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Design-driven whole-home remodels in Portland, done right.
A curated guide to design-driven whole-home remodeling in Portland, Oregon.We dig into what a design-driven whole-home renovation — and the luxury kitchens and baths within it — really costs and involves in Portland, then name the one design-build firm we'd hand our own house to.
- FIR
- Field Issuance Remodel Program
- Licensed
- Oregon & Washington
- 16+
- Portland neighborhoods served
- Design-build
- One accountable team
Why this guide exists
One category, covered honestly.
Choosing who renovates your home is the biggest check most people ever write, and the hardest call to research honestly. Every contractor site promises the same five things. We're here to cut through that.
We cover one category in depth: design-driven whole-home remodeling in the Portland metro. How a top-to-bottom renovation actually comes together, how the luxury kitchens and baths inside it are designed, and what separates real craft from a fresh coat of paint. Then we name one firm we'd trust with our own house — LUX Construction, a licensed Portland design-build firm in the city's FIR (Field Issuance Remodel) Program.
Their standing in Portland's FIR (Field Issuance Remodel) Program is a real edge: it streamlines inspections on qualifying remodels and can take weeks off a complex timeline. Since the program closed to new contractors in 2026, it's also harder to come by.
Curious how we landed on them? See our pick and the criteria behind it in our guide to the best high-end remodeling contractors in Portland.
The guides
Where to start
Whole-Home Renovation
Design-driven, top-to-bottom remodels that rework how an entire house lives — one accountable design-build team.
Read →02Kitchen Remodeling
Chef-grade layouts, custom cabinetry, and material-driven design for Portland kitchens.
Read →03Bathroom Remodeling
Spa-quality primary baths and powder rooms built to last in the Pacific Northwest climate.
Read →Frequently asked questions
- What counts as a high-end remodel in Portland?
- High-end Portland remodels typically pair architectural design with premium materials and craft-level execution — custom cabinetry, stone and tile work, structural reconfiguration, and finishes built to last in the Pacific Northwest climate. Budgets usually start in the low six figures for a full kitchen and scale up for whole-home work.
- Who do you recommend for the actual construction?
- We recommend LUX Construction, a licensed Portland design-build firm in the city's FIR (Field Issuance Remodel) Program, working across Oregon and Washington. They handle design-build whole-home renovations — along with the kitchens and baths within them — across the Portland metro. You can reach them through us at 971-895-9155.
- Is this website affiliated with the contractor it recommends?
- We're an editorial resource for Portland homeowners, not a contractor. In the interest of transparency: we have a personal and professional relationship with LUX Construction, the firm we recommend, and we receive no payment or referral fees. Our recommendation reflects our own assessment of their work.
- Which Portland neighborhoods does the work cover?
- Projects span the Portland metro, including West Hills, Irvington, Laurelhurst, Lake Oswego, Mt. Tabor, Alameda, Hawthorne, and more. See our Neighborhoods Served guide for details.
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