HOLLAND STREET|  KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM REMODEL

- Kitchen remodel including new dining room featuring banquette seating  ///  designed and built by The Jack + Mare
FULL DEMO + REBUILD

“I hired the design/build firm of The Jack + Mare for my kitchen remodel because I fell in love with Terah Beth’s design skills, seen, in one instance, on Houzz (the Sellwood house) and, the other, five years earlier on Zillow (when the Mt. Tabor house was listed for sale). I liked both kitchens so much that I decided to search her out when I was ready to remodel.

Terah Beth’s design is both a collaboration with the client and a process where she starts with a lot of ideas and gradually narrows it down as she figures out the best possible design solution for the space, optimizing both the practical and esthetic use of the space. There was an exciting moment when she ”nailed it” on my kitchen design and we both knew everything was perfect for my space and work could start.

Her great design skills are attached to the equally great building skills of her husband, Justin. I think I was extremely fortunate to have found the both of them.

Justin is a builder-extraordinaire. A hard working guy with the highest of standards. He really cares about doing good work and that you are happy with the results. I can also say that he is fun to be around. The few subs they use are well-vetted and communication is good. These are truly good people to work with.

My Kitchen is my dream kitchen, a modern, well-designed space with a warm, calming aesthetic. I admire it every day and so enjoy working and living in it. I am another very happy client of The Jack + Mare.”
- Jeannie M. (client & homeowner) /// see Jeannie’s project photos

OAK GROVE  |  HOUSE  REMODEL

- Kitchen, Dining, Living Room, Hallway, & Bathroom Remodel  ///  designed and built by The Jack + Mare
FULL DEMO + REBUILD
(No pictures yet because we finished the project right before covid hit. We haven’t been able to get back and take photos yet. One day!)

HUNT STREET  |  FULL HOUSE  REMODEL

- Kitchen Remodel, Dining, Garage Conversion, Living Room, Hallway, Bathroom Remodel, added half bath… and much more!  ///  designed and built by The Jack + MareFULL DEMO + REBUILD
(We will have the Project’s Picture Day soon…so come back to see new project photos!)

ROCKY BUTTE |  HOUSE  REMODEL

- Kitchen, Dining and Living Room, Stair, and Hallway Remodel  ///  designed and built by The Jack + Mare

FULL DEMO + REBUILD

"Working with Terah Beth and Justin (The Jack & Mare) was a wonderful experience. We wanted a kitchen remodel, which ended up cascading into living room, hallway, and stairwell/entry. They were very upfront and honest from the beginning about the cost for a project of that scope. Once they had finished their current project, the focus was 100% on us during the duration of our project. As we have two young children and two pets, I appreciated knowing specific details about timeline, and when we had to be out of the house vs when we could be home. Thankfully, Justin's schedule went according to plan and the kitchen was finished at the exact time he had told me from the beginning. The site was always cleaned up at the end of each day, which is important considering small children. Terah Beth and Justin also were great with kids and made an effort to get to know everyone in the family, including pets!

Terah Beth thinks of all the details so that those are all lined up and ready to go when the time comes, such as material choices for counters, appliances, hardware, backsplash, etc. The team is very organized and are skilled at making your vision a reality. They do not compromise on quality, so all items that Terah Beth and Justin suggest are going to be backed by their confidence, and this goes for their subcontractors as well. When we had an issue with a couple of dings left by some subcontractors, TB and Justin made sure those were resolved.

Terah Beth was very considerate, and treated us like friends, in how she got a microwave thrown in with our appliance package to surprise us, coordinated a phenomenal slab of maple as our island countertop instead of the quartz, and left us a kitchen-warming gift at the end. Justin went above and beyond when we had to be out of the house and he checked on and fed our dog. We are now loving our bright, open kitchen, with so much more storage and function! Terah Beth and Justin are good people who are solution-focused and were great to work with!"
- Brittni J. (client / homeowner) /// see Brittni’s project photos

CHAUTAUQUA  |  KITCHEN, DINING + LIVING REMODEL

- Kitchen, Dining and Living Room Remodel  ///  designed and built by The Jack + Mare

See Nate and Marissa’s project photos here

MT. TABOR  |  KITCHEN + LIVING REMODEL

- Kitchen and Living Room Remodel designed and built by The Jack + Mare

SELLWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD |  FIRST FLOOR REMODEL

"We spend so much more time in our new space, we love it. It’s never easy living without a kitchen, but The Jack and Mare helped make the experience much easier. Despite the fact that the first day of physical work was also the first day of Snowpocalypse 2017, The Jack and Mare started and ended on the day they projected! Despite changes, minor problems, upgrades, items being out of stock and my indecisiveness we had a brand new kitchen and dining room in 2.5 months.

The first question most people asked us was:

“When do they say its going to be done?” followed by…“Well, you’re gonna need to double that. They never finish when they say they’re going to.”

Nope! Terah Beth and Justin are on top of it. Justin was there nearly every day and all the subcontractors were kind and respectful. Terah Beth is a great designer, she and I worked really well together. We could have as much or as little input we wanted. I believe we got a great value for our money. We ended up going over budget but it was for work we added to the project. We were quite under budget for the original proposed work."

- Crissy S. (client / homeowner) /// See Crissy’s project photos here

BROOKLYN | KITCHEN REMODEL

“Remodeling options abound in the metro area, so why choose the Jack + Mare design and build team? Start with quality work using quality materials while completing the project on time and on budget. Then consider the design and build process. As an efficient husband and wife team, Terah Beth and Justin are constantly exploring design ideas and plans together, often in consultation with the homeowner. That means Justin can address construction questions as design plans are being drawn up, saving time and money. 

Terah Beth’s fee schedule is more than competitive, and I was equally impressed by her approach to design consultation. Have you ever dealt with designers who seemed more interested in their ideas than your own? Terah Beth views designing as a cooperative effort, from the first walk through to the finished project. A friend who recommended the Jack + Mare said that if I would just let Terah Beth wander around my kitchen she would see possibilities that I had not thought of for transforming the space. That she did, while carefully incorporating my wishes. 

Two personal touches I especiallly enjoyed were the cabinet maker’s design which reflects many period details found in the doors, built-ins, and moulding of my century old house and Terah Beth’s response to an unusual request. Before retiring as an elementary teacher, I often created thematic visual displays for showcases, window boxes, and bulletin boards. With my new glass door cabinets and lots more counter space, the only thing missing was the bulletin board. Terah Beth was horrified at the prospect of some institutional-looking school or office supply unit, so she scratch-built an alternative which preserved the kitchen aesthetic. 

By choosing Terah Beth and Justin, you can expect frequent, if not daily, communication, complete transparency in billing, and, if you desire, on site help selecting materials and appliances. The construction phase is marked by courteous, friendly crews and Justin’s thorough clean up at the end of each day. 

“Love your space” is the slogan used by The Jack + Mare design and build team. You will, indeed, love your space, and you will also love the people who make your space lovely."

- Paul R. (client / homeowner) /// See Paul’s project photos here

FREMONT | DIANNE'S REMODEL

- bathroom designed and built by The Jack + Mare

AINSWORTH REMODEL

We hired The Jack + Mare to remodel a small bathroom for our 1945 home just off of Ainsworth in NE Portland. We had some very specific needs (the bathroom is very narrow, and we have two kids that we are still bathing together at least three times per week. My wife and I were constantly stepping over each other at bath time!) and TB's help with the design was invaluable. We went through a lot of revisions and changes, and both Justin and TB kept their cool better than I would have in their shoes.

Once the job started, everything went exactly the way we were told that it would. Justin was a great general contractor and carpenter, the subs were great, and everybody stayed on time and on budget. My wife and I couldn't be happier with the end result. Bath time went from being fairly unpleasant to actually being fun!

-Brannon R. (client / homeowner)