This striking craftsman-style home was designed by Kraft Custom Construction and dramatically cantilevers over the Santiam Canyon hillside, a scenic, river-carved region in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. Encompassing 4,355 square feet, this residence represents both resilience and artistry.
After losing their original house in the devastating Santiam Canyon wildfires of 2020, the homeowners envisioned a fresh start deeply rooted in the land’s history and their creative spirit. In close collaboration with the design team, they shaped a home that honors memory while charting a new and inspiring chapter.
The design is rooted in the concept of three intersecting diamonds, with the central gathering spaces at the core, private bedrooms and baths at one end, and creative studios at the other.
The home’s placement on the land demanded advanced engineering, including steel piles and a hybrid wood-and-steel framing system. Natural light and vertical lines were central to the vision, with custom wood windows framing expansive views and illuminating soaring ceilings.
Above: View of the expansive driveway done in pavers leading up to the entry of this craftsman home in Oregon. The house is clad in Hardie Plank. You can see how the house cantilevers on two sides.
Inside, the homeowners’ artistry shines through—from handcrafted stained glass to bold color palettes and custom finishes. A floating steel staircase, exposed beams, and heart hickory cabinetry blend structural sophistication with warmth. The result is more than a house: it is a legacy of craftsmanship, creativity, and connection for generations to come.
Above: Open living room with a custom fireplace; tiles are Daltile Marazzi Zellige-Bosco ZL03; walls are painted Sherwin-Williams Lemon Grass 7732; vaulted ceilings and exposed beams.
What We Love About This Home
This craftsman home in Oregon has afforded the homeowners, after the devastating loss of their home in a fire, a unique opportunity to reimagine their dream home in the mountains. The architects envisioned a visually striking structure that cantilevers over the hillside, with the roof structure resembling a butterfly. We love the new, light-filled home with each of its rooms fulfilling the lifestyle needs of the owners while adding personalized details that create a connection to their house and a fresh beginning.
Tell Us: What details in this home’s design do you love most, and what would you change if this were your personal residence? Let us know in the Comments below!
Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other incredible home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of Oregon: Contemporary hilltop house in Oregon with relaxed living indoors and out and A modern oasis in Oregon’s high desert designed to capture mountain views.
Above: Beautiful artisan-crafted fireplace surround, in Oak. The tiles are Daltile Marazzi Zellige-Bosco ZL03, and the walls are painted Sherwin-Williams — Japanese Yellow, with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams.
Above: Music room with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, glass bi-fold doors, and expansive windows to bring the outdoors in. Walls are painted with Sherwin-Williams in Saucy Gold 6370 and Crabby Apple 7592.
Above: Beautiful music room with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, expansive windows to bring the outdoors in. Music room with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, glass bi-fold doors, and expansive windows to bring the outdoors in. Walls are painted with Sherwin-Williams in Saucy Gold 6370, and Crabby Apple 7592.
Above: Open kitchen design with loft above, heart hickory custom cabinetry, island painted in Sherwin-Williams Endless Sea 9150, and Sedna Extra Gold granite countertops.
Above: Custom cabinetry in heart hickory, backsplash in Daltile Remedy – Alchemy RD25, countertops in granite Sedna Extra Gold. The floors are tiled with American Olean Kendal Slate – Carlisle Black KS03.
Above: Open dining room with custom heart hickory cabinetry, walls painted in Sherwin-Williams Lemon Grass 7732.
Above: Custom open tread staircase with dual stringer design, natural wood stair treads, open vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. The walls are painted in Sherwin-Williams Lemon Grass 7732.
Above: Library loft with custom heart hickory cabinetry. The walls are painted in Sherwin-Williams Lemon Verbena 7726, with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams.
Above: Library loft with custom heart hickory cabinetry. The walls are painted in Sherwin-Williams Lemon Verbena 7726 and Lemon Grass 7732, with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams.
Above: Library loft with custom heart hickory cabinetry. The walls are Sherwin-Williams Lemon Verbena 7726 and Lemon Grass 7732, with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, overlooking the kitchen below.
Above: Owner’s bedroom with vaulted ceilings, carpeted in Anderson Tuftex Elegant Beauty ZZ269-Cloud 00111. The walls are painted in Sherwin-Williams Farro 9103 and Cadet 9143.
Above: Custom vanity in master bathroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Foggy Day 6235, Tiles are by SAI Surface Art in Daima Anthracite.
Above: Owner’s bathroom with expansive windows overlooking the beautiful wilderness, tiles are from SAI Surface Art in Daima Anthracite.
Above: Beautiful owner’s bathroom with open shower, expansive windows, and pebble tiles reminiscent of waves. Tiles are by SAI Surface Art in Daima Anthracite.
Above: Art room with custom cabinetry, walls are painted with Sherwin Williams in Argos 7065, carpet is by Anderson Tuftex in Tavares ZZ068-Wet Concrete 00545.
Photos: Courtesy of Kraft Custom Construction
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