Living near downtown Bend means coffee runs can turn into river walks, errands can happen on foot and live music can drift in from the patio. For Jeff and Ellina Campbell, a row-style home on Bond Street offered something their acreage outside Sisters could not: daily connection.

Tucked into the outskirts of the Old Mill District, the home recalls East Coast brownstones while telling a distinctly Bend story.

Trading Acreage for Connection

Before moving downtown, the Campbells spent years outside Sisters. They lived first on five acres, then on 67 acres in a log home.

Over time, the long drives began to feel isolating.

The couple found themselves spending more time in Bend than anywhere else. They wanted walkability, community and a home integrated into daily city life. When they toured the Bond Street row house, they knew within 15 minutes that it was theirs.

The Design Move That Changed the Main Floor

The ground floor was long and open, so the design team focused on making it feel grounded and intentional.

They painted the original stark white ceiling a deep charcoal, visually lowering and anchoring the space. Above the kitchen, a dropped wood-clad ceiling creates subtle zoning. Together, the changes redirect the eye and make the narrow footprint feel more intimate.

The Brick Wall That Fools the Neighbors

One of the home’s most convincing details is a brick-clad feature wall. It adds rustic character and blurs the line between indoors and out.

The effect is persuasive enough that neighbors have wondered whether they might uncover hidden brick in their own homes. They will not have such luck.

Built for Entertaining

Entertaining guided the redesign from the beginning.

The bar and lounge now work for everyday comfort and spontaneous gatherings. Jeff’s whiskey collection, with around 250 bottles, anchors the lounge. The space can feel like a cozy retreat for two or expand into a social corner for eight. Storage was also improved throughout the home, including a discreet desk area lit by natural light from the stairwell.

Even the entry was put to work. The team created a custom nook for the Campbells’ dog, Bode, giving him a perch to watch Bond Street through a nearby window.

A Primary Suite with Old-World Warmth

Upstairs, the primary suite saw one of the biggest transformations. The bathroom, once dark and compartmentalized, now includes a tub alcove beneath a window that brings in natural light. Arched details soften the architecture.

Rich wallpaper, layered textiles and curated furnishings give the space an old-world feeling. The homeowners describe it as stepping into another era.

A Rooftop Connected to the City

The rooftop deck offers views of Mount Bachelor and the Central Oregon horizon. During shows at Hayden Homes Amphitheater, music drifts up to the rooftop. Neighbors carry drinks between patios. The city becomes part of the home itself. “There is nothing else like this,” said Ellina.

More Than It Appears from the Street

From the sidewalk, the home feels modest. Inside, it is more layered. The basement level includes a two-car garage, gym and secondary street access. The main floor is designed for gathering. Upstairs offers sanctuary. The rooftop opens the home to the city. For the Campbells, the row house reshaped what living in Bend could feel like.

Interior Designers: Jeannie Legum, Lisa Arballo and Taelor Lang, Legum Design Team | General Contractors: Rick Rider, R. Rider Construction | Django Holt, Ridgeback Builders