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Pristine Townhome Kitchen & Bathroom
An Updated townhome for a cleaner, brighter feel This townhome owner sought to transform their kitchen and bathroom, prioritizing brightness and functionality. The existing knotty alder cabinets clashed with their…
Top 10 Portland Design-Build Firms in 2025
Portland homeowners understand that exceptional home renovations require both creative design vision and skilled construction expertise. That’s where design-build firms shine, offering seamless integration of these crucial elements under one…
Tudor Arch Basement Remodel
Transforming an unfinished basement into beautiful living space For this Tudor arch basement remodel, our clients wanted to transform their unfinished basement into livable space including a bathroom and laundry…
Mt. Scott Whole Home Insurance Restoration
Million-Dollar Home Restoration After a Catastrophic Flood In the winter of 2022, the owners of this Happy Valley home returned from vacation to discover that a sprinkler had failed, flooding…
Garden Home-Whiteford Green Kitchen Addition
Turning a cramped galley kitchen into a nature-inspired cooking space. The owners of this 1941 home in Portland’s Garden Home-Whiteford Neighborhood weren’t in love with their dark, narrow galley kitchen…
Camas Minimalist Bathroom Remodel
Transforming a Standard 8×5 Bathroom For a Family’s growing Kids These homeowners in Camas wanted to remodel the bathroom that their teenage twin sons shared. With the family being involved…
Sunnyside Eclectic Basement Remodel
Creating a Versatile & Stylish Basement for Gatherings & Hobbies The owners of this home in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Portland, Oregon wanted to transform their unfinished basement into a…
Interior Design Trends for Your Home in 2025
As we move into 2025, the world of interior design is changing — for the better! Today’s trends are creating living spaces that feel both luxurious and practical, with new…
Concordia Historic Home Remodel
Blending 1920s Charm and Modern Functionality When our client came to us shortly after purchasing this 1923 home in the Concordia Neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, he knew it had potential.…
How Do Election Years Affect Housing & Remodeling Costs?
For many homeowners, election cycles can raise more than just political questions. Is now the right time to remodel? Should I wait out the political season for potential shifts in…
Damascus Single-Level Home Addition
Adding a Functional Garage and Hobby Room The homeowners had long dreamed of building an addition onto their Damascus home to accommodate their vehicles and the homeowner’s sewing hobby. When…
6 Common Challenges of Remodeling Historic Homes in Portland
Remodeling a historic home can feel like walking a fine line between honoring the past and meeting the demands of modern living. But then again, you don’t choose to own…