--- title: "Departure l Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/departure-l-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1132552130 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1132552130.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Departure l Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9ac3b74701db5727_8613-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "143 John Adams Street, Oregon City, Oregon 97045, United States" latitude: 45.3377 longitude: -122.57 phone: "(503) 701-9543" website: http://www.departurearchitecture.com rating: 5 review_count: 12 license_verified: true best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 116 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Departure l Architecture > Greater Portland & Surrounding Area Architect \| 5X Best of Houzz! Original Houzz profile: [Departure l Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/departure-l-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1132552130) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Oregon City, OR - **Serves:** Portland, Gresham, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, West Linn, Wilsonville, Clackamas, Raleigh Hills, Beaver Creek, Boring, Stafford, Aurora, Rivergrove, Marylhurst, Portland 150 mile radius - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - References available - Eco-friendly - Verified Hires ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - References available - Eco-friendly - 3 Verified Hires Departure is an architectural practice located in the Portland area servicing the city and surrounding region. The goal for each project is to create authentic and sustainable architecture that responds directly to each unique design opportunity. While working collaboratively with each Client and the General Contractor, we ensure that our personal touch and professionalism carry strong design ideas through to great results while ensuring we create meaningful relationships. Mainly specializing in residential new construction and renovation (including aging in place) work, Departure also works occasionally on small commercial projects. Residential projects range from the design of new custom homes to compact ADU's (accessory dwelling units). ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Handicap-Accessible Design - Tiny House Construction - Prefab Houses - Log Home Construction - Accessory Dwelling Units - Aging In Place - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Portland - Gresham - Tigard - Lake Oswego - Tualatin - West Linn - Wilsonville - Clackamas - Raleigh Hills - Beaver Creek - Boring - Stafford - Aurora - Rivergrove - Marylhurst - Portland 150 mile radius ### Typical Job Cost $300,000 - 10 million Construction Costs ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Departure l Architecture | | Address | 143 John Adams Street, Oregon City, Oregon 97045, United States | | Phone | (503) 701-9543 | | Website | http://www.departurearchitecture.com | | License Number | Or Architectural Licence \#4633 | | Followers on Houzz | 116 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Departure-architecture-planning-interiors-llc/113057258742447?ref=hl - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/DanLajoieArch - Blog — www.departure-design.com ## Offers Custom Homes, ADU's & Renovations _Visit our Website for more Details!_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Departure l Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/departure-l-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1132552130) - **Website:** http://www.departurearchitecture.com - **Phone:** (503) 701-9543 ## Credentials **Verified License** - Number: ARI-4633- - Type: Architect Individual - Issued by: Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners **Certifications & Awards** - Sustainable Home Professional (SHP) LEED AP accreditation (US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2026), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Andrew Kroger, April 2019** > I can't say enough about Departure Architecture and Dan. Dan helped us build a beautiful home from start to finish. Dan invests a lot of time to really understand his clients needs and desires and then comes to the table with ideas to share and build upon. Dan really took the time to understand our family needs and helped us produce an ideal home. I would highly recommend Dan to anyone who is looking for professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with architect that always puts your needs in front of his. ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — bbarkes, Nov. 2025** > Dan helped us on 2 separate designs. One a small home and the 2nd an ADU-sized dwelling for our son. He is one of the most creative architects we've ever worked with, he has a very unique vision on putting thoughts into building design. We had challenges along the way with zoning sizes and costs and Dan didn't skip a beat making the adjustments we needed to make. > He is just great to work with! > bbarkes **★★★★★ — Otto Ohngren, Nov. 2025** > Our journey with Oregon City Architect, Dan Lajoie, began when we selected him for the planning and design of our NE Oregon replacement home. The process began with a lengthy site visit and a thorough discussion about our objectives. > > The existing 1940s vintage house to be replaced was situated on difficult, uneven topography and too close to the Columbia River by current set back standards. It would be necessary for Dan to work with the county planning department to gain approval for the design. > > Dan’s preliminary design was driven by the grandfathered area within the footprint of the original house. It would feature the living room and a portion of the formal dining area which lead to the other spaces to be located behind the required set back areas. > > Dan worked with our ideas transforming them into reality creating the house that we wanted. What really brought it together was his incredible talent for design, ability to successfully address problems and his giant vision. The result was an enormously pleasing and comfortable home, which meets our criteria and beautifully compliments the site & surroundings. > > Particularly notable is Dan’s technical command over his design software. He masterfully had us standing inside his virtual 3D design while he effortlessly spun the room around to show various perspectives refining it before our very eyes. It was amazing! And when the home was completed it was remarkable how familiar it all seemed having made so many virtual visits via the 3D design. > > Among the many other remarkable qualities about Dan are his unwavering enthusiasm, devotion and utter passion for the project. They never faded! Throughout the three year process via numerous site visits, zoom conferences, phone calls & texts he has been with us every step of the way. > > We consider ourselves fortunate to have had Dan at the helm. It is our pleasure to recommend him for any challenging residential project requiring strong creativity, problem solving abilities and technical design expertise. If you are considering Dan for your design you should hire him. **★★★★★ — Rick & Nancy Miller, July 2021** > We started working with Dan Lajoie long distance before moving from New Jersey to Oregon in December 2020. Our home was built in the late 70’s and although the basic house was very nice, it needed updating and we wanted some additions so that suited our lifestyle. > > We meet with Dan via Zoom to begin the process. He asked us what our wish list was for our home and set out to make that happen. We haven’t lived in the PNW before, so having Dan provide insights and explanations about what would and wouldn’t work was helpful. > > Dan helped us connect with our general contractor and together they made several trips to evaluate our home. He provided a compartmentalized list of everything on our wish list. Once we found out what things would cost, we were able to prioritize the list knowing there were plans we could use in the future should we choose to. > > I think what we appreciate the most is Dan’s desire to make this home our own. He has offered many ideas we have embraced whole heartedly. There were some ideas we didn’t care for and Dan listened and redirected his attention to offer alternative solutions. We appreciate having a relationship where we are able to speak openly and give and get feedback so we are all on the same page. > > Dan has been supportive, understanding and fun to work with. We are very excited about the plans we have in place and look forward to seeing the final product in the months to come. > > Rick & Nancy Miller **★★★★★ — Jonquil Moser, March 2020** > Dan was a great partner through a renovation of our 1940’s ranch that included a gut kitchen remodel, all new windows, addition of a walk-in closet and removal and moving of structural walls. He also spent considerable time helping us prioritize our broader vision/goals into what was feasible within this remodeling phase with our budget in mind. We are very grateful to have worked with him and would gladly hire his services again. > He wisely keeps a long-term mindset and his two goals are that, when the project is over, his clients are 1) entirely satisfied with the result and 2) don't think there are any "could have been" ideas. Which means the planning process can be exhaustive (we went through dozens of variations of plans), but he is so pleasant to work with that it was never exhausting. We collaborated well with the big ideas; and then he brought a lot of the little details that really helped improve the quality of life (widening an entryway here by a few inches, adding another door there, etc.). He doesn't estimate materials/work budget, so it's essential to work with the contractor to keep ideas scoped properly; but he's the first to tell you that. We're very satisfied with the end result and thankful for being able to work with Dan. **★★★★★ — Nan Duffly, Feb. 2020** > Dan designed our 800 sq. ft ADU so that it would fit within and respect the landscape, and be light-filled. It accomplished all that and more - it is a stunning home that feels spacious, and though there are lots of windows, it feels private. His integrity and thoughtfulness helped to navigate construction delays (none caused by him). He was by our side until completion and we would hire him again for any project requiring an architect. Nan and Paul **★★★★★ — Richard Sagor, June 2019** > We were remodeling a vintage cabin in Welches, Oregon that is located on a challenging site near a river. This involved special permits, etc. As we are snowbirds, much of the work was done while we were gone. We needed an innovative architect but also someone who was savvy with sustainable construction and project management skills. Dan was highly rated and our interview with him seemed to confirm that he was creative, relatable and knowledgeable. All of those qualities have been borne out in our construction experience. Not only did he listen carefully and create a design that reflected our unique needs, he also provided expertise about the latest building strategies that were valuable to us and to our general contractor. Part of the package that Dan provided was onsite project oversight. This was invaluable to us as we were physically removed from the work site. If you hire Dan, you will find someone who is at the top of his game aesthetically. But even more importantly, you will benefit from his easy rapport, constant communication and follow through and suggestions. He made what could have been a complicated process a true delight. We would give him our highest recommendation! **★★★★★ — Richard Sagor, Nov. 2017** > My wife and I recently hired Dan to oversee a house remodel--adding a separate addition to a rustic cabin near Mt. Hood. This project was a bit complicated as the ultimate design had to meet numerous code requirements (due to its location near a river), and it also had to link a new, modern wing with an existing historical cabin. Dan has been invaluable throughout the entire process: initial design concept; working to secure permits; assistance with interviewing contractors; guiding decisions for energy efficiency, responding to suggested design tweaks and interior finishes advice. His responsiveness, attention to detail , follow-through and extensive architectural knowledge have been on display throughout the process. Our new home is slated to be finished later this summer, and we could not be happier! **★★★★★ — Stone Creek Building, May 2017** > Daniel is a wonderful architect and designer. I am working on a few integrated design projects with him and it has been fun working with him. He isn't just creative and innovative, but he also relational and gets to know our clients on a personal level. He is a great listener and has fabulous ideas. I highly recommend Daniel! **★★★★★ — ms\_lillywindle, April 2015** > We were looking for an architect to design our new tiny (250 sf) and energy efficient backyard ADU. Our backyard is small and we wanted to locate the new adu so that it faced a small dogwood tree in the corner of the backyard. This also provided us with the needed privacy between the new adu and our home. Daniel Lajoie with Departure Architecture was great to work with. The design that we came up together located a small sleeping loft above the living spaces. Most of the windows face the dogwood and along with the overall volume created in the space, our little adu feels so much larger than it actually is. Daniel also showed us how we could design and build an extremely energy efficient adu with our given budget and helped us to hire the right contractor. For others considering projects, we would highly recommend working with Departure Architecture. **★★★★★ — petenlee, April 2015** > Here is all you need to know: > Dan is the best architect you could dream of or be blessed with. Boom. No more needs to be said -- > --but I will anyway -- He is just amazing. > We had a HUGE job -- new construction and 3/4 of the house taken down to studs. We are out at the beginning of the Gorge and traveling here was not a big deal for him. That was so helpful and refreshing! > Our project took a long time, and Dan was never-wavering and consistent in his constant shepherding. > Above and beyond only begins to describe Dan. Dan takes the time to get to know you, how you live and what your space could look like for you. He is daring, but structurally diligent and sound. He is cutting edge on sustainability and eco-efficient houses. His designs have grace, beauty, simplicity, and strength. > See his website, but trust me: Dan is the best advocate and dream-maker you could hope for if you are going to remodel. > One of (the many) things I love about Dan is how he loves projects big and small. It is the people he bases his choices on for who he works for. If he likes you and what you are all about, he will take you on. Don't be put off with that -- it just means he will take your project PERSONALLY because he cares about YOU. (Renz, the Jack Terrior, will probably have to like you too. He goes everywhere with Dan.) > And if you can "let go and let Dan," he will exceed all the smart ideas you thought you had for your space. I thought I knew all the solutions and neat things for our project. HA! Never in my wildest dreams could I have thought up what he did. Every day I walk around our house and think: I would have never thought of this or this is just so perfect. > You are welcome to come see my house... but you should be forewarned: you will not want to go with anyone else once you see what he has done and once I get through smothering you with my accolades for him. > One more thing: listen when he tells you who the good construction companies are in Portland. **★★★★★ — marhchamb, April 2015** > Departure came out to our property after the 2013 Build-It-Green tour and talked to us about potential of building an ADU. A year later, we decided to move forward with building an ADU and again, contacted Dan Lajoie. He came out to our property with the notes and ideas discussed the previous year and was willing to spend a long time discussing our hopes for our ADU. He was able to take our ideas and create a beautiful space that works perfectly for us and our property. Throughout the beginning of the process Dan was available to answer our questions, he spent time sharing pictures and showing us ideas as well as meeting with us regularly to look at his progress. He always took our perspective into account and reworked some of the drafts to ensure we were getting what we wanted; but he also had fantastic ideas that we had not thought of and did a great job inserting his personal character into the project. Overall, we have been really impressed with Dan's patience and his ability to turn a small space into something so functional and beautiful. ## Selected projects - [Columbia River Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/columbia-river-home-pj-vj~7728968) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Vineyard Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vineyard-home-pj-vj~998179) - Location: Newberg, OR - Photos: 41 - Description: This custom home sits on the edge of a ravine with vineyard views all around. The home was designed in harmony with the surrounding landscape; stone fireplaces, stone site walls, salvaged wood timbers and detailing to mimic the vineyard esthetic. Broad roof overhangs control the sun and skylights are designed to automatically open when interior temperatures get to excessive. - [Japanese Garden ADU](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/japanese-garden-adu-pj-vj~7729055) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Multi-Generational ADU](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/multi-generational-adu-pj-vj~7729043) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Columbia River Gorge Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/columbia-river-gorge-residence-pj-vj~988624) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - Description: Located on 10-acres within the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area, the home was sited within a natural south-facing clearing. The home is designed in part around the Japanese concept of “wabi sabi” which embraces natural materials and their inherent imperfection and unpredictability, yet with beautiful character. The entry sequence to the home was inspired by traditional Japanese courtyard homes. After entering through a bamboo gate and over a stone bridge, the walkway continues adjacent to the co… - [Sellwood ADU](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sellwood-adu-pj-vj~5866348) - Location: Portland, Oregon - Photos: 4 - [Modern Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-craftsman-pj-vj~995398) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 22 - Description: In the rolling hills above the city of Portland, this home is sited adjacent to a small forest and bordered by small farms. The plan for this home was a collaboration between Departure and two newly merged families working together to create their new future. The home is organized around an east-facing courtyard which provides a cozy exterior adjacent to the interior circulation spine. Maximizing views toward the nearby foothills further organized the plan. The project’s sustainable features foc… - [John's Landing Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/john-s-landing-homes-pj-vj~996383) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 46 - Description: This property was master planned by Departure to achieve 3 individual lots that would function as part of one smaller community. Rather than simply dividing the property in a typical row fashion, the planning concept revolved around the desire to make a common space courtyard. Departure was then commissioned concurrently to design tow of the homes with a Modern Pacific Northwest Craftsman style interpretation. - [Pacific NW Modern Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-nw-modern-home-pj-vj~998819) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 9 - Description: The style of this home reflects the modern character of the Pacific North West. The floor plan is organized around a south-facing rear courtyard with distant views to the valley below and the adjacent deciduous forest. With a sloping site, a split level design concept not only worked well to respond to the existing grades on the site, but also allowed relatively easy access from floor to floor via 1/2 flight stairs. The roof was designed with low sloping and broad roof overhangs to provide not o… - [Lake O Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-o-modern-pj-vj~272381) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 22 - Description: Designed as a spec house, this modern home is organized around a courtyard that faces away from a busy street allowing the building to create the needed privacy and noise control devise. A roof top deck with an outdoor fireplace allows additional privacy and views to the adjacent lake. Merging into the site, the main exterior materials are cultured stone at the base with an oversized crafted wood box above at the upper level. The project’s sustainable features include FSC wood floors, concrete c… - [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~6660543) - Location: Redland, OR - Photos: 20 - [Granny's Granny](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/granny-s-granny-pj-vj~986401) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 17 - Description: The design of this 600 sf accessory dwelling unit (granny flat) was built in honor of the home owner's grandmother. Although the dwelling is small, it feels much larger because of the intentional use of volume and natural lighting. The 2-story design features a living room, a full size kitchen and a full size refrigerator located in the adjacent pantry, a stackable washer/dryer, a full bathroom and a loft bedroom. Built with a tight, high performance exterior envelope, the living unit is warm an… - [Energy Efficiency & Functionality Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/energy-efficiency-and-functionality-renovation-pj-vj~992716) - Location: Corbett, OR - Photos: 23 - Description: Located high atop the Columbia River Gorge this project required an extensive renovation to an existing 2 story home. The renovation needed to identify overall energy efficiency and a long term strategy to address future plans. The renovations addressed accessibility issues including bathrooms and door ways. Ultimately, it was determined early in the design process, that an addition was needed along the entire south side of the main floor. Approximately half of the interior floor areas needed to… - [Woodstock ADU](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodstock-adu-pj-vj~5866352) - Location: Portland, Oregon - Photos: 11 - [Wine Lovers Studio and Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wine-lovers-studio-and-loft-pj-vj~272378) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 6 - Description: Working within a tight budget, the conversion of an old and oversized 1-car garage into a backyard art studio and loft space required complete overhaul to turn it into a comfortable, efficient and livable space. A portion of the existing roof was removed to allow for a new loft. Along one side of the studio is a full "wet room" bathroom made up of salvaged ceramic tiles. Double doors open to the back yard in addition to a 3-section folding set of doors that replaced the former garage doors at th… - [Vineyard Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vineyard-home-remodel-pj-vj~999012) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: The master bathroom and kitchen were the focus of this residential renovation. The client's wanted a fresh modern look to the home. The master bathroom was reconfigured along with new finishes throughout. With a fantastic view from the south-east corner of the space, the bathtub was raised so that the view could be enjoyed through the existing corner window locations. The kitchen and living room were reconfigured to create an open concept with a new island as the focal point. New kitchen cabinet… - [Lilly's ADU](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lilly-s-adu-pj-vj~955931) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: This detached ADU is only 250 sf but feels much larger. Intentionally oriented towards a small ornamental tree in the back yard, the dwelling captures ample filtered light through the tree via a corner set of glass doors and windows. Inspired by the "passive house" standards, this adu features a super insulated floor slab, wall and roof systems. Attention to the selection of all building materials was important to ensure that each element met the desired sustainability targets that we set. - [Bald Peak Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bald-peak-residence-pj-vj~272408) - Location: Washington County, OR - Photos: 16 - Description: Located atop Bald Peak with a commanding view in all directions, a simple stand alone 3-car garage was converted into a 2-story craftsman style home complete with an observation tower. In this wind-blown location, providing a design that created a solid feeling was critical. This was achieved by insulating the walls and roof with soy-based spray-in insulation. Geothermal energy with radiant floor heating throughout, along with double glazed windows, allows the home to run extremely efficiently. - [J+S Master Suite Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/j-s-master-suite-addition-pj-vj~1132270) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: A new master suite addition separated by a new covered deck area creating a home that allows easy access to the back yard spaces. - [Mt. Hood Orchard Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mt-hood-orchard-home-pj-vj~998155) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: The courtyard design concept, for this new orchard home on Mt. Hood, was centered around the spectacular north facing views of the orchards, the valley below and Mt. Adams beyond. [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/departure-l-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1132552130) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840728231.m3u8?s=c0345e1502fa03a81183d948eb76ccba1efc66b9&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Ideabooks - [Miller Guardrails](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/145527357/list/miller-guardrails) — 8 ideas - [wine cellar](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63885153/list/wine-cellar) — 10 ideas - [our remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63449461/list/our-remodel) — 24 ideas - [Jeffrey & Suzanne](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47299791/list/jeffrey-suzanne) — 2 ideas - [Just Plain Love It!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50632800/list/just-plain-love-it) — 3 ideas - [ADU Ideas (granny flats)](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46394141/list/adu-ideas-granny-flats) — 10 ideas - [Slding Barn Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46275878/list/slding-barn-doors) — 1 idea - [Mid Century Modern Inspiration for Russ B.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46223860/list/mid-century-modern-inspiration-for-russ-b) — 19 ideas - [Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46239725/list/stairs) — 1 idea - [Garage Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46223677/list/garage-doors) — 1 idea - [Rolling Ladders](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46030121/list/rolling-ladders) — 3 ideas [See all 11 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/departure) ## Community Q&A **Q: What wood is this?** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful! What wood species is this trim? A: Fir! **Q: Love it , dimensions?** *(in Photo Questions)* What are the dimensions of the laundry room? A: Hi Angel. This very efficient little space off of the Kitchen is just 3' wide (to fit the stackable washer/dryer on one side and the refrigerator on the other side) and 9'-0" long with an etched glass door directly off of the Kitchen. **Q: what is the shower door made of, what material?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The shower door is just blue tinted tempered glass! **Q: Great use of space** *(in Photo Questions)* Love this design but How do you stop the shower water going under the door? A: The floor slopes towards the long side wall where a long perimeter drain collects the water! **Q: Would you mind sharing the dimensions of this room please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Ryan! This LR is 18'x 14'. **Q: materials?** *(in Photo Questions)* We are planning a very similar design to this. Can you tell me the wood on the cabinets and the butcher block? Also, what is the black countertop material? A: Hi Jane! The cabinets are a cherry wood with a light stain, the countertops are honed black granite. The main upper portion of the island is 5'x7.5'. Hope this helps you out!! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*