This beautiful river house was reimagined for a family of four by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design and TaylorSmith Sustainable Construction on Sauvie Island, the largest island along the Columbia River, just northwest of downtown Portland, Oregon. This idyllic island is surrounded by farmland, wildlife, and stretches of sandy beach, the perfect place to raise a […]
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An updated country house in Oregon with a modern and earthy palette
A modern and earthy country house was given a full-scale renovation by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, nestled on a sprawling estate just one hour outside of Portland, Oregon. This beautiful 250-acre property gently cascades down to a swimming pool and then beyond to a river and forest. The river offers some of the best salmon […]
Step inside this inviting French eclectic house in Los Angeles
This French eclectic house was reimagined by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, located between the neighborhoods of Larchmont Village and Windsor Square in Los Angeles, California. Originally constructed in 1924, the historic preservation society defines this house as French Eclectic – a common style following WWI. Soldiers returning home were inspired to build Normandy-style houses with steeply […]
Absolutely beautiful old house renovation in Iowa with inspiring details
Jessica Helgerson Interior Design has completed this gorgeous old house renovation located in the countryside of Iowa City, a city in Johnson County, Iowa. This small city is home to the famed Iowa Writers Workshop as well as Prairie Lights, which is one of the top independently owned bookstores in the country. In addition to its deep […]
Inside an interior designer’s classic American farmhouse on Sauvie Island
This classic American farmhouse is the home of interior designer Jessica Helgerson along with her husband, architect Yianni Doulis, and their two children. The home is nestled on a five-acre property on Sauvie Island, the largest island along the Columbia River and approximately 10 miles north of Portland, Oregon. When the family first settled onto this […]
A 1920s house in Portland boasts a stylish and timeless transformation
Jessica Helgerson Interior Design is responsible for this stunning and timeless transformation of a 1920’s house located in Portland’s Northwest Hills. Designed for a young family of four, this project entailed relocating the kitchen to the sunnier side of the house, adding a second canning and project kitchen to the basement as well as a sauna and […]
Mid-century modern home gets incredibly inspiring remodel in Oregon
Jessica Helgerson Interior Design is responsible for the remodel of this stunning mid-century modern home by noted architect Saul Zaik, located in Portland, Oregon. The 1950s house had been poorly remodeled over the years, yet had some notable features to preserve, such as a sunken living room and expansive corner windows. A past extension to this […]
Off-the-grid guest house beckons on the Santa Barbara coast
This minimalist, modern guest house was designed by Anacapa Architecture in collaboration with Jessica Helgerson Interior Design. The home is nestled into an isolated hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, just north of Santa Barbara. The homeowner’s objective was to preserve and protect the natural environment of their property. To do so required that the home fit discretely […]
1950s Ranch house renovation in Oregon offers delightful new layout
This stunning 1950s ranch house renovation project was completed by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, situated in the southwest Portland hills, Oregon. Nestled at the top of steep site, the entryway to the home is located on the upper level, while the lower level opens out to a lovely south-facing garden. The first phase of the renovation encompassed a new […]
Scandinavian-style beach retreat gets radiant makeover in Amagansett
This Scandinavian-style beach retreat was transformed into a luminous family home by TBD Architecture along with Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, located in the historic hamlet of Amagansett, New York. The design team made significant changes to the 3,000 square foot floor plan, where almost every room was shifted. This post modern home expanded from two bedrooms […]