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TRUE WEST Inspired by national park architecture, a Montana lodge speaks to the elements of timeless—not trendy—Western design. Architecture by Miller Architects Interior Design by Haven Interior Design
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RUSTIC REDEFINED In Montana's Yellowstone Club, a getaway home showcases the Old West vernacular—with an industrial edge. Architecture by Faure Halvorsen Architects Construction by Highline Partners Interior Design by Peace Design
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WHAT’S THE RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT RUSTIC DESIGN? We recently posed that question to our blog and Facebook fans and were overwhelmed by the thoughtful responses we received. You told us that a rustic space should feel warm and cozy, incorporate plenty of texture and make the most of natural materials—all “rough, raw and from the earth.” Some of you would add antiques from grandma’s attic, some specified grizzly bears and rocking chairs, and still others called for plenty of recycled furnishings that give old materials new life. You can read our favorite reader “recipes” for rustic on this issue’s last page. And on the pages in between, you’ll find some spectacular examples of rustic design done right. There’s a home in Big Sky, Montana, that celebrates the state’s gold-mining tradition (page 76), a retreat on the edge of Yellowstone National Park inspired by historic national park lodges (page 60), and on page 68, a Vail Valley, Colorado, home furnished with a jawdropping, museum-quality collection of Adirondack furnishings and artwork. We also took a look back through Mountain Living’s 18-year archive and found some of our most-loved rustic spaces from the past (find them on page 84). Though some are more than a decade old, each has retained every ounce of its appeal. It seems the designers behind these homes got the recipe just right. CHRISTINE DEORIO EDITOR IN CHIEF cdeorio @mountainliving.com
“This space proves that rustic doesn’t have to mean brown. The palette is bold—blue ceiling, honeyhued wood, metallic stools, orangeand-white pendant lights—and makes me happy every time I see it.” Christine DeOrio, editor in chief
“I’ve seen birch bark used in many ways, but never just left in its original form. It feels so natural—like you’re standing in a forest—but it took some expertise to make it happen.” Loneta Showell, art director
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A STUDY IN ANTLERS When Doug Nordberg was a teenager, he often hiked through the hills of Cody, Wyoming, collecting antlers that had been shed. He sold some and kept the broken ones to experiment with crafting small items like candleholders and slingshots. When he started building furniture full time in 1992, antlers would become his bestloved medium. “My brain doesn’t really work in straight lines,” Nordberg says. “Things that have curve and life make a lot of sense to me when I’m building.” The Beaver Foot Stool, one of Nordberg’s bestsellers, “was a really fantastic accident,” he says. “The original design was for a barstool and I made it too short.
So I just chopped down the legs and put on a beaver pelt I had lying around, and 15 years later, it’s still one of our most popular pieces.” These days, the furniture maker is taking his favorite material in a new direction. “I’ve switched to a real contemporary look with antlers,” Nordberg says. “There aren’t many log homes being constructed anymore, so I’m trying to adapt to the building trends and create work that can fit into new spaces.” DOUG NORDBERG Nordberg Furniture
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WESTERN GESTURES As an illustration major in college, Scott Armstrong enrolled in a 3-D design class. “Working in the shop was just so much fun, and the 3-D format came easily for me,” the artisan says. His instructor, who happened to be a studio furniture maker, opened his eyes to the trade. Later, at work as a product designer for a large-scale furniture manufacturer, Armstrong spent time after hours in the company shop, teaching himself to work wood. These days, the now-veteran craftsman, who’s been building furniture for 35 years, prefers working with domestic hardwoods—most of it sourced in and around Billings, Montana—to create designs that loosely interpret Western forms and themes. Take the Concertina table, for example: the wood inlay around the top is a stylized representation of barbed wire; the legs are a reference to cowboy boots. “I don’t want my work to scream ‘Western,’” Armstrong says. “Subtle is always better.” SCOTT ARMSTRONG Arrowleaf Studio
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PERFECTLY FLAWED Incorporating Craftsman influences and Adirondack style into his work, Brad Greenwood coaxes furnishings from California hardwoods from the Sacramento Valley, much of it salvaged from downed trees. The furniture maker’s fallow antler table—which shows off a base made of mountain mahogany that the artisan left beautifully gnarled—reveals his philosophy on rustic design. For Greenwood, proper rustic furniture embraces the natural imperfections of the wood, and, if the material is reclaimed, preserves the history that comes from old tool marks (think saw nicks and nail holes). “It’s very satisfying to make a piece from nothing,” Greenwood says, “and to watch somebody enjoy what
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ART DECO GOES WESTERN Kevin Showell is a master of many trades: He’s skilled in classic European handcarving, has carved trees for public artworks and makes beautiful wood elements for custom homes. Yet ask him to describe his vocation and he’ll give you one simple word: artist. “All my inspiration started in the West with Western and wildlife art,” says the Wyoming native. “I love going back to those themes because that’s where it began for me.” But Showell’s designs are modern-minded too. The Head in the Clouds table— designed for the Cody High Style exhibition and composed of a live-edge cherry top, fir legs, aluminum aprons and cottonwood carvings—speaks to this past-meets-present sensibility. The legs
are slender and angled inward, the scale is stretched with an “Art-Deco styling” and the wood is light, giving the rustic piece a contemporary twist. “I wanted to do something Western and rustic,” Showell says, “but somehow make it work in a very modern setting as well.” KEVIN SHOWELL Kevin Showell Custom Wood Carving & Sculpture
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Husband-and-wife team Janice and Jonathan Kostreva got their start doing figurative Western carvings on antlers that would become light fixtures and furniture. But it wasn’t until the couple visited the Rustic Furniture Fair in Blue Mountain Lake, New York, that they found their sweet spot. “When we saw that style of furniture,” Janice says, referring to folkart-inspired pieces that celebrate the beauty of birch bark, “we fell in love immediately. We came home and started making our own Midwestern version.”
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Before the Kostrevas set tool to wood, they harvest the birch bark themselves, spending weeks backpacking into logging sites to peel bark from trees destined to be cut down. Once the layers have been sorted, stacked and pressed, the Kostrevas have a beautiful veneer for furnishings like this coffee table covered in bark from one whole tree. The intricate twig detailing is inspired by the artisans’ surroundings— where the wetlands meet the forest in northern Wisconsin. “We incorporate what we see on a day-to-day basis to create a folk art feel,” Janice says. JANICE AND JONATHAN KOSTREVA Bear View Ridge
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From the airport in Calgary, count on a two-hour-plus drive through Banff National Park to reach this hideaway. Perched on the Pipestone River, it’s just two miles from Lake Louise; the ski lifts are a quick shuttle ride away.
THE VIBE
A luxury summer camp of old: warm, intimate and comfortable. Though the setting is rustic, men often don jackets for dinner in the cozy log-walled dining room.
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE
Swiss hoteliers (and brothers) André and George Schwarz’s attention to detail, which is evident at every turn. Guest rooms are immaculate, the cuisine is the area’s finest, and the staff treats each and every guest like kin. Come summer, flower boxes burst with blooms, and in winter, wood-burning fireplaces are always aglow.
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Afternoon tea on the lawn, dessert in the cozy fireplace lounge and, if it’s on the menu, chef Hans Sauter’s take on fresh British Columbia salmon.
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The Watson House, your very own 3,000-square-foot mountain lodge on the banks of the Pipestone River.
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Located near the historic mining town of Philipsburg in the heart of western Montana, not far from Missoula and Butte, the guest ranch sprawls across 10 square miles of rugged land that includes miles of trails, stocked trout ponds and a Blue Ribbon stretch of Rock Creek. “True Grit” meets the Ritz
Never needing to open your wallet: Each stay includes everything you could want to eat or drink, plus one morning and one afternoon activity per day. Accommodations in the Granite Lodge, private cabins and log homes juxtapose rough with luxe: pretty armchairs cozy up to stacked-stone fireplaces, rustic birch beds are topped with Frette linens, and polished clawfoot tubs rest atop weathered wood floors.
THE SETTING
A century-old farmstead in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, just minutes from Walla Walla in Washington’s sleepy southeastern corner. Meticulously restored farm buildings now house a winery and guest suites, all surrounded by 35 acres of lush lawns, gardens and vineyards.
THE VIBE
A storybook farmhouse with an extra room—and seat at the breakfast table—just for you
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE
The charming accommodations, each located in one of the farmstead’s original outbuildings, including the old carriage house, summer kitchen and chicken coop. In addition to amenities that help you stay connected (satellite television, wireless Internet), you’ll find extras designed to help you unplug, from field guides and binoculars for birding to books and games—and private patios to enjoy them from.
Horseback riding through the ranch’s 6,000-plus acres of terrain, fly-fishing its four private miles of Rock Creek, and the sore-muscle-soothing “Rock Creek Ritual” at the spa.
DON’T MISS
The creekside Canvas Cabins look like tents, but with private baths and fireplaces, they live like luxury hotel suites.
BEST ROOM
From $1,900 per night. 877-786-1545, theranchatrockcreek.com
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A visit to the onsite winery (and a taste of Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon) housed in a former horse barn.
We love the little Bunk House, complete with a retro kitchen, clawfoot tub and views of the Estate Viognier vineyard. From $215 per night. 509-522-1234, abeja.net
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The Rustic Inn isn’t exactly hidden—it sits just off the road that leads from the airport to town—but its private cabins are some of Jackson’s best-kept secrets. Located on 12 acres across from the National Elk Refuge, many overlook Flat Creek, which draws wildlife to its banks. Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are an easy drive away.
THE SETTING
The high desert landscape that inspired artist Georgia O’Keeffe provides the backdrop for this Relais & Châteaux gem, situated where the Rio Grande, Ojo Caliente and Chama Rivers converge. Though isolated, the inn is convenient to Ghost Ranch, Bandelier, Chimayo and the Ojo Caliente hot springs; Santa Fe is a 45-minute drive away.
A cozy stay with good friends (who make a mean breakfast!)
THE VIBE
An exclusive house party in a traditional Spanish hacienda
Location, location, location. If you plan to play in and around town, there’s no need for a car. The inn’s shuttle will get you to and from the airport, a courtesy car will take you around town, and it’s a short stroll to Jackson’s restaurants, shops and galleries. Guest rooms and cabins are decorated with tasteful Western touches, and guests rave about the breakfasts included with each stay (try the famous granola).
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE
You won't get nightly turndown or room service, and there are no televisions or mini bars, but what you will enjoy is far more rare: real privacy, staff members who know you by name, and delicious, intimate breakfasts and three-course dinners included in your stay. Seven beautifully appointed guest rooms offer wood-burning fireplaces, private patios and surreal views of mountains, mesas and valleys.
A “Mountain Tune Up” treatment at the inn’s spa and a drink at the bar, tended by some of the friendliest folks in town.
DON’T MISS
A hike up to the Sandstone Shrine, a spectacular structure carved into a sandstone butte on the side of Black Mesa.
The priciest option, the Superior Creekside King Cabins are popular for a reason: greater privacy and front-row views of Flat Creek and its resident wildlife.
BEST ROOM
The secluded “Kiva” includes a circular main room with stargazing skylight, lighted niches adorned with kachinas, a wood-burning fireplace and whirlpool tub for two.
From $119 per night. 800-323-9279, rusticinnatjh.com
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100 TIMBER WAY, HAILEY, ID Situated between Ketchum and Hailey on a 3.75-acre site above Golden Eagle Ranch, this three-bedroom, 5,055-square-foot home (with separate guest apartment) was designed with outdoor living in mind. Expansive terraces overlook a private pond, and equestrian facilities include a barn and irrigated pastures. Horseback riding, biking and hiking trails are just steps away in adjacent national forest land. Listed by Pam Goetz and Pam Rheinschild of Sun Valley Sotheby’s Intl. Realty for $2.75 million. sunvalleysir.com
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218 WILLOUGHBY WAY, ASPEN, CO This cozy log cabin was built right into a shaded hillside to take full advantage of unobstructed views of Aspen Mountain and the Roaring Fork River. Inside the 2,230-square-foot house are three bedroom suites, 3.5 baths, a kitchen and fireplace-warmed living room. Enjoy the all-day sunshine from the private deck—which includes a sunken hot tub—or walk to town via the adjacent Rio Grande Trail. Listed by Craig Morris of Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s Intl. Realty for $5.995 million furnished. aspensnowmasssir.com
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INSPIRED BY HISTORIC NATIONAL PARK ARCHITECTURE, A COUPLE’S MONTANA LODGE SPEAKS TO THE ELEMENTS OF TIMELESS—NOT TRENDY—WESTERN DESIGN
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Inspired by the national park structures in the area, architect Candace Tillotson-Miller designed this Paradise Valley house to be an authentic reflection of its Montana surroundings. The 7,000-square-foot structure is built mainly from small-scale chinked logs and accented with local Harlowton moss rocks. Large porches connect the home with the land.
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BELOW: “People who come to Montana typically have an interest in the outdoors. I’m just catering to that,” Miller says of the structure’s many porches. Designer Debra Shull of Haven Interior Design outfitted the dining porch with a table and chairs from AdenWorks Ltd. FACING PAGE: Miller used willow saplings to create intricate decorative elements throughout the house. On a wall in the master bedroom’s entry, the saplings embellish built-in shelving and drawers for clothing.
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PEOPLE DON’T COME TO MONTANA TO BUILD A HOUSE, THEY COME TO BUILD A LIFESTYLE. “People tend to be more playful here,” says Candace Tillotson-Miller of Livingston-based Miller Architects. “We’re in a second-home market, and our clients really engage with the opportunity to do something that they wouldn’t do with a full-time residence.” Such was the case for this house Miller designed in Paradise Valley, where her clients wanted to create a retreat to accommodate their far-flung family members. The couple had some ideas about the house’s size and functionality, but when it came to aesthetics, there was no wavering. “They wanted log,” recalls Miller, who was happy to oblige. “The log cabin idea comes up quite a bit,” she says. “People associate it with the West.” For some, designing a log structure could veer into tricky, cliché-laden territory. But Miller, as she does in all of her work, took cues straight from the historic architecture of the area to create a house that is respectful of its setting. Paradise
Valley rests on the edge of Yellowstone National Park, and that landmark gave Miller her starting point. “We referenced park architecture in the design,” says the architect, who looked to classic examples like the Old Faithful Inn and pored over Harvey H. Kaiser books for inspiration. “The old traditional structures in the park were largely basic rectangles. They were really understated.” So Miller also kept things simple. “These buildings have a tremendous amount of texture,” she notes. “You don’t have to overdo it.” To build the lodge-like structure, she used smaller-scale, 8- to 10-inch-diameter standing-dead fir logs for the interior and exterior cladding, the exposed rafters and the numerous porches, which extend the living space at almost every turn. “The house is meant to resemble something that was built at the turn of the century,” Miller explains. “Typically the scale of the logs was much smaller then because logging was done with horses and the logs were handled by the workers, not machines.” >> 63
BELOW, LEFT: Shull mixed antique reproductions with reclaimed materials and rustic touches in the breakfast area for a collected look. A chandelier from Fish’s Antler Art hangs above a custom Harvest table, with an old pine top and painted base, by Bradshaw Designs. The painted cupboard, custom made by Rocky Mountain Furniture, was designed to resemble an antique. BELOW, RIGHT: Inspired by Adirondack architecture, Miller highlighted the staircase with willow saplings. FACING PAGE: “March Moonrise, East Gallatin River” by Lee Stroncek hangs above the fireplace in the living room, where two custom sofas are covered with Moore & Giles leather. Pillow fabric by Donghia adds punch.
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“I’m a fourth-generation Montanan,” says designer Debra Shull, principal of Haven Interior Design, “so I feel like I have a strong sense of what Montana is.” She also knows what it isn’t. Here she offers thoughts on how to reign in the kitsch and create an authentic Western design. STAY AWAY FROM THEMES “The homeowner is an avid fisherman, so I knew he would have thought it ridiculous to use old fishing poles as decorations,” Shull says. “If it feels contrived, it shouldn’t be there.” THINK LIKE A PIONEER “When I design houses like this, I consider what would have been brought here 100 years ago on the wagon trains,” the designer says. “What they brought is all they had, and those things had to be incredibly precious.”
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PAY ATTENTION TO SCALE “If you want something to look old, you need to keep the scale in check,” Shull says. “Antiques are small.” KEEP COLORS MUTED “We’re really drawn to fabric that feels kind of muddy and to linens that look like they’ve been washed,” Shull says. “It imparts a sense of age and timelessness.” USE WESTERN PIECES, BUT WISELY If it “speaks the language of Western,” Shull says of items like antler chandeliers or Navajo rugs, “use them sparingly to really make a statement.”
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BELOW, LEFT: “The color palette in the master bedroom is a little lighter and softer than the rest of the home,” says Shull, who chose an F. Schumacher & Co. textile for the coverlet. The light fixture is from Originals 22, and the leather club chair is from Jean de Merry. BELOW, RIGHT: “In these rural settings, I like to create outdoor environments,” Miller says. “All around the building there are partially covered spaces that lead to patios.” Linda Iverson designed the property’s landscaping. FACING PAGE: Kohler’s Iron Works Historic tub stands next to a Turkish kilim in the master bath.
THE SMALLER LOGS LEND AN AUTHENTIC FEEL, as does the interior detailing. “The wife wanted decorative touches,” says Miller, who gleaned inspiration from Adirondack architecture and old Montana lodges when creating ornamental elements from willow saplings. The twig-like branches accent the ceilings to define spaces, embellish the stairway balusters and line the bar in the kitchen. Although these materials recall the past, the floor plan facilitates modern-day living. “Older buildings are a bit more compartmentalized,” Miller says. “This home is open, making for easy transitions from one space to another.” The interior design enhances those seamless transitions. “There’s a romantic quality to the architecture, and I wanted that to be what you notice,” says designer Debra Shull of Bozemanbased Haven Interior Design, who worked with partner Phoebe McEldowney on the project. “The furniture has to blend, to feel like it belongs.” To achieve that, Shull kept her design influences local. “We stayed away from anything that has a kitschy look,” she explains. “No moose fabrics. We wanted the interiors to have a classic, timeless feel with a strong sense of place.” Following that directive, the designers established the tone by hanging paintings by local Montana artists on the walls, and pulling the
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color palette from the trees, creek and mountains outside. In choosing the furnishings, the designers layered antiques and reproductions with vintage rugs for a “collected-over-time feel that’s rooted in Western tradition,” Shull says. Two leather sofas in the living room face a low table made from reclaimed chestnut, and reproduction ladder-back chairs stand on a vintage Turkish rug in the dining room. In the breakfast area, Shull had a painted cupboard custom made so it would just squeeze into place. “I wanted it to look like it was an antique piece that barely fit,” explains the designer, who picked the clawfoot tub in the master bath for a similar reason. “We chose the white finish because when plumbing was first installed in houses way back when, it came in white and only white,” she says. Though the furnishings all seem perfectly suited to their rustic environment, they aren’t overtly Western in style. Except for the antler chandeliers. “For us, antler chandeliers are similar to logs; they are decidedly Western, and they create a mood that is authentic and true,” Shull says. “But we have one in the living room and one in the kitchen, and that’s enough. The things that really speak the Western language should be used sparingly and treated like pieces of art.” ○
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The kitchen of this Vail Valley home features a cozy sitting area furnished with antique French leather chairs and antique stools that interior designer Diana Sawicki reupholstered in velvet that resembles wood grain. The large-scale chandelier, handcrafted by Lean 2 Studio in New York, is a perfect counterpoint to the monolithic fireplace. FACING PAGE: In the entry hall, a twig rocking chair by Michigan artisan Clifton Monteith sits beside a table from Sampson Bog Studio. “We only bought pieces we considered beautiful and functional,” Sawicki says. “That rocking chair is amazingly comfortable.”
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“THIS IS A REAL LOG HOME,” says Norwalk, Connecticut-based interior designer Diana Sawicki of her first rustic project, a 12,000square-foot vacation home in Bachelor Gulch, Colorado. She’s not exaggerating: The builder collected tons of discarded logs, many of them found floating in rivers, and used them to construct the home on a site not far from the Ritz-Carlton hotel. During construction, Sawicki’s clients happened to spot the property and fell in love.
Their affection was born of nostalgia: Growing up in upstate New York, one of the owners spent summers in the Adirondacks at “camps”—a local term for vacation homes—that embraced the natural beauty of New York’s beloved mountains. She wanted a Colorado home that recreated the feeling of those childhood summers: casual, inviting and inspired by nature. To find the right pieces to achieve this look and feel, Sawicki set to work researching the community of rustic-furniture designers. “I discovered this fascinating >>
ABOVE: Sawicki found the collection of antique fly-fishing baskets at the Rustic Furniture Fair in New York. “It’s rare to find a group of baskets like that together,” she says. Artisan Clifton Monteith built the twiggy rocking chair. FACING PAGE: The whimsical cabinet in the kitchen’s eating area comes from Maine craftsman Randy Holden. “It’s art,” Sawicki says. “I love every detail. The hinges are pinecones; the shelves are lined with vintage paper.” Sawicki designed the light fixture, which was made by R. Jesse Lighting; furniture makers at the Wright Table Company created the dining table. 71
“ NATURAL MATERIALS ARE SO STRONG. THEY WEAR WELL AND JUST GET BETTER OVER TIME, EVEN WITH A LOT OF USE. THEY’RE A DESIGNER’S DREAM.” DIANA SAWICKI
world of amazing craftspeople from all over the country who do incredible things with branches, bark and reclaimed natural materials,” she says. “I started to meet artists and talk with them. We developed wonderful relationships.” The designer and her clients also trekked to the famous Rustic Furniture Fair at the Adirondack Museum in upstate New York, an invitation-only show where the country’s finest rustic craftspeople exhibit their work. “I took my floor plans with me, and we got there very early,” Sawicki says. “When we saw something we liked that would fit, we bought it. It’s a very competitive show, but very fun.” Sawicki’s travels and the new friendships they yielded resulted in a home that holds museum-quality crafts and furnishings, each with its own story. A twiggy rocking chair in the living room was made by Michigan artisan Clifton Monteith, whose work has appeared in some of the country’s finest craft museums. In the kitchen, a breathtaking chandelier, crafted by Lean 2 Studio in New York, spans 6 feet. “It’s monumental,” Sawicki says, “but this house can take it.” The designer points out another one-of-a-kind piece in the dining area: a whimsical free-standing cabinet by Maine craftsman Randy Holden, who >> TOP: The home occupies a slopeside lot within view of the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch. RIGHT: An artisan in Beaver Creek built the cabinet in the home’s basement playroom. The trees are real, pulled from nearby forests after they died. Sawicki specified hammered metal for the cabinet’s inlay. FACING PAGE: A pair of vintage sculpted deer pay homage to the West. The console table looks antique, but is actually new. “I like to mix old and new,” Sawicki says.
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“THERE’S A LINE BETWEEN KITSCHY AND FANTASTIC. YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING. READ, READ, READ. GO TO MUSEUMS. THERE’S SO MUCH TO LEARN.” DIANA SAWICKI
builds furniture that celebrates the natural curves and characteristics of trees. Across the room, barstools handcrafted by La Lune in Wisconsin double as art pieces; to customize them, Sawicki varnished hand-painted canvases that portray natural scenes and used them as upholstery. “Everything was a labor of love,” she says. “Most of the pieces were delivered in person by the artists. They knew their work was going to a place where it would be loved and appreciated.” Sawicki took great care to blend the owners’ affection for the Adirondack-inspired look with the Rocky Mountain vernacular. She hung a collection of antique fly-fishing baskets on one wall and amassed an impressive group of moccasins found in small shops around Colorado. (The little town of Minturn is one of her favorite places to find Western objets d’art.) The authenticity of the furnishings and accents is a perfect match for the genuine log structure. There’s nothing too precious or predictable here. “It’s not a trendy house,” Sawicki says. “It’s strong, handsome and sophisticated”—as rustic design should be. ○ TOP: Sawicki commissioned an artist she met at the Rustic Furniture Fair to create the master bathroom’s unique mirror. LEFT: For the bedroom designed for the owners’ daughter, Sawicki asked artisan Clifton Monteith to build a delicate bed in his signature style, then paired it with a simple blue nightstand. FACING PAGE: Outside the master bedroom, a shapely chair from Rose Tarlow accompanies an antler table, an antique from Europe’s Black Forest region. Sawicki designed the stately four-poster master bed.
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RUSTIC REDEFINED IN MONTANA’S YELLOWSTONE CLUB, A GETAWAY HOME SHOWCASES THE OLD WEST VERNACULAR—WITH AN INDUSTRIAL EDGE
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Standing-dead spruce beams crisscross the ceiling in the living room, where a double-sided rock fireplace rises 22 feet. Eclectic, comfortable furnishings include a leather wing chair from Hickory Chair Furniture Co. Expressing an industrial aesthetic, the steel-rimmed coffee table was fashioned from an antique mining cart, while rusted metal wheel banding from early-20th-century horse buggies composes the chandelier from Coup dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Etat. FACING PAGE: A steel-andglass bridge connects the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entryway to the main living area.
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ARCHITECTURE BY FAURE HALVORSEN ARCHITECTS CONSTRUCTION BY HIGHLINE PARTNERS INTERIOR DESIGN BY PEACE DESIGN
WHEN A NEW HOME IS BUILT IN RUSTIC STYLE, THINKING INSIDE THE BOX IS THE MOST COMMON APPROACH: Pick a material, whether logs or rough-hewn planks, river rocks or granite blocks; build in a conventional square-cornered form; and then furnish and accessorize with harmonious, time-honored choices. The results may please, but they can also appear bland and predictable. So when the owners of a property in Montana’s Yellowstone Club asked for a second home that was not only rustic but also unique, architect Kipp Halvorsen of Bozeman-based Faure Halvorsen Architects knew that “tried and true” just wouldn’t do. “The site drove everything,” Halvorsen says. Just smaller than one developable acre, the steep lot offered spectacular views of nearby Pioneer Mountain ski area and distant Yellowstone National Park but afforded no easy place to build a home to accommodate the clients, their twin sons and a large extended family. ABOVE: In a sunny niche between the kitchen and living room, the dining area faces west toward Pioneer Mountain. Open-weave Belgian linen draperies frame the view and close to filter afternoon sunlight. The custom table consists of two raw-steel pedestals, each with its own hickory top; a leaf insert forms one continuous surface for larger gatherings.
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“ CAPTURING THE VIEWS IS THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE HOUSE. THE ARCHITECTURE AND MATERIALS BECOME SECONDARY TO FRAMING THEM.” KIPP HALVORSEN
Halvorsen’s solution: Design four separate “modules,” connected by enclosed bridges and hallways, that work their way up the hill in an organic, nonlinear fashion. Each module sits at a different elevation and slightly different angle. This approach enabled the architect to maximize the views from the 4,500square-foot home while concealing neighboring houses from sight. It also created intriguing interior sightlines, with bridges and living spaces revealing glimpses of other parts of the house. The unconventional configuration yielded some surprising nooks and crannies too, from a staircase landing that doubles as a niche for a desk, to wall-recessed bunk beds, to a wine cellar tucked beneath the bridge leading from the living room to the master suite. Equally unique is the home’s palette of materials, finishes and furnishings. “The traditional rustic look has been done time and again,” observes builder >> ABOVE: The kitchen’s gas stove shares a flue with an outdoor fireplace on the adjacent terrace. Antique baking sheets form the stove’s backsplash. TOP, RIGHT: Kitchen cabinets were crafted from trimmings of the reclaimed timbers used in construction. BOTTOM, RIGHT: The entry module includes a garage, foyer, mudroom and upstairs guest room.
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“ USING DIFFERENT TYPES AND TEXTURES OF MATERIALS MAKES THE STRUCTURE FEEL AS IF IT HAS BEEN ADDED ONTO GENERATION AFTER GENERATION.” TODD THESING
THIS PAGE, TOP: The recreation room includes a leather sectional, a media center and four recessed bunks. ABOVE, LEFT: A downstairs children’s study features metal flea market chairs and a desk with a reclaimed wood top on raw-steel pedestals. ABOVE, CENTER: Linking the kitchen island countertop’s reclaimed walnut planks, a stainless-steel bow pin notes the home’s precise elevation. ABOVE, RIGHT: License plates from places where family members have lived cover the walls in the downstairs bathroom. An antique barrel form frames the mirror above an antique copper sink. RIGHT: The mudroom provides cubby storage for outdoor paraphernalia. Just beyond, one of the home’s many handcrafted barn-style sliding doors reveals the laundry room. FACING PAGE: The bridge from the entry to the living area ends at this landing. Downstairs is a recreation room; guest quarters are above. 81
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Todd Thesing of Big Sky-based Highline Partners, whose material choices offer a fresh take on rustic design—and make the new structure look as if it was built over time. Finishes include standing-dead timbers and reclaimed barn boards, joined by Montana moss rock that forms walls, double-sided fireplaces and the enclosure around the kitchen stove. Perhaps most surprisingly, the design team fashioned the bridges from salvaged steel joists, tracks and screens that recall the region’s mining tradition. In the 1860s, Montana had its own gold rush, points out Halvorsen. “I haven’t seen people incorporate the essence of that history before,” he says. Interior designer Bill Peace describes the look as “rustic with an industrial edge.” One of his primary responsibilities, says the Bozemanand Atlanta-based designer, was to “reflect history while bringing the house into today’s world, adding softness to contrast with the rugged materials, and introducing subtle decoration to make the home even more interesting and livable.” He deliberately chose a neutral color palette— predominately earth tones in a range of browns and grays—to serve as a backdrop for the owners’ lives. “Once you add people, their collections and art, their family and friends, their food and activities,” he says, “the result is a home that is truly memorable.” ○ ABOVE, LEFT: Resting atop a rock platform, the master bathtub cozies up to a two-sided fireplace shared with the bedroom. ABOVE, RIGHT: On a landing beside the bridge to the master suite, an antique desk provides an ideal writing or reading haven. FACING PAGE: A bedroom resembles an alpine lodge thanks to white plaster walls, reclaimed paneling, and crisp linen and cotton bedding.
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“ WE MADE SURE ALL THE ELEMENTS, OLD AND NEW, BLENDED TOGETHER SO THAT 10 YEARS FROM NOW, SOMEONE WILL WALK IN AND SAY, ‘I REALLY CAN’T TELL HOW OLD THIS HOME IS.’” BILL PEACE
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feminine: Here, a delicate gilded table faces a massive stone hearth, and oversized hickory chairs top a floral-patterned rug.
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afraid to go big. Stones of varying shapes and sizes—some weighing more than 2 tons— make this 28foot-tall fireplace appear older than it really is.
PHOTO, LEFT: GIBEON PHOTOGRAPHY; PHOTO, RIGHT: TIM MURPHY
3. Add instant patina. Rough new logs up a bit before installing them, or try an application of ferrous sulfate, which creates a pleasing weathered gray tone—without the wait. 4. Work with local artisans. A dramatic iron railing like this can’t be found in stores. A talented craftsman created each delicate aspen leaf by hand. 85
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We’ve seen hide upholstery on couches and chairs, but on the walls? Well, why not?
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8. Sweat the small stuff. It’s the little details that bring a home to life. Find them at antique malls, flea markets, even garage sales.
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7. Have some fun! Surprising patterns and bold colors—like this geometric rug and orange velour polka-dot chairs—take a rustic room in a fresh direction.
PHOTOS, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: GIBEON PHOTOGRAPHY, EMILY MINTON REDFIELD, JAMES RAY SPAHN
When the view is this spectacular, keep the furnishings simple. You can’t go wrong with a classic Adirondack chair.
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12. Think outside the bath. The addition of art, antiques and a vintage rug makes this bathroom feel intimate, inviting and oh so elegant.
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needs a bit of shine. This white soaking tub and chrome fixtures create the perfect balance.
14. Fake it. Don’t own a
log cabin? Adhere log skins (pictured here) to conventional framing to get the look. 15. Cozy up with (faux) fur—but don’t overdo it. A throw pillow here or blanket there is all you need. 16. Keep it simple. In a
small space like this bedroom, avoid using too many different materials and colors. Here, a palette of gray, black and cream lets the red accents pop. ○
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IN THEIR WORDS LEGACY HOMES VIA FACEBOOK
JENNIFER HOEY INTERIOR DESIGN VIA FACEBOOK
“The three elements that define a rustic interior done well are the use of reclaimed materials, the juxtaposition of textures and the use of colors inspired by the surroundings. Add to that an element of age, which is necessary to pull off rustic designs both traditional and contemporary.”
“NATIVE MATERIALS: One hundred years ago, mountain home-builders didn’t import tile from France.
TEXTURES:
Nature is a rough place!
COLOR:
A variety of earth tones brings the outdoors in.”
KELLI HOLTZ VIA BLOG.MOUNTAINLIVING.COM
“Working as an interior designer in Vail, I have seen a lot of rustic done wrong! People often go overboard with large-scale design elements for an in-your-face rustic explosion. You don’t need everything to be rustic for people to see it as a rustic space. I think pairing rustic accessories with classic furniture is the perfect recipe for any home and will always be in style.”
RECIPE FOR RUSTIC THIS MONTH, WE ASKED OUR FACEBOOK FANS AND BLOG FOLLOWERS,
WHAT’S YOUR “RECIPE” FOR THE PERFECT RUSTIC DESIGN? HERE’S WHAT THEY HAD TO SAY: SPLASH KITCHEN BATH HOME VIA FACEBOOK
“ WOOD. METAL. STONE. ” JOHN HANLON VIA BLOG.MOUNTAINLIVING.COM
YVONNE JACOBS VIA FACEBOOK
“FIRST INGREDIENT: 100% natural materials — think rough, raw and from the earth. SECOND INGREDIENT: Spaces for reflection, like corners for reading and outdoor beds. THIRD INGREDIENT: A collection of found and antique accessories. Search for stuff you’d find in grandma’s attic and think kitschy, fun and original. The possibilities are endless.”
“ To really do rustic right you
need to get to the roots of it. The old-timers built the way they did because they had to work with local materials—whatever was on hand. They didn’t truck in stone and lumber from hundreds of miles away. If your local stone is sandstone or river rock, or if your forests contain spruce, pine or aspen, then incorporate those materials into your décor. Just don’t try to frame your house with aspens.”
KEVIN GRAY VIA FACEBOOK
“INGREDIENTS: Three parts natural materials on the floors, walls and ceilings (some of which must be reclaimed wood) A large heap of textures (rough, worn, dull and shiny) A healthy dose of charm (especially in old furniture pieces) Mix with something unexpected Blend all of the above together loosely and don’t aim for perfection. Place in a spectacular location with great views and natural light. Inhabit with love and care.”
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