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Kitchen RemodelsIssue 39 — North/West

Kitchen of the Week: A Communal Kitchen/Library at the Jennings Hotel

September 26, 2019

Previously we featured the five-room, Kickstarter-funded Jennings Hotel (see Labor of Love: The Jennings Hotel in Joseph, Oregon). Today we take a closer look at its communal kitchen and library, jointly designed by Matt Pierce of Wood & Faulk and Ben Klebba of Phloem Studio, both in Portland, Oregon.

Hotel guests use the light-filled room for reading, listening to records, cooking, and engaging in conversation—”all the things I hoped would happen and more,” said hotel owner Greg Hennes. “It’s been a dream to see community and friendship develop around the space.”

Photography by and courtesy of Greg Hennes.

the kitchen is anchored by custom oak cabinets by phloem studio, topp 17
Above: The kitchen is anchored by custom oak cabinets by Phloem Studio, topped with quartz countertops. On the back wall are two Hand-Painted Yellow Cutting Boards by M. Crow & Co., suspended from oxidized cherry hanging pucks with leather cord.
 the lights above the kitchen are rejuvenation&#8\2\17;s 18
Above: The lights above the kitchen are Rejuvenation’s Rose City Six-Inch Pendants with 14-Inch Eastmoreland Shades. The trash can is from Rubbermaid’s Defenders line.

the plates, bowls, and cups are a mix of garage sale finds and work by portland 19
Above: The plates, bowls, and cups are a mix of garage-sale finds and work by Portland ceramicist Addy Kessler. The open shelves are made of fir planks with off-the-shelf brackets.

hanging from s hooks on a simple brass rod: a hand painted cutting board w 20
Above: Hanging from S-hooks on a simple brass rod: a Hand-Painted Cutting Board With Bronze Hook from M. Crow & Co., garage-sale mugs, and an Iris Hantverk Horsehair Handle Brush.
the communal oak dining table is a custom piece by phloem studio, surround 21
Above: The communal oak dining table is a custom piece by Phloem Studio, surrounded by Tolix Marais Armchairs.
over the dining table hangs rejuvenation&#8\2\17;s haleigh eight inch three 22
Above: Over the dining table hangs Rejuvenation’s Haleigh Eight-Inch Three-Light Multipendant in gloss white. Falcon Ceiling Fans keep the air moving.

a sharing library of books and records sits on shelves of locally mil 23
Above: A sharing library of books and records sits on shelves of locally milled fir with brackets by Phloem Studio.

Before

 when hennes first viewed the building in \20\10, several years before he 24
Above: When Hennes first viewed the building in 2010, several years before he bought it, the ceilings had been dropped to 8.5 feet high and a wall divided the kitchen from the rest of the room.
they demolished the kitchen; it had been poorly constructed and only the plumbi 25
Above: They demolished the kitchen; it had been poorly constructed and only the plumbing was usable.
hennes had the ceilings raised to a height of \1\2 feet. 26
Above: Hennes had the ceilings raised to a height of 12 feet.

See more Pacific Northwest kitchens in Rehab Diaries: An Oregon Kitchen with a Dose of Downton Abbey and Scandi in Seattle: A Midcentury Makeover with Lots of Affordable Ideas.

N.B. This post is an update; the original story ran on July 21, 2016.

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What is the Jennings Hotel?

The Jennings Hotel is a boutique hotel located in Joseph, Oregon that features several communal spaces including a kitchen and library.

What is the Kitchen of the Week feature on Remodelista?

Kitchen of the Week is a weekly Remodelista feature that showcases unique and inspiring kitchens from around the world.

What is unique about the Jennings Hotel's communal kitchen?

The kitchen at the Jennings Hotel is styled to look like a vintage European kitchen complete with antique appliances and fixtures. It also features an adjacent library that overlooks the kitchen.

Can guests of the Jennings Hotel use the communal kitchen?

Yes, guests of the Jennings Hotel are welcome to use the communal kitchen to prepare meals and snacks during their stay.

What is the design inspiration behind the Jennings Hotel's communal kitchen?

The design of the communal kitchen at the Jennings Hotel was inspired by vintage European kitchens and the owners' personal collection of antique kitchen appliances and fixtures.

Is the Jennings Hotel's communal kitchen available for cooking classes or events?

Yes, the Jennings Hotel's communal kitchen is available for cooking classes and events. It can be rented out as a private event space.

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