Tucked up into the Southwest Hills, surrounded on three sides by protected green space, this Mid Century modern was a kaleidoscope of colors when the new owners purchased it.  From avocado green to gold to purple, every color under the sun was being used in the house.  There was a lot going on for sure, but underneath the crazy colors, the new owners could appreciate the intact original features like the travertine fireplace and the original teak built in that ran the length of the living room.  They also fell in love with the treetop views from all the rooms, the decks off the main rooms and last but not least, the stunning views of Mt. Hood.  The challenge was to create a cohesive backdrop for modern living in the short span of two months.

Priority number one was to calm everything down by painting all the walls a creamy linen white. The teak trim was painted out as well to pull the eye out into the view. The faded cherry floors were pulled and salvaged to be used again another day, and white oak floors were brought in to match the original floors in the back of the house.  Grass cloth, a mid- century classic, was installed in the dining room, powder room and master bedroom.  The kitchen got new floors and countertops, had the upper cabinets pulled and new lighting and tile installed, while the bamboo cabinets were kept as a great cost saving and green option. The original boiler system was replaced with a high efficiency natural gas system and the industrial carpeting in the loft was replaced with a beautiful wool. New lighting was brought in throughout the house.  Materials were kept as natural and nontoxic as possible. Furnishings from the owner’s prior home were reused in many circumstances and updated with new textiles.  A collector of vintage art, the homeowner has acquired several mid-century pieces that complement the house perfectly, while mixing in many of the pieces she’s collected over the years.