Sunset Views,

Bigfork MT

Sunset Views is a rustic ranch style smart home that we designed for a couple that were both native Montanans, and grew up in a ranch lifestyle household. Their dream was to build a heritage home, embellished with rustic appeal, with large light filled spaces to bring in the impressive views of Flathead Lake.

The couple also wanted to add modern energy efficient app-controlled systems for security, comfort climate control, lighting and appliances. Reclaimed lumber was brought in from various retired barns and outbuildings from across the state for the exterior siding as well as the flooring throughout the entire home.

100 year old beams from a dismantled mill in Missoula was located and made into massive scissor trusses to adorn the great room as well as frame the massive native rock fireplace, accent the cooktop hood, support the kitchen island, and to accent ceilings in the media room, dining and kitchen area.

Using many natural elements in this home was key to provide a rustic style. We also added custom metal fabricated pieces to the home, such as barb wire style railings and door hardware featuring the family’s personal brand.

For décor, this home displays incredible personal family history such as retired saddles from the couple’s fathers, restored antique furniture and accessories, western themed artwork, and hunting trophies from their family