The Forest House

The Black House is a renovation project nestled in the forested landscape of Bend, Oregon. Originally home to a family of four, the design evolved to accommodate two new members — a reflection of the family’s growth and the changing ways they live together.

With a limited budget, the transformation focused on what mattered most: light, flow, and identity. The exterior was repainted in a matte black palette that both contrasts and complements the surrounding pines. Subtle architectural additions, including new archways, bring softness and rhythm to the existing structure without altering its core.

All interiors were redesigned by our studio, from reimagining each living and bedroom space to crafting a custom kitchen — manufactured in Mexico and shipped to Oregon — that serves as the heart of the home. We curated and sourced all furnishings, creating warm, layered environments that balance elegance with ease.

The Black House is a quiet evolution — a story of growing family, thoughtful reuse, and the comfort of a home that adapts as life unfolds.