Spring into action

2013FebMar EditorsPage 01I decided that “turning point” was an appropriate label for this issue, one that straddles wintry February and March, the wild first month of spring.

Rooms with a view

2013FebMar RoomsWithAView 01A home built into a steep, sloping lot is reworked to connect the floors and create multiple outdoor rooms.

Hillside oasis

2013FebMar Viewpoint 01A steep triangular lot is transformed into a “spaceship” with a spectacular vista of Mount Hood.

Classic Cape Cod

2013FebMar BeginAgain 01Empty nesters revive a 1930s Eastmoreland classic with daring wallpaper and heirloom furniture.

Commercial cooking

Neha Patel wanted to launch a small food business in Portland, but the cost of leasing a large commercial-grade kitchen proved prohibitive.

Welcome home

Sprucing up an entryway can transform any house. Here’s how.

Not just a pretty space

2013FebMar NotJustAPrettySpace 04A beautifully decorated room gets attention, but our designers agree it must have the essential ingredient: you.

Chic window shades

2013FebMar IdeaBoard Bolliger 02Window shades don’t have to be bland. Here are a few of our favorites.

Oregon wares

2013FebMar Homeward BestInShow 01From handmade furniture to cute shops, here’s what we’re loving right now.