Queer eye for the home buy: Bonney Lake model homes boast Bobby Berk designs

Bobby Berk may be widely known for his role on Netflix's hit series "Queer Eye," but around Western Washington, he can also be known as the celebrity designer behind a handful of new homes in Bonney Lake.

“Your surroundings affect every aspect of your life, including your physical and mental well-being," Berk said in a statement. "My passion is creating spaces that are designed and organized in a way that nourishes one’s spirit. The ongoing projects with Tri Pointe Homes have given me an opportunity to tie local inspiration with timeless design trends.”

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On "Queer Eye," Berk is the show's interior design and home organization expert. That celebrity status has added up to a book, an appearance in a Taylor Swift music video, and partnerships, such as the one Tri Pointe Homes is now showcasing in Bonney Lake.

"Queer Eye" has little to do with the interior design packages Berk has brought to model homes at "Glacier Pointe at Teheleh." Don't expect TV cameras. A home featuring interior designs by Berk means that he picked and organized details such as flooring materials, light fixtures, and cabinets. Such elements are what Tri Pointe is now boasting at its three model homes in Pierce County (15317 204th Avenue East, Bonney Lake).

Berk said the collaboration is based on "our shared desire to create innovative designs that speak to how people live in their homes."

These are not the first homes in Washington state to boast the celebrity connection. In 2022, Tri Pointe brought Berk in for designs at a Kirkland housing development. Following that venture, Berk and Tri Pointe established a more official partnership.

At between 2,612 and 3,306 square feet, the Bonney Lake homes are massive, with three to five bedrooms, up to four bathrooms, and three-car garages. Prices for these new homes start at around $750,000, with some going as high as $956,000. Tri Pointe is marketing them as "flexible work-from-home spaces" with access to local parks and trails.

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According to a statement from Tri Pointe Homes, the Pierce County models "provide a fresh take on classic farmhouse styling and draw inspiration from traditional, modern and organic elements. Plus, the third model is a custom design that combines Scandinavian style with a light and airy ambiance layered with primary colors that create a vibrant yet serene space that Bobby has named 'Retro Scandinavian.'"

As part of his partnership with the developer, Berk created a few design collections, exclusive to Tri Pointe, called "The BB Edit." Berk's home designs are now slated for developments in 15 metro areas across the United States. Glacier Pointe is the only one planned for Washington, currently.

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