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For more than 70 years, claims have persisted, without much evidence, that a home in Portland, Oregon, is a lost work by Frank Lloyd Wright. Regardless of authorship, the structure—a flat-roofed, cedar and glass ranch—endures as a sterling example of postwar American architecture. Its recessed entryway features panes of translucent glass.

Architect Sarah Jacoby uncovers the beauty in a timeworn home with moody interiors, a bevy of built-ins, and an unusual bedroom sink.

The homeowners chose knotty alder cabinets and concrete countertops, starkly contrasting with the rest of the home. A white tile backsplash draws attention to the black faucet and barstools.

A hand-carved bird from Slow Roads hangs in the primary bedroom.

In the process of transforming a run-down motor lodge into Hotel Wren, designer and Manola Studio founder Jessica Pell also turned the accompanying home into her own desert retreat.

Earthy tiles by Heath Ceramics surround the alcove bathtub with custom wood millwork.

Boy Boy fabricated the brass shelving and custom range hood. The backsplash tile is by Portland studio Tempest Tileworks.

Bright Designlab designed the custom walnut island, fabricated by Maple Key. A Workstead light hangs overhead.

Across from the living room, the record-listening station has custom oak wall shelving fabricated by Maple Key with powder-coated perforated steel record baskets by local studio Boy Boy. An Atelier de Troupe chair sits atop a Faye TooGood Rug by CC Tapis.

The floor has tile from Arto Ceramic via the Portland-based Tempest Tileworks, with a rug from Kush Rugs. A sculptural Bofred floor lamp sits with a Montauk sofa and coffee table by Michael Robbins.

Studio Becker Xu streamlined the kitchen by building all of the appliances into the millwork. The budget-friendly countertops are a Formica solid surface.

Beautiful custom cabinetry conceals the Murphy bed.