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CONTENTS DESIGN TIPS Designer Rory Everitt on how to intentionally create rooms that feel joyful and easy. 09 CHEF AT HOME Ryder Jazwiecki of Gatto Gelato shares recipes for dairy-free treats sure to sweeten holiday gatherings. 15 CUSTOM FIT Stories from local experts who help make your home dreams a reality. Renaissance Homes Coming Home 12 18 John’s Waterproofing All Sealed Up 21 AND THE WINNER IS... IN THIS ISSUE Oregon Home (ISSN-1536-3201) is published biannually by MEDIAmerica Inc., at 12570 S.W. 69th Ave. Ste. 102, Portland, OR 97223; 503-445-8811. Send address changes to Oregon Home, 12570 S.W. 69th Ave. Ste. 102, Portland, OR 97223. All rights reserved. Oregon Home is a registered trademark of MEDIAmerica. Copyright ©2026 by MEDIAmerica. Printed in Portland, Oregon. Subscription inquiries should be directed to Oregon Home, 12570 S.W. 69th Ave. Ste. 102, Portland, OR 97223 or call 503-445-8811 (Mon. to Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Standard Time). TO SUBSCRIBEor change your address online, go to our website, oregonhomemagazine.com. publisher Craig Peebles creative director Alison Kattleman circulation manager Andrew Insinga copy editor Morgan Stone contributing writers Jon Bell & Rory Everitt contributing photographers Jason E. Kaplan &Nick Shafer cover photographer Jillian Lancaster of 22 Pages Photography president/ceo Andrew Insinga secretary William L. Mainwaring treasurer Win McCormack controller Bill Lee AS WE CLOSE out the year with our Fall/Winter issue of Oregon Home, we are proud to unveil the nominees and winners of the 2026 Structure + Style Awards. The projects featured in this issue showcase the exceptional work of builders, designers and remodelers from across Oregon. This year’s entries were submitted from throughout the Portland metropolitan area, Central Oregon, the Columbia River Gorge and the Willamette Valley, reflecting the remarkable skill and creativity found in communities across the state. Winners are selected by a panel of industry professionals representing a broad range of expertise within the residential design and construction fields. Judging criteria include degree of difficulty, value and cost-effectiveness, amenities and aesthetics, innovation, and overall workmanship and quality of construction. Together, these standards help recognize projects that exemplify excellence in design, craftsmanship and livability. We encourage you to explore the award-winning projects featured in these pages and connect with the builders, remodelers and designers whose work aligns with your vision. If a particular project inspires you, reach out and let them know how much you appreciate their talent. And who knows? Your own home project may one day be featured in a future edition of the Oregon Home Structure + Style Awards. Sign up at oregonhomemagazine.com/ get-notified and we will let you know when we open submissions. – The Oregon Home Team FALL/WINTER 2026 2026 AWARDS CELEBRATING THEBEST IN LOCAL BUILDING, REMODELING ANDDESIGN Plus DAIRY-FREE DESSERTS Made for Sharing DESIGN TIPS TO Refresh Your Space A CUSTOM-BUILT Oregon Homecoming UNLOCK YOUR Basement’s Potential ON THE COVER Structure + Style Award-winning project by Evergreen Renovations & Roofing (Major Home Remodel, $300,000 – $500,000, p. 47) Photo by Jillian Lancaster of 22 Pages Photography
Oregon Home | 9 Growing up, my mom would rearrange our family home every two or three years, usually during one of the winter blizzards when we were stuck inside. We’d carry all the furniture out of a room and take everything off the walls before putting it back in a new configuration that somehow made space for the movie posters I’d bought with my allowance. It was an early lesson that a home doesn’t need to be remodeled to feel entirely new. Sometimes all it takes is seeing familiar things in unfamiliar places. Contractors shape the bones and systems of a house. They create the entries, hallways and rooms, and protect you and your belongings from the elements. But a room is just a room. You decide what it’s for, what activities take place there and how it will be used. One person may want a guest bedroom, while another dreams of a home office, theater, gym or nursery. In the design world, we refer to this as space planning. It’s the unseen framework that organizes a house to support how the people who live there actually want to live. Within that framework, furniture, rugs, lighting and art shape how we experience a space. Furniture signals how to inhabit a room. Rugs encourage you to linger. Art changes what you notice. Lighting underpins how you feel. Once you understand how these elements work together, you can begin using them intentionally to make your home feel more welcoming, cozy and joyful. Tools to Choreograph Daily Life How furniture, rugs, lighting and art can transform your sense of place, no contractors required. by RORY EVERITT, PRINCIPAL DESIGNER photography by NICK SHAFER PHOTOGRAPHY
10 | Oregon Home What furniture is in a room — and how it’s arranged — determines whether people gather, linger, converse or simply pass through. A well-designed room begins with understanding how it will be used, then selecting furniture that supports those activities. If the room is meant for reading, for example, it needs at least one chair that’s comfortable enough to sit in for hours. With very few exceptions, scale is more important than style. Think of it like a tailored suit or dress: You’re more likely to notice when the fit is off than the quality of the fabric. The same is true of furniture. Beautiful pieces rarely succeed if they’re the wrong size for the room. Weekend Experiment • Remove everything from the room. • Only return the pieces that earn their place. • You’ll quickly discover which furniture contributes to the room and which merely occupies it. • If an essential piece is clearly too small or too large, replace it with something that’s the right scale. Area rugs serve two important functions. First, they tell your brain where one place ends and another begins. Second, they help you feel grounded, which naturally makes a space more comfortable. When a room has a hard floor surface (wood, tile, vinyl or concrete), designers often use area rugs to define furniture groupings. A well-placed rug signals that the chair, side table and floor lamp belong together and should be experienced as a single PHOTO BY RORY EVERITT destination rather than as unrelated objects. Rugs also soften acoustics and provide insulation underfoot, making a space feel quieter, warmer and more intimate. When selecting a rug, pay attention to pile height. A rug with a pile greater than half an inch feels noticeably plusher and more inviting to sit or stretch out on. Weekend Experiment • Look closely at your room’s furniture groupings. • Try adding a rug beneath a grouping that doesn’t already have one. Play with size and shape until it feels right for the room. • Try swapping an existing rug for one with a taller pile or a richer texture. Art is perhaps the most personal object in a home, because no one chooses it for purely practical reasons. It reflects what matters to the people who live there and offers moments of daily beauty and delight. When thinking about what belongs on your walls and shelves, don’t limit yourself to paintings. I’ve seen wonderful collections built from ceramics, woven textiles, family photographs, vintage maps and even children’s artwork. Placement matters just as much as selection. I like using art to create focal points: at the end of a hallway, directly across from
Oregon Home | 11 temperature for every bulb within a room. We rarely remember how bright a room was, but we remember how it felt after sunset. Weekend Experiment • Add a few table or floor lamps where light feels flat. • Check the color temperature of every bulb in the room (measured in Kelvin). • Replace mismatched bulbs so they all share the same color temperature. Through understanding how these elements work together, you can intentionally create rooms that feel joyful and easy. I’m a firm believer that every home deserves a cozy place for reading, catching up on the news or calling an old friend. Imagine a comfortable chair beside a window. A rug beneath your feet. A small table holding a cup of tea or a glass of wine. A reading lamp casting a warm pool of light across the pages. One piece of art that always catches your eye. None of these choices require a construction permit, yet together they create something far more meaningful than a renovated room: a place you can’t wait to return to. Rory Everitt Design is a full-service interior design firm focused on refining and elevating magnificent homes throughout Oregon. Learn more at roryeveritt.com. a doorway, or to anchor a favorite seating area, such as a reading chair beside a window. Weekend Experiment • Take the existing artwork off your walls. • Temporarily move pieces around to create new focal points. • Fill any obvious gaps with something unexpected. • Hang everything in its new location, then patch and touch up any exposed nail holes. Lighting tells your nervous system whether it’s time to focus, celebrate or unwind. If you’ve ever walked into a room and immediately felt something was off, there’s a good chance the lighting was part of the problem. Harsh exposed bulbs, fixture placement that casts unflattering shadows and mismatched color temperatures all contribute to that subtle feeling of discomfort. Designers generally think about lighting as serving three distinct roles. Ambient lighting provides overall illumination and allows people to move comfortably through a room. Task lighting supports specific activities, like reading or preparing food. Accent lighting highlights artwork, emphasizes architectural features and reinforces furniture groupings, bringing depth and life to a space. Whenever possible, I recommend installing dimmers on hardwired fixtures so light levels can be adjusted throughout the day and across the seasons. Just as important, use the same color
12 | Oregon Home Kim and Blane Clark have done a lot together in nearly 16 years of marriage. They met outside Nashville, Tennessee, when Kim was working as a nurse and Blane was in IT. They married, raised a blended family with three children and bought several homes along the way, each one chosen with their family’s needs in mind. One thing they had never done together, though? Build a brand-new, custom home. COMING HOME NASHVILLE COUPLE FIND THEIR WAY BACK TO OREGON — AND INTO A CUSTOM HOME — WITH RENAISSANCE HOMES. CUSTOM FIT: Renaissance Homes By JON BELL | Photography by JASON E. KAPLAN Blane was born in Oregon and still had family here, so the couple made the trip west once or twice a year. As their youngest child prepared to leave for college, the possibility of moving to Oregon — and being closer to Blane’s family — began to feel less like a someday idea and more like the next chapter. “When our last kid was getting ready to go to college, it was kind of like, ‘Okay, now we could move and be closer to Blane’s family,’” Kim Clark says. “And when we started thinking about it, we said, ‘We’ve never built a house together, so that would be fun.’ I’m not sure that other people have that feeling, but we were excited about it.” With the help of Renaissance Homes, they made it happen. The couple packed up their lives — including their two dogs — and headed west to their newly completed custom home in Lake Oswego. “It was just really exciting,” Clark says. “It wasn’t even like it was a move. It just felt like we were coming home.”
Oregon Home | 13 A GOOD FIT Founded in 1984 by Randy Sebastian, Renaissance Homes has built a reputation over more than four decades as one of the region’s leading homebuilders. In recent years, the company has expanded its expertise into custom homes, offering clients a streamlined building process while maintaining its emphasis on quality and craftsmanship. The Clarks first discovered Renaissance several years ago, when they began exploring the possibility of moving to Oregon. They considered buying an existing home, but after finding Renaissance online, they became intrigued by the company’s approach to custom building. “We had already seen what Renaissance could do online,” Clark says. “Their website is really helpful because you can see the way they work, the options you have, who their people are. And the structure in which they work and manage their projects was really appealing to us.” That last part was particularly important. Building a home from across the country would require a team the Clarks could trust to manage the details without requiring them to be physically present for every decision. “We needed somebody who could just take what we wanted and go for it, as opposed to having to manage so much, because we knew we just couldn’t do that, especially from a long distance,” Clark says. The couple first connected with Amanda Andruss, principal broker and custom home sales manager for Renaissance. She showed them several Renaissance homes for sale and also introduced them to the possibility of building a custom home. “Amanda was just such a good fit,” Clark says. “She’s such a good representative for the company. After talking with her, we just said, ‘Let’s do this.’” CONFIDENCE BUILDER Working with Renaissance, the Clarks found a parcel they loved in Lake Oswego’s Waluga neighborhood. They also found a starting point for their home among the plans available through Renaissance’s website. Renaissance offers homeowners flexibility in how they approach their design. They can start with one of Renaissance’s existing plans, developed around considerations such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, lot size and shape, number of levels and placement of the primary suite, and then personalize it to fit their needs. Or, for a more fully customized home, they can work directly with Renaissance’s licensed architect to develop a design from the ground up. The company’s exterior style guide offers distinct looks, from farmhouse and vintage to modern colonial and coastal, all of which can be customized. The Clarks chose a modern farmhouse design as their starting point, then made it their own. They added a bedroom upstairs and reconfigured several spaces on the main level, including the office, pantry and laundry room.
14 | Oregon Home Their wish list centered on a home that would work as well for everyday life as it would for entertaining. They wanted primarily main-level living, an open kitchen and living area large enough for family gatherings, an outdoor living space, and a spacious yard for Kim’s vegetable garden and their two dogs. Building a custom home from across the country might sound daunting, but Clark says Renaissance’s process made the experience remarkably manageable. “They have such a nicely structured process,” she says. “We always knew exactly where we were in the process and what was needed and what was coming up next.” Renaissance also adapted the process to the couple’s distance, helping them determine which decisions could be handled remotely and which were worth making in person. “They were very flexible with the fact that we were out of town, and they were helpful in us deciding what could be done over Zoom or what we should be in-person for,” Clark says. For the Clarks, that flexibility provided something even more valuable: confidence. “One of the things for us was just having that confidence that, even though we weren’t going to be there every single day, they were going to follow through,” Clark says. That confidence extended through the entire process, including the many details that turn a house into a home. Clark worked with Renaissance’s in-house design team to select surfaces, fixtures, appliances and other finishes. “One of the things that was really wonderful about working with Renaissance was that they have really strong relationships with their vendors,” she says. “They were all incredibly helpful in helping us make our decisions.” WELCOME HOME From the beginning, August 2025 was the target completion date for the Clarks’ home. And, just as planned, it was ready. The couple moved in that August and, just four months later, hosted their first Christmas in the new house — with 55 family members and friends. “Seeing it all put together really felt like it was home already,” Clark says. Part of that feeling came from Blane’s history with Oregon and the years the couple had spent visiting family here. But the home also felt familiar because of how personally involved they had been in creating it. “We were so intimately involved with designing the house and the whole process,” Clark says. “I don’t know how else to describe it. It just felt like it was home.” After years of building a life together in Tennessee, the Clarks had finally built something new in Oregon. In the end, though, it didn’t feel like starting over. It felt like coming home. renaissance-homes.com
Oregon Home | 15 CHEF AT HOME: RYDER JAZWIECKI believes dessert should be something we can all share. “What I make is dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan-friendly, but it’s made for everyone,” says the founder of Gatto Gelato. “It’s just as delicious as dairy but more inclusive. It feels so fulfilling when you can share your product with more people.” Jazwiecki has been making gelato since 2012, working in the food industry at various specialty shops before launching his own frozen-dessert business in 2024. Producing from a Portland commissary kitchen, he pops up at markets throughout the year and wholesales to several local businesses. His gelato, which comes in pints and convenient single-serve containers, can also be ordered online at gattogelato.com for delivery throughout the Portland metro area. Handcrafted in small batches, Jazwiecki bakes all the inclusions for his gelato flavors from scratch. Here he shares recipes for dairy-free desserts that are easy to bake at home — no ice cream maker required! — inspired by some of his favorite seasonal flavors. yder azwiecki
16 | Oregon Home nickerdoodle pple ie Preparation Crust: Grease a 9" pie plate with non-stick spray. Combine egg replacer with 2 T water, mix well, and let sit for 1 minute to thicken. Beat room-temperature butter and sugar together until fluffy, 1½ - 2 minutes. Add thickened egg replacer, oat milk, and vanilla extract to creamed sugar, scraping the sides of the bowl as you mix until combined. Add sifted gluten-free flour, baking powder, and cinnamon, mixing until dough forms. Press dough into and up the sides of the pie plate and place in the freezer for 10 minutes. While the cookie-dough crust is chilling, pre-heat the oven to 375°F. Filling: Peel and core each apple into four flat pieces, and slice each piece into ¼"-thick slices. Place chilled pie cookie crust into the oven to bake for 12-13 minutes. While it bakes, make the filling. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat, adding sliced apples, brown sugar, cane sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring for 12-15 minutes until apples have softened. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in ¼ C water, then slowly stir cornstarch mixture into the filling in the pan. Once the juices in the pan have thickened, take off heat and allow to rest and cool at room temperature. Check on the pie crust and remove from the oven once it just begins to turn golden brown along the edges, then reduce oven to 350°F. The snickerdoodle cookie pie crust will have puffed up somewhat while baking. Topping/Assembly: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Add melted butter and mix with a fork or dough cutter until crumbly pieces form. Assemble pie by mounding apple pie filling on top of snickerdoodle cookie crust (mounding in the middle prevents steam from building up and creating a gap while the pie bakes so the apple cooks down for an evenly packed end result), then pack crumble topping on top of the filling, with any remaining loose pieces sprinkled on top. Gently cover with tinfoil and bake for 40 minutes at 350°F. After 40 minutes, remove foil and continue baking for 35-40 more minutes, until the filling is bubbling. Remove from oven and allow the pie to cool at room temperature for 2 hours to set, then slice and serve. Perfect pairing: Gatto Gelato’s Crème Brûlée (pictured here) or French Vanilla gelato. Ingredients Snickerdoodle Cookie Crust: • Non-stick cooking spray • 1 T vegan egg replacer • 8 T unsalted vegan butter • 1 C organic cane sugar* • ¼ C barista-style oat milk • ½ t vanilla extract • 2 C 1:1 gluten-free flour • 2 t baking powder • ½ t ground cinnamon Apple Pie Filling: • 5 Granny Smith apples • 2 T unsalted vegan butter • ½ C organic brown sugar • ¼ C organic cane sugar • 1 t ground cinnamon • 1 oz lemon juice, from 1 lemon • 2 T cornstarch Crumble Topping: • ⁄ C 1:1 glutenfree flour • ⁄ C organic brown sugar, packed • ½ t ground cinnamon • 4 T unsalted vegan butter, melted *Organic denotes vegan-friendly FALL FLAVORS:
Oregon Home | 17 hite hocolate ranberry londies Styling by Jessica Mycek, PNW Artisan Boards Ingredients Cranberry Sauce: • 4 C fresh or frozen cranberries • 1 C + 2 T organic cane sugar • 1 t corn syrup or agave nectar • 1 t vanilla bean paste Blondies: • 2 T vegan egg replacer • ⁄ C unsalted vegan butter, softened at room temp • ⁄ C organic brown sugar • ½ T vanilla bean paste • 1½ C 1:1 gluten-free flour • ¾ t baking soda • ½ t baking powder • ¼ t fine sea salt • ½ C dried cranberries, chopped (optional) • ½ C walnuts, almonds or pecans, chopped (optional) Preparation Sauce: Wash and dry cranberries, then mix with sugar and corn syrup or agave nectar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and give off their juices. When the liquid begins to gently bubble, add vanilla bean paste. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture looks slightly jammy, 10-15 minutes. Pass cranberry puree through a sieve, then mix in 1 teaspoon of water at a time to thin to desired consistency, aiming for a medium-thick sauce rather than a jam. Transfer sauce to a container and let cool in the fridge. Once cool, it can be stored covered for 2 weeks, or frozen for up to 3 months. Ganache: Place white chocolate chips in a microwavesafe glass bowl. Pour oat milk and butter over the chocolate and heat in the microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds, then remove and stir. Continue microwaving at 50% power in 15-second intervals, stirring between each time. Once the chocolate is mostly melted, stir continuously until fully melted. Cover the bowl or transfer to a piping bag, and refrigerate until ready to layer on top of cooled blondies. Blondies/Assembly: Preheat oven to 350°F, and line an 8x8" baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough paper extended over two sides to easily lift out of the pan once finished. Combine egg replacer with 4 T water, mix well, and let sit for 1 minute to thicken. Whisk together butter with brown sugar (it will be clumpy), then add thickened egg replacer and vanilla bean paste, whisking again to combine. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder and sea salt. Whisk dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir until fully combined. Press about half of the dough into the pan as a thin layer, spoon and spread thinned cranberry sauce on top, then dollop remaining dough on top and gently smooth over the cranberry sauce. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly soft in the center. Place pan on a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for 2030 minutes to cool fully. Finish by decorating with white chocolate ganache and optional chopped toppings. Return pan to fridge to set and firm ganache topping for 10 more minutes. Remove blondies from the pan by gently and evenly lifting up the parchment paper, then cut into bars and serve. White Chocolate Ganache: • 1 C Pascha white chocolate chips • 2 T + 1 t barista-style oat milk • ¾ t unsalted vegan butter Perfect pairing: Gatto Gelato’s Marionberry Hibiscus sorbet. WINTER FLAVORS:
18 | Oregon Home It happened a lot during COVID, when people were staying home and found themselves stuck in their spaces. They needed more room: a home office, an extra bedroom, a place for the kids to play off on their own. So people turned to one specific space in their homes for an answer: their basements. “A whole lot more home offices started going in, workout spaces, additional play spaces for the kids,” says Jessica Dingle, director of marketing for John’s Waterproofing, a specialist in basement waterproofing, crawl-space encapsulating and similar services for 52 years. “Most of it was just adding extra space for families, to help them utilize square footage that was already there.” While the extra room gained by converting a basement into livable, useable space can be great, in the soggy Northwest it also comes with a risk: water. So whether that space is finished or unfinished, it needs to be waterproofed. “If there is a finished basement that’s not waterproofed, it should be, because moisture issues could be causing a lot of CUSTOM FIT: John’s Waterproofing Top: A daylight basement finished by John’s Waterproofing. Bottom: John’s Waterproofing employee Jesus installs paint-ready drywall for finished basement walls. ALL SEALED UP JOHN’S WATERPROOFING KEEPS BASEMENT LIVING SPACES DRY AND COMFORTABLE FROM THE INSIDE OUT. BY JON BELL
Oregon Home | 19 issues behind the drywall or under the floor,” Dingle says. “And if you’re going to finish your basement, you should make sure it’s waterproof beforehand, because even if there’s not a water issue now, it’s just a matter of time.” The main issue with water and basements is that, for starters, there’s simply a lot of water in the Pacific Northwest. Much of that water seeps into the ground and can eventually make its way toward foundations and basements, which are traditionally made of porous concrete. “Water’s persistent, and eventually it’s going to push its way through the walls, and you’ll have moisture coming in,” Dingle says. Landscaping roots can also cause cracks in foundation walls, as can stability issues, opening the door for water to find its way in. Not only can moisture damage carpet and walls, but it can lead to mold, mildew and allergens that degrade air quality inside a home. John’s Waterproofing takes an inside approach to waterproofing finished and unfinished basements rather than working from the outside. The latter often requires significant digging and ripping up landscape. Instead, John’s installs a full perimeter drainage system known as WaterGuard from the inside; there’s also a sump pump to ensure that water is moved away from the home. The system includes inspection ports that allow for easy monitoring from inside. Finished spaces also get a thermal dry radiant vapor barrier on the walls, which creates a thermal brake and also allows moisture from the walls to be guided down to the drainage system. “It really helps keep the space more comfortable year-round,” Dingle says. Any below-grade windows, which are notorious for water issues, get their own drainage system. The full system also includes a dehumidifier that helps keep the relative humidity at a healthy range to prevent mold and mildew from taking hold. Dingle says straightforward projects in small spaces can take just a couple days. More complex ones that require some demo require more time, but because they’re done on the inside, there’s little to no disruption to daily living. So what’s the key to any basement waterproofing project, whether it’s for a finished or unfinished space? Taking care of it before there are signs of water inside. “If we can get ahead of it before it gets bad, you’re going to save money,” Dingle says. “We love it when we’re able to be proactive about it and work with homeowners before they see the issue. It makes a big difference.” johnswaterproofing.com IF THERE IS A FINISHED BASEMENT THAT’S NOT WATERPROOFED, IT SHOULD BE, BECAUSE MOISTURE ISSUES COULD BE CAUSING A LOT OF ISSUES BEHIND THE DRYWALL OR UNDER THE FLOOR.” JESSICA DINGLE, JOHN’S WATERPROOFING John’s Waterproofing employee Fernando installs the WaterGuard drain system in a client’s home. Left: Water issues affecting a previously finished basement. Right: The drywall of a previously finished basement molding from water behind it.
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Oregon Home | 21 Cellar Ridge Construction (photo by Josh Partee) 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 11th 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. 2026 AWARDS THE BEST IN BUILDING, REMODELING AND DESIGN JUDGES Garrison Hullinger Studio Garrison Chelly Wentworth C Change Design Emily Wu Peony Architecture Amy Bright Milan Stoneworks Jeanne Griggs JG Designs Marty Buckenmeyer Buckenmeyer Architecture
22 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Build LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION Over $75,000 WINNER BLUEPRINT EARTH be.land A marshy, slope-plagued backyard in Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood was transformed into an outdoor oasis. Terraced retaining walls of rough-cut juniper and site-welded steel tame the grade change, while a basin-shaped rain garden funnels runoff past native plantings into a Flo-Well dry well, so water soaks into the ground instead of flooding the yard or the street. A diagonal path ties the back door to the fire pit, sauna and spa; the existing chicken coop stayed right where it belongs. Project Lead: Blueprint Earth Photographer: Aubrey Janelle Blessing Landscapes blessingland.com NOMINEE
Oregon Home | 23 Build | STRUCTURE + STYLE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME DETACHED Under $750,000 WINNER GREENTOWN HOMES gtbpdx.com Set within a private forested landscape overlooking the Clackamas River, this exceptional residence offers an immersive Pacific Northwest living experience where architecture and nature exist in perfect harmony. Designed to maximize its remarkable setting, the home captures panoramic vistas through walls of glass while filling the interior with abundant natural light and a seamless connection to the outdoors. Project Lead: Brett Grantham Photographer: Vadim Tsygipalo Greentown Homes gtbpdx.com NOMINEE
24 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Build SINGLE-FAMILY HOME DETACHED $750,000 - $1,000,000 WINNER NOYES DEVELOPMENT noyesdevelopment.com The Luminary at Creekside blends timeless Northwest architecture with exceptional energy performance and modern livability. Thoughtfully designed for today’s families, this 2,829-square-foot home offers bright, open gathering spaces; a dedicated home office; a flexible bonus room; and premium finishes throughout. Project Lead: Mike Frey Photographer: Ruum Media
Oregon Home | 25 Build | STRUCTURE + STYLE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME DETACHED $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 WINNER CELLAR RIDGE CONSTRUCTION cellarridge.com This thoughtfully crafted coastal retreat uses a compact, cantilevered form and dark shou sugi ban siding to settle quietly among mature Sitka spruce. Carefully framed ocean and forest views, warm spruce interiors, and locally inspired material accents create a home shaped by family, landscape and a deep attentiveness to place. Project Lead: Carson Benner Photographer: Josh Partee Noyes Development noyesdevelopment.com Riddle Construction riddleconstruction.co NOMINEES
26 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Build SINGLE-FAMILY HOME DETACHED $2,000,000 - $3,000,000 Lifestyle Homes lifestylehomesoregon.com Riddle Construction riddleconstruction.co NOMINEES WINNER RIDDLE CONSTRUCTION | riddleconstruction.co Set high on a rugged coastal bluff, the Pacific Curve feels both striking and completely at ease on its wild coastal site. A graceful curved roofline and a matching arc of glue-laminated ceiling beams sweep the eye out toward the Pacific, while floorto-ceiling glass brings the ocean right into the main living space. Warm cedar siding and soaring wood ceilings soften the bold, modern lines and give the home a welcoming, lived-in feel. Project Lead & Photographer: Paul Wessinger
Oregon Home | 27 Build | STRUCTURE + STYLE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME DETACHED Over $3,000,000 Red Hills Land and Design redhillsld.com Riddle Construction riddleconstruction.co NOMINEES WINNER HAMISH MURRAY CONSTRUCTION | hamishmurray.com This new custom home sits on a bluff at the confluence of the White Salmon and Columbia rivers, built for a 180-degree view sweeping west to east, down the Gorge, with Mt. Hood centered in the frame. Designed for clients who are lifelong windsurfers approaching retirement, the residence was planned as a forever home. Project Lead: Hamish Murray Photographer: David Papazian
28 | Oregon Home DESIGN, GARDEN OR LANDSCAPE STRUCTURE + STYLE | Design WINNER BLESSING LANDSCAPES blessingland.com This Japanese-inspired backyard retreat transforms a simple space into a tranquil sanctuary. An architectural paver patio anchors the design alongside a gas fire pit and a bamboo water feature trickling into a stone basin. Evergreens and native plantings draw birds and wildlife, while raised planters satisfy the client’s love of flower gardening. Naturally edged gravel pathways, layered landscape lighting and full irrigation complete this serene outdoor living space. Lead Designer: Jesse Brough Photographer: Chelsea Adams Blueprint Earth be.land NOMINEE
Oregon Home | 29 Design | STRUCTURE + STYLE FURNITURE DESIGN, SINGLE PIECE OR COLLECTION WINNER DESIGN WITH REFINEMENT designwithrefinement.com The Armadillo is a custom walnut coffee table designed as the final, anchoring piece for a client’s living room. Created in collaboration with Portland maker Kris Kirkman of Kirkman Original, it wraps a single blank of continuous-grain walnut around its entire circumference, softened into a rhythm of triangular columns. Built to be passed down for generations, it transformed a room of first-apartment furniture into a home made to last. Lead Designer: Refinement Wagner Photographer: Kris Kirkman + client photo
30 | Oregon Home INTERIOR DESIGN, BATH STRUCTURE + STYLE | Design WINNER BAR KAY DESIGN CO. | barkaydesign.com Brun Noir is a sophisticated bathroom retreat featuring refined materials, smart technology, spa-inspired wellness amenities and contemporary design. Thoughtfully crafted for comfort and elegance, this luxurious remodel transforms everyday routines into a seamless, restorative experience. Lead Designer: Collin Kayser Photographer: Peter Dawson Kelly McDougall Design kmdesignservices.com John Thompson Designer theportlandesigner.com Laurel Design Collective laureldesigncollective.com NOMINEES
Oregon Home | 31 Design | STRUCTURE + STYLE INTERIOR DESIGN, KITCHEN WINNER AMY PEARSON DESIGN | amypearsondesign.com This kitchen was thoughtfully designed to honor its midcentury modern architectural heritage while seamlessly integrating modern design elements. Reimagined storage, creative architectural lighting, hardware-free cabinetry and natural stone work together to create a kitchen that feels cohesive, purposeful and quietly refined. Lead Designer: Amy Pearson Photographer: Genny Moller Powell Construction powellconstruction.com JD Designs jdearingerdesigns.com Ziebart Construction ziebartconstruction.com NOMINEES
32 | Oregon Home INTERIOR DESIGN, HOME OFFICE STRUCTURE + STYLE | Design WINNER SCHULZ DESIGN + BUILD schulzdesignbuild.com This renovation transformed a retired couple’s dated office and TV room into a multifunctional retreat. Custom bamboo cabinetry conceals books, technology, printers and paper clutter while showcasing treasured artwork and personal collections. Rich blue grasscloth walls, comfortable reading chairs and layered lighting create an inviting atmosphere. The result is a deeply personal space designed for comfort, connection and the next chapter of life. Lead Designer: Melissia Schulz Photographer: Crosby Dove Zapata Design zapatadesignpdx.com NOMINEE
Oregon Home | 33 Design | STRUCTURE + STYLE INTERIOR DESIGN, OTHER Schulz Design + Build schulzdesignbuild.com Wendy Combs Studio wendycombsstudio.com Bar Kay Design Co. barkaydesign.com Rory Everitt Design roryeveritt.com NOMINEES WINNER POWELL CONSTRUCTION powellconstruction.com Once a formal dining room, this historic space was reimagined as a custom library. Floor-to-ceiling built-ins, a velvet cushioned window seat, and deep-forest-green walls create an inviting academic retreat where timeless craftsmanship and a love of literature come together. Lead Designer: Lindsay Osburn Photographer: MK Photography
34 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Design WINNER MOUNTAINWOOD HOMES | mountainwoodhomes.com After 20 years in their 1980-built Northwest Portland home, these homeowners reimagined it with a darker, moodier aesthetic while honoring its Northwest contemporary character. Walnut, natural stone, terrazzo, layered textures and custom details transformed the interior into a sophisticated, cohesive home that feels both current and connected to its architecture. Lead Designer: Sierra Lemieux Photographer: David Papazian M.O.Daby Design bymodd.com Kelly McDougall Design kmdesignservices.com Zapata Design zapatadesignpdx.com NOMINEES INTERIOR DESIGN, WHOLE HOUSE Under 3,000 Sq. Ft.
Oregon Home | 35 Design | STRUCTURE + STYLE INTERIOR DESIGN, WHOLE HOUSE Over 3,000 Sq. Ft. WINNER RORY EVERITT DESIGN roryeveritt.com This new build weaves together three interconnected themes: a strong indoor-outdoor connection, easy entertaining and a focus on life’s simple pleasures. Rory Everitt Design optimized the floor plan to take full advantage of abundant views and natural light while creating a deeply satisfying progression of spaces. In a nod to the home’s Craftsman character, preference was given to natural materials, used in ways that celebrate their elegance and inherent sense of history. Lead Designer: Rory Everitt Photographer: Nick Shafer
36 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Design ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, WHOLE HOUSE Under 3,000 Sq. Ft. WINNER M.O.DABY DESIGN bymodd.com Completed over a 15-year, threephase journey, this stunning midcentury modern remodel revives a 1968 Robert Rummer ranch home. Design firm MODD created a comprehensive master plan that honors the original architectural language. The transformation features a newly enclosed, lightfilled atrium; improved indooroutdoor flow; and a bespoke primary suite with a bathroom that steps straight from the shower onto a deck and sauna. Lead Designers: Matthew Daby & Angela Mechaley Photographers: The Morrisons Mountainwood Homes mountainwoodhomes.com NOMINEE
Oregon Home | 37 Design | STRUCTURE + STYLE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, WHOLE HOUSE Over 3,000 Sq. Ft. Mountainwood Homes mountainwoodhomes.com The Shelter Studio theshelterstudio.com NOMINEES WINNER THE SHELTER STUDIO | theshelterstudio.com Designed to capture mountain views while meeting Firewise and neighborhood design standards, this mountain modern high-desert home connects indoor and outdoor living through thoughtful site planning, durable materials and architecture that fits naturally into the landscape. Lead Designer: Jason Offutt Photographer: Ross Chandler
38 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Remodel EXTERIOR REMODEL, OUTDOOR LIVING Under $75,000 EXTERIOR REMODEL, OUTDOOR LIVING Over $75,000 WINNER EVERLIFE HOME everlifehome.com Taking over an existing unused space, this hidden sanctuary showcases comfort in the privacy of the home’s natural surroundings. The Japanese-inspired haven features tight-knot and clear cedar privacy walls on top of a brand-new deck. One wall is slotted for easy views of the natural scenery and to allow for more daylight while still creating a private experience away from neighbors. The deck supports a hot tub and a cold plunge that is covered for use in all weather. Project Lead: Keith Knowles Photographer: Ingrid Arnett WINNER COOPER DESIGN BUILD cooperdesignbuilders.com After completing a full interior remodel of this 1930s Tudor home, the family was ready to tackle their outdoor living space. They wanted an area that made entertaining effortless, whether hosting a backyard barbecue or a festive poolside celebration. The new, cohesive design includes an indoor/outdoor kitchen with a pass-through awning window, flagstone pathways, multiple seating areas, a fenced dog run, and a sparkling pool with travertine surround. Project Lead: Staci Riordan Photographer: Sally Painter
Oregon Home | 39 Remodel | STRUCTURE + STYLE BATHROOM REMODEL Under $75,000 Neil Kelly Company neilkelly.com Modern Maker Building Co. modernmaker.us NOMINEES WINNER STRAIGHT LINE DESIGN & REMODELING straightlinedr.com This guest bathroom was updated to embody a minimalist Scandinavian style that complements the client’s home. The layout was reconfigured to include a soaking tub, separate shower, moderately sized vanity, heated towel bar and a variety of lighting options. Innovative materials and space-saving techniques enhance the aesthetic and functionality, creating a modern oasis for guests. Project Lead: Matt Williams Photographer: Jennifer Costello
40 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Remodel BATHROOM REMODEL $75,001 - $125,000 PDX Remodeling & Design pdxremodeling.com Neil Kelly Company neilkelly.com Straight Line Design & Remodeling straightlinedr.com Laurel Design Collective laureldesigncollective.com Mountainwood Homes mountainwoodhomes.com NOMINEES WINNER POWELL CONSTRUCTION powellconstruction.com An underutilized space was transformed into a luxurious, rainforest-inspired en suite bathroom. Designed as a cozy, nature-infused retreat, this sanctuary features a spacious dual shower, double vanity and custom storage. Large windows invite peaceful garden views inside, while a new exterior door connects directly to an outdoor hot tub. Project Lead: Tami Pennington Photographer: Ann Schneider
Oregon Home | 41 Remodel | STRUCTURE + STYLE BATHROOM REMODEL $125,001 - $175,000 Neil Kelly Company neilkelly.com NOMINEE WINNER EVERGREEN RENOVATIONS & ROOFING evergreenteam.com This primary bath embraces biophilic design by inviting the outdoors in. The focal point is an impressive dual walk-in shower encased in soft green marble. Gentle radius curves soften the architecture while a custom floating concrete vanity anchors the room with understated elegance. Warm wood tones, tactile finishes and carefully selected lighting reinforce the home’s organic-modern aesthetic, resulting in a sanctuary that feels timeless, calming and effortlessly luxurious. Project Leads: Kayed Sweiss & Rachel Krenik Photographer: Jillian Lancaster, 22 Pages Photography
42 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Remodel BATHROOM REMODEL Over $175,000 COOPER Design Build cooperdesignbuilders.com Neil Kelly Company neilkelly.com NOMINEES WINNER MOUNTAINWOOD HOMES | mountainwoodhomes.com The homeowners continued the thoughtful transformation of their 1982 Portland home with a primary bathroom designed for greater comfort, privacy and refinement. The reworked floor plan replaces a cramped shower and bulky tub deck with a spacious wet room, elevated materials, custom details and a cohesive, spa-like atmosphere. Project Lead: Photographer: Mountainwood Homes Nathan Holden, Realty Pix Media
Oregon Home | 43 Remodel | STRUCTURE + STYLE KITCHEN REMODEL $75,001 - $125,000 Evergreen Renovations & Roofing evergreenteam.com NOMINEE WINNER ZIEBART CONSTRUCTION ziebartconstruction.com This stunning kitchen remodel was designed to bring together elevated style, everyday functionality and effortless entertaining. A striking custom-tile backsplash introduces color, texture and personality, creating a beautiful contrast against the classic white cabinetry that gives the space a distinctive character of its own. With standout features such as an expansive island and a custom coffee bar, every element was intentionally selected to create a cohesive space that is the true centerpiece of the home. Project Lead: Matt Ziebart Photographer: Hannah McBride
44 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Remodel KITCHEN REMODEL Over $175,000 Mountainwood Homes mountainwoodhomes.com Neil Kelly Company neilkelly.com C&R Design Remodel crdesignremodel.com Metke Remodeling metkeremodeling.com NOMINEES WINNER LAMONT BROS. DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION lamontbros.com Following a devastating winter freeze that flooded multiple levels of this 3,300-square-foot home, what could have been a standard insurance restoration became an opportunity to create something extraordinary. Rather than simply replacing what was lost, the project thoughtfully rebuilt the home’s custom kitchen with timeless French-inspired design, handcrafted details and improved functionality while honoring the character, memories and belongings that made the house unique to the homeowners. Project Lead: Ethan Whitesell Photographer: Eric Hanson
Oregon Home | 45 Remodel | STRUCTURE + STYLE REMODEL, OTHER WINNER K&H CONSTRUCTION SERVICES kandhco.com This Sabin bungalow had half the space its owners needed, so K&H Construction took it down to the studs and built up. A full secondstory addition rose on a completely reinforced original frame, adding new bedrooms and bathrooms beneath twin gabled dormers, proportioned precisely to the house below so that the addition reads as original architecture. Every system behind the walls is new — electrical, plumbing, dual-zone climate — and outside, new siding meets old with no visible seam. Project Lead: Eric Keicher Photographer: Dmitriy Kachan
46 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Remodel WINNER CLARKBUILT clarkbuilt.work Tucked into a Southeast Portland bungalow, this project transforms a modest 48-square-foot addition into a highly personalized primary suite. By reimagining and reorienting existing spaces, the team created a cohesive retreat that blends thoughtful design, custom craftsmanship and warm materiality — proving that even small additions can have a powerful impact on how a home lives and feels. Project Lead: Patrick Leue Photographer: Fairbuilt Design Studio Zapata Design zapatadesignpdx.com MAJOR HOME REMODEL Under $300,000 NOMINEE
Oregon Home | 47 Remodel | STRUCTURE + STYLE MAJOR HOME REMODEL $300,000 - $500,000 WINNER EVERGREEN RENOVATIONS & ROOFING | evergreenteam.com By removing barriers that made this mid-century modern ranch feel enclosed and compartmentalized, Evergreen was able to create an open flow from the entryway to adjacent rooms. Each carefully considered design element works in harmony, creating a cohesive expression of modern luxury rooted in mid-century design principles. Project Leads: Photographer: Kayed Sweiss & Rachel Krenik Jillian Lancaster, 22 Pages Photography Neil Kelly Company neilkelly.com Mountainwood Homes mountainwoodhomes.com Twyne Design twynedesign.com NOMINEES
48 | Oregon Home STRUCTURE + STYLE | Remodel MAJOR HOME REMODEL $500,001 - $750,000 ClarkBuilt clarkbuilt.work Lamont Bros. Design & Construction lamontbros.com NOMINEES WINNER MOUNTAINWOOD HOMES | mountainwoodhomes.com After 20 years in their 1980-built Northwest Portland home, these homeowners completed the remodel they had long envisioned. The whole-home transformation addressed failing appliances, an awkward primary bathroom and outdated finishes while preserving the Northwest contemporary architecture, round skylights, banquette footprint and original features they still loved. Project Lead: Mountainwood Homes Photographer: David Papazian
Oregon Home | 49 Remodel | STRUCTURE + STYLE MAJOR HOME REMODEL Over $750,000 ClarkBuilt clarkbuilt.work Metke Remodeling metkeremodeling.com NOMINEES WINNER NEIL KELLY COMPANY | neilkelly.com Perched above the Willamette Valley, this transformed 1988 home embraces its extraordinary setting through expanded living spaces, sweeping views and refined Northwest contemporary design. An 1,800-square-foot addition, complete interior and exterior renovation and thoughtful aging-in-place features create an elevated forever home designed for beauty, resilience and longevity. Project Lead: Matt White Photographer: John Valls
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