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Floor plan of Lookout Park Remodel by Brockett Architects

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, with project manager and lead designer Emily Kudsen Leland at the helm, remade a Portland abode with a crisp paint palette: Benjamin Moore’s Wrought Iron for the cladding and Venetian Gold for the front door. The home was originally designed by Saul Zaik in Southwest Portland, complete with a wood-clad exterior, in 1956. As part of the renovation, landscape design was completed by Lilyvilla Gardens.

Kevin and Katie enjoy happy hour on their new covered patio. The plantings were inspired by the garden in Mexico where they got married. During the pandemic, "We were like, I want to go on vacation, but we can't, so let's just make our backyard a vacation,

In love with a one-bedroom loft in a former piano factory in Brooklyn, Merie Subryan and Alex Sierra made it work for their soon-to-be family of three. When their second child came along, they tweaked it further rather than move.

Drawing atmospheric inspiration from the city, Waechter Architecture infuses a hilltop home with panoramic Bay views, utilitarian finishes, and a bathroom that evokes a misty day.

Buckner and Roberts both expressed admiration for Jones’s thoughtful details—including the sloping glass, angled columns, and Wrightian light shelf.

Lawler's mom wanted an all-white kitchen, and he delivered with Caesarstone countertops in Blizzard alongside Venice terrazzo tile from Concrete Collaborative. A Mags Sofa and 82 Armchairs from Hay sit in the living room.

A vintage Kartell table and seating fills the living area.

In the dining room, a tabletop ceramic by Marlene Steyn is one of many South African artworks in the colorful home.

The primary bedroom features the floor-to-ceiling drapes that are a staple throughout the new renovation, highlighting the home's tall ceilings.

Architect George Mastny’s personal residence celebrates its forested site with skylights, extensive glazing, and a full-length screened deck.

Exterior North side/Front

Lovely lines and heaps of character make this midcentury property a true gem.

The lovely flow of the outdoor space encourages indoor/outdoor living and is a perfect complement to the interiors.

The brick walls extend indoors, where Girard used a hearth to organize the living area, presaging his and Eero Saarinen’s revolutionary concept for the conversation pit at the Miller House.

The kids' bathroom has a decidedly more youthful feel, with terazzo flooring and vanities and mirrors from West Elm.

In the new addition, the designers created a guest bathroom with a spa-like feel. The paint was color matched with the blue tile from Zia Tile in the shower room.