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4 | Oregon Home EDITOR’S NOTE ON MY SHELF The Perfect Room: Timeless Designs for Intentional Living By Marie Flanigan Rizzoli, 2024 Ottolenghi Comfort By Yotam Ottolenghi Ten Speed Press, 2024 Sean Scherer’s Vignettes By Sean Scherer Vendome Press, 2024 FAMILY YOU CAN’T live without them. Whether yours includes the people you have known your whole life or the dearest friends you’ve gathered along the way, welcoming them into your home for any length of time involves a lot of forethought. What kind of seating will they need? How do I involve them in dinner prep (if that’s your thing)? And how do the design choices I’ve made show them how much I want them there? These are some of the questions designers ask when they work with people whose largest goal is hosting at home. With our personal spaces, we tend to think about design as directed toward the self — what do I want most in life? But hosting flips the script from self-directed toward others-directed. These spaces recognize that we are social animals and that our rooms can “do rest” while also accommodating for togetherness. Take our feature story on a recent family-home remodel by Peony Architecture (“Everybody, Everybody,” p. 32). For this project, the homeowner’s primary goal was to help her home find the balance between the soothing elements of a Pacific Northwest island retreat and her desire to cook big meals with three generations of family. Or turn to our look at Sunday House’s ranch redo, which took a longtime family home to the next level (“Loving the One You’re With,” p. 23). The days are getting crisper — won’t it be lovely to see your favorite people soon at your place? It’s time to make it happen! Emily Grosvenor, Editor editor@oregonhomemagazine.com @emilygrosvenor PHOTO BY ADAM DIESBURG Made for Many
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CONTENTS 10 | Oregon Home 32 23 82 WHAT’S TRENDING Outdoor Score Take the feasting outside with elegance and luxury. 32 ON THE COVER Everybody, Everybody Peony Architecture makes room for all in a family home. 57 THIS YEAR’S WINNERS 2024 Structure + Style Awards Honoring the best in local building, remodeling and design. 15 LET’S GO SHOPPING Rose-Colored Glasses Shopping inspiration for a jewel box of glassware. 46 MEET THE MAKER Warm Welcome Plaster is having a moment — and Sustain is making it happen. 23 FEATURE Loving the One You’re With Sunday House takes on a ranch remodel with pastoral views. 51 CHEF AT HOME Peter Cho Han Oak’s visionary has a great recipe for serving your crowd. CUSTOM FIT Stories from local experts who help make your home dreams a reality. Renewal by Andersen Windows to the World Capri Architecture Creative Stories Renaissance Homes Modern Luxury on the Oregon Trail 28 38 41 Delight the Crowd INSPIRATION FOR HOSTING AT HOME
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24 | Oregon Home oanne and Bob Smets had other plans for the next stage of life. But when an extensive home search yielded little that suited them, they decided instead to stay put on an acreage near Wilsonville and redo their main living spaces — again. “We love how peaceful it is, and the proximity to town can’t be beat,” says Joanne. The couple found a great partner in designers Noelle Harvey and Kari Voegele of Sunday House, a woman-led firm creating bespoke interior design for classic, timeless appeal. Together they were were able to transform their home of 26 years into a haven for a family’s three generations. The property the Smets live on and where they raised their children has much to recommend it. Altogether, it encompasses 5 acres nestled in the woods near a suburb of Portland, an onsite horse barn, a meandering driveway and a view overlooking a pasture. The Smets had already remodeled it once in 1998, incorporating the era’s typical granite countertops and maple cabinets, though they left a formal dining room. That first remodel even added tresses, with the thought that they would eventually raise the ceilings on the property’s low-slung roofline to bring in more light. The overall goal was to open everything up — so that wherever one stands in the main living areas, the view is actually viewable. Harvey and Voegele got to work creating a new design for the slice-of-heaven property, focusing mostly on the kitchen and pantry to make the home more livable and enjoyable for hosting and gathering. “We undid much of what they did on the first remodel,” says Harvey of Sunday House. They started with the slab — inspired by the one at the home of food influencer Chrissy Teigen. Iron fixtures, seeded glass
Oregon Home | 25 in the pendants, artwork — all of it added texture and age to the overall aesthetic. “The owner loved the slab — the warmth of it, the way it goes up the wall,” Harvey says. “And she loved the glam and luxurious elements that could be paired well with more rustic elements that fit the property.” Next the designers suggested the white oak for the cabinets, which comes with imperfections that add to the timeless warmth and lived-in feel of the home. Then came the range hood, which adds texture Before
26 | Oregon Home Brown Plays Well With Neutrals Brown works beautifully with a range of neutral colors, bringing warmth to gray, beige and white, while also providing a striking contrast when paired with bolder colors. Brown Is Natural The color’s connection to nature makes it a perfect partner for wooden furniture, leather upholstery and stone elements. Brown Harmonizes With Texture Plush brown-velvet cushions, woven jute rugs and sleek leather finishes can create a dynamic visual and tactile experience. For years designers and consumers shunned the palette’s earthier colors in favor of blacks, whites and grays. No longer. Brown is now taking the spotlight in interiors – from warm taupes to deep mahoganies. Here’s why: BROWN No Longer DOWN This couple is a really fun time. The hosting ability had to be through the roof.” — NOELLE HARVEY OF SUNDAY HOUSE with a trim piece of the cabinet tone. The hood becomes a focal point but not outlandishly so. “We wanted it all to pull back and have it be beautiful and interesting but not overpowering,” Harvey says. Along the way, the choices in the kitchen were tailored to the couple’s love of hosting and deep ties to their family. The client came with the desired fridge and freezer, as well as the wine fridge, from Standard TV & Appliance. The designers then added a prep sink, pantry storage, and a nice big countertop that wraps the entire pantry for the Crock-Pots and other appliances so they can have them off to the side. Lastly, they added a framed digital screen near the sink that functions as a television or can be used to display art. “This couple is a really fun time,” Harvey says. “The hosting ability had to be through the roof.” In the living room, the designers retooled the home’s fireplace to create something striking yet understated, and styled the living room using new and existing furniture and elements. They also redesigned the patio for better indoor-outdoor flow and introduced more windows to improve the connection between the two. “With the open floor plan and sliding doors, we could now see more of the view from not just outside but inside as well,” homeowner Joanne Smets says. “I now have a different perspective since changing the window placement.” “The kitchen is so much bigger, and the double oven makes cooking enjoyable, not just a chore,” Joanne says. With the new space, the owners’ grown children come over once a week to prepare a meal for the couple and hang out. “They are fabulous cooks,” Joanne says.
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30 | Oregon Home in-home meeting with a design consultant, who helps create a replacement plan that will not only improve efficiency, but also enhance a home’s beauty. The consultant walks the homeowner through the various Renewal by Andersen window options, including style, color, grilles and hardware, as well as its wide selection of patio doors and their newly launched entry doors. The plan can be customized to any style of home, from a modern, contemporary home to older, more traditional ones. As part of the process, homeowners learn about Fibrex®, Renewal by Andersen’s exclusive composite material that combines the strength and stability of wood with the low-maintenance features of vinyl. Unlike other window materials, Fibrex won’t flake, rust, blister, peel, crack, pit or corrode. Once the design consultation is complete, project technicians take precise measurements and answer any last-minute questions before submitting an order for the homeowner’s custom windows. All of Renewal by Andersen’s products are manufactured in the U.S. When the windows are ready, Renewal by Andersen’s expert installation team installs them in the home, making sure the windows are installed correctly and that they’re functioning properly. The team takes care to treat homes as their own and to clean up when they’re done. While that may seem like the end of the process, it’s not. Renewal by Andersen offers an industry-leading warranty. Customer care representatives are available any time after installation — from two weeks to two decades. “We back each product with the assurances of quality and longevity,” Vetter says. “That’s part of the Renewal by Andersen difference. We take care of everything, every step of the way.” renewalbyandersenwest.com
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Oregon Home | 33 When LuAnn Wu went looking for a house in Portland that could fit 15 members of her visiting family, she fell in love with the garden of a 1935 home in the Raleigh Park neighborhood. The house? Not so much. But she knew exactly whom to call — her new daughter-in-law, Emily Wu, the architect behind Peony Architecture. “That garden was sprawling and delicious, and she could do amazing things with it,” says Emily. “But there was a real lack of clarity and cohesion in that home — it was just disorienting.” The house required a complete remodel after having already been redone three times in the past century. It had a lot of square footage but also long hallways, awkward-shaped rooms, dead ends and spaces not laid out well for modern living. “You could actually get lost walking through the house,” Emily says. On the list of desires: large gathering spaces for her family, as well as an updated kitchen and more connection between the home’s spaces. Emily began the process by leaning into her conversations with her mother-in-law and sketching out possibilities for a new floor plan given the existing structure. With the new floor plan in place, she added a series of arches to create better transitions between the spaces, as well as a window that repeats off of the historic living room to make the spaces feel more like they belong to each other. D ign: PEONY ARCHITECTURE Build: LIGHTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Photography: CHRISTOPHER DIBBLE A REMODEL IN RALEIGH PARK INSPIRED BY LOPEZ ISLAND MAKES ROOM FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. By EMILY GROSVENOR
34 | Oregon Home “It’s really an iterative process with a lot of conversations,” Emily says. “LuAnn and I had a lot of back-and-forth about function and aesthetics.” Emily knew she didn’t want to turn away completely from the history of the house, but an overall freshening up needed to happen. The new home leans modern but with nods to the past such as historic trim and some of the tile patterns. But just as important was the need to look for solutions that feel distinctly like the homeowner, such as in the kitchen and kitchen lounge. There, the aesthetic is heavily influenced by Lopez Island, where the homeowner’s mother had bought a cabin for just $5,000 decades ago and where she camped for years as a child. The whole family continues to stay at the property often. “Lopez Island is a pretty strong through line in her life,” Emily says. “It’s airy and it’s misty, but it is also grounded and earthy and not fussy.” Emily brought that feeling into the kitchen through the use of lighting, textures, color, fixtures and materials while designing a full kitchen for a family that loves to cook. The end of the island is tailor-made for appetizers and drinks while the kitchen prep happens closer to the sink. Architect Emily Wu left the kitchen lounge open to accommodate the family’s small children and pets. “I love using the mudroom. I bring roses or dahlias in from my garden and cut and arrange in vases before I have even removed my garden clogs,” says LuAnn Wu.
Oregon Home | 35 The kitchen is flanked by a lounge, the most popular place to hang out in the home. A big, luscious wool carpet invites visitors to get comfortable, and moveable poufs allow family to gather informally. All in all, the lounge responds to how the family used the old living room in the house where they grew up. There it was common for family members to lounge about instead of just sitting in a formal sitting room. “Four kids plus significant others plus dogs is a lot to accommodate in one space,” Emily says. “Everyone just likes lounging on the floor, playing with the dogs and snuggling with the kids.” Emily rotated the stairs in the home and created a new landing place and coat closet that is far more functional than the previous one. Emily’s husband, Ben Wu of Woodblock Construction, did the finish carpentry as well as the staircase. “I just gave it to him to run with,” Emily says. “I had asked for 1x3 white oak pieces — make it special and beautiful — and that’s what he came up with.” The end result is a house that really feels like a sanctuary that can accommodate all of the family’s loved ones — like the feeling they all get when they arrive at the cabin on Lopez Island. “I wanted her to have the closest feeling to that feeling when she comes home,” Emily says.
36 | Oregon Home Arched transitions between spaces create a sense of cohesiveness between rooms.
Oregon Home | 37 Create a spacious layout. Opt for an open floor plan or a layout that allows for easy movement around an island. Identify a command center. Include a space for planning, whether it’s a chalkboard for menu planning or a desk area with a calendar. Foster conversation. Incorporate comfortable seating options, such as barstools at the island or a cozy breakfast nook. Choose highquality appliances. Pick reliable and efficient appliances, like a double oven or a high-capacity refrigerator. Get smart with storage. Utilize cabinets with pull-out shelves, lazy Susans and ample drawer space to keep everything organized and accessible. Consider a pantry or additional cabinets for extra storage. Consider a prep sink. A secondary sink can be a game-changer for cooking together. Add task lighting. Use a mix of overhead, task and ambient lighting to brighten up work areas and create a welcoming atmosphere. Choose durable surfaces. Opt for materials that can withstand heavy use and are easy to clean. Incorporate a beverage station. Designate an area for beverages with a wine fridge, coffee maker or cocktail station. DESIGN A KITCHEN for Gathering The best kitchens for hosting balance functionality with aesthetics to create a space that’s both practical and inviting. The kitchen island provides ample space for making pepparkakor cookies at Christmas and favorite family dishes like chicken soup and Mongolian hot pot.
38 | Oregon Home CUSTOM FIT: Capri Architecture Creative Stories There’s a classic style of coastal cottage that’s big on the Oregon Coast: charming, peaked roofs; lots of space for kids, friends and family; and sweeping ocean views. Trouble is, those dreamy escapes aren’t always easy to come by, and they’re even trickier to build new thanks to the often-tight lots — and tighter building restrictions — present in Oregon Coast cities. But a little creativity can work wonders, as Amanda and Dustin Capri, the couple at the helm of Newport-based Capri CAPRI ARCHITECTURE FINDS A WAY TO DESIGN A CLASSIC COAST COTTAGE IN A TIGHT, TRICKY SPOT. By Jon Bell Photos by 6 Creative Co.
Oregon Home | 39 Architecture, proved with an Oregon Coast vacation home they designed in Lincoln City this summer. “The shape most people want is that delightful, steep roof and dormer feel,” Amanda says. “It takes a lot of height to do these charming cottages. They need to be three stories so you can get that feeling and have lots of space for the kids, bunk rooms and guest suites. But these lots are really constrained. You have to find creative ways to make it happen.” Capri’s clients had purchased a narrow infill lot on a scenic road leading up toward God’s Thumb, a prominent outcropping that towers above Lincoln City and the Pacific Ocean. The lot was small but the clients’ aspirations for a coastal getaway were big. “It was a really unique challenge because of the size of the lot,” Dustin says. “It’s like a postage stamp, so we had to figure out how to get our clients what they wanted. It was a fascinating and fun challenge.” Capri’s delivery relied on a mix of conventional construction, with trusses sitting on top of wood studs, and what the couple describes as “creative eave configurations and overhang manipulations” — basically, the adjustments that make a threestory house look like a two-story one. A steep roof above a prominent eave in front give the cottage the soaring feel the clients wanted — but only the feel. Amanda says that particular part of the design is really only a facade element, not a structural one. And though the look from the street level is of a tidy, twostory seaside abode, a peek around back shows the true three stories, including a daylight basement that’s home to a music room, a bunk room, an entertainment area and a bathroom. The main floor is for the entry, garage and primary suite, while up top are guest bedrooms, a bathroom, the living and dining areas under vaulted ceilings and, of course, expansive windows that gaze out on the wild ocean. It took more than just creative design to pull off a cottage like this. Capri Architecture worked closely with partner Mike Riddle Construction, who had to deal with the constrained space and slope of the lot in the real world. “Capri is masterful at hearing the client’s vision and creating a home that encompasses that vision,” Riddle says. “My role in the process is to execute the creativity the clients and architects have dreamed up.” Dustin says the team did just that on this one-of-a-kind retreat. “The challenge for Mike on this was the construction parameters,” says Dustin, noting that the two firms have partnered on unique lots out on the Coast before. “There was no space to build, no space to stage, but as always, his team was incredible in bringing this project to life.” For more information, visit capriarchitecture.com and mikeriddleconstruction.com.
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Oregon Home | 41 CUSTOM FIT: Renaissance Homes MODERN LUXURY on the Oregon Trail BY AMY SOUZA Tammy Wittren and Steve Burleson purchased a farmhouse and 29-acreview property in Oregon City over a decade ago, knowing they would eventually want to build their dream home there. After talking with a number of custom builders, Wittren and Burleson chose Renaissance Homes because of its reputation, organization and commitment to managing costs without sacrificing luxury. The result is a 5,600-square-foot custom home with a Pacific Northwest feel, modern finishes and ample natural light. “Right after COVID, prices were astronomical and we could not get a firm cost on anything from RENAISSANCE HOMES CREATES A CUSTOM NORTHWEST DREAM HOME FOR AN OREGON CITY COUPLE.
42 | Oregon Home multiple builders,” Wittren says. “Renaissance was one of the few companies we talked to that was organized. We built with cash and had a strict budget, and we were within four pennies at the end of our construction.” With site evaluation, architectural design, accounting, permitting and construction all handled in-house, Renaissance Homes provided the couple with a onestop experience. Primary to the project was the couple’s desire to take advantage of the property, which once served as an Oregon Trail stagecoach stop and includes an acre of lawn and large hayfields. The site also includes an airstrip for Burleson, a pilot. Wittren and Burleson brought a custom floor plan to the Renaissance Homes team, which updated it and designed the home’s exterior — a two-story Pacific Northwest farmhouse combining gray vertical siding and clapboard, black doors and window frames, and natural wood accents. The design team guided Wittren and Burleson toward cost-effective choices, such as metal roof accents instead of the fully metal roof the couple wanted, which would have cost about three times as much. Wittren says the team also helped her update her own style sense to create a more modern interior. “I was a little bit stuck in 2003, but Renaissance helped elevate and evolve my tastes,” Wittren says. “Their internal design team was instrumental in helping me keep my own flair while also gently bringing me out of my comfort zone and the incredible team at Wishbone Design put the finishing touches on helping furnish and decorate my new home.”
Oregon Home | 43 The home has four bedrooms, including two suites on the top floor and a primary bedroom and additional suite on the main floor, as well as a total of five and a half bathrooms. Each room capitalizes on the views beyond. The primary bath includes a glass-surround shower and separate soaking tub set against wide windows. The home’s half bath and suite area currently serves as an extra bedroom for guests as well as a weight room but will eventually become a pool house. The main level’s open living space includes a dining table that can seat 10 and a lounge area with a wood-burning fireplace framed by floor-to-ceiling stone, as well as sliding doors leading to a large outdoor patio. In the open kitchen, two large cabinets frame a Wolf range and a large hood, and a farmhouse sink sits below a bank of windows. A large island offers space for food preparation, while an attached woodblock extension provides seating for four and great space for hosting friends for dinner and games. More seating is available at a nearby bar station. “When you entertain, everybody crowds to the kitchen,” says Wittren. “But when you have a big, long island, no one can talk to each other. It was important to us to have that gathering space.” Wittren jokes that the couple were nightmare clients because they lived in the old farmhouse as the new property was built — an uncommon arrangement that meant the couple was there throughout construction. “I run a mortgage team and Steve is a captain at an airline, and both of us are super-Type-A, know-it-all personalities, but the Renaissance team managed us beautifully,” Wittren says. Though Wittren and Burleson plan to age in place, the Renaissance Homes team helped them consider future buyers when designing their home. “We originally were a little bit smaller in square footage,” says Wittren. “As we talked with them about resale, they really made us think like who our buyer would be. So the team was instrumental in protecting our asset as well.” renaissance-homes.com
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46 | Oregon Home IF YOU’VE THUMBEDthrough any interior-design projects lately, you’ve likely encountered homes where the walls seem to be glowing. “Plaster is red-hot right now,” says Heith England, a plaster expert who has built an entire firm in Hood River, Sustain, around plaster. “People walk into a home with plaster and it just makes you feel different.” Glass-windowed homes on bluffs overlooking the Columbia, WARM WELCOME Plaster is everywhere — and a Hood River company has built an empire around it. rustic timber-frame havens, starkly modern high desert retreats, new-traditional renovations, farmhouse cabins — there is really no limit to the types of homes where plaster is playing a starring role in Oregon. The material — a mix of lime, sand, water, and often other materials like gypsum — has a millenia-old history of use by humans, both for construction and for artistry. Ancient Egyptians applied plaster to floors and walls in their temples;
Oregon Home | 47 ancient Greeks and Romans explored the artistic dimensions of plaster in their reliefs (in addition to construction use); Renaissance artists mixed it with color to produce some of the era’s most important artworks; and modern builders have employed it for interior wall finishes and decorative moulding. England began his career as a drywall contractor in Sun Valley, Idaho, but switched to plaster when he fell in love with the material. After moving to Hood River, he started working with the New Mexico plaster company American Clay, exploring with different products and learning the process until he had it in his bones.Eventually, the plaster operation became Sustain, a design firm that now encompasses a contracting arm, interior design, a cabinet company and a retail shop in Hood River. Fact: You can plaster over drywall. To prepare drywall or Sheetrock for plastering, you’ll have to sand the existing surface before applying the minimum three coats of plaster.
48 | Oregon Home Plaster lends itself to a range of applications beyond walls, including range hoods, staircases and furniture. The company also holds regular events to teach contractors, designers, and homeowners about plaster, but England is still at the frontlines with trowels, hawks, paddles and floats, and training dozens of people in how to create the surfaces that make people feel like they are being held in someone’s hands. “Plaster is in 90% of the builds we do,” England says. “People will call for plaster and discover the rest.” Plaster’s emergence in the Pacific Northwest has everything to do with aesthetics and function. Visually, it lends a subtle luminescence that makes homes feel more handmade — adding a sense of texture, depth and coziness. But it also has numerous benefits that extend beyond how it looks. First there is Oregon’s wet environment. When properly mixed, traditional lime plaster is breathable, allowing moisture to pass through walls and preventing mold and mildew growth. Plaster is also durable — it can last for decades, even centuries, without needing frequent repairs. Since it’s nontoxic (zero VOCs), plaster is an excellent choice for green builders and projects. Plaster is also highly compatible with older homes, where it melds well with older styles and absorbs and slowly releases heat, keeping homes cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. “Animals lay on it to cool off and they lay on it to get warm,” England says. “It really goes with everything.”
Oregon Home | 49 49 | Oregon Home Since each bag of plaster clay is hand-mixed, the material allows designers to incorporate the whitest of whites through the color spectrum to darker hues.
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Oregon Home | 51 CHEF AT HOME: Peter Cho PHOTOS BY ALEX LAU PETER CHO, the revered Portland chef behind the restaurant Han Oak, is known for adding personal flourishes and easygoing charm to Korean cuisine. “Tableside cooking is a really important element and a focus for us,” Cho says. “I think all American homes should have a Korean grill and a hot pot to gather around.” This recipe, excerpted here from Koreaworld: A Cookbook, is a great one to have on hand for a quick meal after a larger feast. It developed as a final course of a hot pot meal or to use up existing stock. “It translates really well to home cooking,” Cho says.
52 | Oregon Home o omofthe ot u er uk Serves 2 to 4 Ingredients: • 4 C anchovy or other flavorful stock • 1 C cooked white rice • 1 egg • 2 T unsalted butter, cubed • Two or three 6-inch squares roasted nori seaweed, cut in ribbons • Grated zest of 1 lemon • Kosher salt and ground black pepper • Salmon roe, caviar, Dungeness crab meat, and/or sliced raw scallops, for garnish (optional)
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup of the stock over medium heat. Add the rice and egg and stir together with the stock until fully incorporated but the egg is not scrambled. Add the butter and stir as it slowly melts to emulsify. Turn up the heat to high and slowly add the remaining stock, one cup at a time, while constantly stirring (risotto style) until most, if not all, of the stock is used. The result should be a porridge-like consistency with a slightly thickened texture from the egg and butter. Season with the seaweed, lemon zest, and salt and pepper. Garnish with one or more of the luxurious toppers if you like and serve. Preparation:
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Oregon Home | 57 Photo by KLiK Concepts for M.O.Daby Design 2024 AWARDS Whether modern or traditional, sustainable or high-tech, Oregon’s design talent is continually inspiring and transforming the way we see the world and envision our future. For the ninth year in a row, we have the great honor of presenting the most outstanding projects in building, remodeling and design. Each winning entry embodies the unique characteristics Oregon design is known for: ingenuity, understated elegance and sustainable innovation. Molly Switzer Molly N Switzer Designs JUDGES THE BEST IN BUILDING, REMODELING AND DESIGN Chelly Wentworth C Change Design Mike Arnett Lifestyle Homes Amy Bright Milan Stoneworks Joel Braun O’Brien & Company Garrison Hullinger Studio Garrison Jessica Dearinger JD Designs
58 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Build SINGLEFAMILY HOME DETACHED Tiny Home (Built on Wheels) STRAIGHT LINE DESIGN AND REMODELING straightlinedr.com This cozy modern farmhouse offers a seamless connection to the beauty of the outdoors. Large skylights allow an abundance of natural light to fill the interior and provide additional headroom, and a retractable deck frame has been incorporated into the design for the convenience of traveling. Project Lead: Tom Doran Photographer: Mallory Temple Winn
Oregon Home | 59 Build | STRUCTURE + STYLE SINGLEFAMILY HOME DETACHED Accessory Dwelling Unit (Built on Foundation) EVERLIFE HOME everlifehome.com This multigenerational ADU with aging-in-place amenities features an open floor plan with many windows and two zero-entry, 12-foot sliding doors in the living area. The home includes a chefquality kitchen, ample built-in storage throughout, and a dualentry bathroom with curbless shower and preinstalled grab-bar blocking. Project Lead: Andrew Thiessen Photographer: Ingrid Arnett Winn
60 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Build SINGLEFAMILY HOME DETACHED $2,000,000 - $2,500,000 NOMINEES: Garrette Custom Homes garrettecustomhomes.com Winsome Construction winsomeconstruction.com MIKE RIDDLE CONSTRUCTION mikeriddleconstruction.com Situated right off the Pacific Ocean in Lincoln City, this custombuilt home celebrates family-centered living and is designed for multigenerational use. Tailored for relaxation and connection, the home features thoughtfully curated spaces on every floor, seamlessly blending the coastal beauty of its oceanfront setting. Project Lead: Photographer: Mike Riddle 365 Creative Co. Winn
Oregon Home | 61 Build | STRUCTURE + STYLE NOMINEE: Winsome Construction winsomeconstruction.com SINGLEFAMILY HOME DETACHED Over $2,500,000 EXCEPTIONAL HOMES BY ANDRE exceptionalhomesbyandre.net Meticulously crafted with highgrade materials, this modern European masterpiece in Lake Oswego features soaring ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, a luxurious primary suite and an expansive patio with seamless indooroutdoor living. Project Lead: Andre Koshuba Photographer: Kyle Bryant Winn
62 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Design NOMINEES: Creekstone Designs creekstonedesigns.com Sunday House sundayhouse.co Schulz Design + Build schulzdesignllc.com JG Designs jeannegriggs.com THE Remodel Group theremodelgroup.com KELLY MCDOUGALL DESIGN kmdesignservices.com This redesigned kitchen blends aesthetic appeal with enhanced functionality, opening up the space for better flow and connectivity. By doubling storage and incorporating custom elements, the design harmonizes modern trends with the home’s original character, creating a timeless, welcoming space perfect for family gatherings and everyday moments. Lead Designer: Kelly McDougall Photographer: Lana Prants Winn INTERIOR DESIGN KITCHEN
Oregon Home | 63 Design | STRUCTURE + STYLE NOMINEES: Lifetime Remodeling lifetime-remodeling.com Charla Ray Interior Design charlaray.com Schulz Design + Build schulzdesignllc.com Creekstone Designs creekstonedesigns.com THE Remodel Group theremodelgroup.com JG Designs jeannegriggs.com Tricorn Black tricornblack.com Lifetime Remodeling lifetime-remodeling.com M.O.DABY DESIGN bymodd.com M.O.Daby Design was tasked to balance celebrating this home’s midcentury roots with today’s modern needs for the third generation of a family to inhabit the same house. The rearranged footprint provided a sauna, large walk-in shower, freestanding tub, double vanity and water closet, as well as an adjacent powder bath. Lead Designers: Angela Mechaley & Matthew Daby Photographer: KLiK Concepts Winn INTERIOR DESIGN BATH
64 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Design INTERIOR DESIGN WHOLE HOUSE Under 3,000 Sq. Ft. NOMINEES: Fox & Fern Interiors foxandferninteriors.com THE Remodel Group theremodelgroup.com M.O.DABY DESIGN bymodd.com M.O.Daby Design was tasked to find the balance between celebrating this home’s midcentury roots and updating it to live best for a 21st-century family. Originally built in 1955 for the grandfather of the current owner, this will be the third generation of this family to live in the home. Lead Designers: Photographer: Angela Mechaley & Matthew Daby KLiK Concepts Winn
Oregon Home | 65 Design | STRUCTURE + STYLE NOMINEES: Kelly McDougall Design kmdesignservices.com THE Remodel Group theremodelgroup.com INTERIOR DESIGN WHOLE HOUSE Over 3,000 Sq. Ft. SCHULZ DESIGN + BUILD schulzdesignllc.com This lakeside home remodel transforms uninspired and outdated spaces into a modern sanctuary with a chef’s kitchen, elegant living room and inviting entertainment areas. Highquality materials, innovative design, and seamless integration of natural light and open-concept spaces elevate both functionality and aesthetic appeal, creating a luxurious, cohesive home. Lead Designer: Photographer: Melissia R. Schulz Crosby Dove Winn
66 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Design NOMINEES: Emilia Interior Design and Decor emiliadecor.com Design With Refinement designwithrefinement.com Kelly McDougall Design kmdesignservices.com ADAPT INTERIOR DESIGN adaptdesignpdx.com This glittering jewel box of a bar gave new purpose to an underused sitting room. With plenty of bar storage, comfortable seating and a sliding ladder to get to those special top-shelf bottles, it is the perfect setting for predinner cocktails or a relaxing nightcap. Lead Designer: Photographer: Hannah Hacker Meagan Larsen INTERIOR DESIGN OTHER Winn
Oregon Home | 67 Design | STRUCTURE + STYLE SCHULZ DESIGN + BUILD schulzdesignllc.com Transforming a formal 1980s den into an updated functional family workspace, this design features new cabinetry and a durable quartz wraparound desk. Grasscloth wallpaper, floating shelves and a tack board for art projects create an organized, soothing space that is ideal for adults and kids to enjoy at the same time. Lead Designer: Melissia Schulz Photographer: Crosby Dove INTERIOR DESIGN HOME OFFICE Winn ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ADU NOMINEE: M.O.Daby Design bymodd.com FARNSWORTH HOME DESIGN farnsworthhomedesign.com This ADU was designed to provide a short-term retreat for grandparents to spend time with their adult children and grandchildren. It is designed for wheelchair accessibility with features that include zero-clearance access, 36"-wide minimum doorways and passages, and a curbless shower. Lead Designer & Photographer: Troy Farnsworth Winn
68 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Design ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN WHOLE HOUSE Under 3,000 Sq. Ft. NOMINEES: Capri Architecture capriarchitecture.com The WhiteHouse Collection whchome.com THE SHELTER STUDIO theshelterstudio.com Deemed unbuildable? Not true. The Shelter Studio design team, along with clients, took on the challenge and achieved a two-story reverse- living mountain Craftsman-style home, better than imagined, complete with stunning mountain views that were previously thought impossible. Lead Designer: Photographer: Jason Offutt Ross Chandler Winn
Oregon Home | 69 Design | STRUCTURE + STYLE NOMINEES: Capri Architecture capriarchitecture.com The Shelter Studio theshelterstudio.com ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN WHOLE HOUSE Over 3,000 Sq. Ft. THE WHITEHOUSE COLLECTION whchome.com Street appeal, livability and lifestyle were integral to the design process of this fresh bungalow-style home. Removing the previously remodeled 1930s house and replacing it with such a gorgeous home that feels like it has been in this setting for decades — yet has all of the freshness of a new home — was the intention. Lead Designer: Photographer: Candace White Caleb Vendermeer Winn
70 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Remodel KITCHEN REMODEL Under $75,000 NOMINEE: Kraft Custom Construction kraftcustomconstruction.com NOMINEE: Neil Kelly Company neilkelly.com EXTERIOR REMODEL OUTDOOR LIVING Over $75,000 MOUNTAINWOOD HOMES mountainwoodhomes.com The clients liked the layout of their Aurora kitchen but wanted a brighter look. Outdated cabinets, backsplash, and countertops were refreshed with a lighter palette, blending with the existing pine floors. Project Lead: Photographer: Mountainwood Homes Nathan Holden METKE REMODELING & LUXURY HOMES metkeremodeling.com This exterior remodel enhances both form and function with a new main-floor primary suite and expanded outdoor living areas designed for entertaining and privacy. The warm, inviting façade complements a rich interior of stained doors and trim. Project Lead: Photographer: Crystal Elder Crosby Dove Winn Winn
Oregon Home | 71 Remodel | STRUCTURE + STYLE STRAIGHT LINE DESIGN AND REMODELING straightlinedr.com This space offers the features of a gourmet kitchen with highend appliances, quartz surfaces and plenty of prep space. It is combined with a cozy living area with rounded lines, soft textures, skylights and natural- wood floors. Green plants complement the green decor, bringing it all together. Project Lead: Tom Doran Photographer: Jennifer Costello Winn NOMINEE: C&R Design Remodel remodelsalem.com KITCHEN REMODEL $75,001 - $125,000
72 | Oregon Home NOMINEES: Neil Kelly Company neilkelly.com Build Forward webuildforward.com Powell Construction powellconstruction.com CREEKSTONE DESIGNS creekstonedesigns.com This kitchen seamlessly merges contemporary and traditional elements. Sleek, modern features like the matte-black faucet and Eurostyle walnut cabinets are balanced by classic Shaker cabinets and rich wood accents. The combination creates a space that is both stylish and welcoming, offering a timeless appeal. Project Lead: Photographer: John May Sol Media Winn STRUCTURE + STYLE | Remodel KITCHEN REMODEL $125,001 - $175,000
Oregon Home | 73 NOMINEES: Creekstone Designs creekstonedesigns.com L. Evans Design Group levansdesigngroup.com Hamish Murray Construction hamishmurray.com COOPER Design Build cooperdesignbuild.com Neil Kelly Company neilkelly.com JG DESIGNS jeannegriggs.com This kitchen remodel is the epitome of modern/ contemporary design. The project seamlessly blends innovative design and handcrafted details, creating a space that is both functional and stunning. From the custom cabinetry to luxurious quartzite countertops, every element has been thoughtfully curated to transform the heart of the home. Project Lead: Jeanne L. Griggs Photographer: Jason Kaplan Winn KITCHEN REMODEL Over $175,000 Remodel | STRUCTURE + STYLE
74 | Oregon Home NOMINEES: C&R Design Remodel remodelsalem.com JG Designs jeannegriggs.com Creekstone Designs creekstonedesigns.com POWELL CONSTRUCTION powellconstruction.com This guest bathroom welcomes guests with all the amenities of a luxury boutique hotel. Featuring a curbless shower, custom white-oak vanity and a large closet with a custom closet solution, no detail was overlooked. Brushed-gold hardware and off-white zellige tile create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Project Lead: Lindsay Osburn Photographer: Matt Varney Winn STRUCTURE + STYLE | Remodel BATHROOM REMODEL Under $75,000
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