at home with

AT HOME WITH MATT PIERCE

Owner of Wood & Faulk, Portland, OR

TARIQ DIXON Sept 16, 2014 | BY

Matt Pierce, founder of the artisan brand Wood & Faulk, is a self-described 'tinkerer.'

A designer by trade, Matt has been tearing things apart and rebuilding them since his early days in Kansas.

We first learned of Mr. Pierce after stumbling upon his beautiful collection of waxed canvas bags - little did we know, Wood & Faulk started only three years prior as a humble DIY blog. Looking for another outlet to explore his passion for creating, Matt began posting his personal secrets for everything from pickling brussels to reclaiming old barn doors. Enthusiasm for his nifty tips quickly compounded, and his lil' ole website soon evolved into a full collection of hand-crafted leather goods.

When planning our recent trip to Portland, Mr. Pierce was top of mind, assuming his brand's rugged, yet sleek qualities would translate to a wonderfully masculine and unique home. Certainly, our intuitions didn't fail us.

We were thrilled when Matt invited us to spend an afternoon at his incredibly charming, century-old bungalow. Naturally opting for a fixer-upper upon moving to Portland seven years ago, Matt walks us through the process for transforming the historic, but somewhat ailing space into his ideal, lifelong home.

We were especially impressed by the personal hand he applies to everything he keeps in his company - from reviving an old Eames lounger himself, to creating a dining table from his home's original ceiling beams.

Check out the full tour of Matt's custom-fitted bungalow, and to shop the products inspired by his eclectic style.