From left: Rose Essence Paint (on interior walls), Miller Paint; Shelby Mod Pendant Lamp, Schoolhouse; Slatted fir wood wall designed by Ryan Walsh of Lighthouse Architecture.
Like her mini artists’ drawings and paintings, which are framed and on display throughout the home (a favorite is the giant Frida Kahlo portrait with rolling eyes), Fritsch thinks of all their Schoolhouse light fixtures, from the classic globe pendants in the dining area to the colored flush mounts in the kids’ bathroom, as heirlooms. “They create future nostalgia for our family when we reflect back on this special, busy period of our lives,” she notes.
Custom Wallpaper by Chloe Kendall, printed by Mitchell Black; Neon Flame Art by The Tiny Spoon.
Peppering in nods to the Pacific Northwest was a similar priority (Fritsch bounced ideas off local designer Max Humphrey, who is known for his cabin-cool interiors). In some spaces, it’s just a subtle touch of plaid; in others, it’s a neon flame sign in the fireplace, designed by local artist Perry Pfister. The piece was made the old-fashioned way, using real inert gas that imparts a rich glow and feels fitting given the time period the house was built. On the walls: custom toile wallpaper designed by former Schoolhouse graphic designer Chloe Kendall that features illustrations of the family in and around some of their favorite Portland landmarks. “Over time this home has become a mirror of who we are and what we value,” says Fritsch. Even if the skateboarding and ping-pong tournaments go fast and furious, the memories will last a lifetime.
The Goods
Swole Coffee Table,
Blu Dot ($650)
Studio Floor Lamp, Schoolhouse ($500)
Wall-Mounted Paper Holder, Schoolhouse ($100)
Lavez Les Mains Print,
Eric Junker ($50)
The Goods
Swole Coffee Table,
Blu Dot
($650)
Studio Floor Lamp, Schoolhouse ($500)
Wall-Mounted Paper Holder, Schoolhouse ($100)
Lavez Les Mains Print, Eric Junker ($50)