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address: "60 SE Main Street, Portland, Oregon 97214, United States"
latitude: 45.5142
longitude: -122.6364
phone: "(503) 888-1143"
website: http://Essenceinteriorsanddesign.com
rating: 5
review_count: 17
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followers: 70
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# Essence Interiors

Original Houzz profile: [Essence Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/essence-interiors-pfvwus-pf~940020875)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Portland, OR
- **Serves:** Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, Happy Valley, Cedar Hills, West Haven-Sylvan, Garden Home-Whitford, Clackamas, AK, Camas, GA, Little Rock, Marylhurst, OR and extended nearby cities, PA, Pittsburgh, Vancouver, various areas throughout the U, Wa
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2025), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 25 Ideabook Saves

Interior Design specializing in residential and small commercial projects. 
Retail store the "E" annex currently open by appointment

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Space Planning
- Color Consulting
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Lighting Design
- Custom Built-ins
- Entry Design
- Floor Plans
- Nursery Design
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Custom Furniture
- Project Management
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- House Plans
- Custom Home Bars
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Wine Cellar Design
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Custom Pantries
- Home Staging
- Downsizing
- Drafting
- Holiday Decorating
- Home Office Design
- Remodeling
- and carpet
- antiques and custom order goods
- case goods
- customizing interiors with paint
- draperies and workroom fabrications
- furniture and accessories
- high end staging
- kitchen and bath design
- lighting
- marble
- tile

### Areas Served

- Portland
- Beaverton
- Lake Oswego
- Tualatin
- Happy Valley
- Cedar Hills
- West Haven-Sylvan
- Garden Home-Whitford
- Clackamas
- AK
- Camas
- GA
- Little Rock
- Marylhurst
- OR and extended nearby cities
- PA
- Pittsburgh
- Vancouver
- various areas throughout the U
- Wa

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Essence Interiors |
| Address | 60 SE Main Street, Portland, Oregon 97214, United States |
| Phone | (503) 888-1143 |
| Website | http://Essenceinteriorsanddesign.com |
| License Number | 429404 |
| Followers on Houzz | 70 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Essence Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/essence-interiors-pfvwus-pf~940020875)
- **Website:** http://Essenceinteriorsanddesign.com
- **Phone:** (503) 888-1143

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- B.S. in interior Design

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2025), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 17 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 5.0
- Communication: 5.0
- Value: 5.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Mary Healy, Aug. 2024**

> I have worked with Lynn on several projects for our home over the last 7 years. She instinctively has such great vision and flair for what will work, whether a whole new space or adding to an existing space. Her creative process speaks to her deep experience and expertise. I love that she’ll show me something, then work to truly understand my feedback, and then take it to the next level. That iterative process is her strength and the end result is always unique and beautiful. My confidence in her abilities has allowed me to express my own design preferences, made fabulous with her polish and creativity.

**★★★★★ — Kathleen M., June 2017**

> We just finished building a third home.  I have worked with numerous designers over the years.  All have been talented, but I have never worked with anyone as talented as Lynn.  She has an incredible eye for color and knows the exact shade of the exact color that your home needs.  Lynn also kept my home my style - only much better.  She helped push my house to the next level, but keeping the casual, comfortable style I wanted.  Thank you Lynn for sharing your expertise and helping my home look more beautiful than I could have imagined.

**★★★★★ — mrlhuglin, Sept. 2016**

> Facilitated design and redecorating of Family Room, including a new built in entertainment center and sound system. Proposed and sold excellent furniture and drapery designs with an eye for detail and a creative flair that is priceless. Showed extraordinary integrity and design expertise when paint color was "off". I couldn't see the miss, but Lynn could and she insisted on replacing the paint at her expense. She is getting the call next time I need any design assistance! "Excellence" doesn't quite say enough.

**★★★★★ — vickistone, Sept. 2016**

> It has been an absolute pleasure working with Lynn Mesher.  She is 100 percent professional and goes above and beyond to make sure that you are completely satisfied.  She is very knowledgeable and very talented.  Lynn is cost conscious, striving to stay within the given budget and working hard to find the highest quality product at the best price.  I also found that she worked very well with my contractor and his subs.  They found it a pleasure to work with her as well.  I would highly recommend Lynn Mesher!

**★★★★★ — dianawickizer, Sept. 2016**

> Lynn at Essence Interiors has helped me with several items as well as thoughtful design advice.  Most recently she advised me on an appropriate lamp to go in my bedroom.  She made sure I noticed the important features of the lamp and how they may or may not fit in my room.  We also recently worked on finding the perfect bedside table.  Lynn is extremely customer oriented - returns emails and phone calls promptly and generally tries to make the process as easy as possible.  Can't say enough good things!

**★★★★★ — csalamie, Feb. 2014**

> I really enjoy working with Lynn Mesher of Essence Interiors and love her creative sense of design, ideas and visions. I appreciate her eye for quality and she has an amazing ability to pull together antiques, new pieces, textures and color palates in a relevant way. She's always flexible to work within my budget and work out a timeline to ultimately pull my projects together. As a bonus, I find her to be a really nice person that I consider to be a friend.

**★★★★★ — cylewallen, Feb. 2014**

> I have had the pleasure of working with Lynn on several projects for my 1923 English Country home.
>
> She is a good listener and understands my personal style while preserving the integrity of our historic home. I appreciate Lynn's approach to consistently finding creative ways to incorporate my existing pieces into whatever ideas are being considered.
>
> Our most recent project was adding carpet to our front staircase. The color beautifully compliments the patterned oriental rugs in the adjoining areas. The quality and subtle detailing make it a standout. We are thrilled!
>
> Lynn is professional, cost conscious, easy to work with, and always makes the process fun!

**★★★★★ — rosecitylabel, Jan. 2014**

> I have been a customer of Essence Interiors for years... The last project Lynn helped me with was custom curtains for my powder room. Lynn showed me a variety of options/styles & fabrics as I shared with her my vision for the space. From there she came to my home, measured the area and we finalized the details of the project. Lynn selects the finest fabrics and has an amazing eye for detail & design. I enjoy working with her due to her experience & that she is a really nice person who wants you to be thrilled with the end result.

**★★★★★ — loprincess, Jan. 2014**

> Lynn Mesher is the quintessential designer because she listens to her clients ideas, offers creative suggestions and then she creates a visual palette and the design adventure becomes a reality.  I have worked with Lynn for over ten years and she is passionately knowledgable about design. I brought her in to create an elegant, welcoming ambiance using draperies in our living room and dining room.  She orchestrated my French frou frou theme throughout our rooms starting with the light filtering Austrian shades in the living room and she even carried it into the dining room complete with a ruffle and gorgeous finial for the drapery rod. When my guests enter our home I wanted them to enter a living room and dining room where they could smile and relax in a serene room as they lingered over laughter and Lynn accomplished this on all fronts.  I would highly recommend her for any project.

**★★★★★ — volks, Jan. 2014**

> When my husband and I decided to do a minor kitchen remodel, we hired Lynn and Essence Interiors to give some ideas and options.  As the remodel began, it became obvious that our home needed extensive repair and that much of the previous work was sub-standard.  With Lynn's patience, guidance and meticulous eye for detail, we made it through a complete remodel and renovation that required 6 months, 4 of those months we had to relocate.  One of the most impressive aspects of working with Lynn was that I frequently found pictures of what I wanted (many on Houzz!) and she always found a way to make it a reality on our project.  From concept and design, execution to final detail, we were pleased with our experience and would recommend Lynn and Essence to anyone undertaking a home design project.

**★★★★★ — dtkleine, Jan. 2014**

> Lynn listens to her clients wishes and always adds an element of surprise. Her timeless designs in our home have transcended over many years, Lynn's attention to detail is unlike any other designer we have worked with and we are proud to give Essence  Interiors our highest seal of approval!

**★★★★★ — kassideej, Jan. 2014**

> We have worked with Lynn to update our 1940s home. She has been fantastic to work with! She listens carefully, and pulls items together beautifully. She has been very accommodating with our timeline and schedule.  Lynn is truly great!

## Selected projects

- [Lake Oswego Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-oswego-remodel-pj-vj~262387)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [2 Creeks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2-creeks-pj-vj~2564362)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [Kitchen K -Before & After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-k-before-and-after-pj-vj~255524)
  - Location: Portland, OR
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Surface remodel of a traditional style kitchen to a dramatic and sharp modern update
- [Blair Waldorf's Bedroom - lookalike on a budget](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blair-waldorf-s-bedroom-lookalike-on-a-budget-pj-vj~2564379)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Store Items!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/store-items-pj-vj~262388)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [Living, Dining, Kitchen remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-dining-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~255534)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Powder Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/powder-bath-pj-vj~255528)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Dunthorpe Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dunthorpe-family-room-pj-vj~2564370)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Serving Up Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/serving-up-style-pj-vj~320383)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~7836096)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/essence-interiors-pfvwus-pf~940020875)

## Ideabooks

- [Modern Beach](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159596610/list/modern-beach) — 8 ideas
- [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114103162/list/bathrooms) — 10 ideas
- [Color Impact](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/147960714/list/color-impact) — 4 ideas
- [Cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/137568050/list/cabinets) — 10 ideas
- [Draperies](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22967010/list/draperies) — 7 ideas
- [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101829367/list/bedrooms) — 2 ideas
- [Plants](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118482453/list/plants) — 1 idea
- [Articles For reference](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117940811/list/articles-for-reference) — 1 idea
- [Laundry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71285816/list/laundry) — 2 ideas
- [CK Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114682223/list/ck-kitchen) — 8 ideas
- [Brooklyn](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112589888/list/brooklyn) — 5 ideas
- [architecture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22966983/list/architecture) — 4 ideas
- [Project M](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101829740/list/project-m) — 2 ideas
- [Beach-Manzanita](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31737686/list/beach-manzanita) — 4 ideas
- [Mobley](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101107614/list/mobley) — 2 ideas
- [Model](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83057220/list/model) — 5 ideas
- [Dillon](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91245212/list/dillon) — 1 idea
- [Williamson](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88034746/list/williamson) — 6 ideas
- [gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22413517/list/gardens) — 12 ideas
- [Kess Romano game room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64806677/list/kess-romano-game-room) — 1 idea

[See all 29 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lamesher)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-07.*