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KITCHEN + BATH DESIGN Bring the lush vibe of nature into your home with gorgeous green paints, lighting fixtures, and accent furnishings. Giving the kitchen a much-needed refresh? Consider using statement-making stone on countertops and backsplash, or select a new neutral paint to bring color to the cabinetry and walls. Luxury appliances in an array of custom finishes and trims continue to awe in their power and appearance.

GLASS LINK Nestled on a hillside of trees, this breathtaking home is a nod to Northwest Regionalism architecture with Asian influence. Otis Construction, the Residential Team of Scott | Edwards Architecture, FQ Designs Group, and 2.ink Studio landscape architects teamed to design and build this iconic Portland residence.

ON THE WATERFRONT

Tammara Stroud Interior Design, Gerry Homes, and Strobl Design teamed to reinvigorate an uninspired Laurelhurst lake house, complete with elegant custom millwork, expansive doors and windows, and timeless furnishings.

COURTYARD OASIS Influenced by the homeowners’ recent residence in Melbourne, Australia, Arlene Lord of Lord Interior Design and Paul Hegarty Construction reimagined this Southwest Hills home with a welcoming Victorian-inspired courtyard that leads to a kitchen fit for a chef.

THE NEW NEST This kitchen, dining, and flex space received stylish updates, including custom robin’s egg blue cabinetry and mid-century modern finishes, while complementing the 100-year-old home’s Mediterranean roots.

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We interviewed "Change-Maker" and vintage-loving interior designer Max Humphrey on his journey from punk-rock star to renowned designer, his new book Modern Americana, and his new line with Hartmann&Forbes.

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EYE ON DESIGN From casual to formal, dining rooms are making a comeback in time for dinner parties and family gatherings. Refresh your dining space with clean lines, mixed materials, and heavy textures. Revitalize your home with our picks for new lighting, statement accessories, and fabulous fabrics in moody grays or bright persimmon tones.

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MODERN MARVEL After a year of envisioning the perfect home in the Eastside’s Bridle Trails neighborhood, the family of four enlisted the help of McCullough Architects, Six Walls Interior Design, and the Highlands Builders Group to design and build a luxurious estate perfect for entertaining.

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STYLISH BUNGALOW REMODEL Allisen Merino Aja of Introspecs and Olson & Jones Construction teamed to revamp this 1923 Laurelhurst home’s kitchen and dining space, incorporating smart storage solutions, handsome jewel tones, and an open-galley concept to accommodate the family of five.

RECIPES 29 Shakshuka Maghreb Baked Eggs

with Tomatoes and Peppers recipe by Owner & Chef Michael Kessler, Tasty

30 Crème de Tomate en Croûte

with Gruyères recipe by Owner & Chef Aaron Barnett, Lac St. Jack

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PLAYFUL SPIRIT White Space Design Group and Paramount Construction took on a first-floor transformation for a growing family, which resulted in a refined midcentury meets eclectic vibe, with meaningful personal touches to complete the space.

on the cover The great room of this Portland home opens up to Japanese-inspired landscaping; its floor to ceiling glass blurs the lines between indoors and outdoors. photography by Jeremy Bittermann/JBSA

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PUBLISHER Claudia M. Brown EDITOR/SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Kiki Meletis PROJECT MANAGER Karla Prater SALES REPRESENTATIVE Nicole Rummel CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Melissa Dalton Donna Pizzi Emily Zahniser

HOME SWEET HOME HAS NEVER LOOKED BETTER. Priorities continue to focus on creating homes we love and can thrive in. Indoors and out. No matter the assignment – privacy, entertaining spaces, dynamic luxury kitchens, or spa-like retreats, this issue has a thoughtful lineup for inspiration. Offering both privacy and easy access to its surrounding outdoor space nestled among hillside trees, Scott|Edwards Architecture teamed with Otis Construction, FQ Designs Group and 2.ink Studio landscape architects to build this iconic modern residence. Charla Ray Interior Design and Wacker Remodel created an inviting robin’s-egg blue kitchen sure to inspire superb culinary dishes for all who gather in this lovely space, highlighted by an artful display of copper cookware. We caught up with nationally renowned Portland-based interior designer Max Humphrey, best known for his ability to incorporate vintage aesthetics into design projects, also expertly detailed in his latest book Modern Americana. What a fascinating career path, from punk-rock star to now launching a new line of window coverings for Hartmann&Forbes. Arlene Lord of Lord Interior Design and Paul Hegarty Construction pulled off a bold transformation of a formerly dull galley kitchen in Portland’s West Hills. While her clients traveled to

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Australia, she had carte blanche on the redesign which included dramatic black cabinetry with brass hardware paired with dark herringbone oak floors, white Calacatta countertops and luxe Blue Star appliances. Interior designer Allisen Merino Aja, owner of Introspecs, collaborated with Olson & Jones Construction on a 1923 Bungalow kitchen remodel in Portland’s historic Laurelhurst neighborhood, delivering a kid-friendly, well-organized and flexible space for meal prep for a young family of five. If it’s time for a refresh of your interiors, check out our Eye On Design pages for the latest fabrics, wallcoverings, surfaces, lighting and home furnishings – indoors and out, most of which can be sourced locally from leading shops and showrooms around town. If a new kitchen, home, or remodel is on your wish list, check our website for leading Northwest design professional portfolios, or go online to www.portraitmagazine.com/portfolios We’re proud to be celebrating 27 years of successful publishing. Thank you for all your support!

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1. TEA TIME Tartan has never left the codes of fashion. Revisited and punctuated with a shower of stars, Le Jacquard Francais Hiver en Ecosse Cotton table linens, shown in Land. le-jacquard-francais.com 2. FINE FLORA Handcrafted in Italy, the Fauna Flora Shallow Serving bowl from Vietri beautifully depicts nature’s greenery. Available through vietri.com 3. ENGLISH GARDEN Humphrey Repton: Designing the Landscape Garden by John Phibbs explores 15 of Repton’s renowned British landscapes. powells.com 4. DESIGNER DINING Tempered glass sits atop stained solid oak in the Mangrove Dining Table. roche-bobois.com

5 + 6. HERITAGE PATTERNS From Thibaut's Paramount collection, the Ophelia wallpaper in Aqua and the Desmond fabric in Black and Charcoal. thibautdesign.com

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7. GRANDE CUISINE The La Cornue Grand Palais 180 has both an electric and gas oven, with seven rangetop configurations available. eastbankappliance.com

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Mixing materials and textures sets the scene for luxe dining. With its sharp angles and X-shaped legs with oxidized bronze finish, the Alliance dining table from Roche Bobois is a subtly bold take on the classic dining table. The Fenice chair complements perfectly with its beech legs and soft angled cushioned back and seat. All available through roche-bobois.com

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1. BAYSIDE CHARM From the Festival Collection, Thibaut’s Maisie (top), Jordan (middle), and Jinx (bottom) woven fabrics in the Aqua and Sunshine series have crisp patterns and colors reminiscent of a summer day. thibautdesign.com 2. BURI BRIGHT The Pendelton sconce is made of natural buri buri material atop white plaster for a relaxed vibe. The ring adds a modern touch. hvlgroup.com

From California Faucets Davoli Series, the Cold Water Dispenser is an elegantly traditional complement to the kitchen faucet. calfaucets.com

4. RELAXED RATTAN Borrowig influences from early modernism, beautifully woven rattan and rich espresso leather come together seamlessly in the Jax Chair by Arteriors, perfect for lounging. arteriorshome.com

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3. ISLAND WHIMSY Follow Celerie Kemble’s journeya true labor of love in designing her family’s Dominican Republic retreat, Playa Grande. Ideas abound for anyone decorating a sunny home or fantasizing about spending time in one. powells.com

5. VINTAGE VIBE The Ilve 60" Nostalgie Dual Fuel Natural Gas Freestanding Range is hand crafted from Italy for stylishly professional performance. Shown in White with Chrome Trim. luwaluxury.com 6+7. AGREEABLE GREEN There are lots of ways to brighten up your indoor life, including creating a lively home interior by using breezy blue and verdant green fabrics. Shown:Fabricut, Legacy Ombre in Peacock and Mina Lattice in Caribe. millendstore.com

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PERFECTLY POLISHED New from Architectural Surfaces’ PentalQuartz is the Amarcord (BQ9500P), offering a unique design with a white background and a distinct pattern of robust brown-grey veining. Versatile and beautifully durable as countertops or backsplashes in kitchens and baths. PentalQuartz is engineered for easy care and superior strength for your daily needs. Available through Architectural Surfaces, arcsurfaces.com

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DAHLIAS & ROSE HIPS As far as seasons go, fall is one of the most evocative. We love this mix of showy dahlias and zinnias artfully paired with branches of rose hips and gently arching Northern Sea Oats for an autumnal arrangement which shies away from the classic orange and browns of the season. Adding depth without stealing the show, raspberry foliage starting to show fall color, a rustic bowl and quince hand-picked from the garden create an idyllic fall scene.

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3 Dahlia 'Snoho Doris' 3 stems Northern Sea Oats 6 Zinnia 'Golden Hour' 4 Rudbeckia 'Sahara'

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ROSES & CHOKECHERRY WHAT YOU’LL NEED (STEM COUNTS)

1 Dahlia 'Princess Beatrix' 3 Dahlia 'Crichton Honey' 3 branches Japanese Maple 2 branches Aronia/ Red Chokecherry 3 branches Ninebark 'Diablo' 5 Rose 'Helga Piaget' 3 Snapdragon 'Madame Butterfly Bronze' 2 Dahlia 'Ginger Willo' 3 Zinnia 'Benary's Giant Salmon' 5 Zinnia 'Aztec Sunset' 5 Chocolate Cosmos 3 Northern Sea Oats

A delightful arrangement of mixed dahlias, including Dahlia ‘Crichton Honey’ pair with creamy Rose ‘Helga Piaget’. Lively pops of color are added with Zinnia ‘Aztec Sunset’ and bronze hued Snapdragon. Red Chokecherry brings an end of season touch. Tucked in between the large blooms, these berries add dynamic interest. ARRANGEMENT BY Kailla Platt, Kailla Platt Flowers kaillaplattflowers.com PHOTOGRAPHY BY Amy Wennerlind

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Life in the Studio Inspiration and Lessons on Creativity

by Frances Palmer workman.com Life in the Studio is as beautiful and unexpected as Palmer’s pottery, as breathtakingly colorful as her celebrated dahlias, as intimate as the dinners she hosts in her studio for friends and

family. There are insights into making pots—the importance of centering, the discovery that clay has a memory. Strategies for how to turn a passion into a business—the value to be found in collaboration, what it means to persevere, how to develop and stick to a routine that will sustain both enthusiasm and productivity. There are also step-by-step instructions (for throwing her beloved Sabine pot, growing dahlias, building an opulent flower arrangement). Even some of her most tried-and-true recipes.

The Garden in Every Sense and Season A Year of Insights and Inspiration from My Garden

by Tovah Martin workman.com The Garden in Every Sense and Season urges you to revel in what you’ve created. From the heady fragrance of spring lilacs to the delicious silence of a winter snowfall, writer and lifelong gardener Tovah Martin explores the glories of her garden using the five senses. Her sage advice and gratifying reflections on the rewards of a more mindful way of gardening will inspire you.

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SHAKSHUKA Maghreb Baked Eggs with Tomatoes and Peppers recipe by OWNER & CHEF MICHAEL KESSLER, TASTY photography by RACHELLE HACMAC

Ingredients 4 oz extra virgin olive oil 1 Spanish onion, julienned 4 large cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp Spanish sweet paprika 1 tsp Spanish hot paprika (substitute cayenne if you can’t find it) 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp granulated sugar 1 pint tomato, either canned plum or fresh peeled 1 pint roasted red pepper, peeled and julienned 1 cup roasted green pepper, peeled and julienned Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

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To serve Eggs Sea salt Parsley or fine herbs (optional) The nicest olive oil you can get your hands on Bread, we grill ours, but whatever way you like it Process 1. Heat oil on medium in a medium sized, heavy bottomed saucepan. Add onion, season with salt, and sweat until translucent, stirring occasionally, around ten minutes or so. 2. Add sugar, garlic, both paprikas, and bay leaves. Simmer for a couple minutes. 3. Add tomatoes and roasted peppers, season with salt and pepper, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Continue to simmer until the tomatoes break down, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to burn the tomatoes. To Finish 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Fill a shallow baking dish halfway with the tomato mixture. (We use a 6" round cazuela) Make a small well for each egg you are using and crack an egg into them. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Bake until eggs have set., approximately 8-12 minutes. 4. Finish with sea salt, olive oil, and herbs (if using) Serve on a lined plate with grilled bread.

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Lac St. Jack

CRÈME DE TOMATE en Croûte with Gruyères

recipe by OWNER & CHEF AARON BARNETT, LAC ST. JACK photography by RACHELLE HACMAC

For the Soup 1 ea 28 oz can San Manzano tomatoes 5 each cloves garlic 1 white onion (diced) 1/4 lb butter Sprig thyme 2 bay leaves 14 oz cream 1/4 dry sherry 1 tbsp honey Salt/pepper to taste Puff pastry 1/4 cup grated gruyere or aged cheddar cheese 1 egg 2 tbsp water Method Soup 1. Sauté onion, garlic, thyme in butter until translucent. 2. Add canned tomato, sherry, bay leaves. 3. Simmer 25-30 min. 4. Add cream & honey. 5. Blend until smooth, season to taste. Egg wash Combine 1 egg and water - mix mix mix Assemble 1. Cut puff pastry into a circle that fits over a narrow but tall bowl or mug. 2. Fill bowl 3/4 of the way with soup. 3. Brush egg wash around the lip of the bowl and place puff pastry on top. 4. Smooth puff pastry over the top to seal the bowl and brush egg wash over the top. 5. Sprinkle cheese on top of that. 6. Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes or until puff pastry is deep golden brown. Serve right away Reservations: 4055 Mercantile Dr., Suite 175, Lake Oswego, OR 97035. Open Wednesday-Mondays for dinner starting at 5 pm. Indoor dining and heated patio seating available. Bar counter for walk-in guests, with full menu available. lacstjack.com

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1. MODERN MINIMALIST A slender profile comes together with extendable capabilities in the the Silhouette by Calligaris. hippdx.com 2. POISED PENDANT A smooth teardrop shaped glass globe hangs from a dramatic hanging ring, the Lina Pendant from Hudson Valley Lighting. hvlgroup.com 3. ROOTED IN NATURE Made of beechwood, the Memorabilia coat stand from Calligaris evokes a tree with roots, trunk and branches. hippdx.com 4. TABLE TOPPER Adesso's Lewis Table Lamp creates the perfect lighting on a desk, shelf or nightstand. Its white fading glass shade atop brass base is great for midcentury or contemporary spaces. smgcollective.com

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THE FOOD STYLIST’S WORKROOM

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THE DESIRE TO SET DOWN ROOTS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST LED THESE WORLD TRAVELERS TO CREATE AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM: RICK BERRY, PRINCIPAL AT SCOTT|EDWARDS ARCHITECTURE, FQ DESIGNS GROUP – FARHAN

QAZI AND KATHY VUONG, ALONG WITH PORTLAND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT JONATHAN BEAVER OF 2.INK STUDIO, AND PAUL STEINER OF OTIS CONSTRUCTION.

GLASS LINK written by DONNA PIZZI photography by JEREMY BITTERMANN / JBSA

PREVIOUS The homeowner’s love for Japanese architecture inspired Berry’s great room flanked by dual 35' Weiland Aluminum/Wood Liftslide doors from Portland Millwork and grounded by Island Stone split face silver quartzite fireplace. Biella Lighting Design. LEFT Entry foyer brings outside elements in with textured obsidian granite flooring. Berry introduces structural elements of steel, wood, stone + glass. Quentin lounge chair. Staircase down to “hidden floor.” RIGHT Eastbank Appliances supplied Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, and Vent-A-Hood. Leicht Cross Grain Coarse Slate Oak and matte white-lacquer cabinetry frame Estatuario slab backsplash from Neolith. Silestone quartz countertops. Tech Lighting pendants. MGS Spin faucet. Smoked handblown glass Lindsey Adelman Branching Bubble chandelier

FEELING CONSTRAINED BY THEIR FAST-PACED LIVES IN CITY-DWELLINGS, this couple began to crave a more expansive living environment in which to raise their future family. Accompanied by Farhan Qazi and Kathy Vuong of FQ Designs Group, with whom they had collaborated on the interior design of previous homes, the couple flew to Portland to interview architectural firms. Residential Designer Rick Berry, a principal at Scott Edwards Architecture, who was the final interviewee, became their first choice. “Rick was very humble while showing us his incredible projects,” recalls Kathy Vuong, Project Designer on the home’s interior design. “He is incredibly talented but takes the time to ask the clients lots of questions about what they are looking for and gives them an expanded voice in the design process.” “We’d discussed the program of the home,” recalls Berry, “a bit of Asian influence, with Northwest regional style and Japanese flare to reflect their travels overseas.” After Berry serendipitously spotted a hillside lot for sale with a beautiful grove of trees, he recommended having their realtor look at it. The find proved providential, allowing Berry to do a code analysis to confirm the lot was legitimately buildable. He also noted how to 52

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shield the residence from neighbors, and where to nestle it into the hillside so that both front and back open onto the “mini forest.” “When the Weiland Liftslide doors are opened in the great room during summer mornings,” remarks Berry, “a warm breeze filters through, allowing you to experience the nature that surrounds you.” It took the skill, expertise, and precision of Otis Construction, says Berry, to execute the clean lines needed to support the open framework of beams, columns, wide openings, and towering fireplace that comprise the horizontal U-shaped plan. The tranquil primary bedroom suite and active gym, media room, guest suites, wine, and whiskey rooms are tucked away on the U-shaped ends. The primary bedroom, gym and great room look out on the private inner sanctuary, replete with pool, spa and firepit looking toward the forested view to the north. Berry brought on the landscape architectural firm 2.ink Studio during the early design stages. “There is such an intrinsic value to get their input from the beginning,” he says. “It is crucial that the garden be an extension of the home’s architecture and design and Jonathan Beaver and his team did a wonderful job.”

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The horizontality of the great room maximizes its sense of serenity. Furnishings by FQ Designs Group were specifically chosen for their simplicity in style and low- to-the-floor-profile to reiterate the architectural design. 2.ink Studio flanks the front terrace with 12" Berkeley Sedge. A mix of ferns and Japanese forest grass left. Lakeside Lumber siding mimics Japanese Shoji screens at entrance. Kolbe VistaLuxe clerestory windows from Portland Millwork rise to roof creating floating roof effect. Fireplace chimney rises out of the roof adding dramatic verticality. Gloster “Kay” low-back rocking chairs with Gloster “Blow” side tables on terrace.

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ABOVE Media room on lower floor features Lewis Audio Video found throughout. Cozy Camerich “Elan” sectional with rounded, soft-edged B&B Italia coffee table with storage. Rosecore “Supreme Bliss” rug. Board form concrete wall with Semiarundinaria makinoi hedging bamboo. UPPER RIGHT ‘Newbridge’ Flexform bed - headboard folds up/down. Eames chair looks toward spa and gym beyond. Mateo linens. DuChateau “Vernal American Walnut” flooring. BELOW RIGHT Primary bath square Brain Ultra “Nokori” tub with Watermark Tub Filler. Red Cedar backsplash. Made Studio custom mirror and walnut cantilevered vanity. Steam shower left.

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Collaboration is an integral part of Berry’s method of working, especially with the team of interior designers. “The creative spirit and professionalism of Kathy Vuong and FQ Designs,” says Berry, “blended seamlessly with the architecture.” Vuong returns the compliment, calling Rick’s concept very strong. “Not only was he concise about his focus on design, laying the groundwork for everything from footprint to space planning, but he also left room for our input, as well as the voice of the client.” FQ Designs Group chose to balance Berry’s strong symmetrical horizontal lines with asymmetrical aspects to both the furnishings and kitchen design. The custom Studio Roeper “Domus” dining table, for example, features a double finish with deep walnut on two-thirds of one end and metal on the rest. With the homeowner loving to cook and entertain, the need for efficiency was paramount in the kitchen, where Cross Grain Coarse Slate Oak Leicht kitchen cabinetry faces off with an asymmetrical island with Silestone quartz countertop and matte white-lacquered cabinetry. The U-shaped floor plan looks out from the great room to the private back patio whose central focus is the pool. Designed to be both functional for lap swimming, it doubles as a natural pond when not in use, because of its darkened interior that reflects the surrounding landscape upon its still waters. Undulating native California Fescue grass flanks the descending stone steps, thus softening the necessary terracing to help mitigate the substantial grade change from the street side to the back, says Beaver, who also planted a strong hedge row of Columnar Hornbeam to bolster the existing screening on the west side of the property.

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The home’s 7,800 sq. ft. are visually deceptive, thanks to the “hidden” floor, accessed from the entry foyer down a set of steel stairs with cedar treads, leading to the Whiskey Room, a speakeasy, whose entrance is disguised behind a moveable bookcase. Although the homeowners wanted a contemporary Japanese aesthetic to the landscape as well as the structure, they requested that the landscaping also be appropriate to the Pacific Northwest. “That aesthetic played prominently in a lot of the discussions,” says Beaver, “including some of the material choices, such as the stone with an adze finish, which gives it a hand-hewn quality. All of those things were developed in concert with Rick Berry’s team.” Berry’s primary goal was to create a Northwest contemporary home that felt comfortable and timeless. He did so by analyzing and responding to what the site had to offer, then positioned the home to maximize interior light while fully capturing the forested views in both directions. The roof ’s large overhangs protect from the elements, wooden trellises block the hot summer sun yet allow light in the winter. Floor-to-ceiling glass blurs the line between indoors and outdoors. Although the fireplace is the great room’s focal point, it’s the windows that rise to the ceiling, giving it the sense of a floating roof, making you feel a part of nature with the forest all around you. “That,” he adds, “feels really good, comfortable, casual, and not a museum space.” Vuong echoes Berry’s admiration for the remarkable team. “For me,” she says, “this project was such a beautiful collaboration between teams we’d never worked with before, all brought together by our clients. I can close my eyes and still see every inch of this house.”

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LEFT Lakeside Lumber Japanese-inspired Shoji screens add layers to building’s façade – from entry walkway to patio exterior gym wall. Firepit-heated Gloster furnished seating area flanked by 2.ink Studio sword fern plantings. Mari Design window coverings. BELOW Thermory decking. Common Rush plantings create verticality alongside the lap pool whose darkened interior transform its still waters into a reflecting pool. BOTTOM Entry way flanked by alternating board form concrete and red cedar panels. Fernleaf full-moon maple tree at right adds fall color.

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ABOVE The homeowner, a connoisseur of whiskeys collected from around the world, wanted to create a “hidden” speakeasy or Whiskey Room in the lower floor. An 800-pound faux bookcase disguises the entrance to the speakeasy, doubling as room’s door. Back wall features Japanese Art of charred Accoya Gator Shou Sugi Ban by Delta Millworks. Thomas Warner Wine Cellars design. BELOW Staircase down to speakeasy with bookcase ajar.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Otis Construction, otisconstruction.com ARCHITECT Scott | Edwards Architecture, seallp.com INTERIOR DESIGN FQ Designs Group, fqdesigns.com LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 2.ink Studio, 2inkstudio.com APPLIANCES Eastbank Contractor Appliances eastbankappliance.com Vent-A-Hood, luwaluxury.com DOORS Portland Millwork (Weiland Doors) portlandmillwork.com WINDOWS Portland Millwork (Kolbe Windows) portlandmillwork.com SIDING Lakeside Lumber, lakesidelumber.com AUDIO / VIDEO Lewis Audio Video, lewisav.com

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SHOPTALK l Rick Berry

Can you tell us about your introduction to architecture and why it originally interested you? I was 8 years old and living in the northwest when my family drove by a company that manufactured cedar homes. I asked to check it out and we pulled over. We walked through the facility, and I saw a floor plan flyer and was immediately intrigued. I went home, started drawing, and haven’t stopped since. What were your goals when you joined S|EA and how have they evolved? I wanted to learn from an expert, and having many years practicing under the founding principals, I knew S|EA was the right place. My goals evolved to include getting better by creating a strong architectural language throughout my work and constantly pushing design. You’ve built a reputation for excellence in what is often referred to as Northwest Regionalism Architecture; is this architectural style something you’ve always felt strongly about, or was it a gradual process of finding your voice? Growing up in the northwest, I feel a strong connection to the outdoors and how the built environment can respond, existing as a part of the natural surroundings and not in competition with them. Simple, clear architectural moves such as large overhangs to shield from the wet winters, glass to let the light in, and comfortable, human-scale spaces are foundational elements to my memories of growing up here, and I have followed them in an instinctual pattern in design. The Residential Team at S|EA, which you lead, has been recognized by the architectural community with numerous local, regional, and national awards, what are some awards you are most proud of? Two AIA awards stick out as defining moments. The first is a clustered housing development, Shorepine Village, that we worked on in Pacific City – our design blends it into the natural surroundings of the Oregon coast. The other, Glass Link, is a home that embodies all the characteristics of Northwest Regionalism as it rests comfortably on its forested site, a retreat for the residents. As a native of the Pacific Northwest, what does regionalism mean to you and your work? Creating spaces that are fun, energetic, timeless, and comfortable that respect the natural environment. This is how we all hope to live in this beautiful part of the country and ideally our architecture can complement it. You’ve built up a notable body of residential work. What are some major takeaways from designing homes? I am always trying to simplify designs to their essence. I try and get inside my clients’ head, to understand how they want to live in the space and how to create something specific to them. As you look to the future, are there any ideas you think should be front and center in the minds of residential architects? Being better stewards to the earth by designing homes that respond to the specific environment, are more compact, and are energy efficient. Favorite architectural detail of your childhood home? The swing set, and that mysterious clothes chute in my bedroom. Favorite way to spend a weekend in the Northwest? Backpacking in the summer and skiing in the winter.

Rick Berry, Principal | Scott|Edwards Architecture

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ON THE WATERFRONT

written by MELISSA DALTON photography by JOHN GRANEN

Tammara Stroud of Tammara Stroud Interior Design worked with Gerry Homes and exterior architect Strobl Design to ensure this Lake Washington home suits its waterside setting. This cozy family room, outfitted with a sectional and ottoman from Lee Industries and DMI rug, is a favorite spot to sit and enjoy the views. LEFT Stroud commissioned artist Sharon Kingston for the painting in the dining room. “It’s a beautiful complement to the room and highlights the grasscloth,” says Stroud.

The home has all new millwork, such as the coffered ceiling in the dining room. Stroud placed Phillip Jeffries Grasscloth between the beams. Ten-foot-wide LaCantina Doors open to the view, and are framed in custom curtains made from Pindler & Pindler linen fabric. A Restoration Hardware table is surrounded by Redford House chairs and lit by a Visual Comfort chandelier. The rug is DMI. OPPOSITE PAGE The new entry has a Visual Comfort chandelier and rug from Kush Rugs.

PICTURE A QUINTESSENTIAL LAKE HOUSE, and this one in Seattle’s desirable Laurelhurst neighborhood was not it. Built in 2011, the bones were there: it had a private dock on Lake Washington with water and mountain views. But the interiors just did not sync up with the picturesque setting. “The home is on a lake, but it didn’t feel like a lake home,” recalls interior designer Tammara Stroud of Tammara Stroud Interior Design. “The finishes were dark with traditional raised panel cabinets and eccentric light fixtures.” In fact, after purchasing the house in 2019, the owner reached out to Stroud about swapping out the eccentric lighting with something more to her taste. But in time, it became clear that there were a lot of little things that added up to much bigger changes needed. The thick mullions in the windows obscured the lake views, so new windows and doors were needed. The staircase was cramped and wanted breathing room. Removing the dark wood kitchen cabinets meant that the cabinetry on either side of the family room fireplace would no longer work, and so on. “It just kept evolving,” says Stroud, so the project culminated in a top-to-bottom remodel that left no surface untouched. For the ensuing transformation, Stroud teamed up with builder Gerry Homes and architect Jacob Strobl, of Strobl Design. Strobl handled the exterior detailing, including technical drawings, specifying new windows and siding, and shaping a new 650-squarefoot bonus room addition over the existing garage. Now, the home is light and airy where it was previously much too dark. The soft and neutral palette is flecked with hints of blue and grey that reflect the water outside. Classic elements, including beautiful millwork and shiplap paneling, give it just the right amount of gravitas. “The idea was to make it fresh and light while honoring the environment and the owner’s classic aesthetic,” says Stroud.

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Stroud removed the fireplace hearth so as not to encroach the room. The new surround is Ann Sacks tile. The windows over the fireside built-ins have shades by Hartmann&Forbes from The Dixon Group at the Seattle Design Center. In the kitchen, the cabinets are custom-designed by Stroud and built by Custom Wood Interiors, with hardware from Schoolhouse, and Calacatta marble counters by Pental and fabricated by Marmo E Granito. Grohe faucets, Sub-Zero Wolf appliances, and bar stools from Serena & Lily finish the room.

ABOVE Now, 13-foot-wide LaCantina Doors grace the living room. The fireplace received custom Calacatta marble by Marmo E Granito and Gerry Homes built the surround. The artwork above the mantle was gifted to the clients by Stroud. For furnishings, Stroud specified Lee Industries sofas with Redford House chairs. The sculptural side table is Palecek. RIGHT A comfortable office space is wrapped in shiplap with a custom built-in designed by Stroud and fabricated by Custom Wood Interiors. The Stark carpet is from Kelly Forslund at the Seattle Design Center.

A new front door, painted a handsome black and flanked by sidelights, leads to a comfortable entry hall. White oak floors, stained a soft grey to omit yellowing, sweep through the main floor, which hosts the living room, kitchen, and dining room, as well as a cozy sitting room, all connected together via wide cased openings. The scheme is anchored by the elegant kitchen, outfitted with cabinetry custom-designed by Stroud and painted a warm white, and a generous soft-grey island topped with honed Calacatta marble, which feels nice underhand. Stroud relocated the sink from an exterior wall to the island, in order to give anyone washing dishes a fantastic view out to the water. Tucked behind the kitchen is an office niche wrapped in shiplap paneling with a custom desk and storage. The team took out a wall between the living room and dining room, and now the latter has a coffered ceiling with inky blue grasscloth applied between the beams. “Because we removed a wall, the dining room needed definition,” says Stroud. “Using grasscloth on the ceiling helped achieve this goal.” Two sets of LaCantina glass doors open to the covered exterior porch, ensuring better connection to the lake. “We installed the accordion style doors to connect the inside with the outdoors,” says Stroud. All of the new windows and doors have black frames for a layered look. “It creates such a beautiful contrast between the white wall and it gives it some substance. The contrast is key,” says Stroud. The new millwork is another layer

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RIGHT The dramatic vaulted ceiling in the bonus room is painted Benjamin Moore Baby Seal, and adorned with a light fixture from Visual Comfort. Stroud covered the Lee Industries sectional and chair with JAB fabric from the Dixon Group at the Seattle Design Center. The coffee table and side table are from Serena & Lily. BELOW The covered porch was rebuilt and the owners enjoy the views in Restoration Hardware furniture. BOTTOM The new siding is painted Benjamin Moore White Dove.

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RIGHT+BOTTOM The main bathroom is now wrapped in 3x6 Calacatta marble tile by Ann Sacks, in a wainscot behind the Signature Hardware tub and vanity, and in the walk-in shower. The overhead and sconce lighting is by Visual Comfort. Stroud designed the vanity with Waterworks hardware. TOP The main bedroom is softened with custom window coverings, including curtains composed of Pindler & Pindler linen fabric, and a shade with Schumacher trim from The Dixon Group.

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of detail. “That was a custom millwork package,” says David Gerry of Gerry Homes. “That’s not something you can go to Home Depot and buy. It’s all custom-milled crown and base, and they chose really beautiful profiles.” The upper floor was renovated as well, with all new finishes in the bathrooms and the new millwork continued throughout. The jewel is a bonus room added over the garage, which gives the family a muchneeded flex space: the kids can retreat for homework or play, and adults can watch movies, or take a Zoom call behind a closed door. The dramatic vaulted ceiling was covered in shiplap and painted a rich blueblack for a bit of a surprise. Located at the front of the house, the views are different, as well. “The room looks out onto trees,” says Strobl. “It’s like a little tree fort.”

CONTRACTOR Gerry Homes gerryhomes.com EXTERIOR ARCHITECT Strobl Design strobldesign.com INTERIOR DESIGN Tammara Stroud Interior Design tammarastroud.com

The construction started at the end of 2019, so came to a halt during the early days of the pandemic. But thanks to the time management skills and communication among the entire team, everything was able to finish in a timely manner. “I really enjoyed their company,” says Stroud about Gerry Homes. “David is a very positive person to work with and his crew is amazing.”

SELECT FABRICS The Dixon Group thedixongroup.net

Even better, is how the craftsmanship and attention to detail came together so the home finally fits its beautiful waterside setting. “We created a timeless look that’s fresh and current,” says Stroud. “Ten years from now, it’s not going to feel like it’s dated again.”

COUNTERTOPS Architectural Surfaces / Pental arcsurfaces.com

ABOVE Black-framed Sierra Pacific windows (used throughout) capture the water views, and a chair upholstered in blue fabric cozies a corner. The woven bed frame by Serena & Lily adds textural interest.

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PAINT Benjamin Moore benjaminmoore.com

SHOPTALK l Tammara Stroud You completed your studies in Fine Arts from the University of Washington, how have your studies influenced your viewpoint on design? My education provided me with a foundation for understanding classical design elements and how to sculpt them. Interior design uses similar art principals such as the exploration of shape, color, and texture. I approach each project similarly to a blank canvas; one that has no boundaries aside from the harmony, balance, and proportion that the space deserves. Outside of interior design, what are you currently interested in and how is it influencing your design thinking? In recent years, I have been increasingly concerned with the impact that our human footprint has on our environment. We love to use vendors who utilize green practices. Where we can we will re-purpose cabinets, lighting, and reimagine vintage pieces. Describe your design aesthetic. My goal is always to create a space that continues to inspire, that is timeless in quality, and fresh in spirit. While working with my clients it is important not to bring my personal aesthetic alone to a project but to provide each client with a place of happiness for authentic living. What were your goals when you founded your firm and how have they evolved? My business started in my basement office with a goal to make a living while loving my work. It took a lot of hard work, odd jobs and networking to arrive at our studio and the amazing clients we work with today. Can you recall the first time you were amazed by a welldesigned space? My father was a carpenter in the Portland area, he built custom homes by architects such as Willard K. Martin and Saul Zaik. One of his projects in Bald Peak was nestled in the trees, rural yet incredibly modern with lofty ceilings and exposed structure. The design and finishes were so contemporary, I felt a strong connection to the space. When you enter a room what is the first thing you pay attention to? I always look for the bones of the space and how we can best take advantage. Do you have an inspiration board, and can you tell us what is inspiring you now? Most things that truly inspire me aren’t something I can capture on paper. I find inspiration in some obvious places like a vintage fabric or the pattern of a leaf, and some less obvious like the human connection. Right now, I am intrigued by use of high pigmentation and layered patterns. Favorite travel destination? Paris, of course. The details in the architecture, the respect for historic structures, and the energy of their city are inspiration. If you were magically given three more hours per day, what would you do with them? I would focus on the balance in my life outside of work. I can always use more time to paint, exercise, and spend time with family. What’s next? This summer we have expanded formally into Portland, Oregon. Though we take on projects anywhere in the states, I am thrilled to be able to have a base in the place I have always called home.

Tammara Stroud, Founder | Tammara Stroud Interior Design

THIS PAGE A backyard entry and pantry door occupied the space where the Blue Star range from Eastbank Appliances and a trio of Marvin windows now provide an excellent cooking experience with better light. The dramatic arch disguises top-of-the-line Vent-A-Hood. OPPOSITE Lord Interior Design gave the home’s exterior bolder paint colors, front door included. Steps up to French door add architectural appeal. Chairs encircle a brass drum coffee table.

AN AWKWARD PREVIOUS KITCHEN REMODEL OF THIS 1940S WEST HILLS HOME GOT A BOLD MAKEOVER BY LORD INTERIOR DESIGN, WHO PAID HOMAGE TO THE HOMEOWNERS’ STINT IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. THERE, HISTORIC HOMES WELCOME VISITORS THROUGH HOSPITABLY DESIGNED COURTYARDS AND MODERN ARCHITECTURAL ADDITIONS RESIDE HAPPILY ALONGSIDE THE PAST.

COURTYARD OASIS written by DONNA PIZZI photography by BLACKSTONE EDGE STUDIOS

ALTHOUGH THIS 1940S WEST HILLS HOME’S KITCHEN had just been remodeled when it was flipped a dozen plus years ago, it always felt tight to the new homeowners and completely disconnected from the adjoining dining room and its gorgeous view of Portland’s skyline below. When the family moved to Melbourne for six years, they began to listen to the advice of Arlene Lord of Lord Interior Design, a close friend, who together with Paul Hegarty Construction, had remodeled the home’s lower level 10 years earlier. Arlene had oft bemoaned the tiny 30" door opening to the dining room and viewed a pair of space-eating doors - one to the exterior and another to a screened-in porch turned uninsulated pantry along one wall - as interrupting the flow of usable space in the room. A visit to the family in Melbourne further inspired Arlene to connect the two spaces in a bold and dramatically modern way. “Melbourne is a city with a very Victorian heritage,” says the homeowner, “so I showed Arlene how people turned their front yards into courtyards. Nor was it unusual to see a dynamic modern kitchen in an older home that managed to honor the juxtaposition of styles at the same time.” “It’s important to me,” says Arlene, “that clients really use their homes, and this house had no place to hang out in, no porch, just a sad, grassy front yard and a kitchen with no light. The front of the house needed that extra architectural detail and welcoming aspect of a courtyard.” By replacing a pair of double hung windows with a French door nestled in a series of period-appropriate built-in cabinets, she opened the newly designed kitchen onto a beautifully landscaped courtyard. This has enabled the homeowners to interact more with their neighbors from the welcoming patio’s quartet of comfy CB2 chairs beneath a breezy white umbrella. Because of their tremendous trust and respect for Arlene and Paul Hegarty’s work, the homeowners gave Arlene carte blanche to craft the redesign while still in Australia. “When we arrived jet lagged back in the States, we went to her design studio for the big reveal, thankfully done in 3D,” says the homeowner, “and we loved it! Arlene is so innovative, thinking of things I didn’t even know I wanted.”

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A bank of black cabinets by L&Z Specialties match custom-colored Blue Star range for modern flare. Stunning extra honed Calacatta Daltile installed by Alpha StoneWorks features beautifully crafted 4" linear ledge that draws eye to custom corbels supporting classic arch housing Vent-A-Hood. Rejuvenation Mission unlaquered brass cabinetry hardware is repeated on the more traditional (unseen) white cabinets opposite. Kohler Whitehaven sink from Ferguson. Arlene ditched low-quality cabinets and replaced flipper’s “hideous” wood floors with herringbone oak floors by Champion Hardwoods to better match original floors in adjacent dining room now made more accessible and alluring through a 5' wide opening.

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Knowing what an excellent cook her friend is, Arlene consulted with Derek Berg of Eastbank Appliances to create a powerful custom hood that would fit within her classically designed arch and prevent obscuring the Marvin windows. To ensure the height of the arch would not hit the chef ’s head, Paul Hegarty and Arlene stood side-by-side pretending to cook in the space. “My job is to build as close to the designer’s vision as I can and that requires a lot of communication with everyone involved. Fortunately,” says Hegarty, “I very much respect the role a designer like Arlene plays and reach out to her accordingly.” The rarely used former dining room got its “Wow Factor” when Arlene suggested replacing the 4 dining chairs she had designed years earlier with a set of 7 vintage chairs whose colorful cushions serendipitously matched the wallpapered ceiling. Happily, the chairs were deemed more comfortable than her originals and Arlene says she was able to “infuse color, the unexpected and whimsy into the project without being terribly precious.” By painting the walls Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron and spotlighting the wallpaper with a stunning directional light fixture, Arlene masterfully draws the eye either out to the view or upward toward the paper that’s reiterated like bookends in the newly created backyard kitchen entry.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Paul Hegarty Construction paulhegartyconstruction.com INTERIOR DESIGN Lord Interior Design lordinteriordesign.com APPLIANCES Eastbank Contractor Appliances eastbankappliance.com Vent-A-Hood luwaluxury.com

The homeowners enthusiastically concur how much they value Arlene and Paul’s talents and the great care they showed them and the house, including hiring the best trades in the business.

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The 60" Varese two-toned round mirror bounces light into the dramatic dining room. Kravet GP&J Baker Nympheus teal wallpapered ceiling illumined by France & Son’s version of an iconic light fixture. Painted vintage chairs pop against Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron walls. Existing oak floors custom stained by Champion Hardwoods. RIGHT Watching homeowners struggle with uninsulated pantry inspired Arlene to create a new entry with drop-zone/phone-charging station trimmed in same Kravet wallpaper.

COUNTERTOPS Alpha StoneWorks alphastoneworks.com

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SHOPTALK l Arlene Lord

Describe your design aesthetic. My personal aesthetic is “set your drink down anywhere, put your feet up on anything, chic”. Ha! Seriously though, my aesthetic at home is very welcoming and full of art and color. What I believe is a through line as an aesthetic at Lord Design is that we filter our client’s style through our professional experience and produce for them a home that reflects them but that we ensure has timelessness to it. If you love it, it’s timeless. When you enter a room what is the first thing you pay attention to? The first thing I notice when I come into the room is how it feels and that usually has something to do with the space plan of whatever room I am in. It could be a kitchen where I right away notice that the flow is off and that it seriously lacks storage or a living room where the seating arrangement isn’t conducive to conversation. Something feels “off” and I can feel that immediately. How do you stay inspired? I pull a lot of inspiration from nature and from where we travel. I also just love to curl up with real magazines and books and a glass of wine and just take my time looking and reading. Online is great but it’s fast and almost seems like work. When I get to take my time and really absorb what I am seeing or reading, the ideas really rush forward, and my notepad fills up with sketches and notes. Favorite era of design? My favorite era is really hard to pick because there is something to appreciate in nearly all of them. But if I had to pick, I think it would be the Art Deco era. It spanned a couple of world wars and I appreciate the boldness of colors and use of new materials, the classic lines it honored as well as the new lines it introduced that are so iconic to us now. It was a design mindset that was kind of jutting it’s confident hip out with complete irreverence and I love that! When you founded your own firm, what were your goals? When I founded my firm, I wanted to, and still want this now, work with clients who embrace and respect the value that a professional design team brings to a project. I have created a firm that aligns itself with the best in the business so that we can offer not only great designs but a great team of professionals from upholsterers to contractors that all have pride in what they do and that respect the value that all of us on the team bring to a project. Do you have an inspiration board, and can you tell us what is inspiring you now? I use Pinterest as an inspiration board and what I am loving is the embracing of color, texture, pattern we are all experiencing as well as the collective appreciation of vintage or antiques again. Homes with soul are what inspire me! What are some of your interests outside of design? I have to say that design is very much my hobby, too. My husband and I like to vintage and antique shop and while we’re out seek out some of Portland’s great restaurants and bars. We have our golden retriever, Bonnie, who we take long walks with and great friends that we make a point of sharing meals and laughs with. We have a great life.

Arlene Lord, Principal Designer | Lord Interior Design Favorite design or architectural detail of your childhood home? My childhood home was a 1976 split-level so, no, there was no favorite architectural detail. I think it made me appreciate good architecture when I experienced it! What’s next on the boards? We are wrapping up a new home design for long-time clients of ours up in Canada which has been nothing but fun. We have a crazy, cool and very challenging project in the Dunthorpe neighborhood that we are obsessed with as well as an overflowing plate of other design work from bathroom remodels to game rooms, to laundry rooms to just whole house decorating. It’s never a dull moment around here!

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The homeowners had always wanted a blue kitchen. The dusty robin’s egg blue, a custom color from Benjamin Moore, compliments the orange stucco exterior of the house visible from several views. “It’s cheerful enough that it won’t blend into Portland’s often gray skies, but it has enough gray that it doesn’t feel like a color-crayon version,” says designer Charla Ray.

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WHAT STARTED OUT AS NECESSARY REPAIR WORK TURNED INTO A WHOLE NEW KITCHEN – AND MORE – FOR THIS SOUTHEAST PORTLAND FAMILY OF FOUR. LANDING ON THE PERFECT CABINET COLOR SERVED AS THE LAUNCHING POINT FOR A WELCOMING BLEND BETWEEN THE HOME’S MEDITERRANEAN ROOTS AND THE FAMILY’S MID-CENTURY STYLE.

Above the new sink, large windows overlook the backyard and provide an easy pass-through to a small outdoor kitchen area. Ray creates visual calm in the small space by encasing large appliances. Here a Sub-Zero freezer to the left of the sink is camouflaged and then balanced by the taller storage cabinet on the right.

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THE STANLEYS THOUGHT THEY WOULD REPLACE SOME CABINETS AND TILES IN THEIR KITCHEN damaged by a water leak. “As we got into things with our contractor, Scott Wacker of Wacker Remodel, the scope started to grow,” recalls Jeremy Stanley. “It became apparent that we needed someone to help us bring a bigger vision to life.” Wacker recommended Charla Ray Interior Design. It was the right move. The first thing Ray recommended was bringing some visual and functional balance to the kitchen. The sink and stove were jammed up together; there was very little natural light and even less useful counter space. “The kitchen is the first thing you see when entering the front door. It sets the tone for the whole home,” said Ray. A plan was hatched to maximize the kitchen’s small footprint without heavy structural changes. The impressive Blue Star Range from Eastbank Appliances serves as the focal point. New Marvin windows from Portland Millwork and an enlarged peninsula with additional seating contribute to a bright and inviting view upon entry. “Scott and I have worked on several projects together,” said Ray. “I appreciate how open he is to finding solutions to new challenges and supporting design choices with high-quality execution.” Careful space planning and cabinetry design were pivotal to support a more efficient work triangle, create more prep spaces, and maximize the smaller footprint. A prior addition to the home left a small room with limited use other than as a pass-through to access steps down to the basement and garage. Ray re-envisioned this pace as a highly functional “drop zone,” including a massive new pantry. Ray replaced the kitchen’s busy old tiles with new wood floors, feathering them into the dining room’s wood and refinishing all for cohesion. Light fixtures from Arteriors complement each other across kitchen, dining, and pantry areas. The new kitchen, pantry room, and dining room allowed the family to make aesthetic sense of the home’s Mediterranian roots and their own predilection to mid-century modern style. “We wanted to do something with the kitchen that respected the 100-year-old Mediterranean-style house but worked with our preferred mid-century aesthetic and furniture. Plus, we didn’t want a kitchen that would eventually feel dated,” said Stanley. “In this regard, Charla worked magic.” Overall, Ray’s approach was to anchor the design in classic kitchen features like flush inset cabinets, timeless hardware, traditional windows, wood flooring, all complementing the home’s history. Then, by adding more modern touches in the styling of furniture and lighting, the spaces harmonize with the occupant’s more modern preferences. Even the artwork was carefully considered to pull seemingly disparate elements together like color and shape. “Working with Char was fantastic,” said Stanley. “She helped us to understand what was and wasn’t possible given our space, budget, and potentially conflicting desire to bridge our modern tastes with the more traditional style of the home.” PortraitMagazine.com

This high traffic area features a Bedrosians ceramic tile floor in a small Meditteranean pattern that doesn’t overwhelm the eye. The new pantry provides almost as much storage as the rest of the kitchen’s previous cabinets combined. The family uses this room adjacent to the kitchen as a “drop zone” for groceries and other sundries, while pets appreciate the cool tile floors for napping.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Wacker Remodel LLC wackerremodel.com INTERIOR DESIGN Charla Ray Interior Design charlaray.com APPLIANCES Eastbank Contractor Appliances eastbankappliance.com Vent-A-Hood luwaluxury.com WINDOWS Portland Millwork portlandmillwork.com PAINT Benjamin Moore benjaminmoore.com

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SHOPTALK l Charla Ray What aspects of your background and upbringing have shaped your design principles and philosophies? I grew up on a Montana farm and ranch. The home I spent most of my childhood in was a fixer, and we improved it over time. That house was short on usable space, so I do think it shaped a philosophy of maximizing functionality and organization. I’ve always had an innate desire to make things beautiful. Now I know that a great design does not sacrifice function to have beauty, or sacrifice beauty to have function. It’s a balance. What was the “lightbulb” moment when you realized you wanted to pursue interior design? I was interested in architecture but playing basketball for Montana State. I was advised against combining the two. After graduating with a business degree, I started selling real estate. We were matching buyers with fabulous rural parcels we had listed, and then facilitating with high end builders we had relationships with. So, I had a lot of exposure to the building process, and very organically clients started asking more and more for my input. I loved the combination of design and helping people, and I was starting to realize that the ability to envision and understand space was intuitive to me, but an enigma to most. I decided to go back to school and get a second bachelor’s degree (in interior design) at The Art Institute of Portland. How do you describe your design style? I want people to feel content and at ease in every space I design. My design style is very much client driven. My objective is to create something that speaks to them and relates to the vernacular of the neighborhood, architecture, etc. My personal design style is clean lined, textural, and layered. I think these elements are commonalities in my projects. How do you stay inspired? I stay inspired by going to design furnishing markets like High Point and Las Vegas. The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is amazing, and I try to go every year. I’m also inspired by nature. Right now (Fall) the leaves and landscape are just brilliant. Favorite design or architectural detail of your childhood home? The fixer home I referenced above was an A-frame with 30' high wood tongue and groove ceiling, and wall of windows, plus a giant rock fireplace. The house was fraught with space planning issues from the original builder, but I came away with a love of volume, natural light, and natural materials. Do you have a dream project, or location where would you like to work? Working on a home at the Yellowstone Club, which is an amazing exclusive community outside of Bozeman, MT. In your opinion, what is the most fundamental element of interior design? Where do start on a new project? I think it is the relationship between the home and the people using the space. A new project starts with a lot of conversation with the clients and understanding them, thinking about how they live and how to design a space to really support them. I’m looking at it from the standpoint, “ok, I know it’s going to be beautiful, but how can we make this a space that really rises up to meet you.” Again, that balance of beauty and function. Your work has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, on Portland’s Tour of Remodeled Homes, and on numerous blogs and social media platforms, are there any recognitions you are most proud of? Being featured in a beautiful magazine like Portrait Magazine is certainly a great honor. I think the recognition I’m most proud of is that which comes from clients. Not just in the form of repeat and referral business, but more importantly, it’s the lasting friendships.

Charla Ray, Founder | Charla Ray Interior Design

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Anything vintage has Max Humphrey’s approval, but a collection of vintage panorama photos found in a public place can spur conversation. Look more closely, and they also become a study in the fashions of the day. FACING PAGE Humphrey’s newly-launched Hartmann&Forbes natural, handwoven window shade collection includes a nod to handmade quilts, including this classic chain motif. Jacquard-loomed ramie adds subtle variations in texture.

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Humphrey’s new window covering collection for Hartmann&Forbes in handwoven natural textiles celebrates modern Americana with a nostalgic twist. Available through The Dixon Group at the Seattle Design Center, thedixongroup.net

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In just five short years after starting his own design firm in Portland, Oregon, Max Humphrey has become a media darling touted as a “Change-Maker” by Apartment Therapy, “Next Wave” designer in House Beautiful, and one of Country Living’s 100 Most Creative People. His book “Modern Americana” encourages readers to hone their DIY design talents in much the way he found his calling – by devouring design books, haunting Craigslist, vintage stores, and defying the rules. All the accolades for designer Max Humphrey make one thing abundantly clear. He doesn’t follow the rules. He changes them. By his own words, he’s a “hustler,” who broke into the world of interior design following a 2-year-long tour of the U.S. and England, playing bass in a punk rock band signed to a major label. Upon returning to Los Angeles, where he had been a freelance PA in TV Production – a gofer job that didn’t live up to the glory he imagined from his Emerson College days – Humphrey found a basement apartment to call his own. Not only was it a refuge from life on the road with no personal space, but it also became his very own canvas for a growing passion for interior design. “I’m a great procrastinator,” admits Humphrey, “while I was supposed to be job hunting, I’d spend hours at Barnes & Noble reading every design book I could get my hands on.” Cruising L.A. on his Vespa scooter, he began to pick up furnishings, art, accessories, and whole collections of 1970s Architectural Digest from Goodwill, Salvation Army, and Craigslist to decorate his apartment. “I literally had a light bulb moment, wondering if there was a job version for decorating.” Reading about the history of interior design in Hollywood with such luminaries as Tony Duquette, who designed costumes and settings for films, as well as interiors for Mary Pickford, and Billy Haines, talented actor turned interior designer was another “a-ha” moment. Soon Humphrey began to sell himself as a self-taught designer, competing with those with real credentials. “I was hungrier than anyone else and broker than everyone else,” he admits. His passion for design was the selling point that garnered him an entry level job in a small design firm, lasting 7 years that led to his opening his own firm in Portland, Oregon.

What are a few keys to the modern Americana aesthetic? To me, it’s the design sensibility rooted in nostalgia. I grew up in a not fancy old house in New England, surrounded by pine furniture, buffalo check curtains, stoneware, and quilts. All things my parents used to go to antique stores and are now called vintage malls on weekends. I hated it; I wanted to be in the woods playing GI Joe! But it gets in your blood and sticks with you. Elements rooted in my childhood, New England sensibility, patterns, textures and styles in our house and my grandparents’ house have come back on trend. Even fashion runway shows are using quilts. PortraitMagazine.com

MODERN AMERICANA By Max Humphrey with contributor, Chase Reynolds Ewald Photography by Christopher Dibble 2021, from Gibbs Smith

ABOVE Eclectic, with touches of nostalgia, cotton print tablecloths add instant personality to a tablescape. LEFT The Roman window shade fabric matches the bench in guest room lookout. Paint: Farrow & Ball De Nimes inspired by workwear. LOWER RIGHT The small entry table adds a spot for cut branches and space shuttles in a client’s historic home. The stools are by midcentury furniture designer Paul McCobb; I found them at a sidewalk sale.

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Modern Americana by designer Max Humphrey celebrates the elements of modern Americana and shows how they can drive personal decorating styles in traditional country settings, contemporary urban lofts, and everything in between. Photos and personal anecdotes highlight collectibles and DIY-ables from Max’s design and styling portfolio.

Tell us about your first professional design job in Portland? Interior design is all about relationships and connections. Emily Henderson, an L.A. designer friend, recommended me to her friends here. I didn’t have a huge portfolio then, but they took Emily’s word for it and hired me. It was an older Raleigh Hills home with a rarely used living room. I took them to hip furniture stores, vintage places, and to establish relationships also introduced myself as a new designer in town. We’re on our third project together. What is your favorite design rule you use again and again? I have a lot of vintage shopping superstitions. One is to completely clear my head if I’m looking for something specific. If you go looking for something specific, you’ll never find it. If I go in clearheaded, I can trick myself into thinking I’m not looking for a blue chippy bench that’s 82” long and I’ll find it and other things I never knew I needed. Tell us about the aesthetic inspiration for your recent window coverings line with Hartmann&Forbes. Hartmann&Forbes reached out to me about a year ago, saying they liked my style. Would I like to collaborate? I was familiar with their natural handwoven grass shades and had used their product. Their headquarters are conveniently located near my house. I came to them with several clear ideas, sketches, old quilts, fabric remnants, and patterns that are nostalgic to me: gingham, cable knit, grain sacks. They helped me to translate them by talking me through their weaving techniques. The design director and I have the same sensibilities, so she guided me in terms of scale that are usable for designers.

ABOVE Humphrey’s Hartmann&Forbes window shade collection includes cable knits, grain sacks and quilts. BELOW His gingham check features a simple, medium-scale motif loomed of natural ramie fibers, creating subtle variations in each square that soften the geometric grid and highlight its handcrafted quality. The weft fibers are dyed to match the warp, infusing the two-tone pattern with graphic impact and visual dimension.

How do you like to work with your design clients? I use the same technique I apply to my own home. Design TV promotes the big reveal at the end, going from empty to fully decorated in 30 minutes. Some designers are hired by clients to do a full design presentation with all the furnishings trucked in in a single day. I prefer to collect a few things over time, what I can afford and am looking for, and keep moving them around, eventually filling in the blanks. When we shop together, I watch where their eye goes. If they’re excited, I see that and draw it out in them. I’ll let them know if things will pair well together. What’s your favorite job? My favorite job is always my next one, but my house in Portland is the first place I’ve ever owned. I’ve always decorated my apartments and then lost every security deposit I put down, because of wallpaper, nail holes from hanging art, and painting the floors. This house was a bank-owned, late 1970s boring ranch that the bank sprayed everything beige, walls, trim, ceiling, using $.50 sq.ft. carpet, so I didn’t feel bad about ripping it all out. I designed a new kitchen and created a cozy cabin by adding pine tongue & groove paneling with a cedar tongue & groove ceiling. What’s next? I’d love to design a coffee shop; coffee is my biggest love. I’ve worked on several commercial projects, including Oregon wineries, but I don’t drink wine. Coffee shops are often light and bright, and I don’t associate that with drinking coffee. I would design a cozy dark spot. PortraitMagazine.com

New from Four Hands, the Malia Dining Table in Natural Oak steals the show with two bold legs of solid travertine as the base to rectangular tabletop of solid natural oak. Mixing materials goes a step further with the Rowen Dining Chair in Thames Raven, with its textural grey seating in Four Hands-exclusive high-performance fabric, framed with stainless steel body and oak arms. Finish the room off with the industrial chic Eldon Pendant, made from hammered aluminum and finished in an antique brass. All Four Hands, available through HIP, hippdx.com

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1. TOUCH OF GOLD Arteriors Pascal Pendant delivers style on a grand scale with a 36" matte outer dome and semimatte brilliant gold interior. arteriorshome.com

FALLING FOR FLANNEL

From cozy and inviting to crisp and decidely current, gray color schemes are seasonless and beautifully showcase this timeless neutral. Adding contrasting colors forms a dramatic color scheme.

(above) Fabricut fabrics in quiet shades of grey (clockwise) Thorn in Flint, Grevillea in Classic Charcoal, Courtiers in Fossil, Be True in Slate. millendstore.com

2. CENTER OF ATTENTION Finished in Fossil Gray, Arteriors terracotta Clyde Centerpiece with five abaca-wrapped handles. arteriorshome.com 3. LOUNGE ABOUT Four Hands Kerry Chaise is framed in natural parawood, with eye-catching top-grain leather buckles. Shown in Thames Ash hippdx.com 4. HYDE MIRROR A top hook adds function and flair, as rounded aluminum is finished in a vibrant gold. hippdx.com

5. HIGHS + LOWS Vintage lines meet modern materials. An X-base crafted of solid wood smartly cradles dramatically sloped cushioning of Four Hands Moriah Chair. hippdx.com

Workstead: Interiors of Beauty and Necessity—Brooklyn-based design studio combines traditional inspiration with contemporary elegance. rizzoliusa.com

6. TOLI COFFEE TABLE Finished in a rustic grey, thickcut oak forms a chunky base with and tabletop of white Italian marble, with subtle veining. hippdx.com

(above) A new take on Taupe, the Lane Sconce has a retro schoolhouse-inspired shade with a modern, brass steel frame. arteriorshome.com

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7. GET COZY Layer in texture with Loloi, accent pillows (front) P0908 Grey (back) P0621 Charcoal. loloirugs.com

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Bring warmth and comfort to your dining room with heavy textures and lighting with character. New from Four Hands, the Krista Dining Bench grounds the space with its bold sculptural shape and modern chunky boucle fabric. The cream speckled glaze Earthenware Pendant illuminates the sophisticated Nola Dining Table. Available through HIP, hippdx.com

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BRIGHT PERSIMMON TONES AND GRAIN-TONED NEUTRALS create harmony and visual interest, bringing energy and warmth with a pattern of possibilities. We’ve gathered a collection of fabrics from Fabricut that bring warmth to a room with cool ornamentation. Use as an accent or focal point to complete your space. 1) Mindful in Herbal, 100% viscose embroidery over cotton base 2) Aruba Lattice in Fiesta, upholstery perfect for outdoors 3) Naours Circles in Coin, 100% viscose embroidery over polyester base 4) Fortune in Clementine, with a soil and stain repellant finish 5) Feldiance in Mustard, 100% polyester embroidery over cotton base 6) Rendering in Sherbert, a polyester, rayon, and cotton blend, best for upholstery 7) Grevillea in Clay 8) Soundtrack in Pumpkin 9) Buvette Diamond in Amber Gold, 100% viscose embroider over a viscose-linen base. All available through the Mill End Store, millendstore.com

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GEOMETRIC JUXTAPOSITION

Mixing bright colors and soft textures with metals and sharp shapes can create harmony in the most lavish way. From Roche Bobois, the Cigale dining table boldly features a ceramic layover over a glass slab, and sits atop eight steel plates cut in trapezoid shapes. Two extension leaves are thoughtfully tucked on the ends, creating more visual interest. Completing the luxe look is the sophisticated Aida chair, with softly curved back, with multiple colors available. The Astragale china unit was inspired by Haussmannian architecture, with a slanted ‘twist’. Softening the angles in the room is the Goutte rug, an expression of poetry and spontaneity. All available through Roche Bobois, www.roche-bobois.com

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We have a blush crush! A soft neutral with a decidedly modern vibe, blush easily transitions from fall season through spring. Bring in your favorite shade of blush with a pairing of graphic, nature-inspired pillows, paint, and fabrics for an effortless way to update your room. We love the idea of a chic, blushhued upholstered chair or sofa for visual impact. 4

(above) Solo or in groupings of five or nine, the Made Goods Dax Pendant with vertically grooved, resin shades. annmccullochstudio.com

1 1. INTERIORS BLOG Kate Watson-Smyth presents the perfect renovation manual and planner to give a second life to homes in need of a change in Mad About the House - Planner. rizzoliusa.com

Spring scenes from Élitis bring joy to a room (front) The L’oiseau in Sweet Pink, stonewashed linen cover (back) The Flora in Sunny, printed velvet cover. elitis.fr/en

2. TAILORED LOOK The two parts at the Antique Brass base of the Anglesey Wall Sconce by Currey & Company are layered together as they support the crisp shade above. annmccullochstudio.com 3+4. FETCHING FABRICS Tonal blush, beige and espresso fabrics from Fabricut: Provincial Moire in Woodland and Warwick in Garnet. Available through Mill End Store. millendstore.com

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5. SENSUOUS SWIVEL The Arteriors Springsteen Chair in Rose Velvet is the sophisticated blast from the past with its barrel back plush channeling and steel champagne plinth base. arteriorshome.com 6. STACKED SILHOUETTE The Inez End table from Four Hands is composed of stacked solid, black-finished pine with unique cracks and knots. hippdx.com 7. DARING DETAILS Unique linear carving meet fresh dimension with an artisan slant. Mango wood casing is finished in a vintage brown, highlighting texture and high craftmanship, atop a slim iron base. Four Hands Kelby Sideboard through hippdx.com

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ZINNIAS & COSMOS A blush-worthy arrangement of soft pinks and deep chocolate accents. Showy Dahlia ‘Cafe au Lait’ are a standout against against a late-season pairing of Spindle Tress branches and Amaranthus ‘Hot Biscuits’. ‘Little Lamb’ hydrangea and just open roses add an heirloom and delicate appeal. Adding a pop of bright, ‘Zinderella Pink’ zinnias accent the delicate fall palette.

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3 Branches Euonymus europaeus Spindle Tree

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2 Amaranthus 'Hot Biscuits'

2 Dahlia 'Cafe au Lait' 3 Hydrangea 'Little Lamb'

3 Zinnia 'Zinderella Pink' 3 Northern Sea Oats 2 Rose 'Koko Loko' 3 Viburnum opulus foliage 7 Chocolate Cosmos

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Clean lines of solid oak interlocked in a puzzle-like fashion make up the Mikado Dining Table from Ethnicraft. Designed by Alain Van Havre, the sculptural character of the dining table artfully complements the iconic Oak Bok dining chair. The chair’s curves and straightforward design create a light and graceful presence against the angular table. Accessorize with patterned tableware or a muted rug to complete the look. Available through SMG Collective, smgcollective.com

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1. SOPHISTICTED COZY Designed with an understated geometric pattern, Lapchi’s Bistro rug in Oro beautifully layers muted hues of earthy colors. Through SMG Collective. smgcollective.com 2. TOUCH OF TASSEL From the Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines x Loloi collection, the Pmh1153 in Mocha / Plum. loloirugs.com 3. GOOD READ Known for style in fashion, interiors, and entertaining, in his latest book, Pacific Natural at Home, Kayne shares homes thoughtfully inspired by their locations, with a mutual respect for simplicity, organic textures, and an earthy, authentic aesthetic. powells.com 4. MANITAPI WHITE VASE Made from black terracotta, this incredible hand-thrown white vase is completely covered in handmade bell-shaped flowers. Currey & Company through annmccullochstudio.com

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OPPOSITE A stunning entrance hall greets visitors to Max and Nadia Rombakh’s Seattle home in the Bridle Trails neighborhood. Tumbled porcelain floors by Dal Tile and Andersen Windows join a custom staircase by Northrup Fabricators. THIS PAGE In the “Sun Hall,” oak floors from CR Floors are warmed by the expansive windows and Arteriors pendants.

MODERN MARVEL CRAFTED BY MCCULLOUGH ARCHITECTS, SIX WALLS INTERIOR DESIGN, AND THE HIGHLANDS BUILDERS GROUP, A CUSTOM HOME IN A UNIQUE SEATTLE NEIGHBORHOOD DOES IT ALL: BLURRING THE LINES BETWEEN INSIDE AND OUT, AND BLENDING COZY FAMILY COMFORT WITH POLISHED GLAMOUR. written by MELISSA DALTON photography by ANDREW GIAMMARCO

The living room and kitchen sit just beyond the dining room and “Sun Hall.” Furnishings and artwork from Restoration Hardware outfit the seating area, while pale wood cabinets from Signature Custom Cabinetry anchor the kitchen. The floors are oak throughout. “Oak is just really stunning and has so much warmth and character to it, but it’s also very clean,” says interior designer Kowalski. “It’s not overly rustic.”

THE BRIDLE TRAILS NEIGHBORHOOD IS A UNIQUE URBAN ENCLAVE. Not only is there a 482-acre park with 28 miles of horse and pedestrian trails, but home lots skew large, about five times that of a typical Seattle home site. Residents in Bridle Trails keep portions of their property free for potential paddocks, which fosters a semi-rural experience – think horses grazing in fields – and all within a short drive from downtown Seattle. While Max and Nadia Rombakh aren’t equestrians, the opportunity to have more land and build a customized home for their family of four was too good to pass up. He’s a broker who specializes in luxury real estate with Windermere Real Estate, and she manages business operations, and they bought their property in the neighborhood in 2018. “We went from a house that was all view and had very little property for the kids to play, to Bridle Trails, which has horse acres,” says Nadia. Even better, their lot is sunny and flat, and had an existing home that wasn’t doing much for anyone. So, the couple lived in the teardown for a year, to “see all the seasons,” says Nadia, and get a feel for the overall site. Doing so gave them a kernel of an idea for the new design. “How we positioned the house on the property was important to us,” says Nadia. “So that started this idea where we wanted to be able to see the

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OPPOSITE In the dining room, sculptural light fixtures from Curry & Co. are suspended over a table, chairs, and rug from Restoration Hardware. The adjacent bartop is wrapped with a porcelain slab serving counter from CR Floors. The exterior glass double doors open to a sun patio at the front of the home. THIS PAGE The scullery is a caterer’s dream, combining Bellmont Cabinetry with Miele appliances and a deep basin sink with Brizo faucet.

front yard and the backyard at once.” To realize their vision, the couple tapped architect A. Philip McCullough of McCullough Architects, designer Jennifer Kowalski of Six Walls Interior Design, and Adam Wanichek, owner of the Highlands Builders Group. “It’s a great standout team,” says Wanichek. “As the builder, we appreciated the chance to take some risks, design-wise.” McCullough starts the design process for every project with a charrette, or collaborative brainstorming session. For it, the architect starts drawing the floorplan with the clients present, so they can give input and share their own inspirations along the way. “I’m narrating. I’m talking about what I’m doing and why I’m doing it. I’m asking questions and I’m getting immediate feedback from the client,” says McCullough. In this way, everyone sees the house take shape in real time. “We got to work through his thought process, as he’s listening to ours, as he’s designing,” says Nadia. “For us, especially being in the real estate industry, we liked how hands-on he is and how involved he allowed us to be.” The resulting 5824-square-foot home has a white stucco exterior finish, metal gable roof, and plenty of large windows and door openings, with exterior terraces tucked on all sides. “We really wanted this house to feel as though it had been there for a long time,” says McCullough.

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The “wow element” in the kitchen, says Kowalski, is the Pental quartzite slab, which covers the backsplash behind the stove, and is accented with a gorgeous black metal hood, with inset Vent-A-Hood, flanked by sconces from Arteriors. Brass accents, including a Brizo faucet and pendants by Circa Lighting, warm the space, alongside the walnut endgrain butcher block counter by Grothouse that wraps the end of the island.

Entry is granted at a two-story hall that has floor-to-ceiling glass on two walls, with views of an exterior entry terrace, as well as the pool terrace at the back, just as the Rombakhs originally wanted. The exterior stucco wall finish was carried inside for continuity, and harmonizes with tumbled porcelain tile on the floor. A chaise and fireplace create a comfortable spot to sit, where Nadia likes to curl up with work some days while soaking up sun. A custom steel, glass, and wood staircase leads upstairs to an open-air bridge, which connects the two wings of the upper level, with the parents’ suite on one side, and the kids’ rooms on the other. The couple loves to entertain, for business, friends, and their large families, so it was imperative that there be easy flow throughout the main floor. “When we were looking at the layout, we asked, ‘How easy are each of these rooms going to be to navigate when there are potentially a hundred people at a party?’” remembers interior designer Jennifer Kowalski. “We want guests to be able to move comfortably around the home while they mingle.” To that end, the dining room is prominently placed towards the front of the home, with exterior doors to both the entry terrace and a sun patio. A designated bar, outfitted with a mirror backsplash and chic iron display shelves in a nod to old speakeasys, is perfect for mixing up guests’ cocktails.

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OPPOSITE Kowalski prioritized relaxation in the main suite. Pental tile composes the fireplace surround and meets the tall ceiling. Arteriors sconces bookend a television. The modern four-poster bed is from Restoration Hardware. THIS PAGE In the main bathroom, a custom mirror treatment designed by Kowalski is lit with Hudson Valley sconces. The vanity sports natural quartzite by Pental. The soaking tub has Newport Brass plumbing, and Arteriors wall sconces provide atmospheric lighting.

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Nearby, the “Sun Hall” is a corridor with three floor-to-ceiling windows, and provides easy access to the kitchen, and the scullery tucked behind it. The scullery is both functional and “a showpiece,” says McCullough, thanks to inky cabinetry, gorgeous slab counters, wall ovens, and a deep-basined sink. Through generous open doorways, circulation flows to the nearby living room and kitchen, where sumptuous finishes and statement brass light fixtures bring a little drama while still being comfy for everyday family living. “We used really dramatic, rich finishes to help create that cozy element,” says Kowalski. “Just to pull everyone in and make it feel more approachable.” A stacking slider exterior door spans one wall, to open up to a covered terrace and outdoor eating area. A media room and glamorous powder room for guests are more intimate spaces that balance out the openness of the rest of the plan. During the design process, the couple’s inspirations for the home ranged from Greek verandas to modern farmhouses, but the team created a home that’s uniquely theirs: “What emerged was the Rombakh style,” says McCullough. The Rombakhs couldn’t agree more. “It turned out exactly how we wanted,” says Nadia. “It feels like home.”

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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Highlands Builders Group highlandsbuildersgroup.com ARCHITECT McCullough Architects mccullougharchitects.com INTERIOR DESIGN Six Walls Interior Design six-walls.com SELECT SURFACES Architectural Surfaces / Pental arcsurfaces.com APPLIANCES Vent-A-Hood luwaluxury.com

OPPOSITE The dark blue media room is a “lounge-y hangout space” for the whole family, says Kowalski. A bar area and fridge can be stocked for game days, and a high-end sound system is perfect for family movie nights. The Bellmont cabinetry received brass mesh fronts for visual interest. THIS PAGE The powder room is covered in York Grasscloth, with a custom sink and vanity fabricated from Pental quartzite.

A Signature Creations custom rolling island in walnut, designed by Introspecs, lives in family room when not in use. Schoolhouse Electric Isaac chandelier in brass lights Room & Board walnut veneer table. New custom bench features storage drawers. Niche in cabinet keeps cookbooks above and dog bowls tidy below. Cabinets (left) store kids’ favorite cereals and snacks, keeping them from being underfoot in working galley area. Yukon Green Benjamin Moore cabinetry reiterates jewel tones found in original stained glass panels that inspired Introspecs and Emily’s formation of the whimsical color palette used throughout the house.

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REMODEL written by DONNA PIZZI photography by CALEB VANDERMEER

AFTER EIGHT YEARS OF LIVING IN THEIR 1923 LAURELHURST BUNGALOW THIS YOUNG FAMILY OF FIVE HIRED ALLISEN MERINO AJA OF INTROSPECS OF PORTLAND TO CREATE A MORE FAMILY-FRIENDLY KITCHEN. INTROSPECS TEAMED WITH OLSON AND JONES CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PERFECT COLLABORATION.

HAVING MADE A CAREER AS AN ORGANIZER for families with children, Emily Kurzweil and her husband Grady Jurrens were anxious to put Emily’s talents to work with the assistance of an interior designer. Paramount on their list was to eliminate the inequities caused by a bad remodel of their 1923 Laurelhurst home and create a more kid-friendly, uncluttered, well-organized kitchen. Finding Allisen Merino Aja of Introspecs was kismet, since the two women shared the same aesthetic sensibilities. “After 8 years of living in our home, I had a clear idea of what wasn’t working and how to make it better. Allisen was able to take that vision and make it a reality while offering up great, cool suggestions I hadn’t thought of,” says Emily. Olson and Jones Construction was Allisen’s clear choice for this project, given the home’s location – Historic Laurelhurst – and the fact the detailed remodel was going to touch several spaces in the home, not just the kitchen. “They are one of the high integrity firms in Portland and it felt like the right fit,” says Allisen. Olson and Jones delivered Introspecs designs, inverting the previous material palette of dark wood kitchen cabinetry and maroon granite countertops, which Emily describes as claustrophobic, with crisp white built-ins with aplomb. “They were fantastic,” says Emily, “incredibly well organized, detail oriented, responsive, and letting us know exactly what they were doing every day.” Focusing on work zones rather than the traditional work triangle, Allisen created unseen space to undertake various tasks in the kitchen. Tucked away within one cabinet with retractable, flipper doors is a wide pantry containing daily vitamins, spices, and countertop space for packing lunch pails and the like. The pantry features a surprise color-matched raspberry Pratt & Larsen subway tile - a whimsical reiteration of the existing gem tone paint colors Emily chose for the adjoining dining room. Introspecs widened the galley kitchen opening to the dining room to create a great connection between spaces, encouraging more use of the formal dining room. A cereal/kids snack zone is located near the dining nook. Alongside the full-height Sub-Zero refrigerator are a pair of SubZero freezer drawers that resemble cabinets to store frozen foods. “The kitchen’s wide galley footprint was original,” says Allisen,“so it wasn’t big enough to permanently include a peninsula. The moveable island, which lives in the adjacent family room, rolls over as needed, adding additional chopping area and more storage space.” Introspecs further maximized counter space by providing niches in the upper cabinetry flanking the sink to house Sonos speakers and plants. “I liked Allisen’s process, aesthetic and design,” says Emily. “She had a clear idea about what would work well for us and was able to cull my vision into a smaller range of options, which was much better for me.” PentalQuartz countertops in Super White from Architectural Surfaces replaced dark granite. Eastbank Appliances supplied Blue Star range, Sub-Zero full-height refrigeration and freezer drawers, Miele wall oven, and Vent-A-Hood. Walls, upper and full-height cabinetry painted Benjamin Moore Frostine. Refinished original red oak flooring. Rejuvenation Hardware Bowman pulls and interior Elroy shelf brackets. Brass Schoolhouse Electric Isaac sconce with long arm over sink. Waterstone Fulton Suite natural brass faucet.

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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Olson & Jones Construction olsonandjones.com INTERIOR DESIGN Introspecs introspecs.com COUNTERTOPS Architectural Surfaces / Pental arcsurfaces.com APPLIANCES Eastbank Contractor Appliances eastbankappliance.com Vent-A-Hood luwaluxury.com PAINT Benjamin Moore benjaminmoore.com

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Stefanie and Lars Gouwerok’s Seattle home speaks to their style after a remodel led by interior designer Brooke Prince of the White Space Design Group. In the entry, a Bocci chandelier is suspended over a refreshed staircase and CB2 bench with Susan O’Conner pillows. OPPOSITE The dining room has a Room & Board table surrounded by Restoration Hardware chairs, and artwork by Kippi Leonard via Seattle Art Source.

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WHITE SPACE DESIGN GROUP REVAMPS A 90S-ERA SEATTLE HOME WITH ELEGANCE, A PLAYFUL SPIRIT, AND A LITTLE DRAMA, TO BETTER SUIT THE HOMEOWNERS’ PERSONAL STYLE AND LIVE COMFORTABLY FOR THEIR YOUNG FAMILY. WHEN IT CAME TIME for Stefanie and Lars Gouwerok to update their Picnic Point-neighborhood home in 2018, they knew who to call: interior designer Brooke Prince of the White Space Design Group. They had met Prince through mutual friends years before: “Then I started following her Instagram page and thought, ‘This is exactly the type of style we want,’” remembers Stefanie. The couple’s 90s-era home was a great size for their growing family – about 5,485-square-feet – but the kitchen was awfully small. “The size of the house dwarfed the size of the kitchen. It didn’t make much sense,” says Lars. So, Prince joined Ryan Hardwick of Paramount Construction to help with the ensuing overhaul. “They’re amazing,” says Prince of the contractor. “We’ve done several projects with them and they do such beautiful, quality work, and care about all the little details.” The new plan re-envisioned the first floor, taking down walls that blocked sightlines to the water views and opening up the segmented floorplan, removing an unnecessary staircase, and of course, enlarging the kitchen. Stefanie and Lars like to entertain, and knew the room needed to function as a central hub, so Prince gave it lots of breathing room, lining the perimeter with uber-functional storage and placing a large bespoke island with seating at the center. Now, there’s adept zones for accommodating everything, like a handy serving bar wrapping an out-of-the-way corner, a generous sink station under the window, and a workhorse of a Blue Star stove highlighted with a gorgeous custom white oak hood. Style-wise, the goal was to meld the home’s traditional-transitional bones with the couple’s personal aesthetic, which includes midcentury and eclectic finds, while still being family friendly. “We didn’t want the home to feel like its only purpose was to be durable for a family,” says Prince. “We really wanted it to feel like, after the kids go to bed, the parents can enjoy a very intentional and well-established adult space, where they can open a bottle of wine, and sit in their chairs, and watch the view.” OPPOSITE In the kitchen, custom white oak cabinetry bedecked with Restoration Hardware pulls feels furniture-like in the new open plan. A generous island is topped with creamy Pental quartz, and has Lawson Fenning stools tucked beneath. The custom white oak stove hood is the focal point. ABOVE In the powder room, a Restoration Hardware console is accented with brass Kohler plumbing, and Circa Lighting sconces flank the mirror.

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To that end, Prince mixed refinement with resilience, like the bespoke kitchen island that has bar stools with antiqued leather seats. “If something spills, it can be wiped and cleaned easily,” says Prince. “If the seat gets a scratch, there’s already patina.” Other spots received a little drama.

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For instance, Prince revamped the entry to have “a bit of a mood to it,” by painting the stairs black and incorporating metal balusters in the railing. A new mudroom and relocated powder room is wreathed in a playful and elegant blue-and-white wallpaper with a serpent motif. “I can assure you that neither Lars nor I would ever put blue and white snake wallpaper in our powder room, but she asked us to trust her,” says Stefanie. “And it is one of our absolute favorite parts of the house now.”

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“That’s the kind of elements that we wanted to put in to give the space more of an artistic, eclectic feel,” says Prince. Elsewhere, there’s curated artwork by Palm Springs artist Kippi Leonard, whom the couple enjoys as a reminder of their wedding in the California city. Endearingly, there’s also a portrait of their beloved dog Henry that Prince suggested they get after he passed recently, and for whom the designer named the project: the Henry House. “That just highlights how incredible Brooke is, to have created this space to have a portrait of Henry,” says Stefanie. Adds Lars: “We really just gave her carte blanche. We trusted in her and she really came through.” RIGHT The Hygge & West wallpaper is a “conversation starter,” says Lars. The pattern enfolds the new mudroom and powder room behind the pocket door. Custom white oak cabinets sync with the kitchen, and black floor tile, from Statements Tile, is chic and durable. ABOVE Plank flooring from United Tile covers the main floor. Prince inserted Blue Star appliances in the kitchen’s perimeter cabinetry, painted ‘Simply White’ by Sherwin Williams.

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