Kitchen and Bath in a Modern Split Level Renovation

Would you believe this kitchen is in what was once an out-of-date split level? Says the owners' designer, Jessica Helgerson: “The house was such a dog,” [she] recalls with a guilty laugh. “It had all these small vinyl windows. The kitchen was super-cramped. Inside, everything was mauve.”...

Now, the house is a bright, white, stylish backdrop for a young family's busy life. Since it's Kitchen and Bath Month here at AT, we wanted to share this home's awesome open kitchen and bold bath with you. But make sure to check out the rest of the interiors and read the story behind the pictures at Portland Monthly.

A few of our favorite details include: the range hood in the kitchen that's integrated with open shelving on either side, the bird-in-tree print on the bathroom wall, and the black bathroom ceiling. Photos: Lincoln Barbour

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I love it. It's clean, it's modern, it's still warm and inviting. Gotta to agree with you too on the kitchen hood/shelves and the bathroom wallpaper.

posted by blog.den-designstudio.com on March 30th 2009 at 4:21pm
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Pretty rooms!

I don't think this house would have nearly the impact without the cut tree branches. I wonder if they're only good for photo staging or if they last long enough to replace cut flowers?

posted by Erin C on March 30th 2009 at 4:47pm
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Quite nice. I'll hold my tongue about Californians moving to Oregon.

posted by tenderleaf on March 30th 2009 at 4:49pm
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The barstools: exactly what I've been looking for, and haven't found, does anyone recognize them? TIA.

posted by Rucy on March 30th 2009 at 7:52pm
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I'm glad you held your tongue. (Born in California against my will)

posted by Lizzykewl on March 31st 2009 at 12:03am
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oops, forgot to post on topic. The wood floor is beautiful & I love the way the green looks w/ it. I love seeing white walls working like they do here.

posted by Lizzykewl on March 31st 2009 at 12:07am
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AT... you've beat a record... this is house #2 in ONE day that I would move into AS IS!!!!!!

posted by jeffnyc on March 31st 2009 at 9:29am
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I think it's gorgeous!!!

posted by alisaan on March 31st 2009 at 10:47am
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I like that bathroom too. Sure wish my DW didn't have that darn bird phobia.

The tree branches were probably for the photo shoot only. Most trees branches don't take water very well.

posted by quiltmaster on March 31st 2009 at 12:15pm
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I've seen those barstools at Red Mango. I like them too! Does anyone know who makes them?

posted by justlikelead on March 31st 2009 at 4:40pm
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justlikelead:
Turns out they're from Stua by Jesus Gasca, the Onda Stool, worth noting that they're 100% recyclable once disassembled, I've located them ranging from $300 (eBay, set of 3 at $300 each) up to $400 online (currently on sale for $340 at DWR). I'd seen them previously in orange but the shape just didn't register in my mind because the white looks far more sculptural.

posted by Rucy on April 5th 2009 at 3:49am
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