Modern kitchen interior with dark cabinets, dining table, and bar seating, featuring wooden elements, open shelving, and large windows.

Gaines Remodel

Architect: Bright Designlab

  • Kitchen dreams come to life in this stunning remodel of a 1970s split-level home in SW Portland’s Bridlemile neighborhood. In collaboration with Bright Designlab, the team reimagined the kitchen’s layout and its relationship to adjacent spaces, creating a more open, modern floorplan that seamlessly connects to the dining area, living spaces, and outdoors.

    Through careful programming and multiple schematic iterations, the design achieves a balance between openness and functionality—expanding sightlines without sacrificing essential storage. New tile floors, custom cabinetry with white oak trim, refinished hardwood floors, a new slider door, and a cozy gas fireplace insert all contribute to a warm, cohesive environment ideal for cooking, entertaining, and everyday living.

    Material selections were thoughtfully curated to introduce color, texture, and contrast. A custom terracotta tile floor pattern shifts from brick to herringbone, subtly defining the transition between the family room and kitchen, while fully integrated appliances streamline the space and complete this refined, modern design.

Modern kitchen and dining area with a white round table, dark chairs, sleek cabinetry, countertop bar with stools, plants, and pendant lights. Large sliding glass doors open to a lush outdoor view.
Modern kitchen with black cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a gas stove. A glass cabinet above holds liquor bottles, and there is a plant and books on top. Bright window light illuminates the space with flowers in a vase by the window.
Modern kitchen with a large island, black and wooden cabinetry, a gas stove, and big windows offering garden views.
Modern kitchen cabinet with large wooden handles
Modern kitchen with black cabinets, blue wall units, and white countertops. Features a white island with bar stools, brick-style flooring, large sliding glass door, and skylights.
Modern kitchen with black cabinets, wooden shelf displaying liquor bottles, and terracotta tile floor. A pendant light and large window are visible in the background.
Open shelf in kitchen cabinetry with two ceramic pots
Kitchen corner with blue cabinets, small shelf with cups, white tiled backsplash, wooden utensil holder on countertop, and window with outdoor view.
Modern living room with a black fireplace, large plant in a woven basket, abstract painting, and wood paneling.
Modern kitchen with blue cabinets, tile floor, and stainless steel appliances.
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