SW Contemporary Modern Home Feature

loads of natural light pouring in from the great wall of windows (and all over the Noguchi table)

UPDATE: THIS HOME IS CURRENTLY NOT ON MARKET

I had the opportunity the other day to go and tour a late 70’s contemporary modern home that is for sale ($750k) in a quiet SW hills neighborhood. I love most things modern but a lot of times I cringe when I think of late 70’s early 80’s anything to do with homes because of the finish work we typically find in these homes. However, the owners of this contemporary modern have a great sense of style and design and the home itself is more of a well laid out canvas that has allowed them to imprint their great taste on it without making it feel or look awkward. The house flows seamlessly from room to room where each new room is more comfortable than the last. The house is situated high on a hill so the main living space (pictured above)and family room has forested mountain views as far as the eye can see that are very soothing while the huge rock encrusted fireplace gives you the cozy feel that you are in a comfy ski lodge, taking a break from the slopes.

cozy up in the Eames lounge chair in front of the fireplace and the view? yes please

custom Doug Fir front door (photo: Marisa Swenson)

Two huge custom Doug Fir grid doors invite you into a slate entryway where you can go either head to the living room that opens to the sky or take a left and go to a couple of bedrooms, office or up a flight of stairs to the landing and open hallway that overlooks the living room. The master suite is nice and separate from the rest of the home with a balcony that is so high up, it feels like you are on top of the world. The master bath/spa has a large soaking tub imported from England, teak cabinets, Pratt & Larsen (local company) sliced pebble walk in shower, and connected is a huge closet.

custom Euro spa bathroom with hidden toilet

The landscaping surrounding the house was done by a Kurisu trained professional landscape architect by the name of Sadafumi Uchiyama, who is currently the Garden Curator at the Portland Japanese Gardens.

Lesson learned: don’t ignore late 70’s modern, with a great design sense and quality finishes, they can make very warm, pleasant homes.

P.S. I also suggested that they make the furnishing negotiable since they have so many great pieces that make the house even more fascinating.

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