High-End Home Remodel Interior Design Spokane | Designology
Transforming Spokane Homes Through Fearless Remodel Design
The most dramatic design transformations happen not in new construction, but in remodels — where an existing home, often with strong bones and a great location but dated or uninspired interiors, is reimagined by a skilled designer into something that bears no resemblance to what was there before. Designology has made this kind of transformation its signature in Spokane, and Deanna Goguen's portfolio of high-end remodel work in the Inland Northwest is a testament to what fearless, expert interior design can accomplish in an existing home. Her remodel clients consistently describe the process as life-changing — not an overstatement for people who have lived for years with interiors they tolerated rather than loved, and who now inhabit spaces that genuinely delight them every day.
Remodel work requires a different set of skills than new construction, and Deanna has developed those skills over 30+ years of transforming homes throughout Spokane and North Idaho. She understands how to work within existing structural constraints creatively — how to open a floor plan while respecting load-bearing elements, how to work with the light conditions of an existing home, how to integrate new design elements with original architectural features that deserve to be preserved. She also understands the complexities of managing a remodel project — the sequencing of trades, the protection of existing finishes during construction, the communication required to keep a project on track when the inevitable surprises of working in existing construction arise. Her track record of on-time, on-budget delivery in remodel projects is a significant differentiator in a category where delays and overruns are distressingly common.
Whole-Home Renovation Design
Designology's whole-home renovation projects are among the most satisfying work Deanna does — taking a home from its existing state, often reflecting the tastes of a previous decade or a previous owner, and creating a completely reimagined interior environment that reflects the current owners' lifestyle, personality, and aesthetic vision. A whole-home renovation with Designology begins with a comprehensive design concept for the entire home — establishing the overall aesthetic direction, the material and color palette that will unify all spaces, and a space planning strategy that addresses the functional shortcomings of the existing layout. This big-picture view ensures that the finished home feels cohesive and intentional rather than a collection of individually renovated rooms that don't quite speak to each other.
Working through a whole-home renovation in phases is a practical reality for many clients, and Deanna's comprehensive upfront design work makes phased implementation seamless — each phase builds logically on the last, and the design decisions made in phase one inform and harmonize with the work done in subsequent phases. Clients who work with Designology on phased renovations consistently report that the finished home — assembled over months or even years — feels as unified and complete as if it had been designed and built all at once, because the design framework was established comprehensively from the start.
Kitchen and Living Space Remodels
The most common entry point for Designology remodel clients is the kitchen — the space that most dramatically affects daily quality of life and that most frequently falls short in older homes designed before modern open-plan living became the expectation. Deanna's kitchen remodel work in Spokane spans everything from cosmetic refreshes that transform an existing kitchen's appearance without touching the layout, to full gut renovations that open walls, relocate plumbing, and create entirely new kitchen environments in the same footprint. Her approach in every case is to begin with a thorough functional analysis before any aesthetic decisions are made — ensuring that the finished kitchen works perfectly before focusing on how it looks.
Living room, dining room, and open-plan remodels are another Designology specialty — transforming the primary social spaces of a home to better reflect how the clients actually live and entertain. This often involves structural changes to open floor plans, fireplace redesigns that transform a dated focal point into a dramatic architectural feature, built-in millwork that adds functionality and character, and lighting redesigns that completely change the atmosphere of the space. Contact Designology at 509-981-3527 to discuss your Spokane remodel project.
Historic and Character Home Renovations
Spokane's historic neighborhoods — the South Hill, Browne's Addition, the Perry District — are home to a remarkable stock of early 20th century residences with architectural character and craftsmanship rarely seen in newer construction. Renovating these homes requires a designer who can honor their historic character while bringing them fully into the present — preserving original woodwork, restoring period details, and integrating contemporary systems and finishes in ways that feel respectful rather than jarring. Deanna has extensive experience with Spokane's historic residential stock, and her renovations of character homes consistently achieve the difficult balance of historical sensitivity and contemporary luxury. See examples in the portfolio and reach out to discuss your historic home project.
