13 Pacific Northwest Designers and Architects You Need to Know About

Pacific Northwest designers and architects are never far from inspiration—all they have to do is look out the window. The area is filled with an array of natural beauty that translates into the architecture and interior design of the region’s talents. From rustic mountain lodges in Sun Valley to sleek modernist mansions in Seattle, the Pacific Northwest designers and architects on the AD PRO Directory are enhancing their corner of the US with skillful renovations, eye-catching interiors, and newly constructed residences that feel connected to their settings. Whether you’re ready to build a secluded lakeside retreat or an urban sanctuary, these AD-approved designers and architects are up to the task.

Interior Designers

Latham Interiors, based in Sun Valley, Idaho, celebrates the beauty of their Pacific Northwest surroundings in their calming, comfortable spaces. Natural materials like rugged stone and warm woods are balanced with clean-lined furnishings and minimalist lighting in the firm’s interiors. Led by principal Sarah Latham, the team offers full-service interior design for residential and commercial clients, including drafting and 3D rendering, interior finish selection, and curation and styling of furniture, lighting, and art.

When overseeing a family getaway in Ketchum, Idaho, local designer Sarah Latham wanted to create a space that was durable enough for three boys, but still remained a relaxing retreat for the parents. Adorned with wood, jolts of plaid, and a candle pendant, the dining nook conveys that rustic, calming aesthetic while serving as a natural gathering space for family meals and game nights.

Designer Susan Marinello founded her eponymous firm in 1996, and since then, the multidisciplinary studio has become known for crafting interiors that enhance quality of life. The Seattle-based firm blends classical and modern elements into sophisticated spaces that harmonize with their surroundings. Susan Marinello Interiors specializes in high-end residential designs, completing projects in the Pacific Northwest and farther afield. The firm has also applied its signature style to commercial and hospitality projects.

In the living room of a Sun Valley, Idaho, home, designer Susan Marinello let the artwork take pride of place. A painting by Tony Scherman hangs above the fireplace, and a sculpture by Donald Sultan sits beside the custom linen sofas. A Holly Hunt cocktail table and Wisteria bench were placed atop a Driscoll Robbins rug.

Photo by Douglas Friedman

Founded by Lauren Lothrop Caron, Studio Laloc has a knack for enlivening historic properties and making them work for modern living. The full-service interior and architectural design and furnishings firm has offices in Seattle and New York. It oversees projects of all scales, from room redesigns, to historic renovations, to collaborating on new builds. The firm’s interiors are rich with detail, making even new homes feel storied and soulful.