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4 | Oregon Home BEHIND THE ISSUE AS SPRING APPROACHES, longer days, fresh blooms, and brighter light usher in a season of renewal—an invitation to refresh both our homes and our outlook. In this issue, we’re excited to share a collection of home projects that capture that spirit, each offering inspiration for what it means to start anew. • Wise Design reimagined the kitchen in a 1917 Portland Heights pied-à-terre, honoring the home’s history while making the most out of a small space (p. 19). • Sill Design rejuvenated a 1928 Tudor Revival, preserving the architectural character that makes the home so distinctive while bringing new life to its interiors (p. 24). • Capri Architecture, along with Riddle Construction, created a new home on the Oregon coast that embraces the ancient landscape, blending fresh design with a deep sense of place (p. 32). • Kraft Custom Construction revived a property lost to the 2020 wildfires in the Santiam Canyon, offering a powerful example of resilience and renewal (p. 42). • Opal Design Group shows how subtle finishes can make a big impact, spotlighting the continued rise of wall paneling in a stylish TV room remodel (p. 48). • And of course, sometimes the most meaningful refresh happens outside the home. Stepping away from the everyday to explore and recharge can be equally transformative—just ask Luna the corgi (p. 16). At Oregon Home, we hope you are inspired to embrace your own sense of renewal and find fresh possibilities at home and beyond this spring and summer. Craig Peebles, Publisher craigp@oregonhomemagazine.com Alison Kattleman, Creative Director alisonk@oregonhomemagazine.com a Refresh READY FOR ON THE COVER Photographer Spotlight: David Papazian “I’VE BEEN PRIVILEGED to photograph more than a dozen projects for Capri Architecture, capturing the innovative designs of Dustin and Amanda Capri,” says this issue’s cover photographer, David Papazian, who has brought stories to life through dynamic imagery for more than four decades. “The Neskowin Ghost Forest project offered incredible opportunities to frame the dramatic views along the Oregon coast.” See more in our cover story, “At One With the Sea“ (p. 32). For more on David Papazian, visit: papazianphoto.com Papazian’s work also appears in this issue in our feature on Kraft Custom Construction’s Santiam Canyon new build (seen below). “It was inspiring to photograph this project and witness the rebirth of a landscape once ravaged by wildfire,“ Papazian says. “Perched high above the canyon, the home offers truly spectacular 360-degree views.“ See more in “A Passage Home“ (p. 42).
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CONTENTS 10 | Oregon Home 48 WHAT’S TRENDING Finishing Strong Opal Design Group highlights the power of decorative wall paneling. 19 FEATURE A View to the Past Wise Design reframes a 1917 piedà-terre kitchen for modern living. 15 LET’S GO SHOPPING A Dash of Delight Inspiration for charming and cheerful kitchen accessories. 16 HOME AWAY FROM HOME Hood River Dog-Friendly Getaway A corgi-approved stay at Columbia Cliff Villas Hotel delivers outdoor adventure and condo-style comfort. 24 FEATURE Charmed Revival Sill Design takes a phased approach to refresh a historic Laurelhurst home. 32 ON THE COVER At One With the Sea Capri Architecture designs a Neskowin retreat rooted in the landscape and long-term resilience. 42 FEATURE A Passage Home A Santiam Canyon new build by Kraft Custom Construction honors a family home’s past while embracing its next chapter. STANDOUT SPACES FOR A BRIGHT NEW SEASON Fresh Perspectives 48 19 24 SEPPI REDDA ERIC MASTERS KITTA BODMER
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Traveling with one’s dog has a way of turning any trip into a choose-yourown-adventure, complete with extra time spent outdoors, spontaneous stops, and a very enthusiastic co-pilot. For Luna the corgi—the canine companion to Oregon Home magazine’s creative director—a two-night visit to Hood River at the tail-end of 2025 meant trading routine walks for waterfront strolls, scenic hikes, and a front-row seat to the Columbia River Gorge. Luna’s home-base was a pet-friendly suite at the Columbia Cliff Villas Hotel, where evenings felt calm and restorative curling up by an in-room gas fireplace. The hotel boasts beautiful views of the Gorge and condo-style lodgings with everything you need to feel right at home after a day spent exploring. Pairing easy outdoor access with cozy accommodations, the hotel made for a truly un-fur-gettable way to ring in the New Year. Even in the off-season, the area offered plenty for Luna to enjoy and crisp, sunny weather to take it all in. From peaceful strolls through the waterfront park, offleash romping on the beach, or scenic trails along the Historic Columbia River Highway, four-legged travelers will find fun and adventure in Hood River any time of the year. Home Away From Home: Hood River Dog-Friendly Getaway 16 | Oregon Home
The Spit / Sandbar at Hood River Waterfront Park is one of the most popular spots in the area for dogs to run and play off-leash. The paved, car-free hiking trail along the Historic Columbia River Highway is perfect for pets and offers spectacular scenic overlooks. Luna stayed in a King Studio, which came equipped with a full kitchen for all of her late-night snack making needs. The views from the Villa grounds were simply Gorge-ous. Luna loved curling up by the room’s fireplace, with a cozy pet blanket provided by the hotel. Welcome Home to Columbia Cliff Villas Hotel Highlights: • Pet-friendly • Condo-style lodgings with full kitchens, luxury baths, and gas fireplaces • Pillowtop beds with premium bedding • Stunning views of the Columbia River Gorge • Outdoor patios with Adirondack chairs • Lush gardens and a 200 ft. waterfall on-site Oregon Home | 17 Passing through the Twin Tunnels—marvels of engineering that date back to 1921—is a highlight of the Historic Columbia River Highway Trail.
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Oregon Home | 19 AView to the Past WISE DESIGN REFRAMES A HISTORIC KITCHEN FOR MODERN LIVING.
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Oregon Home | 21 From the moment the Wise Design team first stepped inside their clients’ charming 1917 Portland Heights pied-à-terre, the home revealed its quiet grandeur: original floors and trim, a fireplace rich with character, and a private veranda overlooking lush grounds. The kitchen, however, told a different story. Small and cut off from the main living and dining spaces, and accessible only through a central hallway, it bore the marks of a disjointed 1960s renovation. Still, hints of its original soul remained, including a stretch of tile wainscoting—just enough to suggest what once was. The homeowners had called in Wise Design with a clear vision: to craft a kitchen that honored the home’s rich history with period-appropriate details while improving utility and flow, all within a mere 100 square feet of space. Other units in the building offered case studies for what various homeowners had done to optimize their own small kitchens. Some had removed the entire wall blocking the living and dining space to create an open floor plan. “This felt too contemporary, and we wanted to honor the historic nature of the kitchen being its own separate space,” says designer Ryan Harkrider of Wise Design, who worked on the project along with designer Bonney Johnson. Others had kept the walls in place and created U-shape kitchens with new cabinetry. While this solved the issue of available counterspace, it left those spaces feeling overly constrained. Wise Design’s solution—a daring move that seemed almost counterintuitive to making a smaller kitchen larger—proved to be most effective: the addition of a new large, cased opening connecting the kitchen to the dining room. The original hallway entrance was preserved, allowing natural light to flow into what would otherwise be a dark corridor, while the new opening dramatically improved circulation. With the layout resolved through connection rather than expansion, the design team was able to work with, instead of against, the kitchen’s size. Embracing the philosophy of building better, not bigger, the compact footprint allowed the homeowners to invest in exceptional materials and craftsmanship. “Material selections were made with a deep respect for the architecture, guided by the goal of returning the space to its former glory while still elevating it for modern living,” Johnson says. INTERIOR DESIGNERS Ryan Harkrider & Bonney Johnson, Wise Design CONTRACTOR Sheller & Sons CABINETRY George Ramos Woodworking TILE Tempest Tileworks PHOTOGRAPHER Seppi Redda The dishwasher was designed to look like a bank of drawers, balancing symmetry with the drawer bank on the other side of the sink.
22 | Oregon Home Fluted sconces from Cedar & Moss provide refined task lighting while complementing the kitchen’s historic character. A quartzite backsplash behind the sink introduces another opportunity to showcase the stone while protecting the surrounding beadboard from everyday wear.
Oregon Home | 23 Inset shaker cabinetry with a paneled fridge and dishwasher, all fabricated by cabinetmaker George Ramos, feature traditional flourishes that echo early 20th-century artistry and set the tone for quiet luxury. Continuing the theme of understated richness, Lavezzi quartzite was used not only for the countertops, but also for the sink apron and backsplash. “Sinks are so often thought of as purely utilitarian, and don’t regularly get an opportunity to dress up a bit,” Johnson says. “This one was given a touch of elegance, making it feel considered rather than overlooked.” High-end appliances, including an ILVE range, blend performance with classic styling, while warm, brass details like the rail on the range hood, pot filler, and hardware—all sourced from deVOL—reinforce the kitchen’s timeless sensibility. Custom detailing through the beadboard, traditional peg rails, and artfully placed cabinet vent holes—an eye-catching feature that the homeowners themselves coordinated with Ramos—add texture and authenticity without competing for attention. Together, these elements establish a calm, layered backdrop that allows a single, carefully chosen moment to take center stage. Thanks to the cased opening addition, the view from the dining room now centers directly on the striking new range tile, the kitchen’s true showstopping moment. Created by Portland-based Tempest Tileworks in close collaboration with the homeowners, the one-of-a-kind, handpainted floral mural was designed specifically for the space. Framed with a delicate beaded edge, the installation reads as both a focal point and a piece of art—an expression of the homeowners’ taste and the collaborative spirit behind the renovation. “Our clients have incredible style and are transforming their home into a beautifully layered space for the two of them,” Harkrider says. “This space is entirely theirs.” “One of my favorite elements is the wood ladder with two little brass hooks for it to hang just off the floor, ready to be grabbed at a moment’s notice,” Harkrider says.
24 | Oregon Home Nestled in Portland’s historic Laurelhurst neighborhood, this 1928 Tudor Revival home was ready for a fresh chapter. The homeowners, a busy, modern family, wanted to revive the charm of their home while making it more functional and inviting for everyday life. Enter the team at Sill Design, who took a phased approach to the project, starting in the basement with a custom-built media cabinet that set the tone for elevated comfort and utility. On the upper floors, upgraded finishes and a curated full-home furniture package brought warmth, softness, and timeless style to each space, while a reimagined kitchen layout and new mudroom addition helped streamline the flow of the family’s daily routines without compromising character. The heart of the project was about balance—honoring the home’s original architecture while introducing smart, modern updates. From thoughtful storage solutions to lightening up dark, heavy tones, every detail was considered to help the homeowners feel more at home in a space that now truly reflects them. Charmed Revival Sill Design takes a phased approach to refresh a historic Laurelhurst home. Designer Sill Design General Contractor CODA Construction Engineering Architect a/A architecture Custom Cabinetry Jim Cardinale Photographer Eric Masters Photoshoot Stylist Jorie Garcia Lighting Specialist ProTech
Oregon Home | 25 For the living room refresh, the goal was to preserve the fireplace’s original charm while adding brightness and functionality. The existing wood mantle remained the anchor, its warm tone grounding a lighter palette. “Cream trim, initially debated, lifted the room and added the softness our clients wanted,” says interior designer Taura-Vivian Deacon of Sill Design. Wood elements were reintroduced in the fireplace surround, custom media center, and entry portal to keep the space connected to its historic warmth. New sculptural sconces bring a modern touch without overshadowing the architecture. The result is a room that honors its past while feeling brighter, more functional, and ready for everything from slow mornings by the fire to family movie nights. Elma vertical sconces by Trueing anchor the fireplace with a modern touch.
26 | Oregon Home “The kitchen was the most significant transformation, redesigned to respect the home’s historic character while introducing the modern elements the homeowners loved,” Deacon says. “We matched the original wood floors for continuity, then reworked the entire layout to improve storage, counter space and circulation.” Load-bearing walls between the kitchen and dining room were replaced with concealed ceiling beams, allowing walls to be open and shifted to unify what had been a fragmented space. The result is a bright, functional kitchen featuring full-height storage, a sculptural brass hood, a soapstone island with a statement pendant above, and a dedicated beverage station—all coming together as the true heart of the home. Heath Ceramics tile in two colorways brings definition and a pop of rich color while keeping the space bright.
Oregon Home | 27 Rebel Walls “Forest Park” wallpaper in blue creates a tranquil divide between the kitchen and mudroom.
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Oregon Home | 29 In collaboration with a/A architecture, the Sill team designed a light-filled mudroom just off the kitchen—an inviting transition space that adds function, brightness, and a touch of daily delight. To ease the renovation process, the foundation was excavated and poured before the homeowners moved out, reducing disruption and accelerating the most intensive phase of construction. Inside, a sweeping skylight washes the space in natural light, transforming a traditionally utilitarian zone into a bright, uplifting moment in the home. Durable finishes stand up beautifully to Portland’s muddy winters, while custom storage brings order to the daily comings and goings. A warm, cohesive palette bridges the new addition with the adjacent kitchen, creating a space that feels both fresh and seamlessly rooted in the home’s design story.
30 | Oregon Home A custom built-in with a solid walnut top was designed to complement an existing niche in the dining room, where simplicity and cohesion were the guiding principles. “We wanted the space to feel connected to the rest of the home—brightened and updated, yet still grounded in its historic bones,” Deacon says. Framed by a pair of charming sconces by Cedar & Moss, the piece creates a subtle focal point that elevates the space without overwhelming it, perfectly balancing old and new.
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32 | Oregon Home AT ONE WITH the Sea CAPRI ARCHITECTURE DESIGNS A NESKOWIN RETREAT ROOTED IN THE LANDSCAPE AND LONG-TERM RESILIENCE.
Oregon Home | 33 Architect CAPRI ARCHITECTURE Contractor RIDDLE CONSTRUCTION Photographer DAVID PAPAZIAN Landscape Designer KATIE SHLUKA, COYOTE GARDENS
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Oregon Home | 35 Perched at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, where surf breaks against the ancient stumps of the Neskowin Ghost Forest and Proposal Rock rises from the sea, sits an eye-catching coastal home that feels less placed on the land than carefully choreographed with it. Dubbed the Ghost Forest House, the home is a study in resilience and reverence for one of Oregon’s most breathtaking stretches of coastline. “The minute we stepped onto this land, we knew the design needed to complement the natural beauty of the site,” says Dustin Capri of Newport-based Capri Architecture, who worked in collaboration with Riddle Construction on the project. Floor-to-ceiling windows supplied by Innotech provide seemingly endless panoramic views South, West, and North, dissolving the boundary between interior and exterior. With the ocean ever-present, the house offers a rare sensation of being steps from the beach while remaining protected from the elements.
36 | Oregon Home “This region has considerable unique challenges for construction that are unlike anywhere else in the country,” Capri says. “Having skilled craftspeople at Riddle Construction execute our Oregon Coast-specific architectural details resulted in a home built to last.” Grade beam foundations, steel framing, and advanced structural strapping provide durability, while the building envelope, flashing details and materials were all designed to withstand wind-driven rain and protect against the coast’s intense corrosive environment. These conditions also inform the home’s dramatic cantilevered design, one of its defining features and a bold architectural move that is as functional as it is striking. “Cantilevers have become an integral part of our design approach on many of our coastal projects,” Capri says. “Most people assume this is solely for aesthetic purposes, and while we are always drawn to the design opportunities afforded by cantilevers, the real reason is the challenges of the brutal coastal weather and geology.” On nearly every project, Capri Architecture works closely with geological experts to identify potential future hazards and determine the best strategy for mitigating them. “For the Ghost Forest House, we had a clearly defined geological setback and developed the cantilever to respond to that requirement, building out over the setback to place the living room closer to the view than would be allowed at ground level,” Capri says.
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Oregon Home | 39 This balance of keeping the home intimately connected to the Pacific Ocean while maintaining long-term survivability proved to be both the project’s greatest challenge and triumph. But perhaps the most important element that contributed to the project’s success was partnership. “This home was truly the result of incredible collaboration,” Capri says. Homeowners Dan and Christina were deeply involved throughout the process, working closely with the architectural, construction, interior design, and landscape teams. Landscape designer Katie Shluka of Coyote Gardens completed the holistic vision, ensuring the exterior spaces feel equally grounded in the environment. Inside, the home’s coastal modern aesthetic features materials and finishes chosen to echo the landscape rather than overshadow it. The kitchen and living areas carry a distinctly light and bright coastal sensibility that is elegant yet relaxed. These spaces are elevated by thoughtful interior selections by the homeowners, whose vision and aesthetic goals for their new home informed the collaborative spirit that guided the project from start to finish. At its heart, the Ghost Forest House is more than a beautiful coastal home—it is an experience. A place where modern design meets ancient landscape and where thoughtful architecture allows nature to take center stage. “When you sit in the house, you feel like you’re sitting directly on the beach,” Capri says.
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Oregon Home | 43 A SANTIAM CANYON NEW BUILD BY KRAFT CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION HONORS A FAMILY HOME’S PAST WHILE EMBRACING ITS NEXT CHAPTER. A PASSAGE HOME
44 | Oregon Home On the second-floor landing, special care was taken to align the shelving units with the window trim to maintain clean lines and uninterrupted views of the outdoors.
Oregon Home | 45 Set high on a hillside within the forested slopes of the Santiam Canyon, Passages II is a home shaped as much by personal history as by striking design. The 4,355-square-foot new build rises from a site forever changed by the 2020 wildfires that claimed the homeowners’ original residence. “There was such a high level of connection and emotion to the land and the home that was lost,” says Emma Kraft Saldivar, president of Salem-based Kraft Custom Construction, which led the design-build effort. “The homeowners raised their family there, watched them grow and evolve into new generations of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The fire wasn’t going to stop their optimism and positive perspective on life.” The homeowners had called their original home Passages, a nod to the family’s growth during their time there and a period of transition marked by retirement. After the fire, rebuilding was not simply about recreating what was lost but honoring that evolution. Naming their new home Passages II felt like a natural progression, symbolizing the importance of change and forward momentum while remaining grounded in the site’s history. Designed in collaboration with em architecture of Portland, the new home is defined by an unconventional geometry, centering around the concept of three intersecting squares. The middle square anchors the main living and gathering spaces, while one wing extends toward private bedroom suites and the other toward creative spaces like a piano room and craft rooms. The layout establishes a clear separation between quiet and communal zones, while maintaining a sense of openness throughout—not just outward, but upward. Tall ceilings and custom Marvin wood windows, many with distinctive shapes and angles, pull daylight deep into the home and frame expansive canyon views. “Natural light was essential to the vision,” Kraft Saldivar says.
Structurally, the home is a feat of precision. Cantilevered over the hillside more than 40 feet above ground on two sides, the design required steel piles driven by a bridge building company, along with a hybrid system of structural steel and wood framing. The rooflines are intentionally non-traditional, and no wall meets another at a standard angle—complexities that demanded close coordination between the design and construction teams. “In every sense, taking the concept on paper and making it a reality was a challenge because it is not standard residential construction,” Kraft Saldivar says. “Everything had to be thought through, outside the box.” Inside, craftsmanship is evident in seamless material transitions. A floating steel staircase with timber treads and metal balustrades feels sculptural yet grounded. Interior warmth The homeowners—an artist couple who led the interior design selections and decisions—wanted the bright, inspiring spaces to reflect their eclectic design taste and support their creative pursuits.
Oregon Home | 47 is carried through quarter sawn white oak hardwood flooring, exposed beams at the roofline, and heart hickory custom cabinetry throughout. As creatives themselves, the homeowners took the lead on interior design, embracing an eclectic mix of color and artistry. More than 35 paint colors appear throughout the interior and exterior, and the homeowners even created custom stained-glass pieces for the primary suite door, upper kitchen cabinets, and bar area. The home’s relationship to its past is perhaps most poignantly felt outdoors where artifacts salvaged from the fire, such as a piano frame and pieces of the original brick chimney and fireplace, were transformed into sculptural elements in the backyard. Given the site’s history, resilience is as integral to the design as beauty. Fire safety was considered in many aspects of the build, from a metal roof and Hardie Plank siding to high-efficiency windows and insulation. Beneath the home, a discreet path off the driveway leads to a concealed mechanical room housing HVAC equipment, electrical panels, a generator transfer switch, and a multi-gallon water storage tank that supports fire sprinklers—a practical but powerful response to the realities of building in a fire-prone landscape. Completed in June 2025, Passages II now stands as a testament to innovative design, meticulous craftsmanship, and the hopeful belief that from devastation, something meaningful—and beautiful—can emerge. “This is a warm, comforting place that truly reflects the homeowners, their lifestyle, and their artistic style,” Kraft Saldivar says. “The home will be passed down for generations. And it will last for generations, rooted in their family’s land.” The primary bathroom shower features a hand-set pebble tile mosaic, with each stone individually placed to achieve perfect spacing.
xx | Oregon Home 48 | PHOTO BY KITTA BODMER Finishing Strong NOTHING HAS THE POWER to turn an otherwise quiet wall into a scene-stealer quite like decorative paneling. The crisp lines and added dimension provided by some well-placed board and batten can lend any space a tailored, dressed-up feel the moment you step in. “This room consistently receives the ‘gasp’ reaction from visitors,” says Jana Romney, co-founder and principal designer of Opal Design Group, who designed this TV room as part of a whole-house remodel in West Linn. Benjamin Moore’s “Hot Chocolate” cocoons the cozy retreat in warmth. “Our primary design philosophy is that finish work makes a space feel finished even before the furniture arrives,” Romney says. “The vertical board and batten paneling acts as a beautiful backdrop that creates a feeling of completion.” WHAT’S TRENDING: Decorative Wall Paneling
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