Bringing character to the ‘burbs"
Casa Lima
When her family moved to the suburbs after nearly 20 years of living in Portland, Erin saw an opportunity to showcase a more colorful approach to life in the "burbs." One that compliments how modern families live, and offers an elevated - if offbeat - alternative to the “cookie cutter” style that suburban homes are best known for.
About the design
location
size
year built
Tualatin, Oregon
2900 Square Feet
2004
Playful layering, which has become something of a design signature, is on full display in this home. Curated and quirky, there’s something clever - and often personal - to discover in every corner.
Magic in the Mix
Technicolor Dreams
In stark contrast to the earthy neutrals that have come to dominate the design world, Erin's home leans into a bold palette of reds, blues, greens and pinks. Even spaces with white walls feel drenched in color.
"The project came together very quickly, with exuberant spaces built upon a restrained palette of reds, blues, whites, blacks and, occasionally green"
-Emily Grosvenor Oregon Home
Style Notes
curated maximalism
high-low home
offbeat chic
Erin hand-painted most of the patterns featured in the home, like the scalloped ceiling in her daughter’s room
Removing a bulky and unused fireplace opened up the living room, optimizing the space for gathering to play, watch sports, or share a glass of wine.
design details
CUSTOM WINDOW COVERINGS
Roman shades in the playroom act as art - offering up yet another way for Erin to display her signature stripes.
THE GALLERY
Gallery walls are something of a specialty for Erin, who studied fine arts in college.
COLOR BLOCKING
Color punctuates the Lima home, creating visual interest meant to pique curiosity and move visitors through the home.
PATTERN PLAY
Erin is no stranger to pattern clashing, a characteristic of modern eclectic style. In the dining room, crane wallpaper sits next to hand painted stripes.
