Our Staff

Kirk Gronvold

Owner

Donna Gronvold

Owner/Designer

Dana Rowley

Designer

Kirsten Chapman

Office Manager

Katie Smith

Project Manager

Duane Schwab

Manager

Matt Maynard
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I have to say, Blue Water Design Build is in a class if it’s own. It is so rare these days to meet people who not only honor their word, but are truly honest and genuine. We had nothing but difficultly before working with Kirk and Donna, then it was as if the clouds parted and sun came out. They work diligently and with your best interest at heart. Glowing reviews are often not real, but I am happy to discuss my entire experience with anyone, and after building a dream house for our family, would never consider using anyone else. Blue Water is also a firm that stands behind their warranty and quality of construction. Shortly after moving in, it became clear we had an issue with a basement water leak. When the subcontractor refused to warranty their work, Blue Water didn’t even blink and took care of the issue without question and with a positive can do attitude. Truly, I could not be happier with the crew at Blue Water Design Build. Honest, trustworthy, straightforward and really really nice.. it really does not get any better.
Blake Budden
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As a real estate broker I am very mindful of the people I have perform work for me on my personal home. I had the fortune of working professionally with Blue Water Design Build on a project I sold for them. That experience went so well and their attention to detail on that project made them the easy choice for me to hire them for my own home remodel. We performed an extensive remodel of our basement, moving walls, adding bathroom, re-plumbing and re-wiring of the home. They were mindful of the timeline we were hoping to accomplish and worked through various trials and tribulations that popped up with subcontractors. We appreciated their site foreman Travis arrived punctually and was very detailed oriented in getting my wife's vision for how she wanted things done. I recommend anyone looking to have a remodel done to at least give Blue Water a call and consultation to look at your project!
Kimberly Shaeffer
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I can't say enough good things about Blue Water Design Build. Over the last 7 years, we have worked on many of projects together. I have referred them to multiple clients that were looking for design consultants, bathroom remodels to full-on home restoration projects. They have truly exceeded all my expectations and have earned every single one of these 5 stars. From the moment I met the owners I knew I could trust them on projects start to finish. Their team displayed the utmost professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. They also know and understand the city permit timelines and rules and help make the design/build process as seamless as possible.
Molly Gassensmith
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Blue Water Design Build remodeled our master bathroom and did a wonderful job! The whole team was great to work with. Donna worked closely with us to put together a design that flowed with our home and represented our aesthetic. Our new bathroom is our favorite room in the house. Thanks again!
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I had a difficult issue and the people in the office at Bluewater were extremely helpful and very appreciative to them for helping me. Very classy! thank you
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owner kirk gronvold

Kirk Gronvold

Owner

Third generation builder Kirk Gronvold began his career early, working side-by-side with his father. After graduating from Seattle University in 1985, Kirk chose to continue the family tradition of providing quality craftsmanship. For 22 years, he worked in the family-owned business, expanding the services offered and gaining extensive experience and knowledge.

In 2007, he launched Blue Water Design Build LLC to focus on design build services. The company provides homeowners, builders and developers with quality craftsmanship for new construction and remodeling. A home services division provides home repair and maintenance with the same commitment to quality.

As the owner of Blue Water Design Build, Kirk continually strives to exceed customer expectations. He believes that making homeowners dreams come true is a magical task that can be accomplished through hard work, attention to detail and establishing clear communication with the customer and the professionals working on the project.

Kirk and his wife Donna are raising their three children in the Seattle area. The family shares a passion for boating. Together, Kirk and Donna ensure that a work/life balance includes plenty of time on the water.

Donna Gronvold

Donna Gronvold

Owner/Designer

Donna has been a part of the design team at Blue Water Design Build since 2007. She has worked with clients on entire home  renovations along with kitchen and bath remodels.

Donna enjoys helping clients find design inspirations and selections of materials to fit their design aesthetic. Her philosophy starts with enhancing the features of the home, while collaborating a new vision of their own. She enjoys working with clients on projects to help alleviate the stress of design decisions, sourcing, along with guiding them to bring together a cohesive design that is interesting and inviting to live in every day. She values the trust that clients put in her and always keeps in mind their style and vision. Creating surroundings that are interesting and serene.

In her spare-time she enjoys cooking new dishes, entertaining family and friends, wine tastings, reading, boating and travel.

Designer Dana Rowley

Dana Rowley

Designer

Dana brings over 10 years of design experience to Blue Water Design Build LLC. ranging from remodels to full renovations. With a background in a technical environment, she’s managed over 250 employees and responsible for overall project management on multiple projects that interfaced across all company disciplines.

Dana’s specialty of spatial planning, color consulting and overall design makes her a valuable asset and team member. She efficiently and effectively keeps projects on time and on budget. Dana begins each project with listening to the client and really understanding their ideas and concerns. Addressing each one Dana always completes every project with a happy client and their dream fulfilled.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from University of Washington and a MBA degree from University of Southern California.

Kirsten Chapman

Office Manager

Kirsten joined Blue Water Design Build part time in 2018 helping with office and accounting tasks and in 2021 came on as our full time Office Manager. She works closely with the entire team gathering all needed information for future and ongoing projects.

Kirsten enjoys spending time with her family along with her cat Devin and dog Kingsley. She also enjoys exploring the PNW, boating and traveling.

Katie Smith

Katie Smith

Project Manager

Katie joined the Blue Water Design Build team as a Project Coordinator in June of 2021.  She has an extensive background in property management, client service, and project management.  Katie’s strategic planning and critical thinking allow her to manage cross-functional teams and ensure projects are successfully completed.  Katie is well versed in permitting, design functions, and maintaining timelines. As a key contributor to the Blue Water team, her goal is to create efficiencies, hold team members accountable, and ensure a seamless experience for her clients.

In her free time Katie can be found hiking, watching the Sounders and Seahawks games, and spending time with her family.

Duane Schwab

Manager

Duane has been Blue Water Design Build’s Maintenance Manager for 20 years. With a background in electronics repair and maintenance there simply isn’t anything that Duane can’t fix! Duane has extensive skills in appliance repair, electrical, drywall install and patching, flooring install and repair and everything in between.

Duane is known to always have a smile, positive outlook and a can-do attitude. Clients are consistently impressed by his work and ability to exceed their expectations.

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