Oregon’s Most Sustainable Wood
Homeowners interested in building with sustainable materials have a new resource for uses indoors and out: Western Juniper.
Barns of Oregon
Writer Sophia Bennett and photographer Matthew Eaton explore the history and beauty of Oregon barns. “They captured my imagination,” Eaton says when asked what he loves about barns. “Over decades of providing protection and fighting gravity, the character they developed was largely forgotten by all but a few who took notice of their crooked frames, bulging belt-lines and thinning roofs and saw beauty not only in the total package but in the individuality of their parts.”
Behind the Scenes at the 2016 Street of Dreams
This year NW Natural’s Street of Dreams is showcasing five luxury homes set on Tumwater Reserve Winery in West Linn, Oregon. Here’s a behind the scenses glimpse at the progress of each multimillion dollar home and projected renderings of the finished houses.
Creating a Table from Salvage
Writer Nancy Ranchel takes a field trip to Vintage Industrial in Phoenix, Arizona and divulges valuable tips on what to expect when ordering custom salvage furniture.
We’ve Selected the Dream Bedroom Makeover Winner!
After receiving hundreds of entries for our Dream Bedroom Makeover contest, we have selected a winner and the renovation process is about to begin. And the winner is…
Empty Nesters get the Kitchen they Deserve
Mosaik Design & Remodeling remodel a Portland couple’s kitchen to better accommodate their cooking and entertaining needs.
Color with Benefits: the Power of Senses
Color is a powerful stimulus. Blog writer Gretchen Schauffler meditates on how important a role color plays in our lives.
Repair Café Etiquette
Do you want some Repair Café etiquette? Our blog writer Nancy Ranchel visits a Repair Café event and offers tips.
New Design App ‘Fittzy’ Makes Interior Decorating a Breeze
With a new space comes great opportunity—time for fresh creations on a blank canvas. We know this as fellow lovers of home design.
THE JOINERY’S Coffee Table Talk: Serving Up Advice
In many homes it’s the coffee table, even more than the dining table, the wet bar or the kitchen island, that serves as the community center.
