Each year, in partnership with the Albina (now Portland) Rotary Club, we honor a few exceptional seniors from North and Northeast Portland as they step into their next chapter.
Martha Kerr’s nearly 50-year career at Neil Kelly helped shape the remodeling industry, breaking barriers for women and inspiring generations of designers through leadership, innovation, and mentorship.
New cabinet tariffs are affecting remodel costs, but smart planning and strong partnerships help reduce impact. Learn what’s changing, what’s delayed, and how Neil Kelly helps clients navigate cabinetry decisions.
The leading home design trends of 2026 are shaping remodeling projects toward wellness, warmth, and beautifully livable spaces.
No more grey, no more barn doors, no more boring spaces for doing chores. It’s 2025! And as each new year urges, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what’s in and what’s out in the world of home design and remodeling. These days, homeowners are looking to add comfort and joy to every corner… > Read more
Neil Kelly’s interior designers, project managers, and carpenters have been turning remodeling dreams into reality for homeowners throughout the Pacific Northwest in a banner year of bathroom updates, kitchen reconfigurations, and whole-house renovations. Let’s take a look back at the most exciting remodeling projects of 2024. The One With The Blue Range The owners of… > Read more
This year has been very exciting for many of our Design/Build Remodeling teams as recently completed projects in each of our locations—Bend, Eugene, Portland, and Seattle—have been recognized for excellence in design and craftsmanship. Numerous remodeling associations and authorities in the home design industry have honored us with regional and national awards. Let’s take a… > Read more
Earlier this month, our Eugene team was honored to partner with Make-A-Wish Oregon to grant the wish of a local 18-year-old—a wish that transformed her home and the lives of her family. Alice lives with a rare genetic disorder and is unable to walk or talk. She relies on her parents’ help for self-care. Alice’s… > Read more
The Oregon business community has, for a very long time, been populated by admirable companies. Admirable both for the impressive products and services they provide, as well as the other benefits they bring to the state, like jobs, revenue, prestige, charitable giving, and a more stable economic future. For 18 years now, The Portland Business… > Read more
To cap off Women’s Month, we’re sharing the inside story of Jenn Harbick’s rise to General Manager of Handyman Services here at Neil Kelly. In addition to leading a division of the company, Jenn has served as Communications Director of the National Association of Women in Construction and is the current President of the Albina… > Read more
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Tub or Shower? “If it turns out the tub is only used for watering house plants, or worse, for the cat box, I say NO! I have learned over the years, there are ‘tub people’ and ‘shower people.'” — Kathleen Donohue, Bend Design Consultant
Small Kitchen Design: “It’s often beneficial to have a mobile surface like a prep table on casters or a table that folds out from the wall.” — Karen Richmond, Portland Design Consultant
Backsplash Tile: “Something about a handmade ceramic tile makes me swoon. The imperfect edges of each tile allow the grout to show off, and the subtle tone variations from tile to tile add character.” — Erika Altenhofen, Portland Design Consultant
Regional Differences: “In California, people are very interested in keeping up with the neighbors and resale value. In the Pacific Northwest, there is a greater attention to craftsmanship that I find really inspiring.” — Jamie Smugeresky, Seattle Design Consultant