I wanted to share the highlights of the AIA Portland, 2013 Design Matters: Tour of Exceptional Portland Homes.
It was in conjunction of the Portland Design Festival.
It started with a bit of a drizzle and by the end of tour the sun was out- so PDX.
Most of the homes were owned by the architects who designed them- they are always the first brave souls to go small and smart!
Lets talk about EXTERIOR SIDING-
No more Hardiplank or cedar, it is all about metal or dark wood and just for fun lets turn it Vertical.
Lets talk INTERIORS
White white and white- walls, on kitchen cabinets, on tile and Silestone counter tops.
The light bounces off the walls and creates a more dramatic effect for artwork.
Lets talk SURPRISES
Hoods that were stainless – small and round
Vintage or over sized sinks in the Guest bath/laundry utility room.
Let’s talk Landscape
Use of metal for raised edible gardening bringing outdoors in with large windows
Best Idea for Bookcase- metal with thin veneer wood shelves.
So many incredible ideas! I am inspired.