Modern Farmhouse

Location
Portland, OR
Size
2,761 SF
Reorganizing One Phase at a Time

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Built-in window bench and storage cabinetry in a modern farmhouse remodel, with light wood finishes, integrated drawers, and a child sitting in the sunlit nook with toys.

Sometimes the essence of a home loses itself in a cycle of additions. Families try to make a house better suit their lifestyle by tacking on more space. This 1930s house had a series of additions, decade after decade—50s, 60s, 80s, 90s—the floor plan was a disaster. It needed a full modern farmhouse remodel.

Built-in window bench and storage cabinets in a modern farmhouse remodel, featuring light wood finishes, integrated drawers, and a pair of winter boots placed on the floor beside the seating nook.
Kitchen range wall in a modern farmhouse remodel with light wood cabinetry, a custom vent hood, white subway tile backsplash, and a gas cooktop set into a clean, minimal countertop.

This couple invested in the bigger picture. They wanted to not only honor the bones of where the house began, but also bring it to an honest place in the modern world. So, they embarked on a multi-phased modern farmhouse remodel.

We began by reimagining the entire home. First, we reorganized the existing floor plan to establish a logical and natural flow of space. Then, we strategically located a new primary suite addition so that it continued the logic of the new plan .

Due to all of the former remodels, a distinct style had disappeared. So, we took cues from the home’s farmhouse roots and layered on a Norwegian-inspired sensibility to achieve a harmonic blend of old and new.

A classic subway tile backsplash is a nod to the farmhouse style but applied in a modern proportion. This is just one example of how this modern farmhouse remodel helps the past thoughtfully meet the present.

The bright white, light-filled kitchen features an island with a maple butcher block countertop. The waterfall edge and finger-jointed corner details are thoughtful yet subtle moves that make the space unique.

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Close-up of a butcher block island corner with exposed joinery detail, showing light wood grain, integrated drawers with metal pulls, and green apples arranged on the countertop.

A purest palette with simple, clean materials unifies the interior. From phase to phase, stained white oak floors and cabinets maintain a cohesive décor.

A dramatic storage wall brings form and function to the dining room. A combination of closed and open storage provides display space for dining ambiance while keeping all the family necessities out of sight.

Built-in shelving and cabinet wall with light wood finish, featuring open cubbies displaying books, framed photos, and decorative objects alongside closed storage with metal pulls.
Dining room in a modern farmhouse remodel with a wood table and chairs centered beneath a large pendant light, backed by a full wall of built-in shelving and cabinetry displaying books and decorative objects.
Primary bathroom in a modern farmhouse remodel with a double vanity, integrated sinks, sleek wall-mounted fixtures, and a walk-in shower with large-format tile and a skylight.

The redesign included the addition of a primary suite.

The spa-like bathroom features a soothing selection of porcelain tile for the floor and walls. A floor-to-ceiling pocket door separates the sink area from the shower and toilet area, allowing multiple people to use the bathroom at the same time yet retain a sense of privacy.

The curb-less, walk-in shower ensures that the clients can remain in their home well into their senior years. A dramatic skylight over the shower infuses the space with natural light while providing a glimpse of the sky above.

Walk-in shower with large-format tile walls, a built-in niche shelf, and a hanging towel, shown through a partially open door.

This modern farmhouse remodel is an example of how the design process can help a home grow in the right ways.

Over the course of the master planning and phased construction, this couple grew their family—and this house supported their growth every step of the way. Now it is the perfect home for their family of four.

Upward view inside a tiled shower showing a skylight bringing in natural light, with a wall-mounted shower fixture and clean, modern finishes.