Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

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Our mission is to create beautiful, livable spaces that meet our clients’ aesthetic, functional, and economic goals, while respecting the environment.


Our perspective is informed by a respect for historical architecture coupled with an appreciation of the playfulness and freshness of modern design.

Services Provided:
Our experience and expertise applies to all types of projects: on smaller residential and renovation work we can produce the drawings necessary for permitting and construction, on larger commercial and new-construction projects we focus on the interiors and work in tandem with architectural and engineering teams.

Areas Served:
We are based in Portland, Oregon but we are currently working on projects in New York, San Francisco, Big Sur and Ketchikan, Alaska. We enjoy the diversity and learning opportunities offered by working in communities other than our own.
Contact:
Mira Eng-Goetz
Type:
Interior Designers & Decorators
Address:
723 NW 18th Ave.,
Portland, Oregon,
United States, 97209
Phone:
(503) 548-4984
Fax:
(503) 467-4830
Website:
jhinteriordesign.com
    Jessica Helgerson Interior Design photo is featured in an ideabook: 14 Ways to Style Your Mantel for Spring and Summer

    14 Ways to Style Your Mantel for Spring and Summer

    Do up your fireplace with breezy decor that's just right for the sunny season Full Story »

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    Paintings by Kirsten Elizabeth Gilmore Mary Ann--I like your idea. :) Either stretched canvas (with extra sturdy, "heavy duty" stretcher bars like I use) or a cradled wood panel (shaped like a stretched canvas, but all wood) can be hung like that.

    You would need to make sure to use very sturdy hinges for that size knife painting, though. Paintings with such heavy texture are several pounds heavier than brush paintings because of all of the structure gel medium used.

    If you do decide to go ahead with something like that, feel free to email me and we can work out designs, colors, prices, etc.
    3 days ago · ·
    ribsoo6 Thank you so much everyone for the wonderful idea's and advice. My home was built in 1907, but a more modern fireplace was put in about 5 years ago and we are just about to reinstate a traditional large wooden mantel, so hopefully that will keep the heat away from the T.V. Love the painting idea!
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    Jessica Helgerson Interior Design photo is featured in an ideabook: A Single-Wall Kitchen May Be the Single Best Choice

    A Single-Wall Kitchen May Be the Single Best Choice

    Are your kitchen walls just getting in the way? See how these one-wall kitchens boost efficiency, share light and look amazing Full Story »

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    Laura A single wall kitchen is ok, UNLESS it's right next to the living area. I would not want my couch (or any upholstered furniture, really) that close to the kitchen. Yuck. Having a table or island to separate things and do double duty (prep/eating area) would be fine though. Some of the kitchens featured are really lovely.
    7 days ago ·
    chemistrykaren What a great thread, with some fabulous pics. I have a recently finished one-wall kitchen in my little Victorian house, and adore it. Of course it's not for everyone, but it's definitely for me :). It makes best use of the space I had to work with after knocking down some partition walls to get a view through and door to the back garden. Behind two bi-fold doors to the left are a washing machine with furnace above, and a utility/powder room.
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    Jessica Helgerson Interior Design photo is featured in an ideabook: 8 Little Remodeling Touches That Make a Big Difference

    8 Little Remodeling Touches That Make a Big Difference

    Make your life easier while making your home nicer, with these design details you'll really appreciate Full Story »

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    almostretired Feel dumb here but haven't spent enough time on Houzz to be familiar and cannot find any message on my account. My inbox is empty. Looking for 'help' page to see how to find it. :(
    4 days ago ·
    pattimay Almostretired - go to your kitchen ideas...
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    Jessica Helgerson Interior Design photo is featured in an ideabook: 8 Houseplants You Can't Kill

    8 Houseplants You Can't Kill

    They're forgiving and let you forget. Houseplants don't get any easier than this Full Story »

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    newcs 3 things I've had good luck with (and I usually kill all houseplants): Aloe, spider plants and my new favorite are the mini orchids from Just Add Ice. I don't use ice since it damaged a leaf but this little plant from the grocery store has been going strong and blooming for a couple months now, even though I went away for 2 weeks. I just water it a little bit each weekend and don't do anything else.
    13 days ago ·
    nagoose The only plants I haven't killed are the plastic ones. The live ones that are still alive don't look nearly as good as the fakes, either looking sickly or near death. And I only get the "unkillable" ones!

    I keep trying even after saying in despair to my husband as I recycle yet another plant I am just going to replace each one as they die with plastic ones. I definitely love plants to death. They don't last too long with me. Sigh.
    13 days ago ·
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    Jessica Helgerson Interior Design photo is featured in an ideabook: 10 Wonderful Ways to Colorize a White-Walled Room

    10 Wonderful Ways to Colorize a White-Walled Room

    Drawing a blank on white walls, you say? These decorating ideas can help your rooms come alive with color Full Story »

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    hopingtogetfit Recently repainted our walls with BM's Ballet White (and Dove White in a few other rooms). I am absolutely in LOVE with both whites, especially the Ballet White, which has a slight gray undertone. It looks like a soft linen color. My wood floors, furniture, artwork and accessories now stand out so much better.
    3 weeks ago · ·
    aiga I used bright closet to add a color to my son's room. The room feels completely different now.
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