Design Studio Event | Champagne & Chocolate Bites
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Feb 9, 2012 in Latest News, Renaissance Style, _Special | 0 comments
Renaissance Homes is kicking off 2012 with a monthly event in our Design Studio. Join us Monday evening, February 13th from 4-7pm for a fantastic chocolate and champagne filled event. Peruse the beautiful new Design Studio, get your new home design questions answered by award winning Street of...
Renaissance Style: Marmoleum Flooring
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Jan 10, 2012 in Latest News, Renaissance Style, _Special | 1 comment
Marmoleum flooring is the new floor of choice for people interested in green building materials. You may remember it as linoleum, but this is not your grandma’s linoleum. Marmoleum comes in a wide range of beautiful colors and can be bought by the roll or in sections offering infinite design...
Design Studio Grand Opening, October 27th
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Oct 17, 2011 in Latest News, Renaissance Style, _Special | 2 comments
Join us for the much anticipated Renaissance Homes Design Studio Grand Opening – Thursday, October 27th, 4-7pm! Join Randy Sebastian and the Renaissance team for a fun evening. Tour the Design Studio, food, drinks and fun! “The Design Studio is exclusive to Renaissance Homes...
Renaissance Style: History of the Cape Cod
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Oct 4, 2011 in Latest News, Renaissance Style, _Special | 0 comments
The Cape Cod style home originated in colonial New England. Today, the term refers to Cape Cod shaped houses popular during the 1930s to 1950s. Owing to the romantic associations of 18th century models, the Cape Cod is arguably the most recognized house style in America. History of the Cape Cod...
Design Studio Update: Samples are coming in!
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Sep 27, 2011 in Latest News, Renaissance Style, _Special | 3 comments
Renaissance Homes is putting the finishing touches on our new 1,500 sq ft Design Studio at our Lake Oswego office near Bridgeport, just minutes from downtown Portland. Product samples are coming in and carpet is being laid. “We are so excited to unveil this special place to our customers,” says...
Design Studio Update: Millwork Installed
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Sep 19, 2011 in Latest News, Renaissance Style, _Special | 0 comments
Millwork was just installed and painted for Renaissance Homes’ new Design Studio! The 1,500 sq ft space is located at our Lake Oswego office near Bridgeport. Sandie Hume, Director of Design is using every inch of space. “We strategically placed millwork throughout the space so our...
Design Studio Update: Paint & Electrical Complete
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Aug 30, 2011 in Latest News, Renaissance Style, _Special | 0 comments
Paint and electrical are complete on Renaissance Homes’ new Design Studio! The 1,500 sq ft space is located at our Lake Oswego office near Bridgeport. Sandie Hume, Director of Design is planning the new studio down to the smallest detail. “We installed 40 color correcting light bulbs to let the...
Renaissance Style: Design Studio Products
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Aug 17, 2011 in Latest News, Renaissance Style, _Special | 0 comments
Products are coming in! Renaissance Homes is busy on our new 1,500 sq ft Design Studio at our Lake Oswego office near Bridgeport. ‘We are out searching the world for new and innovative products,” says Sandie Hume, Director of Design. From more than 30 new types of carpet in many colors and over...
Renaissance Style: Design Studio Update
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Aug 11, 2011 in Latest News, Renaissance Style, _Special | 0 comments
Renaissance Homes is busy on our new 1,500 sq ft Design Studio at our Lake Oswego office near Bridgeport. The walls are in and sheetrock is on. It’s coming together fast. “We are forward thinkers,” says Randy Sebastian, President of Renaissance Homes. “People still have housing needs and...
Renaissance Style: Mud Rooms For Our Northwest weather
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Aug 8, 2011 in Latest News, Renaissance Style, _Special | 1 comment
The mud room concept originated on farms and ranches out of necessity and was typically located in the back of the house with a backyard entrance. A mud room was literally a place for shedding muddy shoes and clothes when coming in from the fields or pastures. This back entrance kept dirt and grim...
Renaissance Style: History of the Four Square
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Aug 2, 2011 in Latest News, Renaissance Style, _Special | 1 comment
The American Four Square was manufactured by Sears Roebuck and sold in its catalog. Sears shipped in component parts to locations across the country. Sears manufactured an estimated 100,000 of these houses in various models and sizes. These houses were shipped in boxcars with a book of...
Renaissance Style: Top 10 Staging Tips
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Jul 20, 2011 in Latest News, Renaissance Style, _Special | 0 comments
Just like in life, you only have one chance to make a good first impression. If you are selling your home, make sure when prospective home buyers come see your home, it is ready! 1. Declutter Clutter makes homes seem small and disorganized. Pack-up now…you have to do it anyway. Everything in the...
Renaissance Homes Design Studio Breaks Ground
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Jul 14, 2011 in Latest News, Renaissance Style, _Special | 0 comments
Renaissance Homes is breaking ground on a new 1,500 sq ft Design Studio at our Lake Oswego office near Bridgeport. The studio will feature the latest in designer carpet, tiles, hardwoods, lighting and fixtures. Once complete, Renaissance homebuyers will visit the Design Studio to select the...
Renaissance Style: Box Beam Ceilings
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Jul 8, 2011 in Latest News, Renaissance Style, _Special | 1 comment
When you walk into a room, you don’t always look up, but maybe you should. Ceilings have often been characterized as functional, boring and forgotten, but they don’t have to be. Architectural details can give a room charm. Box beams are reminiscent of earlier, medieval wood beamed ceilings. The...
