Rediger Design Journal
Explore the thinking behind the work, from renovation strategy and space planning to the materials and details that shape a home over time.
Porch Season is Here: How to Style an Outdoor Space That Actually Feels Finished
In the Pacific Northwest, porch season doesn't last forever. We shares the specific decisions that make the difference between a finished outdoor space and an afterthought.
Why Your Open Floor Plan Feels Awkward
Open floor plans are beautiful in theory. But when a space is too open, it can start to feel undefined, unfinished, or even uncomfortable. The solution is not more furniture — it is intentional zones. Here is how to define a large open space so it feels both cohesive and inviting.
The Secret to Every Great Room: How to Find Your Anchor Piece
Every great room starts with one decision. Not a mood board, not a shopping cart full of maybes. One anchor piece that holds the whole space together. Here's how to find yours and why it makes every decision after it easier.
The Cheap Tax: Why the Wrong Shortcuts Cost the Most
Avoid the 'Cheap Tax' by learning the difference between smart renovation savings and costly shortcuts. From kitchen electrical to bathroom fixtures, discover the 'Rediger Rule of Thumb' for knowing when to splurge on the bones and when to save on the jewelry of your home.
My Kitchen Remodel: Where Rediger Design Began
Discover how this 100-year-old Portland kitchen was transformed through thoughtful layout decisions and material choices rooted in real-life constraints. Learn how to balance historic integrity with modern functionality in a high-traffic home, proving that good design starts with a deep respect for a building's original story.
My Bathroom Makeover: The Vision
Explore the behind-the-scenes design vision, material selections, and fixture curation for our bathroom makeover. Focused on warmth and function, this guide illustrates how to curate high-end textures and organic shapes to create a lived-in, grounded feel that elevates your daily routine without sacrificing practical durability.
Beyond the Swatch: Why "Warm" Paint Won't Fix a Cold Room
Learn how interior designers create warmth in a room beyond just paint color. This guide covers the essential roles of texture, lighting, contrast, and negative space in home design. Discover how to use these professional design layers to help your home feel cozy, intentional, and perfectly lived-in.
Form, Function & Flexibility: A Garage Turned Four-Season Retreat
Discover how Rediger Design transformed a basic garage into a four-season flex space for lounging, working, and entertaining. See how thoughtful design, smart storage, and layered materials turned this PNW garage into a warm, livable extension of the home that balances everyday functionality with a high-end, grounded aesthetic.