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Hess combined a John Boos butcher-block table with a piece carved by local wood sculptor Vince Skelly to create a sculptural kitchen island. "As soon as [Skelly] brought that in there, [Charlie and Todd's] little daughter hopped up on it and owned it. So, that's where she hangs out in the kitchen," says Hess.

Taking cues from nautical casework, Osmose Design crafted an undulating, white oak kitchen in an irresistibly quirky Tudor home in Portland, Oregon.

The birch millwork includes a special cubby for Ryan and Rory's cat's litterbox—you'll spot the access hole on the far left.

Floor Plan of the Clasen Residence

Clasen kept the layout as is, and refreshed the room with coats of white paint that brightened the space and unified the overhead wood accents. Midcentury-inspired furnishings coordinate with the history.

Designer Raili Clasen forged through a challenging loan process to salvage a rundown property—saving its bocce court in the process.

Custom-made iron doors are painted in a mint green color carefully chosen with the clients.

The basement level opens directly to the walkway along the reservoir.

Each family member received a batch of modular pine-wood furniture elements to distribute around the house.

The couple kept the existing bocce court, and added throwback seating to match the midcentury mood.

A large walk-in shower has Tadelakt plaster applied by Sobro Studios, and integrated storage.