Posts in category Bozeman-Big Sky

Inspired by Place in the West By Chase Reynolds Ewald The alpine valley of Big Sky, Montana, is centered on a broad, open meadow coursed …

True Collaboration in the Yellowstone Club Moderated and edited by Aaron Kampfe Architectural photography by Gibeon Photography Location photography by Kene Sperry Photographer Designing and …

The Artist’s Journey at Midlife Kira Fercho By Aaron Kampfe “Sometimes it takes a medicine man to teach us how to believe in ourselves.” –Kira …

At the Peak of Process By Stephanie Dennee Photography by Zakary Grosfield Schlauch Bottcher Construction scales high-altitude, high-end home building through trust and collaboration Lone …

By Stephanie Dennee Flooring is the first thing you touch upon rising in the morning and guests’ first impression upon kicking off their shoes at …

A Search for Transcendence Kene Sperry By Aaron Kampfe “When we try to show everything, we see nothing.” –Kene Sperry, Kene Sperry Photographer In Kene Sperry’s  photo, Island …

Finding Coffee Table Inspiration in Bozeman & Big Sky Austin Allen James Ping-Pong Table Collective by dawn josephine 5 East Main St | Bozeman, MT …

Anything is possible Big Timberworks has never met a truss they can’t build By Walt Burns “We provide our services and products all over the …

The State’s Newest Luxury Fly Fishing Lodge Toasts…The True Montanan Experience By Jenny Walton Photography by Ed Coyle Stand near the river. Do you feel …

Building the Invisible For this issue’s Building Science feature, Western Home Journal profiles two companies that install products that work behind a home’s walls—doing their …

A+ Elevators Provides Service & Ingenuity By Victoria Plasse “We want the elevator to be a feature of the home, a piece that can be …

WHEN TALENTED PROFESSIONALS TALK, WE LISTEN. Art in the home is more than merely decoration; it’s an extension of ourselves. Its materials, color palette, style, …

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 …

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 …

{ An Easier Life vs A Better Life } By Walt Burns Depending on your outlook – and whom you talk to – we are …

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 …

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 …

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+ Elevators Provides Service & Ingenuity By Victoria Plasse “We want the elevator to be a feature of the home, a piece that can be …

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 …

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 …

BY Stephanie Dennee | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CODY BROWN Wood is one of the oldest building materials in human history. From the first huts and human …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Schlauch Bottcher Construction By Aaron Kampfe Building a custom home begins with a fleeting thought: …a farmhouse to welcome children and grandchildren { project 1 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Landscape & Lifestyle Guide Fishcamp Custom by Stephanie Dennee On the river, knowledge steers every decision. How to match a fly to the hatch, where …

Finding Bedroom Inspiration in Bozeman & Big Sky “Sierra Ottoman” by Jamie DietrichDawn Josephine 5 East Main Street | Bozeman, MT | 406.404.1488 Create a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Finding Original Western Art in Bozeman & Big Sky “Smooch” by Carol HaganOld Main Gallery 129 East Main Street | Bozeman, MT | 406.587.8860 Oil …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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