1913 Portland Heights Landmark Updated for Modern Living
A reimagined plan restores natural light, improves flow, and balances historic character with modern comfort.
1962 Northwest Modern Bath Transformation
A reimagined plan restores natural light, improves flow, and balances historic character with modern comfort.
1962 Northwest Modern Bath Transformation
A reimagined plan restores natural light, improves flow, and balances historic character with modern comfort.
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This 1962 Mid-Century Modern home had strong architectural bones, but the primary bathroom no longer supported how our clients lived. Referred to us by a past client, they were ready to reimagine a space that felt dated, cramped, and inefficient.
The original layout worked against the room. Two separate vanities offered little usable counter space. An acrylic tub/shower combination felt disconnected from the home’s design language. Soffits cut across a vaulted ceiling, blocking light from the skylight and visually lowering the room. With two entry doors—one from the bedroom and one from the hall—circulation was also awkward.
We reworked the plan entirely, flipping the layout and relocating both door openings. The new configuration places the tub and shower along the lower ceiling line, while the vanity now sits in the brightest, most open portion of the room. Natural light fills the space and reflects off crisp white surfaces, restoring the volume the room was always meant to have.
Function guided every decision. The clients wanted a single, generous vanity and separate bathing areas. They also requested a discreet dog-leash tether in the shower—an everyday detail that makes bathing their pup easier and keeps water contained. Thoughtful planning made it all possible.
Material selections honor the home’s Mid-Century roots while introducing a calm, Japanese-inspired sensibility. We preserved the original fir doors and millwork and added a floating vanity, open shelving, and a recessed medicine cabinet that reinforce clean lines and visual lightness. Wood-look tile wraps the walls for durability and texture, while large-format porcelain flooring grounds the space. Brass fixtures add warmth.
A vintage decorative tile, sourced by the clients, creates a personal moment in the tub niche. Orange sconces bring a playful pop of Mid-Century color at the vanity and draw the eye upward to the exposed beams, now painted a vibrant red.
The result is a bathroom that feels intentional, light-filled, and deeply connected to the home’s history—designed for the way our clients live today.
This 1962 Mid-Century Modern home had strong architectural bones, but the primary bathroom no longer supported how our clients lived. Referred to us by a past client, they were ready to reimagine a space that felt dated, cramped, and inefficient.
The original layout worked against the room. Two separate vanities offered little usable counter space. An acrylic tub/shower combination felt disconnected from the home’s design language. Soffits cut across a vaulted ceiling, blocking light from the skylight and visually lowering the room. With two entry doors—one from the bedroom and one from the hall—circulation was also awkward.
We reworked the plan entirely, flipping the layout and relocating both door openings. The new configuration places the tub and shower along the lower ceiling line, while the vanity now sits in the brightest, most open portion of the room. Natural light fills the space and reflects off crisp white surfaces, restoring the volume the room was always meant to have.
Function guided every decision. The clients wanted a single, generous vanity and separate bathing areas. They also requested a discreet dog-leash tether in the shower—an everyday detail that makes bathing their pup easier and keeps water contained. Thoughtful planning made it all possible.
Material selections honor the home’s Mid-Century roots while introducing a calm, Japanese-inspired sensibility. We preserved the original fir doors and millwork and added a floating vanity, open shelving, and a recessed medicine cabinet that reinforce clean lines and visual lightness. Wood-look tile wraps the walls for durability and texture, while large-format porcelain flooring grounds the space. Brass fixtures add warmth.
A vintage decorative tile, sourced by the clients, creates a personal moment in the tub niche. Orange sconces bring a playful pop of Mid-Century color at the vanity and draw the eye upward to the exposed beams, now painted a vibrant red.
The result is a bathroom that feels intentional, light-filled, and deeply connected to the home’s history—designed for the way our clients live today.