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Little Larch Renovation

We led the renovation of this classic bungalow in Portland, Oregon’s historic Ladd’s Addition.

Little Larch Renovation street view, highlighting a charming bright white craftsman style home set amongst a mature, sloped landscape.
Little Larch kitchen, highlighting a beautiful galley style kitchen with dark brown floors and navy blue lower cabinets balanced out by light and bright tile and walls. Two Schoolhouse ceiling mount light fixtures create a focal point leading toward the windows beyond.
Little Larch kitchen, featuring the range and range hood, flanked by warm wood floating shelves and navy blue lower cabinets.
Little Larch kitchen, highlighting a beautiful galley style kitchen with dark brown floors and navy blue lower cabinets balanced out by light and bright tile and walls. Two Schoolhouse ceiling mount light fixtures create a focal point leading toward the dining room and windows beyond.
Little Larch kitchen, featuring white upper and lower cabinets and a woman pulling something out of the upper cabinets.
Little Larch dining room. The image is framed by an opening between the living space and the dining space. Warm wood floors run parallel with the direction of view. An additional open passage can be seen in the distance that leads into the kitchen.
Little Larch entry, featuring a playful and visually exciting tile floor. The floor is various shades of blue and has a floral geometric pattern. The space also features a bench for removing shoes and upper shelf with coat hooks. Several decorative wood ducks are perched atop the shelf.
Little Larch exterior view, featuring a charming craftsman style home with white siding and thoughtfully placed windows. The foreground is comprised of a patio, patio table and chairs, and a person sitting in the left side of the frame.
Project Scope
Design, Construction, Residential Renovation
Project Stats

Design: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and kitchen addition | 1,457 square feet

Energy, Carbon Emissions and Indoor Air Quality

New ENERGY STAR-rated windows, cellulose wall and attic insulation, basement air sealing, low-VOC paints and finishes, radon mitigation system

Project Description

Guided by a deep respect for the home’s history, we renovated this classic bungalow in Portland’s historic Ladd’s Addition to preserve its original character while enhancing its livability. A more open floor plan, light-filled kitchen, modernized bathroom, and thoughtfully integrated storage bring the home comfortably into the present.

The biggest transformation came in the kitchen. Once dark and isolated, it now anchors the home with natural light and a seamless connection to the surrounding living spaces and backyard, supporting the way the homeowners live and entertain today.

The material selections, including Marmoleum floors and Mission Tile West tiles, bring warmth, color and a sense of playfulness while harmonizing with the home’s enduring historic character. 

The Green Hammer team made our project happen smoothly from start to finish and did an amazing job transforming our modest bungalow into a completely chill, updated gem. The overarching theme throughout was mutual respect, a common goal of excellence, exception communication, and postitive intent.