Kami Gray Interiors is a full-service interior design and remodeling firm for residential homes and spaces, serving the greater Portland, Oregon area. After Kami finished her Bachelor of Science in Design in 2002 (The Art Institute of Portland), her career began as a catalog art director and set designer for brands like Pendleton, Nike, and Rejuvenation at Williams-Sonoma.
As inspirational as home decor catalogs can be, this work taught Kami how to make something look tiptop on a tight budget. Kami had to be imaginative and resourceful as success in the catalog business meant that every page was a source of inspiration. It didn't take long for Kami's work and interests to naturally turn towards designing interiors for residential clients.
Her experience in styling for catalogs also provided years of exploring a variety of interior styles including rustic, traditional, transitional, modern, mid-century modern, contemporary, coastal, eclectic, and others. This has been invaluable to Kami as an interior home designer as she helps her clients create the home that suits them and not force her design interests onto the process.
As inspirational as home decor catalogs can be, this work taught Kami how to make something look tiptop on a tight budget. Kami had to be imaginative and resourceful as success in the catalog business meant that every page was a source of inspiration. It didn't take long for Kami's work and interests to naturally turn towards designing interiors for residential clients.
Her experience in styling for catalogs also provided years of exploring a variety of interior styles including rustic, traditional, transitional, modern, mid-century modern, contemporary, coastal, eclectic, and others. This has been invaluable to Kami as an interior home designer as she helps her clients create the home that suits them and not force her design interests onto the process.
Services
Interior Design for Home Furnishings: For design fees, we charge a flat rate per room.
Rates depend on how many items we're sourcing for you and if we're assisting with any cosmetic changes, such as adding wallpaper, designing built-ins, redesigning a fireplace, etc.
The range is between $1000-$4000 per room.
Interior Design for Home Remodels: We charge a flat rate for the scope of the project.
The typical design fee for a kitchen remodel from design planning through construction is $7500.
Consultations: If you just want design ideas or you're not anticipating to execute the work or purchase home furnishings until a later date, Kami offers in-home consultations to discuss your future remodel or home furnishings plan.charges.
Rates depend on how many items we're sourcing for you and if we're assisting with any cosmetic changes, such as adding wallpaper, designing built-ins, redesigning a fireplace, etc.
The range is between $1000-$4000 per room.
Interior Design for Home Remodels: We charge a flat rate for the scope of the project.
The typical design fee for a kitchen remodel from design planning through construction is $7500.
Consultations: If you just want design ideas or you're not anticipating to execute the work or purchase home furnishings until a later date, Kami offers in-home consultations to discuss your future remodel or home furnishings plan.charges.
This project was co-designed by my daughter and interior designer, Steph Welch.
The 1926 home in the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood of Portland, Oregon was in dire need of a main floor renovation.
It was last updated in 1988 and had lost most of its original charm.
We opened up walls, but were careful to do so in a way that respects the homes of this era.
Our main goal was to open up and lighten up the space up with a fresh, transitional vibe.
We combined current elements alongside traditional materials to create the perfect blend of styles - bright, layered and organic.
The 1926 home in the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood of Portland, Oregon was in dire need of a main floor renovation.
It was last updated in 1988 and had lost most of its original charm.
We opened up walls, but were careful to do so in a way that respects the homes of this era.
Our main goal was to open up and lighten up the space up with a fresh, transitional vibe.
We combined current elements alongside traditional materials to create the perfect blend of styles - bright, layered and organic.
A chimney was running right through the island and to camouflage it, it had been wrapped in wood paneling.
The bar seating was in a narrow walkway so we moved it to an exterior wall and created an indoor/outdoor bar seating area separated by an accordion window.
The breakfast nook was too small so we pushed it towards the window and created a banquette.
We're so happy our clients went for it all and took a risk on some interesting materials and colors and bucked the trend of an all-white kitchen.
The bar seating was in a narrow walkway so we moved it to an exterior wall and created an indoor/outdoor bar seating area separated by an accordion window.
The breakfast nook was too small so we pushed it towards the window and created a banquette.
We're so happy our clients went for it all and took a risk on some interesting materials and colors and bucked the trend of an all-white kitchen.
Walls were knocked out for this one.
The 1920s home had tons of space, but it was broken up into small, awkwardly-shaped rooms.
Not anymore.
It's open, airy, spacious and the perfect gathering place for a young family of five.
These wonderful clients wanted their home to be warm and inviting so we used earth tones and balanced those with hints of Mediterranean blue.
In the kitchen, we got bold and painted the cabinets blue and offset that coolness with butcherblock countertops and exposed reclaimed wood shelving.
The 1920s home had tons of space, but it was broken up into small, awkwardly-shaped rooms.
Not anymore.
It's open, airy, spacious and the perfect gathering place for a young family of five.
These wonderful clients wanted their home to be warm and inviting so we used earth tones and balanced those with hints of Mediterranean blue.
In the kitchen, we got bold and painted the cabinets blue and offset that coolness with butcherblock countertops and exposed reclaimed wood shelving.
One of the biggest challenges in renovating older homes is being respectful to the original architecture and era.
In this case, an 1893 Victorian one block off SE Division in the Richmond neighborhood of Portland was remodeled in the 1980s and to put it delicately, it was a botched job.
But in whomever's defense, the 80s were not a time of great ideas and execution in kitchen design.
Our main goal was to leave no trace of the 1980s remodel and restore the kitchen back to something that felt more in keeping with the home's original bones.
In this case, an 1893 Victorian one block off SE Division in the Richmond neighborhood of Portland was remodeled in the 1980s and to put it delicately, it was a botched job.
But in whomever's defense, the 80s were not a time of great ideas and execution in kitchen design.
Our main goal was to leave no trace of the 1980s remodel and restore the kitchen back to something that felt more in keeping with the home's original bones.
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