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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 …

A Sonos wireless home sound system streams directly from network connections to streaming services for uninterrupted sound. by Ann Zimmerman There are some people who …

For almost a century, little has changed in the way homes have been built, but now, building science is leading homebuilding into a new era. …

soaring with A+ Elevators by Raine Kidder “Modern man may take for granted the mechanism that takes us up 100 floors or more in buildings …

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 …

WHEN TALENTED PROFESSIONALS TALK, WE LISTEN. Admit it, you have an inquiring mind,​ and you want to know about the team building your Flathead dream …

The architectural variety and diversity of home sites in the Flathead Valley are enough to keep the craftsmen at Bigfork Builders challenged, expanding their skills …

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 …

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. …

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 …

WHEN TALENTED PROFESSIONALS TALK, WE LISTEN. Admit it, you have an inquiring mind,​ and you want to know about the team building your Flathead Valley …

FINDING FLATHEAD VALLEY’S HOTTEST MIRRORS OF THE SEASON Olander MirrorZetooney Hanson Interiors 750 2nd St. W, Suite G | Whitefish, MT | 406.730.8588 Beautiful sections …

Letting the Light In When it comes to striking mountain views, nobody presents them better than Pella. For 30 years, Pella has been bringing the …

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 …

Coming Home to Indigo Lake House Lakes evoke serenity, promise, intimacy, grandeur, and ultimately a connection to the natural world. On the edge of Whitefish …

Think “countertop.” What do you see? You probably envision a slab of polished rock sitting in the island of a kitchen. Or, maybe you think …

It’s the glorious days of summer, so let’s live outdoors! People live in the Flathead Valley for its wild, rugged setting. The incredible outdoor world …

Thoughts on the Current Market The happenings in the world of builders in this northern reach of Montana may surprise you. Construction is flourishing and …

A Sonos wireless home sound system streams directly from network connections to streaming services for uninterrupted sound. There are some people who like to live …

Letting the Light In When it comes to striking mountain views, nobody presents them better than Pella. For 30 years, Pella has been bringing the …

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 …

Montana Rockworks provides stone for connecting a home with the surrounding land and to balance the nuances of design, as well as the skilled craftsmanship …

With three-dimensional audio flowing all around, Dolby Atmos® can transport movie viewing into a realism never before experienced in a home. It is a giant …

“WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT REMODELING?” You’ve heard the question. Your realtor, your spouse, or your neighbor may have asked it. Chances are, you paused …

WHEN TALENTED PROFESSIONALS TALK, WE LISTEN. Admit it, you have an inquiring mind​,​ and you want to know about the team buying or selling your …

THE FRONT DOOR SETS THE TONE FOR YOUR HOME’S STYLE, AND IT CAN BE AS WELCOMING AS A FRIENDLY SMILE. Selecting a front door is …

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 …

A PALACE IN RUSSIA. LUXURY HOMES IN MEXICO, JACKSON HOLE, AND MANY RESORTS IN BETWEEN.  A SHOWROOM IN CHICAGO. A HOME BASE IN IDAHO FALLS. …

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 …

MONTANA ROCKWORKS Building with Permanence Earth is made of rock, from the tallest mountains to the floor of the deepest ocean, with thousands of different …

FLATHEAD LAKE LIVING BY HUNTER & COMPANY INTERIOR DESIGN “THE CONNECTION TO WATER WAS A DRIVING FORCE IN THE DESIGN—IT INFORMED THE INTERIOR DECISIONS.” – HUNTER …

MOST STONE ISN’T TRANSLUCENT. HOWEVER, SOME ONYX, MARBLE, QUARTZITE, AND OTHER STONE PRODUCTS ARE. THEY SHARE ALL THE SAME ORGANIC BEAUTY AND BENEFITS OF A STANDARD GRANITE …

MONTANA ROCKWORKS’ EXTRAORDINARY SHOWROOM INSPIRES Color. Texture. Shape. Much like the qualities one appreciates in fashion, stone varieties encompass their own variances, lending nearly unlimited …

ROOMS FEATURING CUSTOM CABINETRY Today’s cabinets are not the cabinets of your grandmother’s era. The choice of materials, technologies available, and design vernaculars has grown …

A PALACE IN RUSSIA. LUXURY HOMES IN MEXICO, JACKSON HOLE, AND MANY RESORTS IN BETWEEN.  A SHOWROOM IN CHICAGO. A HOME BASE IN IDAHO FALLS. …

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 …

TASTEFUL AND TIMELESS CABINS FOR SALE NEAR JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT Are you looking for the perfect ski-town cabin that is low-maintenance yet elegantly designed? …

STRONG, SUSTAINABLE, SAFE, AND ENABLING BOLD DESIGNS AND STRIKING ACCENTS, STEEL IS BECOMING AN ACCEPTABLE AND VALUED MATERIAL FOR BUILDING FLATHEAD VALLEY’S LUXURY MOUNTAIN HOMES …

Jennifer Shelley NATIONAL PARKS REALTY Jennifer Shelley is the type of person who doesn’t just look at what she wants in life as a dream—rather …

NO MATTER THE SIZE OR THE CONTEXT, ROCKY MOUNTAIN BUILDER PROJECTS ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR SUPERB CRAFTSMANSHIP. When you are born and raised to pay …

The incandescent light bulb, à la Thomas Edison—for a long time—exemplified the idea, “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” But there has long been …

Lighting the Way IMAGILUX John Darland wasn’t thinking about high-tech lighting in 2007. He didn’t have time. He was busy doing what he’d been told …

WESTERN HOME JOURNAL TALKS TO HANK ADAMS, OWNER OF BUCKEYE HARDWOOD & LUMBER COMPANY, ABOUT THE RESURGENCE OF RUSTIC IN HOME DESIGN AND THE MOST …

A+ ELEVATORS & LIFTS LEADS THE MARKET IN CUSTOM HOME ELEVATORS AND SAFETY TECHNOLOGY by melanie crandall   In the interest of full disclosure, let …

We can live large without living with a lot of stuff. At least that’s what Jamie Mackay, founder of Wheelhaus, Inc, thinks. Here’s the thing—he’s …

BUILDING WITH INTEGRITY NO MATTER THE SIZE OR THE CONTEXT, ROCKY MOUNTAIN BUILDER PROJECTS ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR SUPERB CRAFTSMANSHIP. When you are born and raised to …

CLEARLY A GREAT MATERIAL MOUNTAIN HOMES BENEFIT FROM ADVANCES IN GLASS TECHNOLOGY by Ann Zimmerman More mountain homes feature exciting innovative uses of glass, and glass producers …

SITING THE ART OF SITE ORIENTATION by len ford Finding the perfect spot and the perfect situation for a custom home in the West can …

THE DESIGN EFFECT THE LOO IT’S NOT THE MOST GLAMOROUS ROOM IN THE HOUSE… But that doesn’t mean a bathroom shouldn’t sing “sanctuary.” Western Home …

WHEN TALENTED PROFESSIONALS TALK, WE LISTEN. WELCOME TO WESTERN HOME JOURNAL’S SHOPTALK Admit it, you have an inquiring mind, and you want to know about …

The Jaffa Group is a family business that goes to extremes to build dreams. By Ann Zimmerman In 1994, Richard Jaffa and son Scott joined …

McGinnis Homes brings a fresh, energetic view toward general contracting. By Ann Zimmerman McGinnis Homes builds to a higher level of standards and quality and …

When seeking an abode to satisfy one’s yearning for mountain living in Sun Valley, there are many choices for rentals with diverse amenities and locations. …

There are a number of compelling reasons to go with smart home technology whether you are building from the ground up or in need of …

Chap Godsey moved to the Whitefish area after college in 1995. Having considered other mountain towns, he and his wife decided on Whitefish because of …

Jennifer Shelley finds selling real estate in the Flathead Valley dream job because, according to her, “There’s no place like Montana.” An avid outdoorswoman, Jennifer …

The Convergence of History, Beauty and Sustainability By Ryan Waterfield and Sabina Dana Plasse There was a time when wood was the most ubiquitous building …

Western Home Journal talks to Hank Adams, owner of Buckeye Hardware & Lumber Company, about the resurgence of rustic in home design and the most …

White Cloud Design can add to your home’s livable space by adding integrated and inspired landscape designs. Get outside this summer and enjoy Johnny MacDonald’s …

Two Whitefish-area business owners find a parallel approach to their design and business philosophy Located in Whitefish the Bungalow is a lifestyle store featuring the …

By Ryan Waterfield and Heather Kaufman Known for high quality homes that not only look beautiful, but also provide a healthy and energy-efficient environment for …

In a small and storied community like Whitefish, it’s often hard to see historic landmarks succumb to the wear of time and age. Casey’s Bar, …

Artist Sean Henry has been creating and inventing for more than 20 years. As the founder of Rock and Water, LLC, Henry works as a …

As the real estate market picks up across the country, it’s obvious that the Flathead Valley is also on a significant recovery trajectory. Sure, it’s …

Whether you want a classic or contemporary look, natural California redwood fits the bill. Versatile and durable, redwood is the perfect outdoor building material. California …

Wright’s Furniture determines its success by customer satisfaction; since 1976, this attitude has driven its growth and expanded services. By Ann Zimmerman It’s not accidental …

For Western Home Journal’s third Flathead Valley Real Estate Roundtable, three of the valley’s top realtors met at Casey’s in Whitefish to discuss the current …

Is it back to business as usual, or is it business different and in some ways better than before? What are insiders saying? Trusting and …

Artist Sean Henry has been creating and inventing for more than 20 years. As the founder of Rock and Water, LLC, Henry works as a …

Montana’s rich history is woven from both boom and bust – swings as dramatic as the region’s weather produce characters with stories of survival and …

As the dust of the Great Recession settles into the “new normal,” building a home and relocating to the Flathead Valley becomes a better and …

“We are changing the way the world heats and cools interior and exterior spaces,” says Robert Barmore, founder and CEO of Therma-HEXX. “Our products will …

 Since 1995, White Cloud Design has developed a consistent body of inspired work based on the belief that landscape design should be authentic, timeless, and …

Remember playing with sticks, rocks, leaves, some water, a cardboard box or two, and good friends? Children experiment naturally with built environments, working with resources …

Denman Construction builds homes with a passion for construction, an understanding that building is about relationships, and the basic values shared by three generations—being honest, …

 Established in 2001 by interior designer Hunter Dominick, Hunter and Company Interior Design is a full service design firm specializing in residential and resort design …

The Malmquist Construction Team brings joy to the dream of a custom Montana home…. and there has never been a better time than now to …

You would need to search hard to hear anyone in real estate or construction claim the best thing that happened for business was the real …

Hank Adams, owner of Buckeye Hardwood & Lumber Co., explains how everyone benefits from buying locally and why it’s especially important now. Why should a …

Aided by Carin Cross Design, A family rebuilds upon the ashes of their destroyed lakeside home. By Nancy Reece Jones As smoke and flames billowed …

Brewster McLeod Architects Offers Exceptional Design and Customer Service to the Big Sky State. Five Successful Years of Business by Julie Bielenberg. Fourth generation Montanan …

North Country Builders adds Beauty to the Natural Setting “Our goal is to build homes that look as though they belong as naturally to the …

Buying Locally Benefits Shoppers and the Community   The owner of Buckeye Hardwood & Lumber Company explains how everyone benefits from buying locally. Why should …

heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (hVAC) is an often misunderstood and under appreciated trade in the realm of home building or retrofit contracting. But all …

Landscape Architecture: A Crucial Component in Smart Building Design, ecology, and construction are at the core of Landscape Architecture. We are trained to be stewards …

Here’s a statement, and you identify whether this is cutting-edge green building theory or a pioneer sentiment promoted by our great-grandparents: We should approach construction, …

Carin Cross Design leads you through the integrative design process with comfort and style in mind. Building a home may be your dream, but the …

“Architecture is the will of an epoch translated into space” Collisions and mountains aren’t strangers. Mountain ranges form as great plates of land collide, yield …

Using eco-friendly fabrics and re-claimed objects, Donna Shanahan InterIor Design creates understated elegance for a Saddlehorn residence A new private residence in the internationally recognized …

BIG FORK BUILDERS experts at incorporating modern effciencies to make the old new again. Remodeling projects are on the rise. This is in contrast to …

Uncommonly Beautiful, Uniquely Affordable. Creativity warrants that trends are ever changing, and the help of a professional to guide you in design decisions can be …

Building a Better Future The time for a paradigm shift in our nation’s home building outlook has arrived! Indicators around us are pointing to an …

On May 11, 2010, Glacier National Park will mark its 100th anniversary. The Glacier Centennial Program and its team of intrepid volunteers have been formed …

Buckeye Hardwood & Lumber Co. Hank Adams, owner of Buckeye Hardwood & Lumber Co. operated out of Arlee, Montana, believes that when searching for the …