Fireplaces

Floor Plan of Glen Road Residence by Risa Boyer Architecture

From street view, the remodeled home—now sporting a sleek black exterior—appears to only be one level.

The backsplash and counters are marble, which will patina overtime. The couple found the handwoven rug while traveling in Morocco.

Located just 15 minutes from Downtown Portland, the historic home offers a convenient city escape. The landscaped exterior is a slice of low-maintenance paradise, presenting a lush turf lawn and an expansive concrete driveway.

The couple took advantage of numerous municipal programs when landscaping the backyard. Mandy recently completed a free course through LADWP, who also promotes resources for the SoCal Turf Replacement Program, to become a certified California Native Plant Landscape: “There is an amazing amount of knowledge and resources for transitioning yards with more native/drought-tolerant plants through LADWP and the Theodore Payne Foundation,” says Mandy.

The home features traditional kiva fireplaces throughout, with built-in benches crafted from hand-tooled plaster. “The rounded edges and details are quite beautiful,” says Moore.

Floor Plan of Cobble Hill Loft by Solk Architecture

A creative couple combine their talents to give a camper a retro-inspired revamp.

The reclaimed alder-clad, double-fireplace demarcates the open living room and kitchen.