This glamorous Portland four-square is a great example of balancing lights and darks to create interior elegance and surprise. Designed by Jessica Helgerson, this home was completely remodeled by opening up the space, adding woodwork throughout the house and applying a dark ebony stain on the floors.Dark walls and stain normally don't attract my colorful and white palette, but this interior just oozes decadence and comfort. I love design that is sophisticated without being too stuffy. This updated home looks perfect for modern living and entertaining.
Maybe we could even have a St. Paddy's Day party here?! Green beer, corned beef and leprechauns...sound good?
Love the kitchen and those beams. Nice.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. My living room is pretty much the same layout as this house, but looks NOTHING like it...very regal. Its fun to see what it could look like!
ReplyDeleteIt's astonishing. I can't take my eyes off that bauble-y chandelier. Or ... ceiling-adornment, as the case may be.
ReplyDeleteWow, these rooms are wonderful. I love the dark wood in the first one.
ReplyDeleteyes ... heavenly!
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteI love that first room. Like you I normally don't like that much dark stain, but it works wonderfully. I love all the dark wood and then the white/neutral walls and furniture.
When can I move in?
St. Paddy's Party? Umm - or a "House Warming Party" -- since I plan on moving in next week! Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteQuite lovely! My boyfriend has been digging the black and white interiors that seem to be all the rage recently. I love the contrast :)
ReplyDeleteSounds good to me! I adore that kitchen--looks like an incredible place to entertain.
ReplyDeleteThey have some super fabulous light fixtures!
ReplyDeletesounds great actually. especially love the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with the interior you found. The dark wood stain is so beautiful. I never thought about my hardwood going black, but I may never be coming back.
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Patrick's Day!
....sounds perfect! I love the movement from dark to light and vice versa in this space. I'm completely enamored with this home! It is really striking.
ReplyDeleteI'll bring the soda bread!
ReplyDeleteThe use of color in these rooms is just stunning. You think it's a muted color palette until you look a little closer, and then bam! The color pops out at you. Love it. Happy St Patty's Day!
ReplyDeleteOh dear. That does not look like a green beer house to me. That looks like a "you better be usin a coaster" house. That said, I LOVE this house. That light is fab.
ReplyDeleteMade a wish! To have a glamorous house like this one:) Oh yes, have a happy full-green St Patty's Day, Di:)
ReplyDelete"TOP O THE DAY" HAPPY ST. PAT'S DAY AND MAY THE LUCK OF THE IRISH BE WITH YOU!
ReplyDeleteVery bold - I lean towards the white interiors more! x
ReplyDeletei am CRAZY for dark wood with white (and add in plants and i will just squeal)!! this is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNow I am sad I didn't do my floors shiny. :-(
ReplyDeleteDark; but not shiny.
This house is really gorgeous! I love the bubbles chandelier! And I love how they made the glass front cabinets in the kitchen 2-sided and open to the dining room too. That's a really cool and thoughtful touch.
ReplyDeleteI will say this is definitely very inspiring to me... to go and clean my own house!! These rooms are spotless!! I'd be a little scared to live here with our dogs, I think.
I love those glass bubbles over the dining room table! And I could definitely incorporate those into my colorful apartment.
ReplyDeleteWhat time's the party?
ReplyDeleteD- I so.... love these room! Very sharp, clean and pretty.
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Patty's!! xoxo
I love all the white.
ReplyDelete(And loving your new-to-me blog)
I love the bubble chandelier, and the last kitchen!
ReplyDeleteI ADORE this house. I want it.
ReplyDeleteohhhh that white, with those chairs with that blue detail. yum!
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike! I posted about this exact space and designer today! Isn't she wonderful?! So weird...
ReplyDeletecrazy lovely.
ReplyDeletethese rooms are absolutely stunning! i love that bubble light!
ReplyDeleteI love the high contrast of the light and dark...so pretty. Happy St. Patricks Day!
ReplyDeleteI am becoming increasingly attracted to dark wood combined with otherwise white interiors. Love the very small touches of yellow and blue.
ReplyDeletei love the rich look of this! you find the best stuff!
ReplyDeleteomg, i'm drooling. i love these!
ReplyDeleteI love every single one of these images. I love the look of brown and white...so rich. the details of these are amazing.
ReplyDeletesooo gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully glamorous! So many lovely light fittings.
ReplyDeleteOh, nice!Love the light fittings
ReplyDeleteInspiring alright...hope you'll have a great week :D
ReplyDeleteI would love to just move right in, stunning.
ReplyDeleteThe green from the foliage in that first space pops perfectly. These rooms are amazing!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a very happy St. Patty's day. ☺
Oh dear goodness, I love the chandalier and round table! Absolutely beautiful! If only my husband had the same tastes as I do.
ReplyDeletethat bubble chandelier is one of my favorites! and i'm digging the dark walls - very elegant and sophisticated.
ReplyDeleteFabulous home...makes me drool on my keyboard. Portland has such great old architectural homes. Such a hip town!
ReplyDeleteGlad I found your blog today (: