This historic Portland mansion, built in 1912 for Mayor Russell Albee, was put into our care for a lengthy, careful, considered remodel. Some areas, like the kitchen and bathrooms, we remodeled entirely even moving walls to do so, other rooms were carefully preserved and furnished. We worked with Portland mural artists Lonesome Pictopia to decorate the walls throughout, with brass leaf, painted panels, flowery ceilings, and little animals that show up around every corner. The house is filled with art, life, and beauty, and feels both modern and comfortable but also like its beautiful old self.  Oh!  And those yellow and mirrored panels between the breakfast room and the kitchen?  That’s the refrigerator!
Jessica Helgerson creating pure magic in Albee House, with one of the prettiest kitchens I’ve ever seen (she will always rule kitchen design, and so many of her kitchens are in my inspiration folder, including this one). I am in awe of some of the details in this home, particularly the wood and brick that isn’t painted over. Photos: Aaron Leitz.