Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Glamorous 4-Square Remodel: Jessica Helgerson Design

Portland, Oregon's Jessica Helgerson Interior Design specializes in environmentally sustainable commercial and residential interiors. In this turn-of-the-century four-square in Southeast Portland, Helgerson give the home a complete face-lift. The new interior is quite striking.

The kitchen, back pantry and mud room were gutted to create a large, open kitchen. Adding to the kitchen's airy feel, the appliances are white or covered with cabinetry. Adding cabinet panels to appliances is an excellent way to keep them timeless and not date your kitchen.

The dark ebony stained floors are a nice contrast to the white cabinets and farmhouse sink. And I do love white kitchens!

Helgerson does a wonderful job transitioning from the kitchen to the dining room by flanking the entry with glass-front cabinets.


Box beams added to the dining room help define the space from the adjacent living room. The sleek round dining table was made custom. The eye-catching blown glass sculpture was by glass artist, Andy Paiko of Portland, OR.

Lovely space. Would you agree?