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Project Reveal: Bridlemile Daylight Ranch

Wise Design was approached by our lovely client to assist with their newly purchased home. Our clients had already undertaken extensive renovations but needed help in a few key areas. In the formal living room, a fireplace received a fresh plaster treatment, flanked with fluted cabinetry and floating shelves. A gorgeous rug by SMG Collective grounds our client's stunning furniture arrangement. The hallway bathroom was entirely renovated with new cement tile from Zia Tile an

Tamara Wise

Sep 21 min read

Wise Design FAQ: Shoes & Coats

If we had to answer, what is the ONE question that we get asked all the time, the answer is easy: "What do I do with my shoes, coats & bags in the entry?" And boy, do we get it. Especially as we live in an environment that can be rainy, muddy, sometimes very icy, sometimes a little dusty, sometimes we're back from the beach & we're a little sandy. Some clients garden, have dogs, sports-playing kids, babies with strollers, etc etc etc. The point is that we all have a lot of ST

Ryan Harkrider

Aug 185 min read

Project Reveal: Fern & Fur Pet Supply

Wise Design was approached to assist with a recently constructed retail location in Portland's South Waterfront. Our client wished to transform the empty 1600 sqft space into a combination pet and plant store, offering thoughtfully selected food, treats, toys, supplies, enrichment, wellness products, and pet-safe plants for dogs & cats. Our client had a clear vision and beautiful branding to match: classic PNW with some industrial elements and lots of woods and greens. Wise D

Tamara Wise

Aug 51 min read

Murphy Beds: When to Use

If anyone else grew up watching, The Great Muppet Caper, I'm sure you're familiar with this scene: And much like Kermit, Fozzie and Gonzo, I wasn't a fan of Murphy beds for a long time. The practicality, on which the Murphy bed seems to base its existence, just didn't add up. So you have a large empty room...why not furnish it with an actual bed? Or are you planning on moving all the furniture out of the room to then put the bed down? Where does everything go? For years, we w

Ryan Harkrider

Jul 164 min read

Our Trip to Palm Springs: Part Two

Our office took an amazing trip to Palm Springs for Modernism Week (see Part One here) and honestly, we can't wait to go back. Should we go back every year? Wise Design Palm Springs satellite office? As we happened to be there over Valentine's Day weekend, Annie took us all out for a very lovely rooftop dinner at Azucar. So much fun to get all dressed up & out on the town! The following day we visited the Architecture & Design Center and Art Museum. An special exhibit of Bob

Ryan Harkrider

May 192 min read

Wise Design New Office Reveal

With a growing team, our office could no longer physically fit in our previous suite! Being long time tenants at The Ford Building, we were thrilled when a larger, airier suite became available, just down the hall. We added new walls to create a storage room, phone room and a dedicated conference room, designed around our wall of materials and favorite rolling ladder (of course it moved with us!) An existing kitchenette received a new backsplash from Statements, coordinating

Tamara Wise

May 121 min read

Project Reveal: Portland Heights Pied-À-Terre

When the homeowners set out to renovate their charming 1917 Portland Heights home, their vision was clear: to craft a kitchen that honored the home’s rich history while elevating its function and flow. The existing space, a product of a disjointed prior renovation, lacked cohesion, offered little prep space, circulation and virtually no connection to the rest of the house. Wise Design was called in to help with the transformation- one that would bring beauty, utility, and p

Tamara Wise

Apr 201 min read