Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Interior Design & Remodeling Partner in Tacoma
Founded in 1993, Blue Dolfin Interiors has established itself as a trusted name in interior design and remodeling. Our founder, Barbara Berntsen, transformed her vision into a thriving business rooted in creativity and hands-on expertise. Specializing in kitchen and bath remodels, we serve both residential and commercial clients across the Puget Sound region. Our approach combines personalized design with general contracting oversight, ensuring seamless project execution from concept to completion. With a handpicked team of skilled craftsmen, we deliver tailored solutions that reflect each client's unique needs and aesthetic preferences. Located in Tacoma's Historic Perkins Building, our showroom offers a curated selection of materials and designs to inspire your next project.Over three decades, we've built a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovative design, with most new projects coming from satisfied client referrals. Our work spans diverse projectsfrom historic home restorations to modern commercial spacesdemonstrating our adaptability and commitment to excellence. We prioritize transparency and collaboration, guiding clients through every stage of the design and remodeling process. As active members of the Master Builders Association, we uphold industry standards while maintaining our distinct creative vision.
Services
Interior Design
Remodeling Services
Kitchen Remodel
Bath Remodel
Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of hands-on experience in interior design and remodeling.
- Our team acts as both designer and general contractor for cohesive projects.
- We maintain a curated network of skilled craftsmen for quality execution.
- Our showroom in Tacoma's Historic Perkins Building inspires creative solutions.
- We specialize in transforming diverse spaces from historic homes to commercial interiors.
Services
Interior Design
We offer comprehensive interior design services tailored to both residential and commercial spaces. Our approach combines creativity with functionality, ensuring each project reflects the client's unique style and meets practical needs. With over 30 years of experience, we deliver designs that enhance living and working environments through thoughtful space planning, color coordination, and material selection.
Remodeling Services
Our full-service remodeling solutions cover complete home transformations and targeted updates. From initial concept to final execution, we manage every detail of the renovation process. Our expertise spans structural changes, system upgrades, and aesthetic enhancements, ensuring projects meet both design goals and functional requirements while maintaining historical integrity where applicable.
Kitchen Remodel
We specialize in creating functional, aesthetically pleasing kitchen spaces tailored to modern living needs. Our process includes custom cabinetry design, appliance selection, and workflow optimization. With attention to storage solutions and material durability, we transform kitchens into efficient, beautiful centers of the home while maintaining project timelines and budgets.
Bath Remodel
Our bathroom remodeling services focus on maximizing comfort and efficiency in personal spaces. We incorporate water-efficient fixtures, accessible design elements, and luxury features while addressing plumbing requirements. Each project balances aesthetic appeal with practical considerations like ventilation and moisture control to create spa-like environments tailored to client preferences.
Consultation
We provide expert guidance for clients seeking professional design input on their projects. Our consultation services cover material selection, space optimization strategies, and budget planning. Whether for DIY projects or future renovations, we offer actionable recommendations to help clients achieve their vision while avoiding common design pitfalls through personalized, experience-based advice.
People
Barbara Berntsen
Founder
Barbara Berntsen founded Blue Dolfin Interiors in 1993 after a career in architecture and construction. With expertise in both design and project management, she oversees all aspects of the business while maintaining hands-on involvement in client projects. Her background in historic preservation and modern renovations informs the company's versatile approach to interior transformations.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Puget Sound Region, including Tacoma and surrounding communities.
What types of projects do you handle?
We specialize in residential and commercial interior design, kitchen and bath remodels, and full home renovations.
How long have you been in business?
Blue Dolfin Interiors has provided design and remodeling services since 1993.
Can I see examples of your work?
Visit our showroom in Tacoma's Historic Perkins Building to view materials and design samples from past projects.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, we are a licensed and bonded contractor with license #BLUED1066NP.
How do you manage remodeling projects?
We oversee projects from concept to completion, coordinating our handpicked team of craftsmen for consistent quality control.
Reviews (5)
Benjamin
Aug 04, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Barb is a tremendous asset to have for any job. She has a great eye for style and spacial orientation. Working with her was a pleasantly low-stress experience, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional to handle any sort of building, renovation, or decorating needs.
Barb is a tremendous asset to have for any job. She has a great eye for style and spacial orientation. Working with her was a pleasantly low-stress experience, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional to handle any sort of building, renovation, or decorating needs.
Elizabeth Barr
Nov 07, 2019
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This woman does it all, from rustic to modern art, from working with a tight budget to a wide open wallet. I manage a few properties that Blue Dolfin has been contracted to redesign, and has added her interior magic to, and she has always delivered incredible, authentic and enjoyable work. Her work is good, and her personality is a blast. Would highly recommend!!!
Christy Scerra
Jul 27, 2019
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Beautiful clean and modern interiors. She has a sweet little store in downtown Tacoma, Open by appointment. Stop by and see how she can update your home. You wont be sorry.
Sherry Hopson
Sep 18, 2016
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Blue Dolfin Interiors assisted us when we were looking for a very unique carpeting for our business. Barb came up with the perfect carpeting that was totally unique and all the color coordination to go with it. We get compliments all the time.
Brandon
Jun 23, 2015
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I hired Barb to remodel my bathroom. The job started out great, with Barb promising she could do all these fantastic detailed finishes. However by the end of the job, she didn't do many of those things, never communicated that they couldn't be done or why, and then got mad when I asked for a discount for work not completed. Its been over a month since everything has been finished and she still hasn't sent out a plumber to fix loose fixtures. I shouldn't have paid her until all detailed work was complete. I
