A mid-century home in Portland, Oregon:
This Oregon home was a mint green mid-century being pushed into an era it didn’t belong to. Over time, layered trends and an overcrowded layout had diluted its architectural clarity. The color palette lacked cohesion, and the home felt visually compressed. Our approach was to step back rather than add more.
We simplified the layout, edited the palette, and removed competing elements to give the architecture room to breathe. By allowing natural light and original lines to take precedence, the home regained its mid-century integrity — calm, intentional, and grounded in its own era.
Front Exterior
A faded mint green with sparse landscaping and roof that needs replacement
Exterior - After
Navy with white trim, a privacy screen and white iceberg roses adds to the curb appeal of this small home
Living Room
Too many patterns going on in this room between stripes, Chevron and the linear barrel seating. It's also over furnished with little room for a flow that's comfortable. Finally the room is painted in taupe except for the wall with built-ins which is a robin's egg blue.
Living Room - After
A rich green with warm wood tones and white, handmade ceramics more closely resembles nature and is soothing visually. Resisting the urge to crowd this space with seating allows a spacious, less hectic flow.
Dining Room
This space is visually cluttered as a result of over-styling and a lack of editing. The brown brick of the fireplace also makes the room feels small and the curtains mute the natural light this room craves to express.
Dining Room - After
Removing curtains, keeping statement art relegated to one space and allowing the table surface to be simply decorated change the feel of this area dramatically.
The space feels so small with the oversized table and seating choices.
Painting the fireplace a soft greige helps with a sense of openness.
Guest Room
I'm all about taking chances with color from time to time but lime green was a miss.
Guest Room - After
We replaced lighting, window treatments and carpet and creating a more artfully appealing place for guests to find reprieve.
Back Patio
The green and white exterior beforehand.
Back Patio - After
Navy and cream trimmed exterior, with landscaping updates make this home shine.