Condo in the Clouds

When our clients moved across the country to retire in the Rose City, they chose a bright corner unit in the Metropolitan, enamored with the sweeping view of the Pearl District and Portland’s bridges spanning the Willamette River beyond. Everything else about the condo felt dated and dark, so we collaborated with Cooper Design Builders on a complete refresh of the kitchen and main living space. The kitchen was redesigned to accommodate aging in place, with ample low, accessible storage. Cabinets and surfaces are the perfect white, and a full-height slab backsplash stands tall behind the kitchen sink. Lighting, appliances and plumbing fixtures were updated, and a telescoping range hood ensures that the spectacular view won’t be obstructed from the kitchen. New white oak flooring softly grounds the space, and the fireplace – with new, asymmetrical custom mantel – adds quiet movement clad in large format porcelain tile. The bright new space is the ideal backdrop for colorful custom furnishings in a playful palette inspired by the homeowner’s existing area rug. Let the sun shine in!

Photography by Mindy Rose Photo