying focused and explaining everything to me. Very confident, careful and full of energy! Her and her team worked hard to turn my business into a place to have fun and feel like home! She is very creative in her work and her vision to make everything flow!

    The Wine Studio of Gig Harbor, K. + R. Perilli

  • There are builders, contractors and designers on every corner, but none, NONE, have the combination of talent, integrity, ability and experience that Brett Marlo has! This combination of traits make her a designer/builder that you can trust your dreams with. I've worked with Brett professionally on several projects and am always impressed with her stellar creative talent. I also appreciate her genuinely warm personality. You will too!

    Ewing Creative, K. Ewing