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Earth Elements Design Center With the southwestern Montana housing market on the
The global perspective of Earth Elements truly sets it apart.
to limestone. The center also purveys a wide selection of
upswing, builders and realtors alike are working with an
Their much sought after, premier product lines are unique
fixtures and hardware in varying styles in a range of price
influx of clientele. Whether building a home from the ground
and become works of art in themselves when placed in
point levels. In summation, even on a limited budget, the
up or renovating an existing home, the new Earth Elements
the home. These finishes are painstakingly selected by the
team at Earth Elements Design Center can work with any
Design Center in Bozeman is the one-stop source for fine
Earth Elements team, and appeal to discriminating clientele,
client make their home look amazing.
home finishes. With a large array of products to suit any
whether it be the subtleties or the intricate details each
client’s palette, the Center offers finishes for varying budgets
possesses. Based out of Spain, PORCELANOSA is a leader in
Earth Elements celebrated their grand opening with a
and lifestyles: from tile and stone to wood flooring and wall
the innovation and design of kitchen and bath fixtures, as
successful launch party in early August. Commencing with
coverings to fixtures and fittings. Their main objective is to
well as specialty tile and flooring, all exuding a contemporary
a ribbon-cutting ceremony from the Bozeman Chamber of
bring the highest quality finishes from all over the globe
feel. Oscar Ono, headquartered in Paris, delivers the
Commerce, the party continued on with dozens of tours
directly to Montana. Owners Ben Jones and Steve Taylor
ultimate in handcrafted hardwood flooring and wood wall
and a festive mood that went on into the night. With a large
wanted to provide local homeowners, interior designers,
coverings—the work of true artisans. Next stop is Milan for
turnout from the local community and the Gallatin Valley
builders and architects with a resource to develop their
door hardware from Valli & Valli who specialize in handles
home industry, hundreds were able to experience the Design
home design projects. From this vision evolved the Earth
from classical and traditional design to modern lines. This is
Center and its product offerings, as well as get to know the
Elements Design Center.
just a small representation of the many international brands
dedicated Earth Elements team personally.
distributed at Earth Elements alongside brands proudly Entering the Design Center, you’re immediately transported
manufactured right here in the United States.
Tile & stone manager Ashley Hertz possesses over ten years of industry experience. Couple this with the fact that Ashley
into a gallery-like atmosphere. The precious stone collection room showcases towering slabs of blue agate, desert
In addition to its specialty products, Earth Elements offers
is a fifth-generation Montanan, and it results in someone
jasper, black petrified wood and smoky quartz—objets d’art
affordable alternative solutions for the price conscious
that is not only experienced, but also knows her clientele
captured in stone. The main showroom boasts an impressive
consumer. While they pride themselves on being able
and how to produce the perfect Montana home environment
sampling of tiles including ceramics, mosaics, porcelains,
to outfit a multi-million dollar home with the most elite
within any budget. Earth Elements can transform any room
fossils and natural stone. All are easily navigated by walkable
finishes, they are even more adept at providing comparable
in the home to fit the homeowner’s lifestyle, working within
rows and oversized samples pieces, giving the viewer the
finishes that are easily attainable for the average person.
their vision as well as the guidelines of the interior designers,
ability to envision the tile in their own space. Perhaps most
Porcelain tiles offer the look of natural stone at a drastically
builders and architects that help to bring the dream to
impressive is the over 4,000 sq. ft. indoor slab showroom.
reduced cost, still showing as contemporary and luxurious
fruition. In this ever-expanding market, Earth Elements is
Hundreds of natural stone slabs from the world over,
when installed in the kitchen and bath. Ceramics can be
more than just a key resource for home design finishes—it’s
including marble, travertine, onyx, limestone and granite
one of the most affordable choices acting as either a main
an inspiration for design itself.
are on display and readily available. The eagerly anticipated
component or a room accent, adding both character and
kitchens and cabinetry showroom will be launching early
dimension to the space. There are stylish yet conservative
Earth Elements Design Center is located at 81211 Gallatin Road in Bozeman,
this winter.
flooring options available running the gamut from travertine
a half mile south of Four Corners. 406.414.7040, www.earthelements.com
EST. 1997
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