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Professional Home Remodeling & Custom Home Building Resources, Tips + More
Stay up-to-date on the latest home design trends and news and get professional home remodeling & custom home building resources from the PGC Building + Design team in Bend. If you are planning to build a custom home on your land, you are considering a home addition or remodel, or you are just looking for inspiration, you've come to the right place.
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Sunriver Vacation Home Remodel: Transforming A 1970s Home Into A Modern Retreat
When we were first contacted for this 1970s Sunriver vacation home remodel the client’s main goals for their remodel were to create a more functional layout and contemporize their space. The home was a typical seventies era Sunriver home that was stuck in the past with features and a layout that didn’t meet modern needs. The kitchen lacked functionality, the primary suite wasted valuable space, and several areas throughout the home simply didn’t fit modern living. Their goal


Creating Indoor Outdoor Living Spaces That Actually Get Used
One of the best reasons to live in or vacation in Central Oregon is our climate. The lack of rain, 300 plus days of sun, mild winter temperatures, warm summer days and cool summer nights all make up an ideal environment for indoor outdoor living. Here these spaces can be used almost year round, making them a great addition to any home. Whether you are planning to remodel your home, renovate your current outdoor space, or build a luxury custom home in Central Oregon, these tip


Luxury Bathroom Design: What’s Worth the Investment vs. What’s Not
Accent lighting, luxury fixtures, marble countertops, smart toilets, steam showers, a fireplace… if you are currently researching a bathroom remodel or building a luxury custom home, you’ve likely come across these ideas and many more. There are so many options when it comes to luxury bathroom design that it can be difficult to sift through what’s truly worth the investment versus what isn’t. When it comes to any custom design, luxury bathroom or otherwise, what is truly “wor


7 Benefits of Building An ADU In Bend
There are many benefits to building an ADU in Bend. From the income generating potential to the additional square footage, here we’ll cover several of the top benefits of building an ADU, plus share a few helpful resources for property owners who are ready to start the process of building an ADU in Bend. Before we dive in, let’s clarify what we mean by ADU. What Is An ADU? An ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, is a secondary living space built on a property with another larger


Designing a Custom Home In Central Oregon: Ideas That Elevate Your Lifestyle
Designing a custom home in Central Oregon is about more than selecting finishes and floor plans — it’s about creating a home that reflects the region’s outdoor lifestyle, health-focused culture, and climate-conscious mindset. From trail access and mountain views to mild winters and sunny summers, designing a custom home here requires thoughtful planning that supports how you live every day. As a luxury custom home builder working throughout Central Oregon, we guide clients t


Luxury Bathroom Remodel Ideas: Create An Elevated Oasis In Your Bend Home
A luxury bathroom remodel is one of the most transformative upgrades you can make to your home. As a design-build firm specializing in high-end residential projects throughout Central Oregon, we’ve seen how a thoughtfully designed bathroom can elevate daily routines and enhance the overall feel of a home. Today’s luxury bathrooms combine premium materials, spa-level amenities, and personalized design to create spaces that feel restorative and refined. As you begin planning, u


A Northwest Contemporary Custom Home + ADU On Bend’s Westside
This Northwest contemporary custom home & ADU project, originally started as a home remodel and addition of one of Bend’s older mill houses; however, after discovering that the foundation of the existing home on Bend’s westside wasn’t able to support the addition, the project turned into a custom home build with an ADU to create the home this couple envisioned. Background Of This Contemporary Custom Home + ADU in Bend When purchasing this home, our clients envisioned moderniz


How To Compare Contractor Quotes: What to Look For Before You Sign
If you’ve ever undertaken a remodeling project or even built a custom home or ADU in the past, you know that quotes from general contractors can vary widely for what seems to be the same project. With such variation, it can be difficult to compare contractor quotes and understand what you are getting when you sign on the dotted line to get your remodeling project started. Without clear information and an understanding of what is included in your cost, it’s common to have misu


Historic Home Remodel In Bend
When an older home is purchased, it’s not uncommon to want to remodel or renovate to modernize the home. For these clients, who had just purchased a home in Bend’s historic district, this was exactly the case. They bought a home originally built in the 1940s, which had an addition put on in the 1990s. The plan when purchasing the home was to modernize the home with a full remodel, while preserving the original charm of the home. Goals For This Historic Home Remodel These clie


11 Custom Home Design Trends For 2026
As we move into 2026, home design trends are evolving toward spaces that are not only beautiful but also deeply personal, connected, and intentional. Homeowners are prioritizing wellness, technology, and design elements that reflect how they truly live—combining function with craftsmanship in every detail. From fully integrated smart home systems to spa-inspired bathrooms and statement architectural features, today’s custom homes are built to enhance daily life while showcasi
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