2008 FitHouse: Portland, Oregon

  • This design approach creates spaces that accomodate your family's changing needs over time.

    Cooking Light 2008 FitHouse

    This year's idea house showcases Universal Design with features that make it accessible, comfortable, and appealing for years to come.

Portland FitHouse Sourcebook

Get information on everything in the Portland FitHouse. 

FitHouse Portland - Floor Plans

 See the floor plans and take a virtual tour of the 2008 FitHouse in Portland, Oregon

This design approach creates spaces that accomodate your family's changing needs over time.

Universal Design

This design approach creates spaces that accomodate your family's changing needs over time.

This design approach creates spaces that accomodate your family's changing needs over time.

A Sense of Place

Portland style and Pacific Northwest sensibility reflect the roots of this Craftsman-style home.

Explore the kitchen in our 2008 FitHouse in Portland, Oregon.

Kitchen

Smart storage, easy access, and other Universal Design elements make the kitchen easy for anyone to use.

Explore the great room in our 2008 FitHouse in Portland, Oregon.

Great Room

A wide-open floor plan, natural light, and easy access to the main living spaces make this room the heart of the house.

Explore the breakfast room in our 2008 FitHouse in Portland, Oregon.

Breakfast Room

Easy access to adjacent rooms provides a sense of flow to this cozy place.

Explore the dining room in our 2008 FitHouse in Portland, Oregon.

Dining Room

A modern take on traditional design elements keeps the dining room elegant and timeless.

Explore the master bedroom in our 2008 FitHouse in Portland, Oregon.

Master Bedroom

A corner of calm: soft fabrics, muted colors, and an Asian aesthetic creates a perfect escape.

Explore the master bathoom in our 2008 FitHouse in Portland, Oregon.

Master Bathoom

A pass-through fireplace, natural materials, and ample window light make this room a relaxing escape.

Explore the reading nook in our 2008 FitHouse in Portland, Oregon.

Reading Nook

Editor's Pick! This corner of calm features built-in shelves and a cozy corner to read or relax.

Explore the bonus room in our 2008 FitHouse in Portland, Oregon.

Bonus Room

Built-in storage and ample soace makes this room perfect for fitness, projects, and family time.

Explore the guest room in our 2008 FitHouse in Portland, Oregon.

Guest Room

Varied textures and local art bring a warm, inviting feel to this room.

Explore the Universal Design bathroom in our 2008 FitHouse in Portland, Oregon.

Universal Design Bathroom

Design tweaks enable some with limited mobility to easily use this space.

Explore the Universal Design bedroom in our 2008 FitHouse in Portland, Oregon.

Universal Design Bedroom

Seamless universal design: a low bed and smartly placed light switches.

Explore the outdoor kitchen of our 2008 FitHouse in Portland, Oregon.

Outdoor Kitchen

A big grill, an out-door fridge, and an outdoor fireplace brings the kicthen outside.

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