What do you notice when you meet someone for the first time? Some pay attention to a person’s sense of style — things like clothes, shoes or hair. Others notice physical attributes like a dazzling smile or shimmering eyes. And some even recognize personality traits like kindness or confidence. But interior designer Angela Todd is a little different — she envisions a person’s color palette.
The kitchen is the hub of a home. It’s where our mornings begin and our workdays end. It’s where we cook, eat and spend time with our families over dinner. But a kitchen is much more than just a place to prepare a meal; it’s the social pulse of a household.
Donna knew she needed more storage, more electric plugs and more light. But she also wanted the kitchen to feel like it belonged.
A decade after an architecturally sensitive renovation, this classic cottage still retains its charm.
Micah Dennis shares his secrets for getting a luxury space outside.
Andrew Burton knows a thing or two about building smarter homes. He started his first company when he was just 19 and founded design-build firm Creekside Homes in 2003. Since then, he and his team have built some truly incredible custom homes in the greater Portland area.
An architect’s stunning design blurs indoor and outdoor space, but poses many challenges for the artful builder.
This luxurious hot tub enclosure offers a retreat from the elements in inclement weather while taking its design cue from Oregon’s lush outdoors.
This scenario might as well be the plot for a kitchen-themed Hollywood comedy: Twin sisters Jackie and Kathie have the same design-build firm remodel their kitchens, but — as much as they like to emphasize their individuality — they each make many of the same design choices in the process.
Not long ago, doing laundry for Mike and Michelle Connolly involved navigating a set of aging stairs and entering a dark, slightly foreboding unfinished basement where their washer and dryer were housed.
