Interior of a casual cafe with wooden tables, chairs, a chalkboard menu listing specials, and large windows letting in natural light.

MADE IN HOUSE

Made in House embraces a raw, industrial leaning aesthetic, where salvaged and custom elements define the space. The flexible kitchen features sliding steel panels and a refurbished fire door, while the original steel bar face honors the Fremont community’s history. Textured plaster and carefully chosen wood structures reflect the owners’ distinctive design sensibility and their family-run restaurant’s hyper-local PNW Korean identity.

  • INTERIOR DESIGN &
    CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION:
    Loden Design
    Bethany Kersey
    Larry Kurofsky

    CUSTOM WOOD & METAL:
    Splinter & Slag

    PHOTOGRAPHY:
    Alanna Morgan

Exterior of a cafe with large glass windows displaying plants inside, white neon sign that says "Made in House", and an “Open” sign on a wooden stand outside the door.
Close-up of a black sliding barn door roller mechanism mounted on a wooden door with black hardware.
Coffee bar with bar stools, a chalkboard menu, shelves with bottles and dishes, and decorative indoor plants.
Inside a coffee shop, showing a wooden counter with water glasses, a coffee grinder, and utensils, and shelves with glasses and cups above.
A rustic cafe kitchen with wooden shelves holding various ceramic and metal bowls, cups, and containers, and a black chalkboard menu with handwritten items featuring chai honey ginger tea and sparkling water.
A paper bag with 'Made in House Dine + Deli' written on it, placed in a metal basket. Behind and around the basket are stacks of paper bags, a white textured cup, and a leafy green plant. The setting appears to be a deli or cafe counter.
Part of a bar or cafe interior showing a red metal door, wooden beams, a jar with black sticks labeled with numbers, and glassware in the foreground.
Kitchen shelf with stacked white plates, paper napkins, paper bags, and a potted plant, with a chalkboard menu in the background.
A collection of empty wine glasses on a wooden shelf and drinking glasses on a lower shelf in a restaurant or bar.
Interior of a cozy café with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a chalkboard menu.
Exterior of a cafe with black and wood decor, displaying signs that read 'Made in House' and 'Open' on the window and door, with a menu board inside and bar stools visible.
Wooden shelves with black pots, white and black bowls, gold cups, utensils, and glasses on a restaurant counter.
A chalkboard menu displaying prices for chia honey gingerade, sparkling water, and carafe, with stacked clear plastic glasses and metal cups below.
Wood and glass shelving unit with glasses and mugs in a cafe or kitchen setting.
Interior of a café with a chalkboard menu, wooden tables, chairs, and hanging lights.
A wooden table holding two stainless steel teapots and several white ceramic mugs in a black tray, with a plain light-colored wall in the background. 
 FIELD NOTE

SPLINTER & SLAG

CUSTOM BUILT FURNITURE & FIXTURES
A chalkboard menu listing chia honey gingerade and sparkling water on tap, with stacked glasses and metal cups underneath.
A close-up of a kitchen shelf with glasses, cups, and a metal container, featuring a rustic wooden and glass cabinet structure.

Custom furnishings and fixtures were created in collaboration with Splinter & Slag and the owner — pairing reclaimed Pacific Northwest woods with thoughtful, human-centered craftsmanship. Designed together, made by hand.

Wooden kitchen shelving with ceramic and metal bowls, pots, and plates arranged on the shelves. 
 FIELD NOTE 
GIVING FOUND FIXTURES NEW LIFE
Interior of a cafe or restaurant with a sliding barn door, red wall panels, glasses, containers, and numbered paper flags.
Close-up of a black sliding barn door hardware mechanism mounted on wooden wall and red door panel.

The owner discovered this vintage fire door, and together we found the perfect place for it within the space. Its worn finish and deep red color brought an immediate sense of character — the kind of piece that makes a room feel collected rather than decorated.

A woman with glasses, wearing a gray apron and a scarf, working in a kitchen or food preparation area, seen through a partially open red door.

the Design team “have been huge supporters from the very start, and they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every project we've collaborated on. Working with Katherine …allowed for gaining insight into effective contractor negotiations and communication, and the level of professional, organizational and technical skills they bring are invaluable. Katherine is my go-to person for help on any design/ build projects.”

A woman with glasses and long hair smiling, sitting in a cozy room with wooden furniture and a large decorative circular piece on the wall behind her.

Jeanny R. Owner | Made in House

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