design

Portland is a city full of amazing talent and one such company that really proves this is Grove. Grove is a small team of passionate creators that make everything themselves from start to finish. The Grove team designs and makes iPhone Cases and iPad cases out of bamboo and recycled skateboards. Here are some of our favorite designs by Grove along with a few images of their process.

The Joinery challenged their craftspeople, designer, and sales people to develop innovative new products using scrap wood for our third annual Scrap Contest. After much lumber hording and lots of time building and sanding, the pieces are now done and on display.

Here is your chance to vote and be entered in a drawing to win the scrap project of your choice (up to a $1,120 value.) All questions must be answered to be entered. Contest ends June 30th, 2012. Drawing will be held on July 3rd. Shipping not included.

Click here to take the survey and see images of all the entries.

If you are in Portland please come by and see these amazing pieces in person. All pieces will be available for sale after the contest is finished.

The Architecture and Legacy of Pietro Belluschi opened last month at the Orgon Historical Society.

Italian born architect Pietro Belluschi, F.A.I.A. spent much of his notable career here in Portland designing local landmarks such as the Portland Art Museum and the Equitable Building (now the Commonwealth Building). The Oregon Historical Society is hosting an exhibit featuring his lifetime of works.

Mixing patterns of different scales and colors has been done for many years but the strong use of bright colors has been popping up frequently within design blogs and publications lately. The photo below from designer Caitlin Wilson is a successful example of mixing patterns. To visit her website click here.

When mixing pattens be sure to vary the scale and subject matter - floral mixed with stripes or dots works well.  Above is a larger floral print paired with smaller trellis type patterns.

Fresh on the floor this week is the Pacific Chair in Western Walnut. The chair in Trellis Sky fabric features a traditional pattern and design with a fresh more contemporary look with updated colors and dark wood tones. This chair retails for $2,965 off the floor. The matching ottoman is also available for $639.

Notice the amazing grain pattern on the side panels. For more information on this chair contact us here or call us at 503.788.8547.

Fresh on the showroom floor are the Slipper chairs in Cherry with Robert Allen Ikat Fret Fabric.  This classic chair has a small footprint with dimensions at 33d x 25w x 36h. Each chair is priced at $1,715.

The new Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel in North Portland is an incredible place.  The halls are filled with whimiscal art from local artists and the modern children's aesthetic is mastered here - clean and professional, and at the same time colorful, warm and very, very fun.  We were lucky enough to be selected to build a few pieces for the hospital.

We love creating custom designs with our customers.  In fact, over 40% of of the pieces that The Joinery builds is custom. Below is a great example of the fun ideas our customers come up with - a custom Valet, shown in Madrone.

Selecting the perfect colors & fabrics for indoor & outside rooms

Marlys Wiegand of Adrette Designs will be offering a complimentary window covering seminar on Saturday, May 19 at our showroom starting at 10:30.

Here is your chance to enjoy a fun, informative session with one of Portland’s leading window treatment and design specialist Marlys Wiegand of Adrette Designs. Learn about the latest trends in window fashions, and how the right colors and textures can create the perfect ambiance for your indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Marlys and her team will also show how to avoid costly mistakes while helping you to infuse personal style into your rooms with beautiful, yet practical fabric creations. See and touch some of the most recent fabrics and trims, get excited and ask questions.

Denise and Jeff found The Joinery after recently moving to Portland from San Fransisco. They fell in love immediatly with the Live Edge Dining Table made from The Joinery's own Walnut tree. We featured it on our Facebook page and Denise put it on hold that day.