This log cabin home was built solid but the interior was done on the cheap and in an industrial style that we needed to make feel more connected to it's location at 4000ft on Mt Hood. Named for the woodland creature cast into the woodstove, this little cabin took a lot of carpentry, decor and one garage turned living space to become an elevated and cozy retreat.
The loft and main floor received a wash of white paint, all new furnishings and decor. New windows elevated the exterior and reinforced the cabin vibes. The space is set up to accommodate the dynamic needs of weekend guests, with lots of places for small groups to gather and escape throughout the day.
Our design language was inspired by the utilitarian accommodations of the tradespeople that camped on the mountain while building Timberline Lodge in the 1930s. Primitive, found and repurposed objects added more texture and made this 2002 cabin feel like it’s been evolving with it’s occupants over the decades.
We converted the garage level into living space, adding a bedroom, bathroom and bunk area.
Clear Vertical Grain Douglas Fir doors and trim are representative of how the main level will update.
The pine flooring was milled to match the log walls. I love how they are wearing and distressing to create a lived in, primitive feel.
The Pendleton blanket bathroom was a really risky move but paid off as a really unique feature for the home.
Cosmetic updates to this tiny kitchen were made to embrace the utilitarian approach and simplify the intersection of so many materials.
FSP :
STYLE DEVELOPMENT
SPACE DESIGN
GC COMMUNICATIONS
MATERIAL SELECTION
FIXTURE SELECTION
FURNISHINGS
DECOR
PARTNERS :
General Contractor: True to Form PDX
Flooring: Vermont Plank Flooring
Cabinets (basement): Cutting Edge
Photos: Robb Farrington
PROJECT NOTES :
When you want to upgrade everything in a space, most folks need to move in stages. This home has been through two phases of renovation, and the space now functions and lives the way guests can enjoy it best. The next phase will focus on the aesthetics of the main floor to make materials consistent with the basement and create a more accommodating kitchen and bath.
