Tiny Home, Big Possibilities
This Portland ADU combines contemporary NW design with industrial elements, creating a light, spacious feel inside a small envelope.
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This Portland ADU combines contemporary NW design with industrial elements, creating a light, spacious feel inside a small envelope.
Nestled in a beautiful wooded setting on several acres of land, with horses on the horizon, this home features timber and stone throughout the interior and exterior. Outside is a seamless extension of the interior great room where the homeowners can grill dinner or just relax.
While this Eugene client’s existing kitchen was functional, they wanted a place where their family of four could gather to enjoy the gorgeous panoramic views. Neil Kelly Design Consultant Stefanie Rotella was tasked with creating a space that would visually connect the new kitchen with the larger living area.
After finishing a beautiful kitchen remodel, these Seattle homeowners decided to wait several years before turning their attention to the master bath. At the top of the wish-list? To add luxury and style while staying true to their home’s period styling and historic finishes.
Have you ever felt stranded by your kitchen island? Sometimes an awkward shape or misguided placement can make an island more hindrance than help. Neil Kelly Portland designer Sandi Erdman recently solved just such a design challenge SOS and the results are gorgeous!
Staying true to the style of their 1930s English Cottage, these West Linn remodeling clients turned to Neil Kelly Designer Fabian Genovesi.
What will you do when your children graduate from college? For this couple, the answer was simple: make your dream kitchen into a reality.
A historic kitchen isn’t usually equipped to meet the needs of modern families. This 1920s kitchen was no exception, until Neil Kelly transformed the space.
Tucked up against the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, this charming woodland home beckoned for warm, earthy materials, especially in the kitchen.
The kitchen was basked in natural light, showcasing a wrap-around view of Oswego Lake. Yet something was missing from this contemporary lakefront home.
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Tub or Shower? “If it turns out the tub is only used for watering house plants, or worse, for the cat box, I say NO! I have learned over the years, there are ‘tub people’ and ‘shower people.'” — Kathleen Donohue, Bend Design Consultant
Small Kitchen Design: “It’s often beneficial to have a mobile surface like a prep table on casters or a table that folds out from the wall.” — Karen Richmond, Portland Design Consultant
Backsplash Tile: “Something about a handmade ceramic tile makes me swoon. The imperfect edges of each tile allow the grout to show off, and the subtle tone variations from tile to tile add character.” — Erika Altenhofen, Portland Design Consultant
Regional Differences: “In California, people are very interested in keeping up with the neighbors and resale value. In the Pacific Northwest, there is a greater attention to craftsmanship that I find really inspiring.” — Jamie Smugeresky, Seattle Design Consultant