--- title: "Vanillawood — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/vanillawood-pfvwus-pf~1227525431 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1227525431.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: Vanillawood category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/19b3becd0a0e1fe3_4428-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "16354 Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035, United States" latitude: 45.4147 longitude: -122.7227 phone: "(503) 305-8830" website: http://www.vanillawood.com/ rating: 4.6 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 13 followers: 15 last_updated: 2026-08-14 --- # Vanillawood Original Houzz profile: [Vanillawood](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/vanillawood-pfvwus-pf~1227525431) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Lake Oswego, OR - **Serves:** Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, West Linn, Wilsonville, Cedar Hills, West Haven-Sylvan, West Slope, Clackamas, Raleigh Hills, West Haven, Stafford, Outside of Oregon - **Houzz rating:** 4.6 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2013–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Vanillawood is led by husband and wife, James and Kricken Yaker out of Lake Oswego, Oregon. As a small design/build/interior design firm, you can expect personal attention and a strong committed passion to creating unique spaces. We focus on using detailed organic and green building materials combined with contemporary finishes to create spaces that are perfect for entertaining and lounging together with family. Vanillawood is a full-service design/build and interior design firm with a retail showroom. Bring us on for all phases of the design and build of your remodel or new construction project. From conceptual renderings to architectural plans and engineering, material and finish selections and custom cabinetry to interior furnishings, budgeting to construction and everything in between, we are available to help with one or all facets of your "design, build, live" process. We believe the only way to truly make a space "yours" is to surround yourself with things that make you feel good. We like the idea of layering textures and materials to create spaces that are personal, functional and uncompromisingly beautiful. From artwork to furniture, window coverings to bedding, lighting to accessories and everything in between, we can help you pull a room or a whole house together ensuring it is reflective of who you are and how you like to live. We look forward to hearing from your may it be over the phone, email or at our Lake Oswego location. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Bathroom Design - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - 3D Rendering - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Universal Design - Space Planning - Custom Beds ### Areas Served - Portland - Beaverton - Tigard - Lake Oswego - Tualatin - West Linn - Wilsonville - Cedar Hills - West Haven-Sylvan - West Slope - Clackamas - Raleigh Hills - West Haven - Stafford - Outside of Oregon ### Typical Job Cost $75,000 - 400,000 Bathrooms typically start at 40K (gut renovation) Kitchens typically start at 80K (gut renovation) New Construction/Additions/whole house remodels typically come in at $200-300/sf depending on the scope and level of finishes. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Vanillawood | | Address | 16354 Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035, United States | | Phone | (503) 305-8830 | | Website | http://www.vanillawood.com/ | | License Number | 175632 | | Followers on Houzz | 15 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/vanillawood/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Vanillawood](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/vanillawood-pfvwus-pf~1227525431) - **Website:** http://www.vanillawood.com/ - **Phone:** (503) 305-8830 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Fantini 2019 Design Award for our Modern Luxury/AFT project - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2013–2025), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★ — Kyle M, July 2019** > Bait and switch - not recommended. > > I ordered a $2400 chair from Vanillawood and received a message a week later informing me that "the manufacturer changed the leather" and asked if was okay to send me this "new" product instead of what I originally ordered. > > Upon further investigation, they were actually offering to send a completely different product from a different manufacturer (confirmed with the original manufacturer that the product wasn't theirs), that appears to be lower quality and not at all what I was looking for. > > I would not recommend purchasing from this store, particularly if you see something that isn't available elsewhere, because it probably isn't even real. **★★★★★ — N Hanson, Feb. 2018** > We would hire Vanillawood again and again! They are so pleasant to work with: timely, responsive, inspiring! Our completed project still thrills us every day - beyond expectations. **★★★★★ — Flavia M., Feb. 2018** > I cannot say enough good things about James and Kricken, the husband and wife behind Vanillawood. After browsing a little bit around, I really fell in love with their style modern and contemporary yet warm with a European influence. A couple of friends also shared their positive experience with them. The fact that they are a full service firm, James leading the budgeting and the contracting crew and Kricken the interior design team, made also a huge difference for me since I didn’t want to deal with electricians, painters, plumbers etc. They did it all. Their vision is very close to mine: we did a major remodeling inside and out, changing the old cedar siding of my house with stucco and mahogany wood, we also built an addition downstairs, added a bathroom, two decks (one with a swimspa), and we remodeled completely the lower and the first floor, as well as the kitchen which was entirely redesigned with an Italian flare. Of course we revamped also the interiors with custom furniture and the unique design touches of Kricken. It turned out so beautiful! I constantly get compliments from our neighbors and friends and every time I bump into someone walking by the house. Always open to incorporate my ideas (I have lots!) and work it out to best fit in the project. Great communication, stayed on budget, wonderful attention to every detail, always ready to solve any issue that can happen along the way, I really enjoyed working with them, both on a professional and on a personal stand point, which is really important considering all the time you have to spend together. Highly recommended! **★★★★★ — HU-942417, Jan. 2018** > Kricken and James are full of fresh ideas, a keen sense of modern design, the practicality that is imperative for active families and a flexibility that makes working together fun and productive. We love what they have done to our house! **★★★★★ — Mike Z, Dec. 2017** > Great space planning, design, and build firm. Very conscious of budget without compromising aesthetic. Our project stayed on schedule, on budget, and the outcome is fantastic! > > We really enjoyed working with James on the build - he's great at executing the vision and making sure things are done right. When there were hiccups, he was very good at coming up with options to remedy, and was very patient with our questions and needs. We also did a fair amount of work ourselves, which James built into the plan seamlessly. > > The total spend was barely over budget, but they were able to work the initial bid to 25% less than 2 other premier Portland-area firms we met with. > > Highly recommend you talk with Vanillawood if you're considering a major remodel. **★★★★★ — Stephanie K, Dec. 2017** > Kricken, James and the entire Vanillawood team have consistently help create beautiful spaces for us. The store selection is spot on, their aesthetic vision combined with their high quality execution makes for a perfect combination. We originally used them for a larger remodel, but have continued to use for additional interior design. **★★★★★ — John Lorenz, Dec. 2017** > We've worked with Kricken and James on several projects in our home. The two of them are the perfect combination of creativity and design, along with the know how to implement the plan. The largest project we had done was a complete kitchen remodel that came out beautifully, on budget and on time. We would happily use them again in the future as well as recommend them to others. **★★★★★ — Erica Bach, Aug. 2016** > Last year 2015 was the year to do a mini face lift to our suburban home. We wanted to put a funky out of the box vibe bring a little urban to the burbs. > Kricken Yaker and her design staff at Vanillawood were super fun to work with and totally understood what we wanted. > We painted, recovered items, purchased new furniture items, rugs, wallpaper and more! > Professional, fun, open minded are just a few ways to describe the Vanillawood team. They were also helpful in getting us to stretch out of our comfort zone in the best way! Cutting edge for sure! **★★★★★ — arthung, March 2014** > We are in the process of having our house remodeled. Vanillawood is working simply as the GC. They have been on time, responsive, and transparent about their costs. ## Selected projects - [Benfield Dr - Modern Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/benfield-dr-modern-home-pj-vj~2839968) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 26 - [South Shore - Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-shore-contemporary-pj-vj~2848140) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 12 - [South Shore B - Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-shore-b-modern-pj-vj~2803769) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 8 - Description: This design savvy couple needed help executing their remodeling vision. Our job: update a dark and cramped kitchen for a family that loves to cook, host friends and family in the summer. We punched out the slider to the back yard by 10 feet for a smoother transition from the inside to the outside. Adding in a long ribbon window created a "back splash" with a panoramic view of the pool and previously hidden beautiful and private back yard. Bonus: we created a much deserved oasis in the master bat… - [86th Street - Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/86th-street-modern-pj-vj~2846593) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 13 - [Ginn Condo - Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ginn-condo-modern-pj-vj~2803758) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 9 - Description: Our job: transform a concrete shell into a modern man's urban retreat. From marble and walnut finishes to a 3D modular art wall, we chose elements that effuse sleek masculinity. The space comes alive with organic wood furnishings, hand blown glass fixtures and custom suede wrapped panels to camouflage the TV. Grass cloth, cowhide and sumptuous velvet in the master bedroom offset exposed concrete. A live edge dining table, reclaimed wood barn door and custom moss statement plaques ground the cond… - [Hood River - Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hood-river-modern-pj-vj~2803766) - Location: Mosier, OR - Photos: 7 - [Hoffman Street - Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hoffman-street-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~2803764) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 7 - Description: This project took some serious out-of-the-box thinking. Our job: take a tri-level townhome stuck in the 80s and update it to capture sweeping urban views and streamline the kitchen for a family that loves to cook. These days it’s all about the kitchen and the best views in this house were on the top floor. Problem was, the kitchen was on the lower floor. So we flipped the two floors! We opened up the walls and added custom glass railings to allow natural light and the stunning cityscape to shine… - [Raleigh St. - Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/raleigh-st-contemporary-pj-vj~2846626) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 16 - [Mt. Adams Drive - Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mt-adams-drive-contemporary-pj-vj~2846623) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 7 - Description: We started with a house with incredible bones and architecture but was crippled by a 1980s remodel gone bad. Our job: turn around a 1980s remodel gone bad. The kitchen was a tiny U-shaped galley that was tucked away and cramped. There was so much space begging to be used in a more family-friendly way, so we opened up the kitchen to take advantage of the original vaulted doug fir ceilings and the private tree top view. Creating two islands gave the space a circular flow that makes cooking and ent… - [Palm Springs Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palm-springs-modern-pj-vj~2803775) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 9 - Description: Our job: a complete cosmetic overhaul of a 1970s ranch for a young couple and their soon-to-arrive baby. With the impending arrival of their new bundle of joy, we helped them transition from city condo living to a home with space for the family to grow. The result? You feel like you’re on vacation every day. - [Hoyt St. - Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hoyt-st-modern-pj-vj~2846604) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 9 - [8th Street - Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/8th-street-transitional-pj-vj~2803750) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 12 - [88th Street - Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/88th-street-modern-pj-vj~2846597) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 20 - [Blowout](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blowout-pj-vj~2846602) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 9 - [Metropolitan - Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/metropolitan-transitional-pj-vj~2846620) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 6 - [SW Fairview Cir](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sw-fairview-cir-pj-vj~2848154) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 11 - [Kingston Ave - Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kingston-ave-transitional-pj-vj~2846613) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 9 - [Hunt Club Rd - Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hunt-club-rd-transitional-pj-vj~2846609) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 11 - [Summit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/summit-pj-vj~2848148) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 7 - [View Pl](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/view-pl-pj-vj~2848164) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 7 [See all 61 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/vanillawood-pfvwus-pf~1227525431) ## Ideabooks - [Wine Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101162244/list/wine-room) — 8 ideas - [Hood River](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98606058/list/hood-river) — 10 ideas - [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98608285/list/modern-farmhouse) — 4 ideas - [Palo Alto](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/99030346/list/palo-alto) — 1 idea [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/info989758) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*