The main driver behind this whole-house remodel was a desire to “age in place.” Our clients had a comfortable three-story home near family and friends, and they wanted to stay in their home as long as possible. However, they worried about the safety of climbing stairs as they became older, especially with a laundry basket in their hands. Part of…
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This custom home is heading into the “home” stretch, so to speak, with final finishes being installed daily. We haven’t posted photos in a while, so we have some catching up to do! First, the exterior: paint and siding are complete, along with windows and trim. The beautiful Douglas Fir front door with its stained glass has yet to be…
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We’ve made great strides since our last post, and the house is really taking shape. Exterior photos from last week (already feeling outdated!) show the finished roofing, newly installed windows and exterior doors, progress on the siding, and more. We’re looking forward to installation of the stone wainscot that will cover the green sheathing along the base of the front…
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This Corvallis kitchen has captured our imagination! In many ways, this newly remodeled kitchen is a simple design, but the material selections and design subtleties make it a much more exciting and functional kitchen than previously. We only slightly enlarged the kitchen, so this is mostly a replace-in-place design: appliances and plumbing remained in the same locations. But first, the…
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This active family longed for an open, bright great room where they could gather. The former kitchen was relatively dark and visually disconnected from the adjacent family room, leaving both rooms feeling tight and enclosed. (See BEFORE and AFTER photos at the end of this post.) The newly remodeled kitchen is completely open to the family room. While the sink…
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