My 1924 kitchen in the Alameda neighborhood is like many in older Portland homes -- heavy on charm, light on space by 2011 standards. My husband, Mike, and I have a fat file folder of plans to make ...

There’s something about a booth that encourages leisurely dining. Feeling enclosed and cozy, all comfy on a soft padded bench, family and friends are more likely to chat and linger instead of eat and ...

Doesn’t this white leather booth ooze the charm of a 1950s café? We think so, too. It seats a herd of people and provides enough character to serve as the focal point of a kitchen and dining space. If ...