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Kitchen seen from the rear seating area, showing the peninsula, range wall, and windows beyond, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture

Baldwin Street Remodel

Remodel · North Portland

Tweto Architecture was retained for a comprehensive remodel of a 1910 north Portland farmhouse. The project scope included the kitchen, rear-entrance and downstairs bathroom.

The existing kitchen was isolated from the rest of the house and had a poor layout. The design was dated and ready to be updated to harmonize with the house. A poorly constructed rear addition blocked connection to the backyard and had a leaky flat roof and dropped ceiling. A strange two-room downstairs bathroom was in need of an update and a more functional layout.

Contractor: Philip Manley Construction
Cabinetry: George Ramos Woodworking
Photography: 22 Pages Photography

The rear addition was rebuilt both to extend the kitchen and restore the original form of the house, while also addressing the leaking roof, poor insulation, and structural deficiencies of the existing addition. The rebuilt addition contains a seating area that connects the kitchen to the back yard. A peninsula divides the seating area from the kitchen work area. The kitchen was further opened up to connect with the dining room and make room for an inviting island with seating. Free-standing and built-in flush inset cabinets and shelves mix together to form a refined timeless look.

The reconfigured downstairs bathroom opens to the seating area near the back door. A compact but efficient layout allows for a functional bathroom and a much-needed coat closet. The client found and imported custom, hand-made tile from Mexico which brings a unique and beautiful texture to the bathroom and kitchen backsplash.

We worked very closely with the client, Cailin Ettenger, to select, refine, and explore every detail of the interior design palette. The result is a stunning composition that feels eclectic, yet cohesive and fits with the 1900s farmhouse and the client's style.

Kitchen with stainless range, green lower cabinets, and island with walnut countertop opening to the dining room beyond, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Range wall with stainless range, green lower cabinets, white upper cabinets, and handmade tile backsplash, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Kitchen seen from the entry, with the original stained-glass front door at right and range wall and sink visible ahead, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Island with walnut countertop and three bar stools, kitchen and open shelving beyond, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
View from the breakfast nook toward the kitchen, showing the sink wall with windows, botanical wallpaper, and back door to the deck, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Sink wall with brass faucet, triple windows with white cafe curtains, and handmade tile backsplash, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Island with walnut countertop and brass faucet, open built-in shelves and dining room visible beyond, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Breakfast nook with built-in bench and table, botanical wallpaper, looking toward the kitchen sink and windows, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Existing and new main floor plans showing the kitchen, dining, living, and rebuilt breakfast nook addition, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Kitchen seen from the rear seating area, showing the peninsula, range wall, and windows beyond, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Existing kitchen before remodel showing the isolated layout, drop ceiling, and dated finishes, Baldwin Street Before
Remodeled kitchen with island, walnut countertop, bar stools, and open shelves, looking toward the windows and sink, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture After
Breakfast nook with built-in bench and table, botanical wallpaper, and french doors to the backyard deck, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
View through the rebuilt addition toward the french doors at the end, with tall pantry cabinets at left and kitchen peninsula at right, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Kitchen looking toward the french doors, with botanical wallpaper, skylight, and sink wall at right, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Lit built-in display niche with walnut shelves beside the tall painted pantry, island with walnut countertop and brass faucet in the foreground, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Dining room looking toward the kitchen, with the island and open display shelves visible through the opening, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Built-in bookcases flanking a doorway to the stair hall, with the kitchen and island visible through an opening at left, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Downstairs bathroom with floor-to-ceiling hand-made Mexican teal tile, glass shower, and wall-mount sink with exposed brass plumbing, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Rear exterior of the 1910 North Portland farmhouse after remodel, showing the rebuilt rear addition at lower right, Baldwin Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
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