about design bar
Design with purpose: D|B bend values
We believe that good design extends far beyond aesthetics, influencing the deeper aspects of our health and well-being. This belief forms the foundation of our work and is reflected in our core values:
Empower ourselves and others to create intentional + inspired design
Enrich the communities we touch through giving + collaboration
Consciously Create beautiful spaces using curated + mindfully sourced materials
Cultivate Connection to nature, humanity and self
Inspire Authenticity + enhance individual well-being
Optimize design flow through efficient + streamlined processes
FURNISH HOME + FURNISH HOPE
When you furnish your home with Design Bar products, a percentage of our profits go to local charity, Furnish Hope, which supports Central Oregon families in need.
MEET THE DESIGN BAR | BEND TEAM
Anne mastalir
founder + lead designer
Anne’s unwavering passion for design has been unfolding for the past 19 years, resulting in a diverse skill set and her signature ‘organic-modern’ aesthetic. Her roots in house-flipping allowed for exploration of her own creative depths, all the while being met with the challenge of producing a beautiful product on a tight budget.
In 2013, after stints of living in some of the most design-forward cities in the country–LA, San Francisco, NYC and Portland–Anne moved to Bend, OR. Her wanderlust soul finds inspiration in global architecture and art. From the mosques of Istanbul to the riads of Marrakech to the patina of crumbling frescos, Anne sees the beauty in old-world character and pairs it with modern sensibilities.
Equipped with a BS in Business from Pepperdine and years of design experience, Anne founded Design Bar in 2020 and continues to lead a disruptive design firm with a soul. She is also the dedicated single mom of two beautiful teenagers and two crazy pets.
Taryn Turner
Operations manager
Taryn brings a dual love of operations and social justice to the Design Bar team. Before Design Bar, she aided refugees in Greece, rock climbed in Peru, celebrated Holi festival in India, and lived in New Zealand, Australia, London, and Geneva. She's previously brought her justice-focused operations mind to manage luxury vacation rentals, an artisan tea company, and a family foundation promoting human-centered design. She holds a Masters' degree in International Affairs and Migration Policy from The New School in New York.
When she is not strategizing with the team or managing projects at Design Bar, you will find her drinking tea and solving word puzzles, rock climbing, or reading fiction.
ANNIE KOEPKE
Designer
Annie grew up in the artistic community of Sedona, Arizona, where visits to the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village sparked her early love for design. She pursued that passion, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design and Event Management from Northern Arizona University. For the past few years, Annie has worked both in Bend and remotely from Arizona, bringing her creative vision and expertise to every project.
Her design aesthetic is rooted in nature, combining rich textures, inviting colors, and a modern sensibility. Annie excels at blending beauty and functionality, and is incredibly skilled at helping clients see the design vision through digital drawings and renderings. Her favorite feature in any space is an abundance of natural light and large windows. Outside of work, Annie enjoys skiing, practicing yoga, and traveling with her friends and family.
Kate Jones
Designer
Nearly a Central Oregon native, Kate moved to Powell Butte at the age of nine and has called the High Desert home ever since, drawing creative inspiration from its natural beauty.
Trained by Anne Mastalir, owner and lead designer of Design Bar, Kate has developed into a talented designer, mastering essential tools like SketchUp and refining her innate design instincts. Her project management skills, eye for detail, self-driven learning, and passion for design allow her to excel in this dynamic field of work. Her favorite part about working for Design Bar is the magic (and fun!) of creative collaboration.
Kate loves living in beautiful Bend with her loving husband, daughter and pets. She spends her spare time re-arranging her own furniture, hiking, playing cribbage and going to bed at a sensible hour.