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2018 Irvington Home Tour

by Craftsman Design | Jul 11, 2018 | Awards, Historic

Craftsman Design and Renovation is proud to be a part of the 36th annual Irvington Home Tour with this beautiful Craftsman home.

Originally designed and built in 1910 by Robert Beat, this home had been neglected and was in need of some TLC! With careful design and planning, we were able to renovate and restore this home to its former glory. Located in the Irvington neighborhood, the largest historic district in Portland, it was an easy decision to showcase this Craftsman home for the tour. The Irvington Home tour boasts upwards of 800 visitors annually. The money raised from the tour funds grants that are given to neighborhood schools, meals on wheels, and many other historic preservation efforts and nonprofit charities.

Exterior Before

Exterior After

This home had remained largely untouched for the past 100 years with exception of the exterior. Once we removed the aluminum siding, the original siding and hidden architectural details were revealed which we restored and replicated where missing.

Inside all of the original wood working, plaster walls, windows and inlaid wood floors were restored. To our surprise and delight, the beautiful stained glass through out the home was still intact.

Living Room

The kitchen underwent the most extensive renovation. We removed an underused porch and butler’s pantry, and relocated the powder bathroom. This enabled us to expand the kitchen and add an eat in breakfast nook. The addition of French doors and transom windows above the original windows allowed for an abundance of natural light.

Kitchen Before

Kitchen After

Powder Bathroom

Upstairs we turned the original sleeping porch into a stunning new guest suite bathroom and adjacent laundry room. The original clawfoot tub was resurfaced and painted adding the charm and character you would expect in a Craftsman home.

Sleeping Porch Before

Guest Suite Bathroom After

Maximizing storage and space in older homes is key. We used Dewils Fine Cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms for the clean lines and customization capabilities. This careful marrying of historic details with modern conveniences, creates a home that is both functional and timeless.

Five Steps to A Successful Remodeling Project, Part Four

by Craftsman Design | Apr 20, 2015 | Tips

Step Four: What to Expect During Design

After you select your “remodeling team,” you’ll meet with the designer to start the design process. At the initial meeting, be prepared to discuss your budget, goals, and likes and dislikes. You don’t need to know how to achieve those goals or exactly what the finished space will look like – that’s what the designer is for. However, if you have specific ideas – here’s where that “idea file” comes in handy – communicate them so you get what you want.

Design-build firms will usually present a design agreement and ask for a retainer to develop the project. This will assure you a well thought out, detailed plan for your project. With a commitment to enter into a design agreement, the designer will make an appointment to come measure your space. Then she’ll develop preliminary specifications, drawings and an estimate.

After you’ve met and approved the initial concept, you and the designer will go shopping for elements that will help solidify and coordinate the design. For instance, if remodeling a kitchen, you may be shopping for appliances and choosing floor coverings, countertops, and light fixtures. The designer then will review and revise drawings and specifications, and present them to you. Leading up to construction, she will walk through the jobsite with trade contractors to review the project. Finally, she will meet with you to review final drawings and specifications.