Professional Home Remodeling & Custom Home Building Resources, Tips + More

The role of interior design in custom home building is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the entire home building process — and one of the most important. Most people assume interior design comes near the end of the home build: once the walls are up, the floors are down, and the house is essentially finished, you bring someone in to make it beautiful. In reality, interior design in custom home building works nothing like that. It is not decoration applied to a finishe

When designing a luxury kitchen, appearance matters — but long-term function matters just as much. After more than two decades designing and building high-end homes and luxury remodels throughout Central Oregon, we’ve seen firsthand which kitchen design materials truly stand the test of time and which ones begin to show wear after only a few years. Below is our guide to the high end kitchen design materials we consistently find are worth the investment because they not only l

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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