Portrait Magazine

  • Home
  • Portrait Magazine

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.

OVERLOOKING TETHEROWMartin enjoys the photographer’s nighttime capture of the home, which illustrates so many of the lay...
27/08/2025

OVERLOOKING TETHEROW

Martin enjoys the photographer’s nighttime capture of the home, which illustrates so many of the layers flowing across the volcanic landscape. “There’s a sense the house is floating above this slope. The fact you can see through the house to the sky in the background is important. The screens over the windows change day vs. night.”

Read more at link in bio
https://www.portraitmagazine.com/65-overlooking-tetherow

Architect & Interior Design /
Contractor /
Photo /
Story /
PR /

BETTER THAN EVERFor the palette, Clouser balanced “organic and rustic” finishes, like the reclaimed planks covering the ...
26/08/2025

BETTER THAN EVER

For the palette, Clouser balanced “organic and rustic” finishes, like the reclaimed planks covering the island, with just the right amount of color and pattern, so that the interiors reflect the owner’s playful personalities, as well as the landscape outside. In the kitchen, “Studio Green” paint by Farrow & Ball covers the cabinets, while the backsplash has varied green shades for the tile, echoing the surrounding trees.

Read more at link in bio
https://www.portraitmagazine.com/65-better-than-ever

Architect /
Interior Design /
Contractor /
Hardware /
Metalwork / Devotion Industries, Inc.
Paint /
Photo /
Story /

ISLAND CHARMPfeiffer enjoyed creating interior embellishments that speak of a simple, yet elegant country home style, wh...
25/08/2025

ISLAND CHARM

Pfeiffer enjoyed creating interior embellishments that speak of a simple, yet elegant country home style, whether via the beautiful hand troweled plaster walls, carefully curated artwork dating to the 1930s, limited, layered accessories, or fabulous flooring, all softened with sheers found throughout.

Read more below and at link in bio
https://www.portraitmagazine.com/65-island-charm

Architect & Interior Design /
Contractor /
Landscape Architecture /
Fireplaces /
Paint /
Photo/
Story /

OVERLOOKING TETHEROWMartin says his initial, strong desire was to make something very minimal and to reinterpret the scu...
13/08/2025

OVERLOOKING TETHEROW

Martin says his initial, strong desire was to make something very minimal and to reinterpret the sculptural and geological qualities of Central Oregon. “Maybe a part of John knew exactly what I was going to bring to it before we began—something more sculptural, more restrained and yet very architectural at the same time.”

Read more at link in bio
https://www.portraitmagazine.com/65-overlooking-tetherow

Architect & Interior Design /
Contractor /
Photo /
Story /
PR /

BETTER THAN EVERIn the dining room, the chandelier is a custom design by the studio GLGR (Gallagher), crafted from 178 b...
12/08/2025

BETTER THAN EVER

In the dining room, the chandelier is a custom design by the studio GLGR (Gallagher), crafted from 178 beer cans. “The homeowner had collected the beer cans from all over and he really wanted to find a way to incorporate them into the space,” says Clouser. “It was important to have those fun, unexpected moments, too.”

Read more at link in bio
https://www.portraitmagazine.com/65-better-than-ever

Architect /
Interior Design /
Contractor /
Hardware /
Metalwork / Devotion Industries, Inc.
Paint /
Photo /
Story /

ISLAND CHARMIt is rare to find an island home off the coast of Washington surrounded by water on three sides. Rarer stil...
11/08/2025

ISLAND CHARM

It is rare to find an island home off the coast of Washington surrounded by water on three sides. Rarer still to have a Seattle architect spot that same 1960s island home for sale not once but twice without being able to purchase it. Fast forward several years and the couple who acquired it most recently reached out to none other than architect Steve Hoedemaker of Hoedemaker Pfeiffer to remodel the very island home he had dreamed of buying earlier.

Read more below and at link in bio
https://www.portraitmagazine.com/65-island-charm

Architect & Interior Design /
Contractor /
Landscape Architecture /
Fireplaces /
Paint /
Photo/
Story /

BRING ON THE VIEW⁠⁠When the primary suite’s roof was removed during construction, the Bayleys wondered if it were possib...
06/08/2025

BRING ON THE VIEW⁠
⁠
When the primary suite’s roof was removed during construction, the Bayleys wondered if it were possible to raise the ceiling for a more dramatic effect. Sturman not only agreed but also slanted the roof dynamically and expanded the new window views to include Mt. Rainier in the other direction. The adjoining large deck includes porcelain pavers, and a waterproof membrane all enclosed by a stainless-steel glass rail system.
⁠
Read more below and at the link in bio⁠
https://www.portraitmagazine.com/64-bring-on-the-view⁠
⁠
Architect / ⁠
Contractor / .macdonald.inc⁠
Tile & Stone / Al’s Tile Works⁠
Windows & Doors / ⁠
Photo/ ⁠
Story / ⁠
⁠

CONTEMPORARY MEDITERRANEAN⁠⁠Now, visitors are greeted with an impressive yet intimate entry and living room, the latter ...
06/08/2025

CONTEMPORARY MEDITERRANEAN⁠
⁠
Now, visitors are greeted with an impressive yet intimate entry and living room, the latter lined with glass sliding doors to the patio and strategically placed rows of high windows. “That creates this lantern effect, pulling the light into the living room, kitchen, and the center of the house,” says Darnell, noting that in keeping with the Mediterranean indoor-outdoor lifestyle: “Every room has access to the outside.” Meanwhile inside, a tall, potted olive tree flutters in the corner.
⁠
Read more below or at the link in bio⁠
https://www.portraitmagazine.com/64-contemporary-mediterranean⁠
⁠
Architectural Designer / .lab.design⁠
Contractor & Interior Design / ⁠
Furnishings / ⁠
Select Furnishings / .garnerhome⁠
Photo / ⁠
Story / ⁠
⁠

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT ⁠⁠That balance of modern and traditional is just what was needed. For the Sea Ranch-meets-Scandinav...
05/08/2025

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT ⁠
⁠
That balance of modern and traditional is just what was needed. For the Sea Ranch-meets-Scandinavian exterior, Day fashioned a double-gable form centrally connected by a flat-roofed glass section in the middle, with clipped eaves and black metal accents. “I wanted to play with the proportion and scale,” says Day. “I knew that if we went with a gable roof it would tie in better with the surroundings.”
⁠
Read more below and at the link in bio⁠
https://www.portraitmagazine.com/64-dare-to-be-different⁠
⁠
Architect & Interior Designer / ⁠
Contractor / ⁠
Siding / ⁠
Photo / ⁠
Story / ⁠
PR / ⁠
⁠

EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's Picks⁠⁠SOLAR LIGHTING⁠A table lamp with powder coated aluminum and polypropylene shade, and lea...
04/08/2025

EYE ON DESIGN / Editor's Picks⁠
⁠
SOLAR LIGHTING⁠
A table lamp with powder coated aluminum and polypropylene shade, and leather base plate, the Gloster Ambient Pebble Small Table Lamp is suitable for outdoor elements. outdoor.terrisdraheim.com⁠
⁠
MODERN DECOR⁠
The perfect blend of strength and style, this Atomic Teak Table from Noir has been hand-carved of minimally finished teak, one of the hardest and most durable of all timbers. dfgseattle.com⁠
⁠
NATURAL BEAUTY⁠
Chic yet comfortable, the Noir Balin Chair, with a unique caning structure, gives any space a striking statement. Crafted from teak and finished with a refined clear coat flat finish. dfgseattle.com⁠
⁠
BEACHY WEAVE⁠
Inspired by sustainable natural elements, the 76” Jeffan Delmare Cross Hatch Leaning Water Hyacinth Mirror offers a modern design with global appeal. jeffan.com⁠
⁠
FOREST’S EDGE⁠
From Simply Perfect, natural Anita Nesting Tables with teak root top and base with metal antique finish offer the perfect resting place for a lamp or a drink. simplyperfectshop.com

BUILT TO LAST⁠⁠The compact kitchen features a BlueStar range, Liebheir refrigerator, Bloomberg dishwasher and Vent-A-Hoo...
03/08/2025

BUILT TO LAST⁠
⁠
The compact kitchen features a BlueStar range, Liebheir refrigerator, Bloomberg dishwasher and Vent-A-Hood remote fan, all from Eastbank Contractor Appliances. Alpha StoneWorks, Inc. crowned Anne’s island design with Carrara Marble, visually countering a Schist kitchen counter (opposite). A vintage pair of salvaged stage lights illuminate the area.
⁠
Read more below or at link in bio⁠
https://www.portraitmagazine.com/64-built-to-last⁠
⁠
Architect, Interior Design & Contractor/ ⁠
Appliances / ⁠
Photo / ; ⁠
Story / ⁠
⁠

FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARYGuests are greeted with a stellar jewel box powder room whose dreamy aspects include a Cal...
03/08/2025

FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY

Guests are greeted with a stellar jewel box powder room whose dreamy aspects include a Calacatta Viola marble sink by Lambert Stoneworks, with ceruse finish cabinet by O.B. Williams and Morgans Fine Finishes. The completely redesigned primary bath glows with exquisite slabs of flow-matched Calacatta Caldia marble honed across every surface. Custom floating dual vanities by Barneswood Custom Cabinets with makeup chair offer views of Lake Washington.

Read more below and at the link in bio⁠
https://www.portraitmagazine.com/64-from-ordinary-to-extraordinary⁠
⁠
Architect / Menter Architects⁠
Interior Design / ⁠
Contractor / ⁠
Flooring / Montello Design⁠
Stone / ⁠
Photo / ⁠
Story / ⁠
PR / ⁠
⁠

Address


Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Portrait Magazine posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Portrait Magazine:

Shortcuts

  • Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company?

Share