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Portrait Magazine Portrait Magazine is for and about the Pacific Northwest. Founded in Oregon more than 30 years ago by Publisher Claudia Brown.

Founded in Oregon more than 22 years ago by Publisher Claudia Brown, Portrait Magazine takes you behind the scenes to meet local architects, designers, artisans and leading chefs (with their favorite recipes). Topics range from stunning design, home décor trends, local food, wine, spirits and Northwest travel destinations.

MEET ALLISON CLOUSERQ: How do you like to work with your clients? A: Our process is highly collaborative—we never want...
05/11/2025

MEET ALLISON CLOUSER

Q: How do you like to work with your clients?

A: Our process is highly collaborative—we never want it to feel like we’re dictating decisions. Instead, we guide clients through each phase, listening closely, editing thoughtfully, and refining as we go. It’s layered and intentional, but always grounded in their vision. Our goal is for them to walk away feeling supported by a trusted expert, and that the final space is beautifully personal and uniquely theirs.

Click the link in bio to read more of our interview with on all things design.
https://www.portraitmagazine.com/65-shop-talk-alison-clouser

EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's PicksLUXURY LOOKYou are covered for extra room with the SKS Suite SKS Suite 24" Integrated Colu...
05/11/2025

EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's Picks

LUXURY LOOK
You are covered for extra room with the SKS Suite SKS Suite 24" Integrated Column Refrigerator, a 71-bottle capacity 18" Integrated Column Wine Refrigerator and the ENERGY STAR-certified 36" Flex Induction Cooktop, with the most powerful center induction element in the industry. There’s plenty of beauty to go with all the brawn. standardtvandappliance.com

FABULOUS FABRIC
Bring your design vision to life with Fabricut. Entice with refined prints and update your furnishings, bedding and curtains with (clockwise): Belle Epoque-Sapphire Forest, Lincoln Blue-1845783, Marine-05691 and Myna-Sky. Available at Mill End Store. millendstore.com

BETTER THAN EVEROther than the loft, an existing pinch point in the home was the singular entry, which would get congest...
04/11/2025

BETTER THAN EVER

Other than the loft, an existing pinch point in the home was the singular entry, which would get congested, was hard to see from the front walk, opened directly into the living room, and didn’t provide enough space for pulling off snow-covered coats and boots. The team remedied this by adding a new entry, then converting the existing garage to a bunk room with a sitting area. Now, the connection point in between is a “proper mudroom entry separate from the front entry to the home,” says Olin.

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https://www.portraitmagazine.com/65-better-than-ever

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ISLAND CHARM“Stone homes are not indicative of the Pacific Northwest, which is more timber-based,” adds Pfeiffer. “Havin...
03/11/2025

ISLAND CHARM

“Stone homes are not indicative of the Pacific Northwest, which is more timber-based,” adds Pfeiffer. “Having spent a lot of time in Upstate New York, where there is such a sense of place and time, the idea for this home was to feel really grounded with a mixture of Northwest cedar, but also to anchor it to the forest that grew up around it with a solid foundation and timber structure in between.”

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https://www.portraitmagazine.com/65-island-charm

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EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's PicksCAREFREE + CONTEMPORARYInspiration meets modern luxury in a skillful combination of intric...
02/11/2025

EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's Picks

CAREFREE + CONTEMPORARY
Inspiration meets modern luxury in a skillful combination of intricate details and design artistry handcrafted to last. Experience traditional versatility for any outdoor space with the weather resistant Castelle Park Place Daybed with Canopy. outdoor.terrisdraheim.com

BREEZY BLUE
New Moon Rugs provide subtle ombré done right. Woven using a blend of Tibetan wool, Chinese silk and natural nettle fibers, creating texture and shine. newmoonrugs.com

EASYGOING
Put your feet up with the Sensation Ottoman, part of Leathercraft’s OHD’s exclusive line. Soft blue leather and waves of nail head trim make relaxing look elegant. jgarnerhome.com

MID-CENTURY MARVELThe rickety steps are long gone, and now the entry has floating concrete steps leading down to a custo...
01/11/2025

MID-CENTURY MARVEL

The rickety steps are long gone, and now the entry has floating concrete steps leading down to a custom metal pivot door, fabricated in Dyna’s metal studio. The door is flanked by glass sidelites, a set-up which offers just the right amount of privacy and peekaboo views to the water out back. Inside, pony walls were replaced with custom metal railings to visually connect the main spaces and bring light to the staircase.

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https://www.portraitmagazine.com/65-mid-century-marvel

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EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's PicksINSIDE THE BOXThe Grobius Side Table is part of an ever-growing collection from Noir. Stac...
31/10/2025

EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's Picks

INSIDE THE BOX
The Grobius Side Table is part of an ever-growing collection from Noir. Stacked boxes in dark walnut offer dimension and character while providing needed storage space. Available at DFG. dfgseattle.com

SEE THE LIGHT
A dramatic statement, the Sedona Large Dome Pendant is sand-cast in aluminum with a hand-applied oxidized finish and distressed texture to evoke an aged antique appearance. capitallightingfixture.com

UNIQUE PIECES
The Rusty Slate rug from Andonian Rugs can brighten a room or inspire an entire decorating scheme with its exquisite mixture of grey, blue, cream and rust coloration. andonianrugs.com

WARM + NATURALThis renovation holds many special details for Gray, and for the homeowner. Their flawless ex*****on was m...
30/10/2025

WARM + NATURAL

This renovation holds many special details for Gray, and for the homeowner. Their flawless ex*****on was made possible by TaylorSmith Sustainable Construction, a favorite partner of Grayhaus. They share some favorite features of this project. For both, the kitchen is the centerpiece.

“We chose to do a full overlay cabinet with a beveled detail referencing a more modern take on the shaker,” said Gray. “The homeowner gravitated toward a more traditional style, so this struck a balance between the client’s preferences and the contemporary bones of the home. TaylorSmith helps me to push the boundaries of what’s possible to create these special details,” said Gray. “We’ve worked with Sara several times,” Thompson said. “We love to collaborate with Grayhaus to riff off the design and take it to the next level.”

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https://www.portraitmagazine.com/65-warm-and-natural

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MEET JANICE WETTSTONE Q: Your work includes high-end residences, small remodels and additions. How does the variety of p...
29/10/2025

MEET JANICE WETTSTONE

Q: Your work includes high-end residences, small remodels and additions. How does the variety of projects inspire fresh ideas?

A: Big or small, there are always design issues to solve. I love the puzzle that each project brings and enjoy working with a variety of architectural styles. I enjoy juggling the client’s wish list, the style they have and the style they want. I want to create spaces that are beautiful yet calming. All of these items keep things interesting for me.

Click the link below or in bio to read more of our interview with on all things architecture.
https://www.portraitmagazine.com/65-shop-talk-janice-wettstone

KEEPING IT SIMPLEWithout structurally re-engineering the backside of the house, Falkner opened the home on the waterside...
28/10/2025

KEEPING IT SIMPLE

Without structurally re-engineering the backside of the house, Falkner opened the home on the waterside to accommodate the addition of new windows. Indoors, the team undertook the lengthy job needed to level the floors. “Because of the number of times the home had been added to,” says Falkner, “we had to strip in plywood to level out a significant slope in the floors.”

When the homeowner suggested adding a hanging rattan chair with unfettered views of Puget Sound in the living room, Adamson was able to give Falkner an exact location and enough advance notice so he was able to prepare proper backing support in the ceiling to carry the weight.

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https://www.portraitmagazine.com/65-keeping-it-simple

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OVERLOOKING TETHEROWHaving grown up in Central Oregon, Martin connects to its landscape and volcanic strata in a viscera...
27/10/2025

OVERLOOKING TETHEROW

Having grown up in Central Oregon, Martin connects to its landscape and volcanic strata in a visceral way. Thus, his firm’s vision for the Hoke family home grew out of a concept relating to the land and interpreting its volcanic history.

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https://www.portraitmagazine.com/65-overlooking-tetherow

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