{"id":602223,"date":"2026-04-16T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?p=602223"},"modified":"2026-04-16T00:22:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T04:22:59","slug":"grayhaus-preservation-and-renovation-of-tyron-hill-home-give-way-to-possibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/grayhaus-preservation-and-renovation-of-tyron-hill-home-give-way-to-possibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Grayhaus&#8217; Preservation and Renovation of Tyron Hill Home Give Way to Possibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Heritage renovations typically operate under a preservation logic\u2014original details are restored, surfaces are sealed, and finishes are lacquered to suspend the home in an idealized past state. But at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grayhaus.com\/portfolio\/tryon-hill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tryon Hill<\/strong><\/a>, a 1929 Cape Cod in Portland, Oregon, designer <strong>Sara Gray<\/strong> of Pacific Northwest\u2013based practice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grayhaus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Grayhaus<\/strong><\/a> inverts this formula. Her material palette\u2014unlacquered brass, Calacatta Viola marble, mohair, velvet, linen, aged wood, and natural stone\u2014is chosen not for its ability to resist wear but to welcome it, treating patina and softening as active contributors in making a nearly century-old home feel hospitable rather than preciously preserved.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602231\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602231\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602231\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-22-810x1080.jpg\" alt=\"A dimly lit room with purple walls, abstract art, a marble counter with flowers in a vase, two cushioned stools, and a window with sheer curtains.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-22-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-22-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-22-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-22-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-22.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These are not distressed finishes performing the appearance of age, but reactive surfaces that develop character in proportion to how much the home is inhabited. Unlacquered brass hardware darkens and mottles with handling. Mohair and velvet upholstery acquire compression patterns through repeated use. Floors and walls subtly record traffic and movement with every slight dip and divot.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602227\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602227\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602227\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-16-810x1013.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-16-810x1013.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-16-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-16-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-16-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-16.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602225\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602225\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602225\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-14-810x1013.jpg\" alt=\"A small, dark-toned kitchen with black countertops, gold faucet, a window overlooking greenery, pendant light, and a vase of flowers by the sink.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-14-810x1013.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-14-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-14-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-14-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-14.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The tonal range of the palette reinforces this agenda. Muted jewels tones \u00a0and inky hues wrap the rooms in warmth, avoiding the crisp contrast between old architecture and new intervention that characterizes many contemporary heritage works. In select moments, the palette tightens into more concentrated, near-monochromatic expressions, giving certain spaces a subtle contemporary edge without disrupting the home\u2019s overall cohesion.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602226\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602226\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602226\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-11-810x1080.jpg\" alt=\"A modern living room with a brown velvet sofa, round wooden side tables, a vase with green branches, framed art on the wall, and floor-length curtains.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-11-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-11-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-11-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-11-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-11.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602234\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602234\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602234\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-3-810x456.jpg\" alt=\"A spacious living room with a large brown sectional sofa, round coffee table, two textured stools, wall art, and floor-to-ceiling windows with beige curtains.\" width=\"810\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-3-810x456.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-3-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-3-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602238\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602238\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602238\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-36-810x1080.jpg\" alt=\"A living room with a brown velvet sofa, light cushions, a round textured ottoman, a marble coffee table with candles, flowers, and books, and large windows with beige curtains.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-36-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-36-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-36-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-36-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-36.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gray drew this color story in part from the homeowner\u2019s wardrobe. As such, at the heart of the home, a small room tucked between the dining room and kitchen was reimagined as a dedicated salon. Burgundy walls and intentionally low, warm lighting create a space scaled for conversation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602237\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602237\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602237\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-34-810x1013.jpg\" alt=\"Modern kitchen with marble countertops, black barstools, pendant lights, and white cabinetry; a bowl and vase are on the island.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-34-810x1013.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-34-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-34-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-34-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-34.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602232\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602232\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602232\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-4-810x456.jpg\" alt=\"A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, marble island, bar stools, pendant light, wood floors, and large windows letting in natural light.\" width=\"810\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-4-810x456.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-4-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-4-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-4.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 18-month renovation navigated the structural idiosyncrasies typical of homes approaching their centennial, including unusual joist directions, construction limitations, and the hidden conditions that come with houses of this age. Gray\u2019s decision to preserve original molding profiles, proportions, and symmetry, while introducing this more expressive material language, allows the home\u2019s bones to remain legible beneath its new interior life.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602233\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602233\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602233\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-32-810x1013.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-32-810x1013.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-32-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-32-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-32-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-32.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602235\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602235\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602235\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-33-810x456.jpg\" alt=\"A modern kitchen with a large marble island, white cabinets, pendant lights, barstools, fruit bowls, and a window above the sink letting in natural light.\" width=\"810\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-33-810x456.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-33-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-33-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-33-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-33.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The result is a residence that will look different in five years than it does today\u2014not through deterioration, but through the gradual accumulation of the life lived within it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602239\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602239\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602239\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-44-810x1013.jpg\" alt=\"A neatly made bed with brown and beige bedding, flanked by two black nightstands with lamps, sits below four windows in a softly lit bedroom. A bench is at the foot of the bed.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-44-810x1013.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-44-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-44-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-44-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-44.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602224\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602224\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602224\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-13-810x456.jpg\" alt=\"A cozy bedroom with two windows, neutral walls, a bed with brown bedding, beige curtains, two plush chairs, a small table with flowers, a lamp, and a white rug on wood flooring.\" width=\"810\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-13-810x456.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-13-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-13-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-13-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-13.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602228\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602228\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602228\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-9-810x540.jpg\" alt=\"A cozy living room with large windows, beige curtains, a plush armchair, a small side table, a sofa, and a modern wall decoration; trees visible outside.\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-9-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-9-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-9.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602236\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602236\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602236\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-2-810x540.jpg\" alt=\"A cozy living room with two plush chairs, a wooden bench, a small round table, a stool, a large abstract painting, and a window with light curtains.\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-2-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602230\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602230\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602230\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-7-810x1013.jpg\" alt=\"A small desk with a chair is placed in an alcove under a window with a beige shade; a single wall sconce, vase with flowers, and teapot sit on the desk.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-7-810x1013.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-7-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-7-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-7-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-7.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602242\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602242\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602242\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-53-810x1080.jpg\" alt=\"A home office with a wooden chair, built-in desk, books, pink flowers in a vase, framed art, and two windows with Roman shades overlooking greenery.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-53-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-53-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-53-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-53-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-53.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602240\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602240\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602240\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-45-810x1013.jpg\" alt=\"Double bathroom vanity with white cabinets, marble countertop, two mirrors, twin sconces, and a vase of pink flowers between two sinks. A hand towel is draped on the right.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-45-810x1013.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-45-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-45-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-45-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-45.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=602243\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602243\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-602243\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-1-810x1013.jpg\" alt=\"A freestanding bathtub sits in a neutral-toned bathroom with paneled walls, a window, a ceiling light, a towel rack, and a small black side table holding soap.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-1-810x1013.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-1-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/04\/tryon-hill-grayhaus-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>To view more works by the studio, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grayhaus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grayhaus.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Photography by <a href=\"https:\/\/pabloenriquez.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pablo Enriquez<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grayhaus designer Sara Gray renovates a 1929 Cape Cod in Portland, Oregon, using unlacquered brass, Calacatta Viola 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