ABOUT US | Homesmith

A HERITAGE OF BUILDING

Hey there! My name is Ken Libby, and I am the founder of Homesmith

My family were among the pioneering homesteaders here in the Methow Valley (see Libby Creek) and I'm proud to be continuing the Libby tradition of making homes in this amazing place. I've been around the local construction scene for over 25 years and have finally set out on my own business adventure. I'm a visionary designer, a skilled craftsman and a great communicator. I love happy clients.

COLLABORATIVE DESIGN

TRANSPARENT PRICING

CREATIVE
CRAFTSMANSHIP

MINIMAL IMPACT

We understand that your home is a reflection of your personality, your values and lifestyle. That's why we take a collaborative approach to design, taking the time to deeply understand your needs and preferences. As simple or elaborate the project, we then take an iterative approach to design that involves you at every stage to ensure your ownership of the final plan.

The design process is inevitably informed by the realities of cost. Homesmith believes in complete transparency when it comes to costs and pricing. That's why we provide detailed, thoroughly researched quotes to get as close as possible estimating actual costs. Then you'll see exactly how much we will add on for our project time. So there'll be no surprises and no hidden fees.

Homesmith has a passion for working with clients to create soulful structures and spaces that bring our shared design visions to a lasting life. We embrace modern techniques, materials and aesthetics, while learning from hundreds of years of building heritage in the Methow Valley. Our artisanal craftsmanship and attention to detail ensure that every project is finished to the highest standards and built to last.

As lovers of nature, we are mindful of limiting the environmental impacts of our work, minimizing waste and using natural building materials and non-toxic products wherever possible. We also take care to minimize our impact on family life, with highly organized work sites and a clean-as-we-go philosophy.

Christian Moore

“Ken goes the extra mile. I hired him to remodel my basement, then he went on to remodel my marriage - at no additional cost."

Carlos

"Ken was the first person to appreciate my true inner beauty. And he doesn't even mind my fuarts."

Kellie

“I had a strong feeling that he was checking me out on the spiral staircase.”

Me at my Uncle Cliff Libby's hunting cabin built in the 1950's in the Sawtooth Wilderness

My great great great grandfather Ashbell C. Libby and his family standing in front of their homestead at the confluence of Libby Creek and the Methow River.