A bright kitchen with white cabinets, a large marble-topped island with gray base, a white range hood, and a mural of swans in a green pond visible through an arched doorway.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS | PORTLAND, OR

SCOPE: Full Interior Renovation + Furniture

CONTRACTOR: Green Gables

PHOTOGRAPHER: George Barberis

Interior of a dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and a black sideboard. On the sideboard are decorative items including a beige bust sculpture, a tall vase with red and purple flowers, a small bowl, and a stone sculpture. The wall behind features a mural of large white cranes on a green background.
A kitchen with a marble countertop, brown leather bar stools with black metal frames, a bowl of lemons, and glasses of an amber-colored beverage. In the background, there's a dining area with chairs, a green and white wall mural of cranes, and a table with a lamp and decorative elements.
A bright dining room with a white round table, a white pitcher with flowers, chairs, and a bench with cushions by the windows. Artwork, a fireplace, and a ceiling hanging light are visible.
Entryway of a house with a staircase on the left, a door and window on the right, and a woman standing in a sunlit room beyond with plants and a green wall.
Living room with a gray couch, a red velvet chair with a matching footstool, a wooden coffee table with decorative items, and a patterned rug. Shelves with decorative objects and wall art are visible.
Bathroom vanity with marble countertop, gold fixtures, a tall mirror with gold frame, pink flowers in a white vase, brass boxes, a towel on golden towel bar, and a greenery plant hanging on the wall.
A woman with her hair in a bun and glasses is walking through a doorway into a room, with her body slightly blurred indicating motion. The room has a patterned black and white tile floor, white walls, and a staircase with a small cabinet and yellow towel hanging beside it.
A stylish bathroom with a patterned black-and-white tile floor, a white tiled shower area with gold fixtures, a white rug, and a hanging green plant. There is a small bench with towels, a marble sink with gold fixtures, and a small vase with pink flowers.
A two-story house with a white stucco lower level and gray siding upper level, surrounded by trees and greenery. The house has black shutters on the windows and a small porch with black lantern-style lights near the front door.

Portland Tudor Revival: A Thoughtful Renovation Rooted in Character

When a longtime client discovered a charming 1935 Tudor-style home nestled in the serene Southwest Hills of Portland, they knew it had potential - despite the wear of decades of disjointed renovations. The home’s architectural integrity was still intact, but its interior needed a cohesive design vision to restore its elegance and functionality.

Restoring and Elevating a Historic Tudor

At Bright Designlab, we approached the renovation with a deep respect for the home's historic character, while embracing opportunities to modernize with design-forward finishes. We carefully selected fixtures, materials, and color palettes that reference the Tudor era - think rich textures, traditional detailing, and warm wood tones - blended seamlessly with contemporary design elements.

A Tailored Interior with Timeless Appeal

This renovation resulted in a sophisticated, livable space that feels both classic and current. Every detail was customized to meet the client’s aesthetic and functional needs, from the layout adjustments to the choice of statement lighting and cabinetry. The finished home is a refined balance of old-world charm and modern livability - a true Tudor revival reimagined for today.