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"The moment I walked up the stone steps, I knew I wanted to live here!" Mardee Malarkey recalls. She and her husband, Gregory, were on a long quest for a house to buy in Portland, Oregon. It ended with this historic Arts & Crafts Tudor built in 1912 in the Mount Tabor area. Noted Oregon architect Ellis F. Lawrence had left signature touches: walnut wainscoting in the foyer, cast stone for the fireplace, impressive chandeliers. Gregory, who is in the building-materials business, says, "It's rare to find a house that features so many take-your-breath-away details-in a family home that's not a mansion." Confronting a big, unused sleeping porch entered only through a guest room, the Malarkeys engaged Lloyd Martindale, of C&K Custom Remodeling, who turned it into a much-needed laundry room. Martindale recommended interior designer Angela Todd, who created a hallway to solve the entry-point problem in the room. She tucked custom cabinetry into the Tudor roofline and placed the washer and dryer below
architect Ellis Lawrence
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uncovering the charm
An eye-popping restoration followed when the owners removed faceless aluminum siding to find a handsome brick exterior with original details intact.
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A Touchup for Knotty Pine
More than a simple cleaning, this process removes grime and a tired finish while preserving the mellow quality of vintage knotty pine.
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Quick Fixes
Do it fast but do it well.
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the KITCHEN UPFRONT
When this 1880s Philadelphia house was built, the kitchen was undoubtedly in a different location.
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MORE THAN A HOUSE MOVING
even good smells can be too much Homeowner Jeremy Stock insisted that he and Danielle not only needed a stove vent but that they'd need a very efficient one that would vent steam, smoke, and smells to the outside.
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A Pattern Match
The discovery of a patch of historic linoleum led to the re-creation of an 1890s-style floor, using paint and vinyl.
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the door IN ITS FRAME
The frame is often overlooked as a key component to a properly operating entry door.
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bathroom inspirations TIPS, TRICKS, HACKS FOR ROOMS OF REASONABLE SIZE & BUDGET
Even considering the usually small square footage, the bathroom in an older house is often the most challenging design conundrum during renovations.
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Sunshine in a Cottage Kitchen
A happy room demonstrates that simplicity often underlies good design.
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A REWARDING EXPERIENCE!
We revitalized a long-forgotten building on a prominent corner and would do it again.