If you imagine your ideal kitchen, do you dream of a spacious room connected to the outdoors through a sunny breezeway that provides lots of storage?
In this 3rd chapter about our 1920 bungalow project, Arciform’s lead carpenters Jamie … Read more
How do you make your home something special to you? This series of 3 posts will share stories about how we helped clients make this home all their own.
In 2011 on a corner lot in the heart of Lake … Read more
In the second part of our series on the whole house plan, we’ll share some step by step ideas and best practices for your internal renovation plan.
This adventurous Victorian in Sellwood added clever features to each floor that were … Read more
Historically, there has always been a visible connection between socioeconomic trends and architectural trends. One such example is the current boom we are seeing in multi-generational living.
With an aging population and sky-rocketing property values, more and more families are … Read more
This morning we thought we’d take you on a quick virtual tour of some of the projects we are currently working on here at Arciform…
Here are a few of the projects underway…
This mudroom in Lake Oswego is getting … Read more
There are many things to think about when designing a dormer addition. Here are 5 things your designer will take into consideration.
1. Size
The size of your dormer addition can determine whether you will need additional permits and upgrades. … Read more
Tall gabled roofs, charming round top doors, leaded and beveled glass windows…. a Tudor style home is just bursting with inviting charm and curb appeal. The eclectic asymmetrical facades often feature brick or stucco and have winding approaches to their … Read more
A craftsman bungalow is many a homeowner’s dream.Their deep eaves, broad front porches, simple lines and cozy, lantern-like interior spaces create a casual living environment well suited to NW living.
What details should you pay attention to when your bungalow … Read more
This Colonial Revival showcases many of the style’s iconic features: lapboard siding, side gabled roof, doric columns supporting a small awning/portico over the centered front entrance and traditional louvered wooden shutters flanking the home’s symmetrically-placed double hung windows.