On a corner lot in the Westgate neighborhood, a sleek and angular home with abundant steel and glass is an elegant example of organic modernism.
“It’s an amazing site,” said architect Jason Todd. “Of course, it has views of the Cascades, but also looks both south and east to Paulina.”
To capture the views, Todd oriented the main spaces to the west, framing the mountains with floor-to-ceiling windows. Living spaces are infused with creativity, natural elements and personal touches.
“When the house was being built, there was a lot of talk about how could we add warmth and make it inviting,” said homeowner Lynnanne Likens. A builder in Bend for more than a decade who established the interior design company Likens Interior Design in 2017, she shares the home with her husband, Randy.
Likens and her daughter Laney Hayes were the interior designers on the project; it was essential to get it right. “There are nice textures and colors that don’t feel stereotypically modern or too harsh and cold,” said Hayes.
Earthy touches begin in the entryway, where a green planter filled with pothos and ZZ plants sits next to the angular floating staircase. Eventually, the plants will grow enough to wind their way up the stair railing to create a living wall of sorts.
Cedar paneling under the exterior eve was continued on the living room’s ceiling to bring the outside in. Chinoiserie-style wallpaper in Randy’s office draws a connection to the inner courtyard, inspired by a natural hot spring. The zen space has a plaster spa pool surrounded by flagstone, a running stream into a koi pond and a boardwalk.
Custom Tailoring
Likens and Hayes’ complementary dynamic is displayed in the main living space, which offers many examples of ingenuity. Hayes, who served as the lead designer on the project, is a creative with a bold vision, while Likens’ superpower is solving problems.
The furniture was designed to harmonize with the large Turkish rug containing flecks of blue purchased on a visit to Istanbul. Hayes dreamed up the two-toned black and tan sofa (she jokes that the colors match the couple’s German shepherd Cleo perfectly) and two cream-colored chairs, and had them custom-made. The two side tables by Milk Shop in Portland were also custom-designed to coordinate with the coffee table. The floating glass, stone and steel fireplace was a challenge to create because of venting, but worthwhile. It is a focal point in the space and creates separation between the living and dining rooms.
“There are so many details that go into taking your vision and making it a reality,” said Likens.
One such example is the light fixture in the dining room. Hayes worked with custom New York-based lighting company Shakúff to get the white oak and blown-glass fixture just right. The piece was lengthened and staggered to better suit the size of the table.
Likens and Hayes pulled the reeded tambour panels on the kitchen island onto the oversized hood above the Wolf Range. The jewel-box pantry balances beauty and functionality with open shelving tucked behind a wall, a dark soapstone countertop, decorative wallpaper and shelving for Randy’s collection of Baccarat glasses. A dog dish is concealed in a side drawer on the stone island with a waterfall edge.
A Serene Suite
Many of Likens’ favorite parts of the house are on the second floor, which is entirely devoted to the couple’s suite. “It’s an exclusive space,” said architect Todd. “That’s where the mountain views get supercharged.”
The bedroom, with wood-beamed ceilings and another silk Turkish rug find, sports warmer sunset tones. “The colors, the softness, the romance of it; it makes me feel joy,” said Likens.
Likens uses the coffee bar next to the bedroom every morning as an important part of her daily routine.
The raised bathtub in the main bathroom has expansive views of Mount Bachelor. A glass-beaded chandelier dangles from above. The natural aqua bella quartzite counters add depth without being overwhelming.
Distinctive Spaces
“I’m most proud that the house has some color,” said Hayes. Her favorite tile is the blue marble with scalloped edges in the ground-floor guest suite bath.
The home’s other distinctive features include a pickleball court, a wine cellar, Likens’ and Hayes’ office, a wildlife-focused art collection and an intuitive home control system called “Josh.” Users turn lights and other controls on and off with voice commands and texting.
The house is an oasis of calm and originality. “Knowing each other so well helps that creativity, that trust. There are no bad ideas or options,” said Likens, and Hayes added, “We have better ideas because we work together.”
Architect: Jason Todd Home Design | Interior designer: Likens Interior Design | Builder: Madrone Construction | Landscape design: Kristin Georgeton | Landscaper: Mike Limke
