Jakub Galczynski admits that he has been obsessed with buildings since sixth grade. Growing up in Chicago, the budding designer was surrounded by structures and public sculptures that engaged him, but he found he was lacking in inspiration. “I realized early on that most architects...
When Rain Houser, interior designer and co-owner of Urbaine Atelier in Bozeman, Montana, heard about a new facility in the works for Haven, the local domestic violence shelter, she and business partner Skye Anderson sought out Haven’s executive director, Erica Aytes Coyle, to find out...
Stop to think for a moment about the earliest kitchens, or better yet, the requirements for those kitchens. Meals were communal, often social events, and the primary source of light and heat was the cookfire or stove. By necessity, the kitchen was then, as it...
A well-designed home can be a space to escape the outside world. But in the Mountain West, a well-designed home invites the outside in, connecting you to the sprawling, wild landscape and its rich history, even connecting you to yourself. “People come here hoping to...
A sculpted, three-legged barstool. A chaise lounge perched on a swooping set of rockers. A classic carved seat built with Old World techniques. Is it everyday furniture? Or usable art? If it’s a product of Henneford Fine Furniture, it’s both. A woodworker and artist based in...
Books always make a room better,” says author Tanya Boteju in her 2019 novel Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens. And, despite the rise of e-book sales, the proliferation of digital media on all sorts of devices, and trends in de-cluttering, many people agree. Interior design has embraced...
Whether you’re contemplating a remodel, considering a new build in the Rocky Mountain West, or searching for a particular Western item, art and home shows offer essential inspiration, advice, and products from some of the best regional artisans and designers, with wares specifically suited to...
The interior design community experienced a professional loss last summer with the passing of Ralph McHenry (75), late owner of the retail furniture store and interior design firm Montana Expressions in Bozeman, Montana. With an acute sense of mountain living, McHenry combined heirloom pieces with modern...
Lodge: An Indoorsy Tour of America’s National Parks Written by Max Humphrey, with Kathryn O’Shea-Evans; Photography by David Tsay and Rob Schanz; Foreword by Ken Burns Lodge: An Indoorsy Tour of America’s National Parks is a delightful collection of stories and dramatic photos showcasing some of the most...
Interior design trends are often vast and varied, reflecting the homeowner’s style, the designer’s flair, and the home’s setting. For Susie Hoffmann, founder and principal designer at Envi Interior Design Studio in Bozeman, Montana, curating a home is about embracing the culture of the space....