Jet-Setting Style Lands Smoothly at Portland – k i d s p e a k o n l i n e

Zoe Krislock’s furniture pieces have an global pedigree. Due to her job at Nike, Krislock has lived in Shanghai, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Southern California, Boston, New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C., and the bits she’s picked up along the way create a big influence in her property. “That, to me, actually gives style to a home,” states Krislock, who currently lives in Portland, Oregon.

The leafy Hoyt Arboretum wraps around her flat-roofed modern house, affecting a minimalist inner vibe which mostly channels her time spent in Asian cities. Krislock’s former jet-setting life seems to permeate every square inch, developing a style like that of a well-packed suitcase — everything carefully picked and nothing that’s not needed.

at a Glance
Who lives here: Zoe Krislock
Location: Arlington Heights neighborhood of Portland, Oregon
Size: 2,400square feet; 3 bedrooms, 21/2 baths
Year built: 1994

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Krislock’s interior is retained lean to allow the beachfront environment steal the series. She purchased the lace kimono shown here in a store while residing in Japan. “Japanese girls have different kimonos for various pieces of their wedding,” she states. “The color and the type of print imply something to the family, and these special flowers symbolize longevity and happiness. I like my house to be an extension of who I am. It is a showcase for where I have been, things that I’ve done and friends that I’ve made.”

She brought back the living room carpet from Amsterdam because of its distinctive style and texture.

Sectional: Moda, Crate & Barrel

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Custom maple wood shelving and floors paired with a grey accent wall create a sophisticated first impression for guests entering the home.

Armchair: Quinn, Room & Board

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Krislock purchased the handwoven dining room rug on a trip to Turkey.

Table: Paloma II, Crate & Barrel; chairs: Lowe Khaki, Crate & Barrel

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The previous homeowners renovated the kitchen with tile and granite countertops. The ceramic artwork is from Spin Ceramics from Shanghai, and the division is out of a Shanghai riverbed and is mounted on a ceramic base. Its swoosh shape is what caught Krislock’s eye. “As a Nike worker, everyone always loved this piece, but no one was willing to ship it,” she states. “Because I lived there, I thought, ‘I will purchase it.'” The branch has survived being shipped three times.

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The main bedroom features big floor-to-ceiling windows that capture more perspectives of the Arboretum.

Krislock discovered the 7-foot lamp with a 36-inch lampshade at Amsterdam. “When I travel or reside someplace, I bypass the small trinkets and I go for the big stuff,” she states. She purchased the Louis Vuitton trunk in Shanghai.

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Krislock purchased her custom bedding in Amsterdam from Mrs. Me. She worked together with the creator and designer, Lianne Ernst, to create the collection from French cloth. “Lianne believes that a variety of textures should be combined together,” Krislock states. “Secondly, she believes that the end of the mattress is the ugliest thing on the planet. She created a mattress throw to go over the borders and finish the appearance.” The accent pillows are made from silk, horsehair, jute and sequins.

Bed: Room & Board

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Slate tile and maple hardwood floors run through. Krislock purchased the two koa wood paddles while visiting Maui, where she spends each Christmas with her loved ones. She discovered that the wooden bowl on the left while visiting Costa Rica along with her dad.

Credenza: Paloma, Crate & Barrel

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Krislock surfed while growing up in Newport Beach, California. The experience inspired her to decorate her home office with boards purchased in Orange County surf shops she had been frequent. Among the boards is signed by Dick Dale, a founder of surf music.

Chair: Folio Oyster Leather, Crate & Barrel

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The previous owners remodeled the bathrooms with inset tiles and glass shower doors. “It was a wonderful surprise, because I thought I was planning to move to Portland and have to do a fixer-upper,” she states.

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California Closets helped Krislock create her dream walk-in cupboard out of a small bedroom. Customized furniture and wood keep in line with the modern decor of the home. “There were also many years of traveling when items were in and out of boxes. I wanted everything in 1 place. This was an indulgence I given myself. The room was very small, and I did not need it with the office area upstairs,” explains Krislock.

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The backyard balcony overlooks the Arboretum. The table and chairs are from Newport Beach and have been in Krislock’s family for 30 decades. “It sounds silly, but they are a piece of me,” she states.

She plans to sand the wood deck and powder coat the metal railings in grey to eliminate the rust and moss which have accumulated from the clogs. “I’m learning that residing in Oregon is a whole new exercise in taking care of things,” she states.

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The previous owners added that the curved accent metal siding. Future plans for the exterior include additional landscaping. “I love the idea of being from the trees, however I think the surrounding region may have more of the Asian sense to meld together with the ambiance and modern type of the house,” Krislock states.

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“Moving back to the States after being gone for five years was an interesting adventure,” states Krislock, revealed here. “This is a wonderful house that has made the transition easy. It’s comfortable; it was created well and cared for.”

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