Expert advice: construction costs

craftsman7Sometimes you just need to hear it direct from the experts. Oregon Home asked those in the field to share their knowledge with readers.  Cost is an intimidating factor in most remodeling jobs. Thomas R. Payne, certified master builder with Craftsman Homes Group, offers  homeowners advice on cost planning.

Bold bets

2012AprMay_Homeward_PrecisePourPops of color, dramatic shapes and rich textures define the spring season.

Modern means

2012AprMay_Homeward_ModernMeans_01At Portland’s Phloem Studio, the shapes are lean, clean and modern in the true sense of the word. 

Through the mill

2012AprMay_Homeward_ThroughTheMill_01With 348 rolls of Pendleton fabrics, tables of discounted remnants and shelves of Pendleton yarns, the 12,000-square-foot Pendleton Woolen Mill Store in Southeast Portland is a textile-lover’s paradise.

Tossing the tub

2012AprMay_TossingTheTub_04Increasingly, efficient showers are replacing tubs in bathroom remodels, without sacrificing comfort or luxury. 

Bright ideas: Pendant lights

2012AprMay_IdeaBoard_08Adding some color and a dash of style to a room can be as easy as changing a light. Why settle for a boring frosted glass shade or a standard off-the-shelf fixture when you can add a pendant light that makes an overhead statement?

The classic cottage

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This Cannon Beach cottage caught the attention of two Portland couples looking for a vacation home and rental property. Learn how to get the look.

Artful Victorian

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A dark first floor of a Victorian home in Northwest Portland is transformed with strong colors and art against a white backdrop.