INTERIOR DESIGN

Inside Oregon's beautiful, functional and sustainable homes: from furniture to lighting.

The Zeve kitchen in Ashland / Photo by David Gibb

Cultivated Tastes

3/1/2013 Kitchen design is no longer limited to the clunky appliances and narrow footprints of yesteryear. Today, the kitchen is at the center of home life, and serves many functions—whether that’s ... Read more>>

A close up of the fire in the Clemens  modern fireplace. / Photo by Dina Avila

The Hearth of the Home

11/1/2012 When the cold winds and wet rains of winter drive us indoors, we turn to the comfort of the hearth for consolation.  Read more>>

Goods & Gear: Interior Design

1/1/2013 Design a stylish living room from floor to ceiling with a fresh coat of YOLO Colorhouse paint, and Oregon-made furniture and accessories. Embrace a color palette that will work with your existing furniture, ... Read more>>

Gallery: Converted Shipping Containers

1/1/2013 Repurposed shipping containers make for neat outdoor structures. Read more>>

A warm and modern bathroom in Bend. / Photo by Christian Heeb

A Fresh Take on 4 Bathrooms

4/1/2012 Ever wish you could look inside everyone’s bathroom for inspiring ideas for your own remodel? We do, and we did. In this piece, we look into four distinct styles of bathrooms, ... Read more>>

Corey and Deb Omey in their remodeled kitchen with an inlaid backgammon board. /
Photo by Dina Avila

Energy Efficiency in Two Oregon Homes

1/1/2012 In 2006, Corey Omey and his new bride, Deb, drew an ambitious set of plans for her 995-square-foot, 1925 cottage in the Overlook neighborhood. Their goal was to create a more energy efficient home with ... Read more>>

Between industrial and country lies an ocean of difference—and a stunning compromise. /
Photo by Neil Kelly Design

Fusion in Two Kitchen Remodels

10/1/2011 When Greg and Lisa Waggoner began plans to remodel their house, they knew they wanted their home to be a harmonious blend between rustic country style and industrial modern chic. Greg had worked for years ... Read more>>

The Knight residence in Bend. / 
Photo by Paula Watts

Three Home Renovations

10/1/2010 Three daunting renovation projects in Bend, Hood River and Portland bring short-term challenge and long-term satisfaction to their inhabitants. 1859 looks behind the walls of two century-old structures ... Read more>>

Emily and Doug Boleyn outside their net zero energy house in Happy Valley.

Two Solar Homes in Oregon

We investigate two homes, one in Hood River and the other in Happy Valley, who chose to go eco-friendly while saving money by harnessing energy from the sun. Read more>>

Coastal Home Goes Green

4/1/2011 For most people, integrating reclaimed wood into a new home isn't personal. For Terry and Teresa Hancock, the choice to include Douglas fir timbers for the columns and beams of their Neskowin beach cabin ... Read more>>

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