When interior designer Donna DuFresne was asked to design a kitchen remodel of a 1903 Colonial home in Portland, Oregon, she didn’t hesitate to say yes, nor did she need the address. Over the past 10 years, DuFresne and the homeowners had collaborated together on every other room in the house. Their combined love of a modern-classic style, no-holds-barred color, and use of every inch of space makes this one-of-kind family-friendly kitchen a showstopper.
Q AS THE DESIGNER, WHAT WERE YOUR PRIMARY GOALS TO MEET THE HOMEOWNERSÕ NEEDS?
We wanted to keep costs down, remodel within exterior walls, and improve space for designated areas: breakfast room, office, and pantry. This is an active family with two teenage sons, and they love to cook. The kitchen is a workhorse. Choosing materials that…
