Brock Designs Portland OR. Interior Design Blog
Recently we completed a remodel in Forest Heights which was a feature article in Houzz.com. This was such a great project to work on and I had a wonderful team!
My Houzz: A Horse Lover’s Stylish Portland Retreat
With a wine room, a yoga studio and plenty of supercomfy spots, this Oregon home puts the good life through its paces
Written by Georgia Perry
Marian Weidow’s four favorite things are color, copper, horses and wine. With that in mind, Weidow worked closely with Lori Brock and Danielle McGrain of Brock Design Group, and local general contractor Dave Schuetze of Joshua Construction, to revamp her 1990s Portland home. The use of unique light fixtures, bright paint and equine accessories resulted in a country oasis where Weidow can relax and recharge after her busy days as a jet-setting executive.Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Marian Weidow, an executive at Nike
Location: Forest Heights neighborhood of Portland, Oregon
Size: 3,000 square feet; 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, yoga studio
Who lives here: Marian Weidow, an executive at Nike
Location: Forest Heights neighborhood of Portland, Oregon
Size: 3,000 square feet; 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, yoga studio
Weidow grew up in Arizona, so she wanted a home that incorporated a distinctly Southwestern look. “Lori really hit it out of the park,” she says. “The excellent craftsmanship and attention to details have made this a place I always want to come home to.”In the foyer, guests are greeted by a chorus line of Weidow’s many colorful cowboy boots. She alternates them while riding her four horses. The framed black and white photo is of Weidow horseback riding.
The first thing Brock designed was Weidow’s wine room. “She was storing wine in every closet of the house,” says Brock. Through the glass doors, Weidow’s wine is stored at a comfortable 61 degrees at all times. Brock’s colleague, Aaron Velasquez, created the Venetian plaster walls.Table: Liberty Furniture with custom copper banding by Justin Rees of Keep It Custom 
The tall built-in bookcase cabinets were previously stained in a yellow color. Brock worked with artisan Adrienne Wannamaker to treat them with a custom gray finish to match the kitchen cabinets. “If something is working, you can fix it. There’s no point in wasting all that wood and labor to build something similar,” says McGrain. The cracked leather of the light brown couch adds to the rustic aesthetic.Throw pillows: custom by Brock Designs; lamp with square shade: Bellacor
Brock put in all new appliances and cabinets in this kitchen, donating all of the old ones to a Habitat for Humanity store. The copper hood above the stove is a hand-crafted, custom-designed piece by Vent-A-Hood.Copper artisan tiles behind stove: Signature Hardware
The kitchen backsplash is made of layered white tiles jutting out at varying latitudes. “It looks like it would be very hard to keep clean,” says Brock, “but because of the way we had it sealed with a special, durable sealer, it is very easy to keep clean.”Backsplash: Pental; sealer: TEC; ingredient jars: Crate & Barrel
A custom dining nook sits next to the kitchen. The original didn’t fit, so Brock had a table built to fit the space perfectly. The new table has a flat area on one side, which doesn’t block the walkway.Table base: Brownstone; half-circle bench: F&C Cabinets; couch cushions: Trio Furniture
This den, directly to the left of the front door, gets great bright afternoon sunlight, which complements the citrus-colored walls. With a flowered rug and red leather chaise, this room is perfect for reading a good book.Flower rug: Jaipur; paint: Jack O Lantern, Benjamin Moore
Here’s a shot of Weidow riding one of her four horses.Houzz call: Do you have a creative house? Show us your home and it could be featured on Houzz!
