A kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a marble countertop and backsplash, large windows with black frames, a white farmhouse sink, and pendant lighting. There are decorative bowls, a vase with green flowers, and various produce on the counter and table.

NOB HILL GOTH | PORTLAND, OREGON

SCOPE: Addition for Kitchen Expansion, Powder Bath, Furniture + Lighting Package

CONTRACTOR + ARCHITECT: Green Gables

PHOTOGRAPHY: George Barberis

A bright kitchen with dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, and large windows overlooking a garden. Decor includes a large floral arrangement, a basket, and dishes on the island.
A kitchen corner with marbled countertops and backsplash, dark red cabinets, a large black-framed window showing green foliage outside, and gold kitchen fixtures. There are small bowls, a bowl of fruit, and a plate with bread on the counter.
Kitchen sink with brass faucet, window overlooking greenery, marble countertop, soap, and a dish.
A dining room with a wooden table, colorful upholstered chairs, a large mirror, and two amber chandeliers, adjacent to a kitchen with dark cabinetry and large windows letting in natural light.
A dining room with multi-colored velvet chairs around a wooden table, with a plant in the background and a sideboard with fruit.
A dining room with a large wooden table has four upholstered chairs in orange and yellow around it. A black sideboard against the wall holds a vase with pink flowers, a small decorative item, and red art pieces. A framed drawing of an elderly man's face hangs on the wall. A gray bookshelf on the right contains vases and books. A large, ornate golden chandelier hangs above the table, and a bowl of grapes is on the table.
A reflection of a dining room seen through a large mirror with a golden ornate frame, showing a display shelf with decorative items, a vase with flowers, and a large tropical leaf plant, with a wooden dining table and a bowl of oranges in the foreground.
Living room with colorful chairs, a blue area rug, a window with greenery outside, a framed artwork on the wall, and decorative items on tables and shelves.
Interior view of a staircase with black wooden railings and steps, a chandelier with multiple light bulbs hangs above, and a window with natural light. There is a plant and a framed picture on a built-in window seat.
Living room with yellow, pink, and red sofas, a marble coffee table with flower arrangement, blue area rug, and large windows with white trim.

A Historic Victorian Reimagined in NW Portland

The Nob Hill Goth Project is a striking example of historic home renovation in the heart of NW Portland. This iconic Victorian, rumored to have made a cameo in an episode of Portlandia, came to us in mid-2021 as a furniture refresh. But what began as a light redesign evolved into a full-scale transformation, including a stunning new kitchen and powder room addition.

By strategically extending the kitchen just six feet in two directions, we unlocked the potential for a dream kitchen design: generous Calacatta Viola countertops, a spacious central island, and an entire wall of doors that fold open to the outdoor entertaining space, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living.

The updated interior design speaks a richly layered, modern-meets-vintage language. We used full-spectrum paint colors by Farrow & Ball to create a moody, immersive palette that honors the home's historic character. The furnishings mix high and low, pairing vintage finds with the client's own art collection, and one-of-a-kind pieces by international artisans like Brazilian designer Juliana Vasconcelos and Irish furniture makers Orior.

This project celebrates bold personal style, architectural integrity, and a deep collaboration with both the homeowners and skilled craftspeople. It’s a testament to how timeless design and curated details can breathe new life into a beloved historic home.