Wooden bookshelf filled with books and decorative items behind a meeting table with six chairs in a cozy office or library.

VAlley river inn

Scope of work

Hotel design

Location

Eugene, OR, USA

Going Against the Grain

Nestled along the Willamette River, the Valley River Inn is a reimagined boutique hotel in Eugene that blends 1970s architecture with modern lodge sensibilities. Following an unexpected fire, the renovation led by Dash Design became an opportunity to restore the hotel’s iconic character while refreshing its spaces with warmth, texture, and local storytelling.

Anchored in the theme “Going Against the Grain,” the design honors Eugene’s logging roots through exposed timber beams, live-edge wood details, and custom furnishings by local makers like Urban Lumber. Public spaces were opened up and infused with Pendleton-inspired elements, retro plaid seating, and a two-story glazed brick fireplace.

From river-inspired carpets in the ballroom to wildflower-print drapery in the guest rooms, each element ties back to the region’s natural beauty. With new event spaces, a sunken lounge, poolside updates, and guestroom redesigns, Valley River Inn is once again a destination—authentic, inviting, and deeply connected to the spirit of the Pacific Northwest.

A stylish hotel lobby with a fireplace, eclectic furniture, a large patterned rug, and decorative wall art, featuring a mezzanine level and warm lighting.
Interior of a modern living room with brick and tile walls, a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, woven lounge chairs, colorful coffee tables, a patterned rug, plants, wall art, and a large window letting in natural light.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, orange and black geometric rug, and woven chairs near the fireplace. The fireplace has a screen with flames inside.
A cozy living room with mid-century modern furniture, including wooden armchairs with beige cushions and striped pillows, a small round wooden coffee table, and a wooden sideboard. The room has a large window revealing trees and a building outside. Decor includes framed abstract artwork, a round mirror, plants, and decorative objects on the sideboard, with warm indirect lighting.