Over the years, we have had the privilege of visiting and photographing many beautiful homes. Local residents have opened their doors to us, letting us ask them about their design choices, closely examine their décor, and display their sanctuaries for our readers to see.
The homes have spanned the county, taking us from Coburg to the South Hills to Junction City to downtown and beyond. We’ve seen trends come and go and timeless details that always look good. To take a look back, we scoured every issue and selected our favorites from the last 13 years. Each selection represents different architects, time periods, and design choices. Hopefully, they can serve as inspiration for your next home remodel project.
EM Issue: Summer 2015
Photographer: Darius Kuzmickas
Builder/Designer: Jordan Iverson Signature Homes, 1464 Willamette St., 541/579-3604, iversonsignaturehomes.com
“The contrast between the dark wood and stainless steel caught my eye. The white and gray accents are really appealing and make the kitchen calming and welcoming. You can imagine yourself cooking and welcoming guests in the space.” – Aviva Stuart
Resources:
Library table: designed by Jordan Iverson and custom-built by Chad Basom of Kustom Kraft Cabinets in Eugene, 541/242-0531
Fireplace: Jordan Iverson’s boutique home supply store, Remarque, remarque.co
Lighting: Jordan Iverson
Refrigerator: Sub-Zero, subzero-wolf.com/sub-zero
Flat sinks: Ferguson by Kohler, ferguson.com
Fire pit and water feature: Nick Williams of Cutting Edge Landscape & Design, cuttingedgelandscapeinc.com
Outdoor zinc-top table: Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com
Outdoor patio: Eugene concrete artisan Bill Fairchild
Steelwork on stair rails: Jason Elliott of Elliott Specialty Metal, 4030 W 1st. Ave., Suite 200, 541/343-0881, elliottspecialtymetal.com
EM Issue: Winter 2008/2009
Photographer: Lanny Olivier
Architect: Rodd Hansen, 1551 Oak St., 541/687-7800
“The dramatic columns and vertical pool in this lush setting instantly piqued my curiosity. The provincial style reminds me of something you might see in Italy or France and I was pleasantly surprised to find out this home resides locally in the Coburg Hills. If this were my home, I would take a midnight dip every summer night!” – Megan Keough
EM Issue: Summer 2008
Photographer: Lanny Olivier
Architect: Nir Pearlson Architect Inc., 433 W 10th Ave. Suite 100, 541/345-5547, green-building.com
“The simplicity of this sustainable home truly makes it timeless.” – Lanny Olivier
Resources:
General Contractor: Greg Morrow and Sons Inc. Timberframe, 29321 Hamm Rd., 541/345-1971
Masonry: Paddock Masonry Inc., 1160 Jacobs Dr., 541/607-2765
Landscape Architect: Anita Van Asperdt, LandCurrent, 541/434-2458
Structural Engineer: K&A Engineering, 91051 S. Willamette St., Coburg, 541/684-9399, kaengineers.com
Landscape Contractor: Monica Tallerday
Master Bathroom Concrete Sink: design by Nir Pearlson, Water Bros.
Tile Work: Adam Currey, Currey Tile, 541/520-0111
Steel Stairs and Guardrails: ASF Ironworks, 675A Wilson, 541/461-8803, asfironworks.com
Painting: Wow! Painting,541/953-3821, wowpainting.com; John Kartye Painting, 38662 Dexter Rd., Dexter, 541/937-3484
Exterior Water Fountain: design by Nir Pearslon, Avant Arc (formerly Metal Zen), 181 Polk St., 541/513-8271, avantarc.com
Fir Columns & Beams: Hammer Lumber, 399 Garfield St., 541/687-1400, hammerlumber.net
Aluminum-Clad Fir Windows: Sierra Pacific Windows, 270 W. Broadway, 541/343-4500, sierrapacificwindows.com
Fir Doors: Simpson Door Co., 400 W. Simpson Ave, McCleary, Washington, 800/746-7766, simpsondoor.com
Interior Trim: Reclaimed Fir Bleachers, via Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St., 541/345-8986, tsunamibooks.org
Landscaping Basalt Boulders: found on-site
Plumbing Fixtures: Grohe, grohe.us/en_us; Toto USA, totousa.com; Caroma, caromausa.com
Electrical Fixtures: Juno, juno.acuitybrands.com; Modern Fan Co., modernfan.com
Appliances: Bosch, bosch.us; Samsung, samsung.com; Kenmore, kenmore.com
Roof Insulation and metal roof: BRING Recycling, 4446 Franklin Blvd., 541/746-3023, bringrecycling.org
EM Issue: Summer 2013
Photographer: Lanny Olivier
Builder/Designer: DC Fine Homes, 1369 W 6th Ave. Suite 220, 541/344-3234, dcfinehomes.com
“From its open floor plan and amazing back patio to the half-round windows and exposed ceiling beams, the Tuscan-inspired design of Gemma Della Collina, which means Jewel of the Hill, in Italian, was an easy choice for my favorite. How amazing to have the feel of Tuscany here in Eugene!”– Mark Frisbee
Resources:
Kitchen Range: Bertazzoni, us.bertazzoni.com
Cabinets: Distinctive Wood Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry, 165 S 22nd St., Springfield, 541/736-9909, distinctivewoodkb.com
String lights: Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com
EM Issue: Winter 2014/2015
Photographer: Lanny Olivier
Architect: 2fORM Architecture, 121 Lawrence St., 541/342-5777, 2-form.com
Builder: Greg Morrow and Sons Inc. Timberframe, 29321 Hamm Rd., 541/345-1971
Landscape Architect: Anita Van Asperdt, LandCurrent, 541/434-2458
“I was drawn to the simplicity and clean details of this home. I like the wood and metal elements and all the natural light.” – Julie Winsel
