Return to Romance
As I walk to the door of Gretchen Newmark and Jim Gerber’s 1910 Craftsman Bungalow, painted in a pale yellow with cream and periwinkle trim, I notice I’m feeling a little nervous, but I’m not sure why.
Jim is a … Read more
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Which Counter Top Material is Right for You?
A richly veined granite counter top adds great texture to this classic kitchen… but it requires a regular maintenance schedule to stay looking beautiful. Project designed by Kristyn Bester.
Are you easygoing but stylish? Glamorous but fussy? Rough and tumble … Read more
Client’s Eye View: Finding the Perfect Range for Your Kitchen
If you love to cook, selecting the perfect oven & stovetop for your kitchen can be the most important decision you make. Recently Arciform client Linda Schmidt’s quest for the perfect range took her all the way to Woodinville, Wa. … Read more
Making it Personal: 8 Ways to Add Personal Style Your Kitchen
At Arciform, we believe in designing kitchens that will fit the era and style of your home. But we also feel that your kitchen should really feel like YOU. How can you add special personal touches to your kitchen design … Read more
Period Kitchens: The ’50s and ’60s
The ’50s and 60’s kitchen was all about “modern conveniences” and new manufactured finishes that made the latest looks more affordable for a growing post-war family. The look was sleek, with minimal ornamentation and increasing use of wood veneers, laminates … Read more
Period Perfect Kitchen: 1920-1930
If your home was built between 1920 and 1930, the original kitchen may have had some of the features below.
Mix of full inset and half-overlay door and drawer styles. While still simple, the addition of half-overlay doors and drawer … Read more
Client’s Eye View: Donna and Bill’s Compact and Classic Kitchen
Reversing the damage of a poorly considered ’80s remodel and packing a compact kitchen with storage without making the space feel cluttered were two important goals of this recently completed Arciform kitchen remodel. But don’t take our word for it. … Read more
Design Secrets: Which Kitchen Sink is Right for You?
A vintage farmhouse sink is a very cool way to add personality to your kitchen- but is it right for the style of your home and your family’s lifestyle? We interviewed Arciform Senior Designer Chelly Wentworth for some pro tips … Read more
Kitchen Confidential: 5 Hidden Conveniences for Your Kitchen
(Small appliances tucked elegantly out of sight? Yes, please!)
Sometimes, the thing you love most about your kitchen is completely invisible to the casual guest in your home. These little conveniences can help make your kitchen a pleasure to live … Read more
Kitchen Makeover: The Big Reveal
We couldn’t be more excited to show of the final results of our Portland Monthly Kitchen Makeover.
Ready?
Before we go farther… Let’s take a look back at where we began.
Remember this?
Thanks to thoughtful design from Arciform Senior … Read more
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