Modern kitchen with green cabinets, wooden island, and a skylight ceiling. Decor includes a flower vase, candle holder, and pottery on the counter. Large windows provide natural light.

WILCOX ESTATE | PORTLAND, OREGON

SCOPE: Full Interior Remodel, Serenity Cabin + Furniture

CONTRACTOR: The Works

PHOTOGRAPHER: George Barberis

Interior of a room with vibrant tropical-themed wallpaper, a dark green bar cabinet with glassware and bottles, a wooden dining table with drinks and lemon slices, and warm terracotta tiled flooring.
Cozy dining nook with built-in bench seating, green window panes, floral wallpaper border, and a round table with a pink vase of flowers, set against a background of lush green trees outside.
Interior view of a modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, skylight, and large windows showing greenery outside. There is a wooden kitchen island with a flower vase, candles, and fruit, and a glimpse of a cozy dining area with a built-in window seat.
Cozy living room with a dark sofa, striped and plaid pillows, a wooden coffee table, an armchair, a large floor lamp, a rug, a potted plant, and framed artwork on the wall.
Interior staircase with wooden steps, a green support beam, a framed modern art print on the wall, a brass chandelier resembling a flower, and wooden wall decorations.
Living room with a wooden bookshelf filled with books and decorative objects, a guitar leaning against the wall, a large window with a view of greenery outside, a white upholstered chair with a matching ottoman, a black glass side table with a brass vase and books, a beige and brown patterned rug, and a pair of modern table lamps on a wooden side table.
A cozy bedroom with wooden walls, large windows with a view of trees, a green bedspread, patterned pillows, a bench at the foot of the bed, a bedside table with a flower vase, and a hanging wall lamp.
Interior hallway with a wooden dresser and decorative wall mirror, illuminated by ceiling light and hanging light fixture.
View of a wooden bathroom vanity with a green countertop, a mirror, and yellow towels, seen through an open doorway with natural light, wooden shelves, and a small striped rug on the tile floor.
A bedroom with a wooden wall, window, and a bed with green bedding and patterned pillows. A wooden nightstand holds a vase with white flowers and books. A modern wall lamp with a globe shade is mounted above.
A pink bathroom sink with a gold faucet, decorated with a vase of flowers, and a large mirror reflecting a pink tiled wall and a bathtub in the background. There are two hanging lights above the sink.
Bathroom with pink tiles, vintage style bathtub, towel hanging over edge, soap dispenser, and bath brush on the corner of the tub.
A beige vase with a bouquet of white and red flowers on a pink bathroom sink, reflected in a mirror. A red and white striped towel is draped over the sink edge, with a pink wall with vertical panels behind.
A bathroom countertop with a black sink, pink faucet, a decorative soap dish, a vase with purple flowers, a mirror, and patterned wallpaper.
Bathroom with a wooden vanity with black countertop, round wooden knobs, a vessel sink, pink wall-mounted faucet, large mirror, floral wallpaper, pink towels, a vase with dried plants, and a shower reflected in the mirror.
Modern house with wood exterior, front steps, and landscaping including shrubs and trees

Midcentury Ranch Revival: A Bold Yet Timeless Transformation

It’s always an honor when former clients return for new design collaborations, and this midcentury ranch renovation was nothing short of a dream project. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, the home had been lovingly lived in by its previous owner for over 40 years. When our clients acquired the property, they entrusted us with a full down-to-the-studs remodel, a complete reinvention grounded in respect for the home’s original character.

Honoring History with a Modern Design Perspective

Our approach embraced the architectural essence of midcentury design while expanding its potential through a modern lens. The interiors now showcase saturated color palettes, rich textures, and warm wood tones, all layered to create a home that feels bold yet grounded, contemporary yet timeless. Every room was carefully curated to balance striking visual impact with a sense of flow and livability.

A Celebration of Craft and Collaboration

This project was also a tribute to the power of local craftsmanship. We collaborated with exceptional artisans and makers including:

Together, we created a home that is as tactile and timeless as it is personal, a thoughtful fusion of heritage and innovation, where every detail tells a story.