Name: Melissa and Ryan Gallagher
Location: SE Portland, Oregon
Size: 1692 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 2
This brightly colored home belongs to Oregonians, Melissa and Ryan, a couple whose talents go way beyond picking colors for their walls. Melissa, a color designer for Nike and Ryan a multi-accomplished artist had no problem adding personal touches to their decorating scheme.
Name: Stephen and Katie Sloan (plus Peter, Anna, and Evi)
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Property Type: Converted Dairy Barn
Size: 2400 square feet (3 bedrooms, 2 bath)
Years lived in: 5
Resting on half an acre of pastoral countryside on beautiful Bainbridge Island is a distinctively charming home that was once a dairy barn. Originally constructed in 1905 and converted in 1980, this home beautifully integrates original rustic elements with comfortable modern touches.
Name: James Nestor
Location: Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA
Size: 930 square feet
Years lived in: 2.5 years, owned
We were elated that James Nestor agreed to do a house tour of his amazing home. Initially, he seemed surprised that we'd want to showcase his diminutive, but unique Bernal Heights digs, but we were able to detect the deserved pride he has for his place, a house that he transformed from an unlivable dump into an inviting, visually-appealing, and space-efficient home.
Name: Andrew and Thao
Location: Diamond Heights, San Francisco
Size: 1200 square feet 2 bedroom
Years lived in: 2
Welcome to Andrew and Thao's Diamond Heights dwelling, a 1200 square foot home flooded with sunlight and white walls. While not a small space, they have made this two bedroom feel exactly the right size for two people (and their cat, Lucy!). Their clean design aesthetic allows for a relaxed feeling home that displays their art collection beautifully.
Name: Kayla & Tohny
Location: Pullman, Washington
My husband and I are both students at Washington State University. He is a 3D modeler and I am an artist and photographer. I love everything and anything that is vintage and recently I've begun to appriciate the beauty of white. We live in an old house that was converted into apartments so, the style of the apartment fit our second hand items.
Name: Jenny Rinzler and Cristina Espinosa
Location: Mission Dolores, San Francisco
Size: 1,000 square feet
Years lived in: Cristina for 8 1/2 years, Jenny for 5 years (they had roommates until 3 years ago)
It's one thing to make a home out of your rental. It's another to make a home out of your 100+ year old rental with poor wiring and insulation. Now that the years of roommates are over, Jenny and Cristina finally have their charming abode to themselves and have made it their own. With a hands-off landlord (both a blessing and a curse), they've had the freedom to paint the walls and update storage systems in order to make their home both friendly and functional for its many uses.
Name: Samuel Barrett Genthner
Location: Duboce Triangle/Mint Hill, San Francisco
Size: 2 bedrooms, 1500 square feet
Years lived in: Almost 3 years
If you've ever stepped foot inside Monument, the fabulous vintage and antiques shop in the Mission co-owned by Samuel Barrett Genthner, you won't be surprised by the impeccable, interesting style that defines his home. Emphasis on interesting, because Samuel's home is a luxurious antidote to mid-century modern fatigue; he imbues classic designs with a truly personal and even whimsical aesthetic, one that combines Regency-style glamour with Victorian curiosities, and high-design iconic furnishings with art that celebrates the natural world.
Name: Evan B Harris
Location: Portland, OR
Size: apartment is about 500 sq ft, attic studio space is about 1000 sq ft
Years lived in: 3
Today we are invited into the home of Northwest artist Evan B Harris. The small space that he lives in exudes a dreamlike quality that is reflective of both his art and personal style. Throughout his home and studio space are thoughtful vignettes that tell stories with artfully arranged keepsakes and collected objects.
Name: Tracey and Jason
Location: San Francisco
Size: 1,700 square feet total (1,200 SF main floor, 500 SF bottom floor)
Years lived in: It's complicated (see below).
Tracey, a graphic designer, and Jason, a software engineer, bought their 100+ year old home about 5 years ago with plans to renovate it on their own. After some demolition with the help of friends, they realized the job was bigger than anticipated so they enlisted the help of professionals. For the first 2 years, they lived in a tent inside the house (since it had no walls, heat, or electrical outlets) while they planned the renovation and got permits. Then, they moved into a 400 square foot studio during the 2 years of construction. After a long process, Tracey and Jason finally moved into their finished house in December 2008.
Name: Samuel and Barbara Davidson
Location: Mercer Island, Washington
Size: 260 square feet
Years lived in: 30 years
In the middle of beautiful Lake Washington, nestled amid four acres of wooded land, sits a tiny red caboose from 1949. Colorfully out of place among the giant evergreen trees and sprawling rhododendron, it’s a small jewel full of light and warmth. Full-height picture windows on one side overlook a large 8 foot by 20 foot private deck, all the better to take advantage of a sweeping western view of the wooded ravine and of Lake Washington. The railroad car sits on actual rails and serves as a live/work space for the Davidson family and for the occasional (and lucky) renter.
Name: Oscar Skold
Location: Calgary Alberta, Canada
Size: 3000 square feet
Years lived in: Five
We received these photos of Oscar's Canadian home and love the beautiful job he has done renovating it with a Scandinavian approach. Oscar grew up in the southwest of Sweden. As the son of an architectural engineer, he was exposed to minimalism, large open areas, natural materials and indoor/outdoor living. He was able to translate these "modest living" principles into his mid-century residence.
Name: Sara, Oliver, Winter and new addition, Penelope
Location: Portland, Oregon
Size: 2000 square feet, + 300 square foot guest apartment
Years lived in: 4 years
You may remember this house as one of our most popular color posts back in October. We only displayed a few photos at the time but after so many people showed such genuine interest in this home, we thought it would be crazy not to show you more.
Name: Polly
Location: Pacific Heights
Type:2 Bedroom Flat in an 1800's Mansion
Years Lived: 1
On the West Coast, we rarely come across architecture that dates back a hundred years, so when we had the opportunity to visit Polly's historic home, we jumped at the chance. The apartment part of a Broadway St. mansion that was built in 1898. After only one year its original owners sold it to William H. Metson, a well-known attorney in SF. Thanks to the care of all of its owners, this home still boasts impeccable craftsmanship with beautiful details.
Name: Thuy Le
Location: Mission District, San Francisco, CA
Size: Probably around 700 square feet
Years lived in: 8 months
Thuy works long days and long nights (and often long weekends) as a lawyer so keeping a calming and clutter free home is a must for her sanity. Her discerning eye has left her with an apartment that is modern and well designed while managing to avoid becoming a slave to trends. And if her art adorned walls ever start to bore her, she can just open her curtains to watch all the happenings going on at Dolores Park across the street.
Name: Name
Location: San Rafael, California
Size: 1,225 square feet
Years lived in: 8 years
Every home can tell a story, but Tricia and Stefan decided to go the opposite direction when it came to decorating their home: create a backstory, and then use that for inspiration. This home incorporates nautical and beauty elements with nods to the very Bay it overlooks. Read on to see how this family created their own haven...
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