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Glamorous foursquare home with elegant touches

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Jessica Helgerson Interiors undertook a very extensive remodel of this turn of the century, Portland, Oregon foursquare. By gutting the small, dysfunctional kitchen and annexing space from an under-utilized back pantry and mudroom, a large and airy cooking and dining space was created. Elsewhere in the house elegant touches were introduced, such as box beams in the dining room; a fireplace mantel and built-in shelving in the living room; a wood ceiling and wainscoting in the upstairs bathroom; and a deep-cased opening, between the entry hall and the living room, which creates ledges for seating and plants.

Woodwork throughout the house was given a dark-ebony stain, which, though designed to look original, also adds an element of elegance and surprise. Eclectic in style, the homeโ€™s modern and ethnic furnishings are unified in color and scale. Many of the pieces were locally custom-made, including a sofa that nestles into the living roomโ€™s bay window; living-room chairs cozily upholstered in sheepskin; handcrafted wood dining-room benches and a dining-table top; and vibrant blown-glass sculptures by Portland artist Andy Paiko.

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Photos: Lincoln Barbour

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Kathy Seifath
11 years ago

I was wondering where she got the “hanging” bronze wall sconce in the bathroom photo. I have been looking for that everywhere and can’t find it!! I found the faucet.