DESIGN INSIGHTS

Oregon is home to some of the most diverse residential environments in the Pacific Northwest. From the wooded hills and lush landscapes of Eugene and the Willamette Valley to the mountains, pine forests, and high-desert landscape of Bend and Central Oregon, every property presents a unique opportunity for residential design. Home design in Oregon is about more than selecting beautiful finishes. It is about creating a home that responds to its site, architecture, climate, view

When designing a kitchen, one of the biggest decisions is often one of the first: should the cabinets be painted or stained? Both finishes can create a beautiful, high-end kitchen, but they bring very different qualities to a space. The right choice depends on more than simply which look is trending. Consider the architecture of your home, the amount of natural light, the surrounding materials, and—perhaps most importantly—the feeling you want the kitchen to have. The Case fo

A high-end kitchen isn't necessarily defined by the most expensive appliances, the largest island, or the trendiest finishes. In fact, some of the most beautiful kitchens feel luxurious because of details you may not notice immediately. Proportion. Function. Materiality. Lighting. Craftsmanship. Luxury is often found in the things that make a kitchen feel effortless. When we're designing a custom kitchen, we look beyond the individual finishes and consider how every element w

For more than a decade, open-concept living has been one of the defining ideas in residential design. Kitchens opened to great rooms. Dining rooms disappeared. Walls came down to create expansive spaces designed for cooking, entertaining, and everyday family life. But lately, we are hearing a different question: Do we still want everything open? The answer isn't quite as simple as “open floor plans are out.” Instead, homeowners are looking for something more nuanced: homes th