interior design | Annie Wise Design

Tips for At Home Work Spaces

The pandemic changed many things about we used our interior spaces but nothing was so affected as the home office. Suddenly everyone needed a dedicated work area. During 2020 and 2021, our firm had several E-90min consults, the majority of which were about adding an office in a home with no space for an office. One of our favorite home offices, Council Crest MCM Post-pandemic, we still get asked how to make a functional home office. How and where to squeeze in a desk, how to

Ryan Harkrider

10 hours ago5 min read

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

Wise Design How To: Size A Rug

Just like hanging a print on the wall, a rug can radically change the style of your room. It's a small yet impactful addition to a room that can instantly change the way a space feels, sounds and functions. NW Hillside House project Unlike some other areas of the home (how to deal with shoes will be in an upcoming post!), we tend to follow a fairly simple rule with rug sizing: bigger often equals better. A bigger rug helps a space feel larger. A bigger rug is cozier. A bigger

Ryan Harkrider

Jul 274 min read

Project Reveal: Skyline Residence Basement

Tucked into a private neighborhood in the west hills, Wise Design was called to help with a partially finished basement space. The previous owners used the space to display model trains - the tracks for the trains were still visible on the floor!- but our clients had other wants/needs for the large, tall basement. They needed a spot to not only entertain family and friends but also an area for guests to comfortably visit. A place for exercise equipment as well as a place to s

Tamara Wise

Jun 162 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