The region's top remodeling professionals gathered to recognize exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and design across dozens of project categories, from powder rooms to major whole-home transformations.
Each year, the Master Builder Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) Remodeling Excellence Awards (REX) shine a well-deserved spotlight on the companies and craftspeople raising the bar for what's possible in residential remodeling. This year's
competition drew an outstanding field of entries, with local firms demonstrating remarkable range — blending technical expertise with inspired design sensibility across every corner of the home.
At Victory Hall, attendees enjoyed a pre-function cocktail hour featuring four fully furnished living rooms where guests could sit and mingle,
complete with previous REX trophies on display and photo albums showcasing all the entrants. During dinner and intermission, attendees enjoyed a live musical performance from recording artist Annie J — a first for the REX Awards Gala.
From historically appropriate restorations to cutting-edge universal design solutions, the 2026 winners reflect the breadth and depth of talent working in our region today. Several firms earned multiple recognitions, a testament to their consistency and
commitment to quality. And one project rose above the rest to claim the night's highest honor.
Best in Show
Lochwood Lozier Custom Homes claimed the evening's top prize, earning both First Place in the Major Remodel 2,001+ category and the coveted Best in Show designation — a remarkable double distinction
that capped off a memorable night for the firm.
| Bath Excellence – Half / Powder Room | Gaspar's Construction |
| Bath Excellence – Secondary, Full | 1st Place: Crescent Builds2nd Place: Shirey Home Pro |
| Bath Excellence – Ensuite, Primary | 1st Place: Housewarming2nd Place: Gaspar's Construction |
| Historical | Blue Sound Construction |
| Universal Design | Tenhulzen Remodeling |
| Solution | PCF Construction |
| Green Remodel | Triple Bottom Line |
| Artistic | 1st Place: J.M. Bogan & Model Remodel (tie)2nd Place: Kirsten Conner Interior Design |
| ADU / DADU | Gaspar's Construction |
| Addition – 500 sq ft or less | Model Remodel |
| Addition – 501–1,000 sq ft | Sockeye Homes |
| Addition – 1,001+ sq ft | Sockeye Homes |
| Kitchen – Under $100K | Crescent Builds |
| Kitchen – $101K–$200K | 1st Place: Jackson Design Build2nd Place: Crescent Builds |
| Kitchen – $201K+ | 1st Place: Alexandra Immel Residential Design2nd Place: Triple Bottom Line |
| Outdoor Entertaining – 500 sq ft or less | Model Remodel |
| Outdoor – 501+ sq ft | J.M. Bogan |
| Garage Conversion | Crescent Builds |
| Detached Spaces | Alexandra Immel Residential Design |
| Basement | Tenhulzen Remodeling |
| Major Remodel – 1,000 sq ft or less | Pathway Design & Construction |
| Major Remodel – 1,001–2,000 sq ft | 1st Place: Harjo Construction2nd Place: Jennifer Tennyson Construction |
| Major Remodel – 2,001+ sq ft | 1st Place: Lochwood Lozier Custom Homes2nd Place: Nip Tuck Remodeling |
Congratulations to all of this year's winners, participants, and entrants. The quality of work on display at the 2026 Remodeling Excellence Awards is a testament to the passion and professionalism that defines our local remodeling community.
A very special thank you to our Remodelers Council leadership for hosting the evening: Teri McDermott, 2026 Chair, CRD Design Build, and Micheline Palmer, 2025 Chair, Palmer Residential. The evening was made possible in part with the support of our sponsors Westeck Windows and Doors and Dunn Lumber.
We look forward to seeing what next year's entries bring.
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