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 […]
Sauvie Island
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 […]
Compact family home on Sauvie Island features a clever layout
Interior designer Jessica Helgerson has created this highly functional and compact family home as her personal haven, located on Sauvie Island, just outside of Portland, Oregon. The agricultural island is positioned along the Columbia River, with the property itself encompassing five acres of sprawling land. The home is comprised of only 540 square feet of living space, an […]










