Hemenway House Remodel

This home, originally designed by Roscoe Hemenway, was in need of some updates. General contractor Hammer & Hand and designer Gusto Design Studio remodeled the home to include a full-gut kitchen remodel, the movement of a laundry room upstairs, new powder room, and new sliding door and patio. The team built the patio to better connect the home to the beautiful backyard and pool beyond, creating an inside-outside connection the clients will enjoy for years to come. The kitchen remodel saw a complete transformation, with many standout elements including a coffee prep bar with hidden-in-plain-sight laundry chute, gently scalloped island casework, and bright white design elements throughout.
Photography by Haris Kenjar.

Modern Kitchen Remodel in SW Portland | General Contractor Hammer & Hand

Dining Nook Remodel in SW Portland | Builder Hammer & Hand

Bright White Kitchen Remodel in Portland Oregon | Hammer & Hand

Scalloped Detail on Coffee Bar Casework | Hammer & Hand

Kitchen Remodel in SW Portland Home | Hammer & Hand

Coffee Bar with Hidden Laundry Chute | Home Remodel | Hammer & Hand

New Sliding Door and Patio by Builder Hammer & Hand

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