STYLE: 1960s Ranch Tri-Level
SIZE: 1350 square feet (remodeled)
LOCATION: NW Portland, OR
DATE COMPLETE: 2018
MY ROLE: Design - all of it! From the new floorplan to the new roofplan (of course with approval from a structural engineer), and everything in-between, both inside & outside: entry, kitchen & mudroom, deck & brewery shed addition - interior finishes, fixtures, and finishing touches.
SPECIAL FEATURES: Custom designed open floorplan and a home-brewery. Custom backsplash tile from Pratt & Larson, encaustic floor tile from Granada Tile & custom cabinets & built-ins throughout (crafted by the contractor) – including an out-of-the-way food area for Sophie, the sweetest yellow lab!
DESIGNER TOUCHES: There should be a thoughtful place for everything. Every client has things that they use every day that they might not want to put away (microwave, coffee maker, mixer, TV, etc.), but also don’t really want to look at – so we included lift-up cabinet doors to give them a way to keep those items in use, but also be able to hide them easily (the cabinet door for the TV was eliminated during the last phase of the cabinet build, but is currently in the works to be added back in).
HOMEOWNER’S REQUESTS: The homeowners wanted to stay within the existing walls of the home, except for pushing out a small bay window to accommodate a new mudroom, and grow their deck to include an home-brewing shed. The client also wanted the front exterior of the home to not look like an over-designed remodel – they really wanted the new mudroom bump-out, and updates to their front door & porch areas to blend in with the existing home & roof as much as possible.
The clients wanted to open up the kitchen to the living and dining areas, and create an inclusive space for their family to gather and an entry that guided guests into the home, rather than into the kitchen as it previously was. The clients also wanted to keep the laundry/mudroom by the kitchen, as they didn’t want to relocate it elsewhere in their home. Maximum & well-placed storage in the kitchen & mudroom was of the utmost importance, and being considerate of the existing home was a forethought throughout the entire design process.
WHY THE DESIGN WORKS (IN THE CLIENTS WORDS): Moving wasn't an option because we love our house, our neighborhood and our neighbors, and the overall size of our home was perfect for raising our girls and now beginning our years as empty-nesters. So it was time to rethink the space. It was [also] important to us to stay a bit true to the era of the house but do so in an updated way.
The 1960’s galley kitchen just didn't work for us. Now, guests can sit or stand on the outside of the island while I work in the kitchen, I can enjoy our large picture window, and we can use the big island to really spread out when we have company or when I'm baking or preparing food. We purposely planned the island without a stove or sink so that we had lots of room to enjoy a life that revolves around food. The laundry room is so efficient and stylish [and] the space functions so well!
Lacy's design allows us to have a space to enjoy our guests and really fits the size and scale of our home. And we are in love with the end result!
CONTRACTOR: Whiskey Hill Home Remodeling
PHOTOGRAPHER: HomeStar Video Tours
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