Mountain Town Urban Design
Shaping a Community’s Legacy Pearson Design Group By Aaron Kampfe The iconic landscapes of the West are vast, sparsely populated spaces where man is but …
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Posts in category Bozeman-Big Sky
Builders Round Table
Moderated and edited by Aaron Kampfe This spring at the Big Sky Real Estate Co. building in Big Sky Town Center, Western Home Journal hosted …
Cool Tech
{ An Easier Life vs A Better Life } By Walt Burns Depending on your outlook – and whom you talk to – we are …
Wood. Metal. & People.
Big Timberworks: Transforming Materials Into Unique Living Spaces By Walt Burns “We are an employee-owned workers co-op and we have 13 owners and about a …
On the Hunt
Finding Pillow Inspiration in Bozeman & Big Sky “Woven Floor Pillow”Gallatin Valley Furniture 923 North 7th Ave | Bozeman, MT | 406.587.5423 Mix and match …
You Belong Outside
By Stephanie Dennee With endless recreational opportunities and enviable vistas at every turn, living in the Mountain West means living outside. Our homes’ outdoor living …
A+ Rising Up
A+ Elevators Provides Service & Ingenuity By Victoria Plasse “We want the elevator to be a feature of the home, a piece that can be …
Shop Talk
WHEN TALENTED PROFESSIONALS TALK, WE LISTEN. Western Home Journal introduces you to three Montana entrepreneurs who meld their artistic visions with business acumen to create …
Interior Design Round Table
In Montana, your designer is just as likely to show up in jeans and boots as sporting the latest fashion. Yes, interior design is about …
Working with Wood in the Modern West
BY Stephanie Dennee | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CODY BROWN Wood is one of the oldest building materials in human history. From the first huts and human …
Art in the Big Sky
An insider look at artists and galleries By Sabina Dana Plasse Rising Thunderhead by Todd Connor. Oil on canvas, 30” x 40”, at Creighton Block …
On The Hunt
Finding Lighting Inspiration in Bozeman & Big Sky “Double Eclipse Chandelier”Dawn Josephine 5 East Main Street | Bozeman, MT | 406.404.1488 Custom-designed light made by …
Elevate Me
A+ ELEVATORS ON THE RISE Part of the appeal of an elevator is the intimacy. The passenger elevator initially found its place in history with …
The Millennium
Marks Rapid Advances in Homebuilding Practices by Heather Mooney Teton Heritage Builders, a comprehensive building firm, & Studio H Design, a tech-forward architectural firm, offer …
A Team of Craftsmen
Golden Eagle Woodwork by Stephanie Dennie Trim details are among the final pieces set into place in a home. The work of a skilled trim …
Shop Talk
WHEN TALENTED PROFESSIONALS TALK, WE LISTEN. WHJ introduces you to two local professionals who contribute their specialized expertise to home building in Montana. As HVAC …
Contemplation, Conception, Construction & Post-Production
Schlauch Bottcher Construction By Aaron Kampfe Building a custom home begins with a fleeting thought: …a farmhouse to welcome children and grandchildren { project 1 …
40 Plus Years Later McPhie Cabinetry Remains on Main
Landscape & Lifestyle Guide Fishcamp Custom by Aaron Kampfe Anyone who thinks “Main Street businesses in America are all but dead” hasn’t strolled along Bozeman’s …
ARCHITECTS ROUND TABLE
In Big Sky this spring, Aaron Kampfe of Western Home Journal sat down with four top architects from the Yellowstone region—Matt Miller and Joe Roodell …
Feeding the Soul
Piecing Together The Perfect Kitchen The kitchen is considered the heart of a home. And for good reason. A space built for cooking, eating, and …
At The Confluence
Landscape & Lifestyle Guide Fishcamp Custom by Stephanie Dennee On the river, knowledge steers every decision. How to match a fly to the hatch, where …
On The Hunt
Finding Bedroom Inspiration in Bozeman & Big Sky “Sierra Ottoman” by Jamie DietrichDawn Josephine 5 East Main Street | Bozeman, MT | 406.404.1488 Create a …
Innovators and Innovations
What changes can we anticipate in the future about how we will live? Some people have the ability to take a different look at important …
Elevate Me
A+ ELEVATORS ON THE RISE Part of the appeal of an elevator is the intimacy. The passenger elevator initially found its place in history with …
Shop Talk
WHEN TALENTED PROFESSIONALS TALK, WE LISTEN. As you look to furnish, decorate, or remodel your Montana home, you wonder: Perhaps I need some help? Who …
Furnish Your Dreams
If the walls are the bones of a house, and the utilities its veins, then the form and function of furniture must be the organs. …
In Response to the Land
BRIDGING THE RUSTIC MODERN DIVIDE THROUGHOUT THE WEST Just south of Wilson, Wyoming, a new home rests atop a gently sloping knoll under the big …
Art customized for the Home and Soul
The Process of Kira Fercho For Kira Fercho, the painting process doesn’t begin with a blank canvas but rather with an open mind. The process …
From Art to Architecture
Handcrafted stair of patina’d steel and black leather. Photo: Audrey Hall Bozeman’s Brandner Design From where does an artist’s inspiration spring? Some say from the …
On The Hunt
Finding Original Western Art in Bozeman & Big Sky “Smooch” by Carol HaganOld Main Gallery 129 East Main Street | Bozeman, MT | 406.587.8860 Oil …
Real Estate Round Table
Successful real estate agents have a broad knowledge base and diverse skill sets. They are business people who analyze market trends and property values. They …
Shop Talk
WHEN TALENTED PROFESSIONALS TALK, WE LISTEN. As you look to furnish, decorate, or upgrade your Montana home, you wonder: What is behind the doors of …
Relatively Speaking
Families working in business together have a long tradition that is evolving into new dynamic partnerships as they discover what it takes to work successfully …
Listen to your Inner Lodge
A TWO-LANE ROAD DRIVING WEST FROM THE SMALL GOLD RUSH TOWN OF ALDER, MONTANA, LEADS TO THE ENTRANCE OF RUBY SPRINGS LODGE. WERE YOU HAPPILY …
Elevate Me
A+ ELEVATORS ON THE RISE Part of the appeal of an elevator is the intimacy. The passenger elevator initially found its place in history with …
Highline Partners
Three discerning clients, Three inspiring landscapes, Three exquisite homes…one collaborative team. A practice in balance between two anchor points Managing the simultaneous construction of multiple …
Dwelling Closer to Nature
It’s the glorious days of summer, so let’s live outdoors! Finally, summer has arrived! It’s time to gather around the fire pit in comfortable lounge …
Handcrafted History
How Different Countertop Materials Write the Story of Your Home Whether we notice them or not, countertops are the centerpieces of our homes. Countertops are …
Shop Talk
WHEN TALENTED PROFESSIONALS TALK, WE LISTEN. Admit it, you have an inquiring mind, and you want to know about the team building your Bozeman or …
Planning For Pergolas
Before you design your pergola, consider the architecture of the surrounding structures. A seamless look can be created if the styles on the property are …
The Pella View
Letting the Light In When it comes to a view, nobody presents it better than Pella and for 30 years, Pella has been bringing the …
ON THE HUNT
FINDING BOZEMAN’S FRESHEST CHAIRS OF THE SEASON Rocky Mountain Juniper Club Chair & Ottoman Sundog Fine Art 17 E Main St, Bozeman, MT • 612.723.7534 …
MAKE MINE MOUNTAIN MODERN MODULAR, PLEASE
Choose your view. Select your layout. Revise the plan to suit your lifestyle. There is grace in simplicity and freedom in convenience, and Jamie Mackay …
Elevate Me
A+ ELEVATORS ON THE RISE Part of the appeal of an elevator is the intimacy. The passenger elevator initially found its place in history with …
Bozeman | Big Sky Coming Soon
Welcome to Western home Journal, The Bozeman | Big Sky region is Coming Soon….