Interior view of a house under renovation with exposed wooden wall studs and an open doorway leading to a room with a window and light-colored flooring.

Before & After

Here at Gusto, we feel so incredibly lucky to have amazing clients who trust us to design their home, the place where they celebrate the joys of life and recharge from the difficult days. They come to us with ideas, a wish-list of what home means to them. Together, we work to develop designs that not only meet their needs, but often exceeds their hopes and dreams.

Many great transformations start with humble beginnings. Regardless of your starting point, we will design a solution to meet your needs and surprise you with how fantastic your home can be.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes peek at where our projects began and where they ended up.

Sellwood Bluff House

A multi-story house with light gray exterior, large windows, and a steep gabled roof, surrounded by a green lawn and mature trees.
A two-story house with a blue exterior, illuminated windows, and a front porch with outdoor seating, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained garden.

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Before renovation photo of a kitchen with green walls and white cabinets, black stairs leading to an upper level, a window with pink and white curtains, and open shelves with bowls, glassware, and fruit.
A cozy home interior featuring a staircase with a green wall, large windows with natural light, a built-in bookshelf filled with books, potted plants, and a small wooden table with a vase of yellow flowers.

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Before renovation photo of a living room with wooden floors, a white desk with a chair, a couch with pillows, windows, wall art, a rug, and some pet beds on the floor.
A bright living room with large windows, green plants, a white sofa, and wooden furniture under a modern light fixture with kitchen addition in the background.

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A cluttered bedroom with windows, a ceiling fan, a desk, a bed, and various items scattered around.
Bright bedroom with large windows, a plant, a white armchair, and a bed with a crumpled bedspread.

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Kaiser Road Farm House

A living room with large windows showing trees outside. It has a white armchair, a small table with a lamp, a patterned blue rug, and various items scattered around.
Open-concept living room and kitchen with large windows, beige hardwood floors, a brown leather sofa, a black coffee table with books and potted plants, a kitchen with navy blue island, white cabinets, and black-framed windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

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A kitchen with white cabinets, a kitchen island, and large windows showing a scenic outdoor view of trees and a fence, with some clutter on the counters.

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Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a navy blue kitchen island with gold accents, large windows, wooden beams on ceiling, pendant lights, and various plants and kitchenware.

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Freeze Farm

A backyard view depicting a light green house with a second-story window, surrounded by greenery including trees and bushes. The yard has a brick patio with a barbecue grill, potted plants, and outdoor furniture, under a blue sky with some clouds.
A two-story Victorian style house with a decorative gable and balcony, surrounded by a lush garden with colorful flowers and trees under a clear blue sky.

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A cluttered kitchen with a wooden table, red cabinets, a sink, and a fridge covered in magnets. There are two windows with decorative glass jars on the sill, a black microwave on top of the refrigerator, and various items on the table, including a red water bottle, handbag, and some papers.
Bright kitchen with white cabinets and light green accents, a white island with stools, and a window with sunlight, decor including vases, framed photos, and plants.

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Living room with a tall bookshelf filled with books, a brown leather armchair, a floral upholstered armchair, side table, cactus plant, window, and various decorative items on top of the bookshelf.
A cozy vintage library room with dark blue walls, a large window, a chandelier, a plush armchair with a fur throw, a coffee table with books and decorations, filled bookshelves, a painting, and a colorful patterned rug.

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Borthwick Basement ADU

Interior of a basement with exposed stone walls, unfinished ceiling with pipes, paint cans, and tools scattered on the floor.
A modern living room with large windows, a dining table with black chairs, a gray sofa, plants, artwork on the wall, a black bookshelf, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

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Whidden and Lewis Kitchen

A kitchen with a black refrigerator, a beige tiled island, a small table with chairs, and a fish tank near the window. There are three silver pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.
Modern white kitchen with pendant lights over island, green chairs, and floral decor.

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Maplewood House

Living room with large window, potted plants, sectional sofa with pillows, American flag wall hanging, yellow chairs, standing lamp, and hardwood flooring.
Modern living room with white sectional sofa, leather chairs, glass coffee table, and large sliding glass doors leading to a backyard with trees and grass. Decor includes black and white wall art, plants, and a contemporary chandelier.

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Living room with large windows showing trees outside. Contains a person wearing a face mask, standing near a tall potted plant. There is a blue sofa with pillows, a glass coffee table with books, and a table lamp. Natural light coming in through windows.
A modern bedroom with large windows showing trees outside. The room has a sloped wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, black and white pillows, and a throw blanket. There are two white nightstands with lamps and books, plants in pots, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio.

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Mount Tabor Kitchen

Kitchen with wooden floors, countertop, stove, dark cabinets, and various kitchen items, and an attached dining area in the background.
Modern white kitchen with a large island, gray cabinets, black fixtures, and a dining area in the background with a chandelier and windows.

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Alpine Terrace

A basement laundry room with a window showing outdoor trees. There are two washing machines with detergent bottles and laundry on top, a utility sink, and some wiring and pipes on the walls and ceiling.
A laundry room with dark green cabinets, a window with plants, and black and white patterned tile floor.

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A cluttered basement with boxes, bikes, and storage items, with a window providing natural light.
A living room with a gray sofa, colorful pillows, a wooden coffee table with books and a tray, a fireplace, and wall art including a map and a framed picture, with a window and indoor plants.

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Cedar Road Guest Suite

A cluttered garage with various furniture, chairs, and boxes stacked and scattered around, white walls, ceiling lights, and a garage door.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, open shelving, and large windows bringing in natural light. Decor includes plants, bowls, plates, and a microwave. There is a black ladder-style shelf on the left and a small round table with cushions in the foreground.

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Hemenway House

A kitchen with large windows overlooking greenery outside. There are cream-colored cabinets, a sink, and a small kitchen island with a basket of apples on it. Part of a dining table with chairs covered with blue fabric is visible in the foreground.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large wooden island, pendant lights, and dark wood flooring. Large windows bring in natural light.

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A bedroom with a bed covered in a beige patterned bedspread, brown pillows, and white sheets. There are two dark wooden nightstands with lamps on each side of the bed, and a framed black-and-white photograph on the wall near a window with white trim and a view of green trees outside.
A bedroom with a large bed covered in white and pink bedding, a white side table with a pink lamp and plant, framed black-and-white photographs on the wall, a green potted plant, patterned curtains, and sunlight casting shadows on a gray carpet.

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Overlook House

A cluttered kitchen with yellow walls and green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a white refrigerator covered with magnets and photos, a sliding glass door leading outside, and various kitchenware and items on the countertops and shelves.
A bright kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, wooden lower cabinets, open shelves with dishes, a white subway tile backsplash, a window with a view of greenery, a plant and sunflower on the counter, and part of a white kitchen island.

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Burlingame Kitchen

Kitchen with wooden cabinets, black countertops, stainless steel stove, and large window with green outdoor view.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, and a window. A dining area with a wooden table and black chairs is visible through an open doorway, with a living room in the background featuring a sofa and pendant lights.

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Hewett House

A cluttered kitchen and dining area with a counter, chairs, open shelves filled with books, and a door leading to another room. Various household items and utensils are scattered on the counters.
Modern kitchen with a large island, pendant lights, a stove, and a cabinet with open shelves holding bowls and plants.

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A bathroom with a double sink vanity, mirrors, wall-mounted lights, towels, and a window with a bathtub outside.
Modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, large windows, plants, and dual mirrors above a marble countertop.

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Dunthorpe House

A house with moss-covered roof, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a sign that reads 'Keep out of dirt infested when muddy' in the front yard.
Front exterior view of a modern white house with large black-framed windows, a sloped roof, and two large planters with small green plants, set against a backdrop of tall trees.

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a window overlooking green trees. The floor is covered with reddish-brown tiles. There are various kitchen items and paper towels on the counters.
Modern kitchen with black cabinets, white countertops, large windows, and pendant lighting.

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Happy Hour House

A cozy living room with green walls, a chandelier, framed photos, a bookshelf, and various furniture including a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There are large windows with curtains and a pet bed on the floor.
Open-concept living and kitchen area with wooden accents, blue accent wall, dining table with wicker chairs, and gray sofa with cushions.

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Martins Lane Fireplace

Before renovation photo of a family room with brick fireplace, large windows, outdoor patio, and toys on carpet.
Living room with a redesigned white fireplace surrounded by black glass blocks, a tall green plant in a white pot, and large windows.

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Malden House

A before renovation photo of an old, weathered white house with a teal door and front steps, decorated with Christmas lights, on a rainy day with a gray sky, bare trees, and nearby neighboring houses.
Front view of a blue house with white trim, a gabled roof, and a front porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

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Eastmoreland Kitchen

Clean kitchen with wooden cabinets, black granite countertops, and a window above the sink. Items include a microwave, coffee maker, green kettles, and various dishes.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, a white subway tile backsplash, a window with patterned valance, a bowl of lemons and apples on the counter, and a vase of white flowers.

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Middlecrest House

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and a kitchen island with stools. Items on the island include a white bag, snacks, and drinks. There is a sliding glass door with a balcony outside, and a clock on the wall.
Modern kitchen with light wooden cabinets, a marble island, pendant lights, and a black door with window.

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A bathroom with a white vanity and yellow countertop, a large bathtub with white tiles, a window with white blinds, a tall green plant in a clear vase, a white towel on a towel bar, toiletries on the shelf above the sink, a small plush rug on the tiled floor, and a bathmat in front of the tub.
Modern minimalist bathroom with a freestanding bathtub by large windows, a walk-in shower with a glass partition, a double sink vanity with plants, and a wood-slatted privacy panel.

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Living room with large window showing a riverside view, a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, a TV mounted above the fireplace, and a leather sofa in the corner.
A modern living room with a large window overlooking a lakeside neighborhood with houses and trees, furnished with a gray armchair, a wooden chair, a floor lamp, and a patterned rug.

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Sellwood Bungalow

A kitchen with yellow walls, white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and various kitchen items, including dishes, condiments, and appliances.
A bright kitchen with white walls and cabinets, blue lower cabinets with gold handles, a wooden countertop, a stainless steel oven, a window above a white sink with a gold faucet, and various fruits and plants on the counters.

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A bathroom with a toilet next to a wall with framed pictures, a closet with clear plastic drawers containing various items, and a small white trash can. The floor has green and black checkered tiles, and there is a vent on the ceiling. A partial view of a wooden floor and a beige wall is visible.
A bright white bathroom with a skylight, black and white patterned floor, white cabinets with silver knobs, a black countertop with a green plant, a yellow towel, and a walk-in shower with white subway tiles and glass door.

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with unmade white bedding, a small nightstand with a lamp, a large flat-screen TV, a window with closed blinds, and a wooden framed mirror above the bed.
Bright bedroom with a large bed covered in floral bedding, a window with curtains, a small bedside table, built-in shelves with decorative items, and an entrance to a bathroom with black and white tiled floor.

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Woodside Classic

A kitchen with white cabinets, a dark countertop, and a large window with blinds. The countertop has various kitchen items, including a cutting board, potted plant, and small appliances. A stainless steel stove is in the foreground.
Bright kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertops, a large window, and a colorful runner rug. A person in a dark shirt and blue pants is walking through, and a large vase of pink and white flowers is on the counter. Pendant lights hang from the ceiling, and a staircase is visible in the background.

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A house with a gray exterior, multiple white-framed windows, a black front door with a window, and a brick porch with a garden full of green shrubs and a small brick wall.
Modern white house with black window frames, a brick chimney, surrounded by trees and colorful landscaped garden, with a driveway in the foreground.

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Buckman Victorian

A kitchen with yellow walls, a window with white curtains, and a brick wall. There is a stainless steel oven, a black stove with a kettle on it, a microwave on a white cabinet, and a set of black pans hanging on a shelf. A small wooden counter is on the left with a wooden stool, and a larger wooden table is in the foreground with a tape measure, tissue box, and paper towels on it.
Modern kitchen with blue cabinets, wooden accents, open shelving with dishes and decor, a large window with greenery outside, and a wooden island with bowls of fruit.

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View of a staircase with wooden steps leading down to a small landing, featuring a painted dragon design on the wall at the bottom of the stairs and storage boxes at the top of the stairs.
Interior view of a staircase with wooden steps and a black metal railing, looking down from the top. There is a large plant in a woven basket on a stool at the bottom of the stairs, and a glass door leading outside, where concrete and dirt with plants are visible. Sunlight casts shadows of the plant onto the floor.

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A two-story yellow house with a small porch and a black roof, surrounded by a backyard with grass, a small garden, and outdoor furniture, including a large terracotta chimenea, against a partly cloudy sky.
A two-story house with light gray siding, black window frames, and a large screened porch at the back, illuminated from inside during dusk, with a paved walkway and garden in the yard.

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Abernethy Vintage

A cluttered kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a window with trees outside, various kitchen appliances, plants, a refrigerator with magnets and photos, and miscellaneous items on the counter and top of cabinets.
Bright white kitchen with large windows, white cabinets, a white island with wooden chairs, a stainless steel stove with a green teapot, black pendant lights, and potted plants.

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Kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel microwave, stove, and various plants on top of cabinets. Counter with coffee maker, basket, and utensils. Dark wooden floor and window with blinds.
A bright, modern kitchen with white cabinets, wooden flooring, and a white dining table with wooden chairs. There are plants and flowers on the shelves and counter, with natural light coming through windows.

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A small bathroom with a white toilet, a white cabinet with skincare products, a beige shower curtain, and a blue wall.
A bathroom with a white and navy blue vanity, a toilet, white subway tile on the walls, a white cabinet, and a shelf with plants and decorative bottles. The floor has small hexagonal tiles with black accent tiles.

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A light green, two-story house with a front porch, stairs leading up to the entrance, and a black Range Rover parked outside. The porch has a white pillar, hanging flower pot, and potted plants. The house has windows with cream colored shutters, and a small attic window with diamond-shaped panes. There are plants and a small garden bed in front of the house, along with a sign in the yard.
A light green, two-story house with a front porch, stairs leading up to the entrance, and a black Range Rover parked outside. The porch has a white pillar, hanging flower pot, and potted plants. The house has windows with cream colored shutters, and a small attic window with diamond-shaped panes. There are plants and a small garden bed in front of the house, along with a sign in the yard.
A two-story house painted dark blue with white trim, featuring a small front porch with steps, large windows, and a wooden front door. The house has a steep gabled roof with a small window on the top floor and is surrounded by a well-kept garden with various plants and flowers.

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Witt Remodel

Before photo of living room with fireplace, furniture, and closed off kitchen area

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After remodel kitchen open reconfigured space

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Before remodel photo of dining room

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