This refined cottage was designed by Whitten Architects, located in a small seaside community of Portland in Southern Maine. Many aspects of the design were restricted by zoning guidelines in the village community. This entailed maximum and minimum dimensions, exterior materials, size of windows, porches, roof pitches, and character elements.  At the edge of this coastal […]

Risa Boyer Architecture is responsible for the complete transformation of a 1970s split-level modern home located in Raleigh Hills, a suburb of Portland, Oregon. The scope of this project entailed a renovation and addition to a ’70s split-level time capsule. When the owners purchased this home back in 2014, it had never been renovated from its […]

This midcentury ranch home was reimagined by Penny Black Interiors in collaboration with Look Construction, located in the West Hills neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. The architecture of this dwelling exudes modernism’s core values. For the interior, the designer focused on areas that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The homeowners are a family of three, along […]

Risa Boyer Architecture in collaboration with Hammer and Hand is responsible for this midcentury modern house renovation located on a large wooded property in Portland, Oregon. The existing 1950’s home was remodeled from head to toe to become a modern family home while keeping a connection to its history. The house was opened up to provide a […]

Giulietti Schouten Architects has designed this inviting modern home for empty nesters, cradled into a forested ridge that separates downtown Portland and the suburban sprawl of Beaverton, Oregon. This primary residence is tucked into a densely wooded site within the metro area of the Pacific Northwest. The owners, who work nearby, requested a modern home with […]

This modern glass house was designed for family living and entertaining by Scott Edwards Architecture, located in the hills outside of Portland, Oregon. This growing family has a passion for entertaining, nature, and Japanese design. The design focuses inwards around a central glass pavilion for gathering. A pair of wings extend out from the dwelling, embracing a […]

Risa Boyer Architecture in collaboration with James Frank Construction is responsible for this mid-century ranch renovation located on a quiet, shaded street in Northwest Portland, Oregon. The project entailed a new home and a kitchen with skylights for a pastry chef and her family. The kitchen was opened up to an outdoor eating area and […]

This energy-efficient dream home was designed by Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects, nestled atop a forested ridge in the Portland suburb of Beaverton, Oregon. After sending their grown children off to college, an empty-nester couple wished for a change of scenery. They wanted their new residence to offer a shorter commute to work and provide all of […]

This gorgeous modern farmhouse home designed by Red Hills Construction in collaboration with Wendy O’Brien Interiors is located in Happy Valley, a suburban city in Portland, Oregon. Winning awards for best interior design and master suite, this stylishly designed dwelling offers 5,100 square feet of living space. On the exterior facade, you will find a combination of […]

This luxurious farmhouse home was designed by Wendy O’Brien Interior Planning & Design, nestled on a golf course property in Portland, Oregon. An award-winning home, this 4,800 square foot house was featured in the Northwest Street of Dream Showcase. The interiors offer a warm, relaxed, yet refined lifestyle.  Timeless details can be found throughout this […]