Central Oregon’s Water-Wise Gardening It’s called the high desert for a reason. In Central Oregon, an average year...

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In the burgeoning Shevlin West neighborhood, Malace Homes has completed eight of 15 homes, making it the largest...

Interview by Sheila G. Miller Don’t be fooled by National Solar’s name. It may have “national” in the...

​​​A world of surprises awaits visitors who cross the threshold of this west Bend residence. Its modern design...

Pioneer Millworks' new Natural Expressions Collection is a sustainable, European-style wide plank white oak flooring line, featuring 12...

The Longs came across a listing for a Tudor-style eight-bedroom, seven-bathroom home on six acres in Tumalo, a...

In new home construction, Szabo emphasizes the importance of including the firm as part of the design process...

Almost nine years since its founding, Harper House Design has hit its stride. High-end builders and their clients...

In pursuit of their dream retreat, a Salem couple teamed up with JHL Design of Portland and CD...

Perched high on a steep canyon rim overlooking the Deschutes River sits a home affectionately known as “The...

AN EYE FOR DESIGN Those who have lounged on the back patio of Washington Dining & Cocktails, sipped...

Doug Wagner of MODERNFAB builds everything from fireplace facades to hand railings, furniture, cabinets, sculptures and all types...

The Norman business model of providing all services under one roof–from architectural concept to construction, interior design and...

Creating well-designed metal fabrications for homes, businesses and public spaces requires a clear artistic vision and refined technical...

Using a six-week timeline and a variety of low-cost materials, PJ Hurst took an awkward loft space and...

The initial challenge for architect Eric Meglasson, who typically designs only modern homes, was to work with the...

Mandy Davis' vision for a home learning space was realized but believes that having a designated homeschool room...

Soaking in afternoon backyard bliss is a favorite pastime for Central Oregonians. Outfitting an outdoor space conducive to...

It’s said a heart makes a home. For Josh and Stephanie Wilhite, they took their time to bring...

For Heylen Thienes, principal designer at Tricorn Black in Bend, designing a space is much more than a...

Kayla McKenzie’s work as an architectural photographer and Matt Reilly’s background in construction made them a well-qualified team...

The only female member of Bend’s Discovery West Builders Guild, Lynnanne Likens of Visionary Homes, likes a plan....

Interior designers help their clients create spaces that look as wonderful as they feel. Kymberlea Earnshaw of the...

There is an immediate vibe of tranquility when walking into the home of Beth Davies, managing principal broker...

The façade of the modern home facing a busy Bend street may garner an appreciative glance at its...

Bend has seen a surge in custom home builds in recent years, bringing a new level of design...

The entryway of a home is a space to welcome visitors, and to feel comfortable each day while...

Michael “Mike” and Kathryn “Kat” Burn make it a point to look at things differently. Take their home,...

Emily Cathcart was born into a life surrounded by fine art. Her father, a gifted painter, took her...

Downsizing in Style by Neil Huston & Associates Rarely does an architect get the chance to design two...

In today’s world, being mindful of what we do with our food, both what we consume and what...

When Sherry Ortega drops into the Old Mill District off Reed Market Road, she sees stunning views of...

Preventing Ice Dams on your Roof Means a Stress-Free Winter.

Years after first meeting at work in the tech industry in San Francisco, Brittany and Kyle Lindquist were...

Fergal Donoher and Caprice Neely had a few key items on their wish list when beginning their new...

A quick glance into the riverfront home designed by Karen Smuland Architecture and visitors see a home washed in...

Beyond the pigmented leaves and pumpkin spice mania, there’s abundant activity taking place in the fall. Bears are...

Known for their relaxing and rejuvenating effects, saunas have been shown to provide real health benefits, something especially...

Imagine a breeze wafting off the pristine shores of the coastline, and seamlessly carrying the salt air from...

Sponsored Content To the untrained eye, the many small factors that elevate a house from traditional construction to...

Sometimes overlooked as mere indoor access or a place to drop packages, the covered porch is an introduction...

When it comes to adding artwork to our homes, sometimes bigger is better. Interior design experts recommend choosing...

When the Awbrey Hall fire blazed through a 6-mile corridor west of Bend in 1990, it laid bare...

There’s hardly a better way to end a day than with an outdoor setup that makes summer cocktails,...

The classic white picket fence has been a symbol of American culture since the late 1800s—offering enough security...

Today’s range of outdoor furniture can set the tone for the many ways we use our outside spaces—with...

Looking for a relatively inexpensive and easy way to liven up your home this season? Try color blocking....

Maijken and Jason Gillihan remember waking up one morning in the spring of 2020 at their home in...

What do you get when you connect a married couple who come from global marketing, design and filmmaking...

The goal of creating a spa-like bathroom is to feel enticed into a serene atmosphere, to be pampered...

When the Craven family zeroed in on a nearly half-acre lot to buy in Tetherow in the fall of...

Looking up isn’t usually one’s first instinct as you walk into a room, unless you’ve just entered the...

In addition to dining tables, Cabin Creek Furniture and Design creates built-in bunk beds, custom bed frames and...

Dull. Drab. Dark. For some, these can be the emotions and feelings evoked in a space without plants....

High density housing—no way. Modern homes of purely glass and steel—nuh uh. Traffic tie ups, congestion at popular...

What better season than spring to clean, spruce up and reimagine the kitchen? Expect to see kitchens (and...

Compact, functional and highly customizable—Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are popping up in more backyards across Bend.

Any avid gardener in Central Oregon can benefit from adding a greenhouse. Options include prefabricated greenhouses and greenhouse...

A lifelong resident of Central Oregon, Neel has watched firsthand as the region has changed and grown over...

When he finally landed in Central Oregon, Hollyman settled in with a local design/build firm to hone his...

Owners of SolAire Homebuilders, the O’Neils have helped nearly 400 clients create high-efficiency, healthy custom homes since 1995.

A quarter-mile south of Bend’s city limits, Deschutes River Woods, or “DRW,” was developed in the early 1960s...

In the best of circumstances, the road to homeownership can be complex, and the day the keys are...

Last winter’s fury left many of us wishing we’d been better prepared. This year, season-proof your yard and...

With more time at home over the past eighteen months, Central Oregon homeowners are looking at their environments...

The dramatic and vibrant colors of trees, shrubs and flowers brighten our neighborhoods and cities in the fall...

It’s possible to bring the high desert into any yard in Central Oregon, and here are a few...

Though shou sugi ban is relatively new to the West, it is a centuries-old design technique from Japan...

Characterized by wicker baskets filled with wildflowers and fresh baked bread, rolling countryside hills and long linen dresses,...

A unique framing style once reserved for barns and warehouses is growing in popularity and leading to a new...

Boyd Acres encompasses the northern tip of Bend, from Cooley Road and Juniper Ridge south to the Pilot...

When Sue and Scott Olson first entered the Vandevert Homestead in 2018, it was shuttered and inhabited by...

Mary and Joe Ostafi are both trained architects, so they know a thing or two about building design....

In a juxtaposition of old and new, at the 10th Fairway the Bend Golf Club course abuts the...

Gardening in Central Oregon can be a difficult, yet rewarding task. Weather patterns, the climate and even the...

A smart thermostat here, a doorbell camera there, a talking speaker on the shelf. Home technology is making its...

The nourishment and healing vibes of water, especially in a dry region, especially in our own yards, can’t...

Today’s outdoor kitchens provide convenience for backyard entertaining and meal-prep, easy-access refrigerators for cold drinks and snacks, storage...

Once a dog becomes part of the family, backyard design takes on new significance. Dog-friendly spaces require more...

Don’t get caught off guard this summer—with a little preparation when it comes to heat and light, daytime...

Your yard will be the envy of the neighborhood.

The family knew a remodel was in order, but didn’t rush the process. They painted the inside of...

Houseplants can add an incredible splash of life to any room they inhabit, but keeping them happy can...

More time at home these days is leading many of us to rethink our home décor, housewares and...

Apologies to the kitchen sink. This all-important fixture in what is often a favorite room in the house...

Kids grow up fast, so before installing toddler-sized toilets and bright-colored countertops, consider ways to make effective use...

Home cooking grew exponentially over the past year, both as a diversion and out of necessity. This trend...

Crazy temperature shifts, snacking wildlife and low rainfall make gardening a task that requires constant vigilance.

Norman and his wife arrived in Bend in 1977, and started talking to banks about building speculative homes...

Since visiting Central Oregon in the early 2000s and then moving to the area permanently in 2008, Lisa...

These are the home projects we’ve dreamed up that really are within reach—if only we made the time.

When Bayard Fox went looking for a sleek concrete firepit for his Bend home in 2007, what he...

You could spend hours just studying the onyx, but there is much more to see in this fine...

It’s time to rethink the humble laundry room, where, let’s face it—we spend more time with our washers...

Courtney Equall was walking her boxer Rudy on their regular stroll through their Three Rivers neighborhood two years...

Sitting west of Bend, three wedges unite into a winning 3,900-square-foot home that blurs the lines between inside...

Sponsored Content Chris Herrick and John Coltman moved to Bend thirteen years ago and built a custom home...