Insights on design, renovation, and creating spaces that elevate how you live.
The question I hear most often—from homeowners sitting across my desk with worn kitchen photos and a wish list—is always the same: "How much is this going to cost?" It's a fair question. A home remodel cost in Oregon varies wildly depending on scope, materials, and what you're actually trying to achieve.
Read More →I've worked under both systems. I've watched projects thrive under design-build approaches and others suffer from the traditional architect-bid-contractor model. The difference isn't subtle, and it matters more than most homeowners realize when making the choice between design-build vs. general contractor models.
Read More →Corvallis has a particular character. I've spent enough time here to recognize the housing patterns—the mid-century homes, the solid pre-war craftsmans, the suburban ranches built in the seventies. Most of these homes were built before anyone thought seriously about open kitchens or integrated living spaces. The kitchens are often small, separated from everything else, with floor plans that don't make intuitive sense.
Read More →When I tell people I spent 40 years building in Aspen and Jackson, they sometimes imagine that means every project was some palatial estate with unlimited budgets and zero practical constraints. That's a misunderstanding of what "resort style" actually means.
Read More →I grew up building in Aspen and Jackson, where the weather is predictable and severe. Winters are brutal. Summers are perfect. The outdoor season lasts approximately five minutes. When I moved to the Willamette Valley, I had to relearn outdoor living. The climate here is different. It's not brutal—it's just... variable.
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