Jessica Helgerson Interior Design was responsible for a complete interior overhaul of a mid-century home located in Portland, Oregon. The 4,300 square foot residence was originally designed in 1959 by local architect William Fletcher. In respecting the history of the home, architect Dale Farr, William Fletcher’s former partner, was commissioned to help work on the home. […]
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Public library transformed into fresh and inviting home in Portland
The Library House was a complete remodel and addition to a small structure that was originally the public library in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland, Oregon by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design. When the library moved, this building was re-purposed as an office for the church across the street. When the designer’s clients approached them, they […]
Multi-level home designed around music and family in Portland
This beautiful contemporary multi-level home was designed by Scott Edwards Architecture in Portland, Oregon, showcasing spectacular views overs Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainier beyond. Aptly called “The Music Box Residence”, the design of this 6,473 square foot home is centered around the intimate and communal qualities of music and family. The property itself is […]
An Oregon home floats above a pond to connect with nature
Located in Newberg, Oregon, this spectacular 1,440 square foot residence designed by Cutler Anderson Architects is on the AIA (The American Institute of Architects) recipient list for its 2016 housing awards. The property also includes a 550 square foot guesthouse, sited on an overgrown, rural landscape with a man-made pond in an area of the […]
Split-level mid-century ranch home gets fabulous facelift
Jessica Helgerson Interior Design was responsible for the remarkable transformation of this once dilapidated split-level mid-century ranch home located in Portland, Oregon. On the main level, enclosed living spaces are now open and airy with a spacious great room and kitchen filled with natural light. The master bathroom was moved to the back of the […]
Stunningly timeless Tudor style home in Portland
This Tudor style house sits atop Mt Tabor in Portland, Oregon, suffering from severe disrepair, the home was given a full remodel by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design. The clients are a modern family of four and had purchased this 1920s English Tudor several years ago before retaining the help of a designer. With several bad […]
Minimal glass and steel structure on Oregon Coast: 360 House
360 House is a private beachfront retreat designed by Boora Architects, perched above Arcadia Beach at the edge of the tree line on the dramatic Oregon Coast. The design directive was simple: the site is ruled by the sea, the landscape and the climate, and the homeowners wanted to keep it that way. So the designers pared […]
Contemporary design merges with energy efficiency: Skidmore Passivhaus
Skidmore Passivhaus merges contemporary design with the highest level of energy efficiency, designed by In Situ Architecture, located in an existing neighborhood or post-war houses in Portland, Oregon. From the architect: Comprised of 1,956 square feet of gross living space, the residence provides a true live / work condition. Two separate buildings address the program […]
Light and airy contemporary lake house in Portland: The Aurea
The Aurea is an open and airy contemporary lake house was designed around light and space by Alan Mascord Design Associates, located in Portland, Oregon. Linear and angled, this modern-style home hugs the landscape. A low-slung roofline, a sprawling layout, and natural stone and wood materials unite the house to the surroundings. Juxtaposing the natural […]
Portland loft features a shabby chic style aesthetic
Homeowner Kursteen Salter Price spent twelve years of ripping out flooring, tearing down walls and converting three separate units of a former Portland, Oregon factory into a single family home. She delved into every aspect of the renovation process, from welding window dressings to handcrafting wallpaper. Price transformed this 2,400 square foot, three bedroom, two […]