A developer spec house located in a desirable Bend neighborhood was prime for a full makeover to create a lasting, family home. The goal was to create a cohesive space in the existing vaulted great room, while adding square footage for a dining banquette and some breathing room both at the entry and rear yard. Focusing the eye with an 8’ wood wainscoting, a new fireplace, and a central island gathering element was key to keeping the scale in check. The expanded second floor bedroom suite was now accessed via a sculptural steel and wood stairway with a mezzanine office overlooking the great room. Heath tile, a mix of natural slab and concrete countertops, and a distressed, wide plank wood floor added to a comfortable yet refined interior. New paint colors, steel handrail and decking mixed with new landscaping give the home a subtle hint of what’s inside while maintaining the fabric of the neighborhood.