Living room with a fireplace, two wooden bookshelves, and large windows. A colorful portrait hangs above the fireplace, and a pink flower arrangement sits in front of the fireplace.

Tanner Basin Remodel

Architect & Designer: JHL Design
Photographer: The Morrisons

  • What began as a 1990s-era fixer quickly became a canvas for creativity for this West Linn family of six. Partnering with JHL Design, our team reimagined the home with a contemporary sensibility, layering rich materials, bold finishes, and thoughtful architectural gestures to create a space that will serve the family for the next decade and beyond.

    Almost every room in this 4,300-square-foot, three-bedroom home was updated. The kitchen, pantry, living room, dining room, family room, and three bathrooms were fully reimagined. Decorative columns were replaced with graceful arched openings, creating stronger connections between the living, dining, and family spaces. On the main floor, rift-sawn white oak laid in a herringbone pattern ties the rooms together with warmth and texture. Custom-milled trim, new paint, and cabinetry bring cohesion throughout, while taller interior doors—7’ upstairs and 8’ white oak downstairs—accommodate the family’s height and lend a sense of scale.

    In the living area, a carved marble mantelpiece rests on matching legs that frame a new firebox insert and sit atop a blackened steel hearth, creating a striking contrast with the terra-cotta plaster veneer behind it. Accentuated by statement artwork, decorative sconces, and flanking bookcases, the feature infuses the room with a playful yet modern energy. In the kitchen, Patagonia granite countertops with mitered drop edges pair with a custom blackened steel hood shroud and cabinetry with integrated paneling. A full walk-in pantry with a sink and tailored storage solutions expands functionality, while a curved white oak seating nook offers a spot for casual family meals. At the opposite end, a new pass-through bookcase provides visual separation to the family room, which was reoriented to accommodate a custom couch and entertainment setup for this avid sports family.

    Each bathroom carries its own character. The master suite incorporates Tadelakt plaster applied in seven layers for waterproof durability, handmade terracotta tile flooring, and Taj Mahal stone wrapping both the tub deck and a bench inside the oversized shower. Powder rooms feature color-integrated plaster and an imported concrete sink, while secondary baths highlight a mix of paint-grade and white oak vanities. Upstairs, rift-sawn white oak flooring continues into the bedrooms, its boards carefully oriented parallel to each entry for a subtle sense of order. Grass cloth wallcoverings add depth in the family room, entry, and master bedroom, while a bold patterned wallpaper enlivens the master bath water closet. Across the home, European light fixtures, sconces, and flush mounts are layered with 18 carefully chosen paint colors, creating a varied yet cohesive palette.

    Beyond the interiors, the southwest exterior was repaired and repainted, and the covered patio was modernized for entertaining with retractable shades and a water-resistant TV. Systems upgrades included new water heaters, furnaces, and AC units, along with custom garage storage designed to accommodate 100 oversized shoes.

    The project unfolded under a tight timeline, with the family needing to move in before the school year. Long lead times on custom fixtures required precise trade sequencing and constant schedule management. The scope also grew significantly during construction, including roof replacement, solar panel removal, a new water heating system, arched windows, and extensive dry rot repair. Each addition demanded quick decisions, detailed coordination, and a collaborative spirit between the project team and the homeowners.

    The finished home balances function, artistry, and comfort. Rich materials and layered finishes reflect the family’s growing art collection, while custom details—like concealed doors, sculpted vanities, and thick white oak doors—elevate everyday living. Despite the scale and complexity of the remodel, the team delivered a timeless, personalized home ready for the family’s next chapter.

  • Read more about the project at House Beautiful.

Interior view of a house with a curved staircase, dark green wallpaper with small gold patterns, and a floral arrangement on a wooden table near the stairs.
Living room with a fireplace, colorful mural painting, wooden bookshelf, and large window flanked by curtains, seen through an arched doorway with dark, patterned walls.
Living room with a fireplace, two wooden bookshelves, a large floral painting, and pink flowers on a table in front of the fireplace.
A decorated fireplace with a white marble base, a black interior, and a fire burning inside. Above the fireplace, there is a framed painting of a woman in a colorful blouse. To the left, there is a vase with a floral arrangement on a small table. The
Living room with beige and yellow armchairs, a fireplace with a white mantle, a wooden coffee table with pink flowers, bookshelves, and a large painting of a man in colorful clothing on the wall.
A dining room with a wooden table surrounded by wooden chairs, a large potted plant, and beige curtains covering windows, with sunlight filtering through.
A wooden dining table with a long yellowish table runner, decorated with a large black pot filled with green plants and hanging green fruit, in a room with beige curtains and a modern black and white pendant light hanging from the ceiling. A wall-mou
A sunlit dining nook with a round wooden table, beige chairs, and a floral centerpiece in a living room with large windows overlooking a lush green garden.
A view of a modern kitchen with pink cabinets, a marble countertop, a gas stove, and a patterned runner rug on hardwood floor. In the background, a room with a bookshelf, a chair, and a small side table is visible through an arched opening.
A bright kitchen with a marble countertop, salmon-colored cabinets, and large windows letting in natural light. There are bar stools at the counter, and a vase with purple flowers on a round dining table outside the kitchen.
Kitchen with pink cabinets, granite countertops, a stove, a sink, and a bowl of mixed fruit on the counter.
A dining area seen through an arched doorway with hanging black chain and white globe pendant lights, a cow skull mounted on the wall, a green plant on a dark wood sideboard, a dining table, and chairs with a poker game set on a table.
Living room with a brown sectional sofa, colorful cushions, a coffee table with books and decorative items, a textured wall with wall lights, a framed still life painting, and a wooden bookshelf with plants and decorative objects.
Living room with beige textured walls, a long brown sofa with colorful throw pillows, a coffee table with books and decorative vases, and wall-mounted lights. A large painting depicting a still life with fruits, flowers, and draped fabric hangs on th
Living room with a white, curved sofa with plaid pillows, a floral rug, a side table with a vase of purple flowers, a table lamp, a large picture window with curtains, a chandelier, and a wall decorated with a collage of photos.
A bedroom with a beige wall, black headboard, white bedding, and decorative pillows; a wooden nightstand with a white lamp, a small open book, and two vases with flowers; a framed collage of photos and an guitar on the wall; a patterned rug on the fl
A wooden sideboard with three drawers, two of which are beige and one dark brown, topped with two vases with flowers, an open jewelry box, and a string of pearls, with a modern white and wood sculptural side table beside it.
Bathroom vanity with a wooden cabinet, a white countertop, a vase with green plants, and two mirrors with wooden frames. To the left, a beige towel hangs on a wall hook. The floor is covered with red Moroccan-style tiles and a patterned rug.
A hallway view showing a white wall with gold hooks, a beige towel hanging, and a built-in shelf with black boots and shoes. There is patterned reddish-orange and white floor tiles, a small wooden stool, and a painted picture on the wall in an adjace
A bathroom vanity with light blue cabinets, a white countertop, a black faucet, a mirror above, a vase with flowers, a small round mirror, and a towel hanging by the window. The floor has orange and white patterned tile, and green subway tiles are re
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and shoes on a rug. Decor includes framed artwork and a mirror on the wall. There are also bags hanging on a closet door.
A bathroom vanity with a green sink, round brass knobs, a vase with dried flowers, and a marble mirror, with two green wall sconces, a towel on a hook, and a wood door in the background.
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