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Northeast Midcentury Residence

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Location
Portland, Oregon
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Midcentury
The entry leads into a central corridor that directs visitors into the public, common, spaces.
The entry leads into a central corridor that directs visitors into the public, common, spaces.
Mixed materials, textures and patterns - all with soft brown and tan tones - make the space warm and inviting.
Mixed materials, textures and patterns - all with soft brown and tan tones - make the space warm and inviting.
"The layout of the kitchen was reworked using the existing square footage allowing the space to function more generously without removing any walls."
"The layout of the kitchen was reworked using the existing square footage allowing the space to function more generously without removing any walls."
"In the kitchen, cluttered soffits were removed and a larger opening to the dining room was introduced."
"In the kitchen, cluttered soffits were removed and a larger opening to the dining room was introduced."
“Original hardwood floors were repaired and refinished throughout. All spaces received new paint, and original wood details, including trim and woodwork, were carefully restored.”
“Original hardwood floors were repaired and refinished throughout. All spaces received new paint, and original wood details, including trim and woodwork, were carefully restored.”
“This home underwent a variety of updates, including restoration of the exterior, renovation of every interior space, and a new landscape scheme.”
“This home underwent a variety of updates, including restoration of the exterior, renovation of every interior space, and a new landscape scheme.”
Constructed in the 1960s, the home encapsulates a bit of the personality of the era.
Constructed in the 1960s, the home encapsulates a bit of the personality of the era.
“It was decided early on in the planning phase to honor the history and original architecture of this home and treat it primarily as a restoration project.”
“It was decided early on in the planning phase to honor the history and original architecture of this home and treat it primarily as a restoration project.”
Downstairs, a full bar is an inviting place to retreat and entertain guests.
Downstairs, a full bar is an inviting place to retreat and entertain guests.
Bathroom tiles continue the visual theme of warm terra-cotta-like tones, embellished by gold-finished faucets.
Bathroom tiles continue the visual theme of warm terra-cotta-like tones, embellished by gold-finished faucets.

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Square Feet
2300

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Luke and Mallory Leasure

From Ment Architecture

Constructed in the 1960s, home is unique for the Portland area and feels decidedly more Palm Springs than PNW. The home largely avoided any detrimental renovations over the years and proved to be a time capsule with many original details intact, including the kitchen and bathrooms. This was beneficial for several reasons; it allowed for clear design direction for any changes and provided a clear design reference for the renovation. It was decided early on in the planning phase to honor the history and original architecture of this home and treat it primarily as a restoration project.

This home underwent a variety of updates, including restoration of the exterior, renovation of every interior space and a new landscape scheme. In the kitchen, cluttered soffits were removed and a larger opening to the dining room was introduced. The layout of the kitchen was reworked using the existing square footage allowing the space to function more generously without removing any walls. In the bathrooms, original casework was restored and showers and sink areas were refreshed with new tile, plumbing and surfaces. Original hardwood floors were repaired and refinished throughout, All spaces received new paint and original wood details, including trim and woodwork, were carefully restored.