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Kitchen

wood island & sink
Sage Hoggan
Sage Hoggan
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Photos by Terra Lange PhotographyHouse at a GlanceWho lives here: Sandy Riedman, owner of Mandala Medicine & Wellness, and her husband, Aaron Matusick, a real estate lawyerLocation: Portland, OregonSize: 2,390 square feet (222 square meters), plus a 744-square-foot (69-square-meter) rental unit in the converted basementDesigner: Ashton FordFord gave the space a fresh look, blending midcentury modern elements with updated classics in a palette of mostly subdued blues and grays. Throughout the home, the designer used compatible finishes and styles in adjacent rooms, and did the same with lighting. “As I’m mixing finishes and colors, I try to find lighting with similar shapes or details. Maybe they aren’t so apparent at first glance, but overall [they] complement each other.”The team removed a wall between the kitchen and the dining room to unify the space. A long bench window seat was constructed in the dining room, with faux leather cushions that pick up on the blues used throughout the home. Lighting in the adjacent spaces is a mix of pendants and sconces in a variety of finishes and styles. The brass-and-glass globe chandelier adds an elegant midcentury touch over the table.Di...

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A Graphic Backsplash Sets the Color Palette for a New Kitchen

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Colors!

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White knobs?

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Glass knobs, simple cabinets

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