I’m crushin’ a lot this week. Oh yes I am. Jessica Helgerson has been on my radar for months and I just now realized I had yet to post about her! Based in Portland, Oregon (a place I’ve never been and am dying to go to), this green designer has quite a talent for making modern spaces feel warm and traditional spaces feel modern. She and her husband, architect Yianni Doulis work on many top to bottom renovation projects together (so cute) and the results, as you can see, are pretty spectacular.
This first home is totally the kind of space I am CRAVING right now- clean lines, crisp white, modern yet with a hint of nature to it. What I am especially loving is that it was a plain ol’ ranch style home that was made into a modern marvel. While looking at real estate, I have been attracted to the open layouts of ranches, but am typically a traditional Georgian or Colonial style girl exterior wise. THis is one great example of how you can take a boring ranch and spice it up in a modern way.
What it looked like BEFORE:
A couple other spaces that made me jealous:
All photos ©Lincoln Barbour – www.lincolnbarbour.com
Love it all! Saving so many of these images for the inspiration files. Especially love the open floorplan of their ranch. And the white kitchen juxtaposed to the black dining room. Thanks for sharing this talent!
Cheers,
Alaina
Ive seen some of these photos before and LOVED them… Nice to finally know who is behind them !
Those white walls with the black trim have seriously inspired me for our house
Love all of these. I’m particularly fascinated by the tree in a bottle in the first two pics — what is that/how can I do it???
Ooooh, I love all of these!!
That black and white bathroom is bananas!
Beautiful designs. By the way, I think you would love Portland – it’s the biggest small city. You don’t feel overwhelmed, but there is natural beauty and gorgeous shopping everywhere.
I’ve liked this designer for awhile, probably because I’m a sucker for white kitchens.
I’m curious to know how long those branches would last, the ones in the green glass jugs. Any idea? Also, I just looked down at my outfit–grey pants with lime pinstripes, black button down and lime green cardigan. I match their house. =>
I love these pictures, and the light fixtures in almost every single room are amazing!
OMG the before and afters are unreal!
what a beautiful renovation! Both fresh and serene-I really love the double sink bathroom off the bedroom-great mirrored images-any idea where the sink are from?
Can I live there?
Love it! I tried to connect to her website, but there seems to be an error? Bummer, would love to see more of her work.
You are certianly craving the contrast of light and dark space. Beautiful images!
Great renovation story! Amazing to see the before and after! I forgot you were looking for a house – not sure if you’re looking in the burbs…but here is a FANTASTIC house with an open layout. http://vow.mlspin.com/idx/Details.aspx?mls=70985633&aid=BB300842 It’s a beautiful renovated Cape in Medfield, MA, just gorgeous!
I love all the high contrast with the black and white. Fabulous!
I love these, especially since I live in Portland, Oregon! You can come visit anytime… LOL!
really really great post, today’s and yesterdays. So much to store in the brain for later days. Especially that exterior makeover!
such a great post. those images are so amazing i adore them all!
Gorgeous!!! So can you tell me anything about the rocking-lounger-thingy in the first photo? It’s looks awesome and like something I would never want to leave.
Thanks,
Carrie
Wow! What creative vision – especially when you see the ‘before’ pics!!
Those first 2 pictures with the green branches are totally gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
Design crush is RIGHT! Beautiful pictures! I love how she puts a splash of green in almost every setting. Now I be crushin’… xoRH
Does anyone know the tree wallpaper in the bathroom? What about the fish sculptures?
Erin- i am loving your posts this week. I love how this couple incorporates the outdoors plants indoors.
So gorgeous! All my clients have pets and kids and won’t let me use any white furniture – these pictures have me DYING with envy!
Holy crap these interiors are GORGEOUS! I almost fell out of my chair. I love ‘em all. Thanks for the great post.
it is beautiful. These rooms are all so brightful