Rustic Homes Archives - Mountain Living

Built in 1934, this Fred Willson-Designed Masterpiece Is Preserved

Chase Reynolds Ewald,

A pair of Bozeman architects infuse new life into an old home.

A Couple Finds their Forever Home After Years of Searching

Caren Kurlander,

Set within the forests of Montana, a couple’s house uses reclaimed materials and antique finds to create a timeless aesthetic.

Stunning Views of the Teton Range Inspire a Couple's Vision for a Legacy Home

Suzanne S. Brown,

A family retreat is built for current and future generations in Jackson Hole.

Colorful Bedrooms that Embrace Pattern and Personality

Elizabeth Mehert-Ab,

Three Lake Tahoe-based retreats with captivating design details.

Idaho Idyll: Designing a Family Retreat from Scratch

Caren Kurlander,

Reclaimed barnwood lends an organic touch to a couple’s Ketchum vacation home, where indoor-outdoor spaces connect with its alpine locale.

Natural Granite Boulders Become A Source Of Design

Suzi Mitchell,

A dreamy vacation home on Lake Tahoe brings elements of its rocky locale indoors as part of a recent remodel where family heirlooms stand the test of time.

An A-Frame Captures the Heart of a California Designer

Laura Beausire,

Jacqueline Blum gives her mountain cabin a vintage-hollywood-glam-makeover.

An Alpine Home Takes an Eccentric Approach to Design

Laura Kostelny,

Great design and a slew of surprises make for a Big Sky destination ideal for skiing—and sliding—in.

Looking Back at the Most Impeccable Home Designs of 2024

Elizabeth Mehert-Ab,

An inspiring collection of Mountain West abodes to reminisce about.

How to Create Cozy Rustic Nooks for the Holidays

Diana Vincent,

Tips for setting up the perfect getaway spot in your home.

A Rustic Sense of Place in a Historic Log Home

Mindy Pantiel,

An Aspen cabin is designed with 17 family members in mind, and vintage ski suits for all.

Creating a Fresh, Warm Alpine Design

Justin Tollefson, AIA,

Three tips for transforming your space into an idyllic mountain getaway.

Six Spaces that Exude an Autumnal Feel

Elizabeth Mehert-Ab,

Get inspired by a design refresh this season.

The design team salvaged old barn timbers to build the main cabin that appears constructed in the early 1900s. “The homeowners wanted it to feel old, which meant buying old,” architect Shelli Mittmann says. | Photo: Mike McCall

Homestead Heaven Living in Idaho

Dana W. Todd,

An expansive settlement on the banks of Lake Coeur d’Alene receives a period-appropriate facelift of its residence and outbuildings.

The home is oriented to interact with the wooded property with views out to the trees. “It’s a retreat, and the homeowners come here to celebrate being outside,” says architect Clare Walton. | Photo: Paul Dyer

A Family Farmhouse with Rugged Mountain Character

Mindy Pantiel,

Tahoe design team relies on the natural environment for inspiration.

A Steamboat House on a Lake Gets a Complete Revamping

Irene Rawlings,

An extensive remodel turns a dark, unwelcoming house near Steamboat Springs into a bright and attractive family home.

A Golden State of Mind Inspires a Beautiful, Open and Airy Jackson Home Design

Laura Kostelny,

When a family made the move from L.A. to Jackson Hole, they asked for a home filled with plenty of sunshine, warmth and tons of Technicolor tones.

Visions of the West Reawaken an Interior Designer's Mountain Dream

Richa Mitchell,

With the help of her carefully assembled team, Sara Marcille of Mountain Home Collective realizes her dream of building an interior design business in Big Sky Country.