Custom homes built around your vision

Award-Winning Custom Home Builder in Bend & Central Oregon

For more than 35 years, Lifestyle Homes has brought one-of-a-kind homes to life through thoughtful design, exceptional craftsmanship, and a building process centered around you.

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About Lifestyle Homes

Built on Experience. Focused on You.

For more than 35 years, we've been building custom homes that reflect the unique lives, goals, and dreams of our clients. From the first conversation to the final walkthrough—and long after—you'll experience the difference that comes from a team that truly cares.

We combine thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and local expertise to create homes that are as functional as they are beautiful—built to fit your life in Central Oregon.

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  • 35+ YEARSof Experience

    Decades of building custom homes across Oregon.

  • Client-FocusedApproach

    We listen first, collaborate often, and build with your goals in mind.

  • Thoughtful Design& Quality Craftsmanship

    Beautiful homes, expertly crafted with attention to every detail.

  • Built forCentral Oregon

    We understand the land, the lifestyle, and what it takes to build here.

  • Award-WinningRecognition

    Honored by our industry and trusted by our clients year after year.

Awards and industry recognition

  • 4-Time Winner

    Central Oregon Builders Association Tour of Homes Awards logo

    Recognized for excellence in craftsmanship and innovation.

  • 5-Time Winner

    Best of Houzz award badge

    Awarded by homeowners for service, design, and satisfaction.

  • 4-Time Winner

    Oregon Home Structure + Style Awards logo

    Honored for outstanding building, remodeling, and design.

  • Oregon Home Winner

    Structure+Style 2023: Build Winner

    Recognized for exceptional design and craftsmanship in custom home building.

  • 2020 COBA President

    Central Oregon Builders Association logo

    Leadership and advocacy for the building community.

  • Trade Ally

    Energy Trust of Oregon logo

    Energy Trust of Oregon trade ally building efficient homes.

  • Certified Builder

    Earth Advantage certification logo

    High Performance homes built above code for comfort and health.

  • 2008 HBA Metro Portland President

    Home Builders Association of Metro Portland

    Leading the home building community in the Portland metro area.

Our process

A better building experience.

We keep the process clear, collaborative, and enjoyable—guiding you from vision to move-in day and beyond.

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Let's start with your vision.

We get to know you, your lifestyle, and what you want from your home. Together, we explore possibilities and create a clear path forward.

  • Initial consultation
  • Site walk & evaluation
  • Vision & goals discovery
  • Collaborative

    We listen, guide, and partner with you every step.

  • Transparent

    Clear communication and details from start to finish.

  • Experienced

    Decades of local expertise you can trust.

  • Built to last

    Quality craftsmanship for generations to come.

What our clients say

Built on trust. Backed by experience.

Working with Mike at Lifestyle Homes was a fantastic experience. Mike helped us every step of the way, from selecting a lot through the entire building process. He and his team never tired of answering our questions and providing recommendations.
Jennifer Bruce

Ready to build a home around your life?

Tell us what you're envisioning. We'll help you understand what's possible and what comes next.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about building with Lifestyle Homes.

Lifestyle Homes are custom home builders for Central Oregon, and specializing in Bend. Completed projects also include homes in the Portland metro area, including Lake Oswego and Southwest Portland.

Placeholder copy: a specific timeline range is not published on the current site. Clients do note that projects stayed on schedule — "The project remained on schedule and got us into our new home when we expected." Exact timelines are discussed during your consultation.

Yes. Owner Mike Arnett works one-on-one to deliver his clients' custom home vision, collaborating and communicating through the design phase so what is personal to you becomes personal to the team.

Start a discussion with the team. Tell us your vision and we'll set up the first conversation — the first thing we build is trust.

Lifestyle Homes builds homes designed around the specific site, including homes designed for a lot's shape and views, and has helped clients from lot selection through the entire building process. Placeholder copy: lot-specific requirements are reviewed during a site walk and evaluation.

Anticipating obstacles comes with experience — it's how we build proposals and how we stay on budget. Clients have described bids walked through line by line, and expectations managed on budget and on schedule.

More than 32 years of award-winning building, and High Performance homes that are structurally more sound, offer healthier indoor air and are more energy efficient than standard, code-built homes — paired with one-on-one collaboration with the owner.

The current site references a home warranty period, and clients describe support that continued after the build was complete. Placeholder copy: specific warranty terms and coverage are not published and are reviewed directly with you.