Portland's common foursquares, ranches, and bungalows form much of the city's housing stock. A 1916 Roseway bungalow received a creative makeover that preserves Craftsman character and adds modern functionality. The porch was enclosed, cedar shingles refreshed, and a custom front door added. A new dedicated foyer features tile, board-and-batten, and white oak storage with a framed interior window. A windowed reading nook with zellige tile and built-in benches provides cozy seating. Dual arched openings lead to a pared-back living and dining area with refinished floors and a painted fireplace. A new kitchen includes white oak cabinetry, white concrete countertops, an antique brass faucet, and bespoke storage details.
Here at Property Watch, we love Portland's "everyday houses": the common foursquares, ranches, and bungalows that line our streets and make up much of the city's housing stock. While they tend to be less showy and ornate, they're no less important, says architectural historian Thomas Hubka, for "their significant contribution to the over-all quality of our city's quality of life." Even more so when they become the subject of a creative makeover, like this jewel box of a bungalow in the Roseway neighborhood.
The dedicated foyer-something many of our classic bungalows lack when they open directly into the living room-is sporting new tile, board and batten, and a custom white oak storage and bench unit framing an interior window. Right off the entryway, you'll spot a cozy windowed reading nook with zellige floor tile, plus more custom storage and another built-in bench, this time with a sweet angled back detail and a sconce.
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