In Montana, at the base of the Beartooth Mountains, living the dream comes down to a basic need — finding wide open spaces, inside and out. It was going to be a two-year stint in Montana. Move out to the mountains with the family, have an adventure, and then head back home. That was in 2010. There was too much to do, explains the homeowner of Palisades Ranch, a 15,000-acre working cattle ranch in Southwestern Montana that backs up to Yellowstone National Park. “There’s such a variety — in the winter it’s skiing, snowshoeing, that kind of stuff,” he says. “In the summer, it’s hiking, packing a lunch, riding horses.” Despite leaving Florida for a region that typically experiences seven months of winter, the dramatic shift in climate didn’t deter this family. Instead, they put down roots — constructing what is now the largest private indoor riding arena in North America and renovating the property’s 8,500-square-foot primary residence. 1/4 "We used rugged indigenous materials such as Montana moss stone, weathered barn wood, and hand-hewn beams to complement richly patterned fabrics, and Native American art and antiquities to express the true spirit of the American West," says interior designer Sandra Chancey. “The driving theme was for it to be very warm, family-friendly,” says the homeowner. “It’s spectacular spaces, but they have to be livable. We have four big dogs and two cats and a bobcat and a bird and three kids and all their friends. The theme was a whole lot about having really special, high-quality spaces, but have them be warm, inviting, friendly, and very high-quality but oriented more toward that style of living. If you look at the spaces, there’s a lot of kid-friendliness to it.” That doesn’t mean the interiors lack sophistication. In fact, for the homeowner, who worked in construction early in his career and whose father was a contractor, it’s the exquisite attention to architectural detail he appreciates most. "Riding is part of my family's life, and all of us do different amounts of it," the homeowner says, adding that the riding arena also gets other uses. When there's snow on the ground, it doubles as the practice field for his son's baseball team. “If you look at the quality of the workmanship and the quality of the materials, it’s over-the-top beautiful — but it’s not gold and marble,” he says. “It’s hand-selected beams, beautiful joinery work, the kind of things that someone with an eye toward that sees. Somebody that walks into your home sees a beautiful warm feeling. They don’t necessarily recognize it’s super-pricey post-and-peg beams that must have taken thousands of hours to install. They’re not seeing that. They’re seeing a nice warm, rustic look.” The inviting atmosphere was intentional and designed to echo the magnificent natural world around them. It’s at the heart of the American West’s own dreamlike existence. Rolling hills and mountains, vast land that stretches uninterrupted toward the horizon from just outside the door — this welcoming environment inspires more than interior design. It shapes a certain way of life. 1/2 "The vision was refined rustic," says architect Joe Roodell. "A fresh take on refining the rustic ranch living style with a softer, brighter, more open layout, all while remaining timeless within the surrounding ranch and natural environment." “It’s very friendly,” the homeowner says. “It’s very basic, and I like being around people that have those basic values. I really like the atmosphere of people caring about each other and being friendly. I like it when I go down the road and you pass a car, they wave. I like having lots of space. I grew up in the big city, in Detroit. This is going to sound somewhat reclusive, but I like not having neighbors, yet I like to be with the people that we’ve met. The wide open space and the freedom to roam my property and the friendliness of the general population. I like that environment. I don’t lock my car when I drive to town. I leave my keys laying there, and my briefcase and whatever I’ve got. I love the simplicity of that.” Interior Design: Sandra Chancey, Chancey Interior Design, chanceydesign.com Architecture: Joe Roodell, Miller-Roodell Architects, miller-roodell.com Build: Dave Strike, Dave Strike Custom Building, davestrike.com More from our design feature Home Trend for 2020: Into the Wood Real Stories: California's Gold Country Real Stories: Taos Ski Valley Real Stories: West Texas Historic District Photography: Courtesy of Nikolas Koenig/Otto From our January 2020 issue. Explore:Home & Ranch

Peter and Kelley Gibeon take us behind the camera at a creekside lodge in Montana. They met as photography students at Colorado Mountain College near Aspen. Now married, Kelley and Peter Gibeon—who together started Gibeon Photography in 2003—base their operations in Whitefish, Montana, and Basalt, Colorado. Their stunning work has been featured in the pages of our magazine, which led us to wonder, How do they do it? At Noble Lodge, outside Bigfork, Montana, the couple captured warm, golden hues radiating from the property’s natural surroundings and wooded interiors. Located on 25 acres, the property includes a 9,000-square-foot main house of natural peeled log, a 1,500-square-foot guest cabin of timber frame, even a “toy barn” comprising 2,400 square feet. That’s a lot of house. All told, there are 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms at the secluded outpost not far from Flathead Lake and Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort. 1/14 Click the slideshow above to see images of the Noble Lodge guest cabin. We asked Kelley Gibeon to walk us through her favorite aspects of shooting rugged and rustic homes like this one. Cowboys & Indians: What is your favorite part of a home to photograph? Kelley Gibeon: Any space that feels inspired, personal, and has great balance. C&I: Does that differ for homes with Western style? KG: We appreciate variety, and respect the honesty of authentically curated space whatever the style. C&I: What was your favorite room at Noble Ranch? KG: The large scale, hand detail, and texture of the custom dining furniture and chandelier create an intimacy at the table. With meadow view, the colorful art, and connection to the great room, the dining room is an inviting communal core to Noble Ranch. C&I: Do you have a number one rule when photographing homes out West? KG: Respect what the house is communicating to us. Is it rustic, contemporary, traditional? And how does it engage its outside setting? All of these direct our choices of angle and time of day. C&I: You have a friend looking to sell their home, what advice do you give them when it comes to getting it photographed? KG: Minimize your stuff. We all collect tidbits we love to live with; still, it’s easier to see a few key pieces in photos. Also, fewer personal items make a room feel bigger, while inviting a buyer to imagine their own life in that space. C&I: How do you handle darker homes with lots of wooden or stone elements—like the stairway or dining room at Noble Ranch? KG: Time of day and lighting techniques—as well as simple styling—help bring life and coziness to a richly toned space. C&I: What affects your ability to capture surrounding views or natural elements? KG: Weather, level of exterior and landscaping completion, surrounding structures, and power lines, etc. all up the ante for making great exterior shots. So, we identify the home’s strength (architecture, setting, time of day) to best showcase the property. C&I: What about smaller or confined areas, like bathrooms? KG: Because they’re usually small or have challenging angles, we focus on a key element to communicate the story of that room. C&I: Most people want to make their house look bigger, but do you have tricks for making big homes seem cozier? KG: Focusing on part of the room, maybe a seating area as opposed to a whole living room, can bring the viewer into a more textural and intimate viewing experience. C&I: But how do you give it that glow? KG: Noble Ranch has beautiful custom tungsten lighting, which we supplemented with our quiver to highlight coziness and warmth. 1/13 Click on the slideshow to see photos of the Noble Lodge main house. Photography: (All images) Courtesy Gibeon Photography Explore:Home & RanchPhotography

Peter and Kelley Gibeon take us behind the camera at a creekside lodge in Montana. They met as photography students at Colorado Mountain College near Aspen. Now married, Kelley and Peter Gibeon—who together started Gibeon Photography in 2003—base their operations in Whitefish, Montana, and Basalt, Colorado. Their stunning work has been featured in the pages of our magazine, which led us to wonder, How do they do it? At Noble Lodge, outside Bigfork, Montana, the couple captured warm, golden hues radiating from the property’s natural surroundings and wooded interiors. Located on 25 acres, the property includes a 9,000-square-foot main house of natural peeled log, a 1,500-square-foot guest cabin of timber frame, even a “toy barn” comprising 2,400 square feet. That’s a lot of house. All told, there are 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms at the secluded outpost not far from Flathead Lake and Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort. 1/14 Click the slideshow above to see images of the Noble Lodge guest cabin. We asked Kelley Gibeon to walk us through her favorite aspects of shooting rugged and rustic homes like this one. Cowboys & Indians: What is your favorite part of a home to photograph? Kelley Gibeon: Any space that feels inspired, personal, and has great balance. C&I: Does that differ for homes with Western style? KG: We appreciate variety, and respect the honesty of authentically curated space whatever the style. C&I: What was your favorite room at Noble Ranch? KG: The large scale, hand detail, and texture of the custom dining furniture and chandelier create an intimacy at the table. With meadow view, the colorful art, and connection to the great room, the dining room is an inviting communal core to Noble Ranch. C&I: Do you have a number one rule when photographing homes out West? KG: Respect what the house is communicating to us. Is it rustic, contemporary, traditional? And how does it engage its outside setting? All of these direct our choices of angle and time of day. C&I: You have a friend looking to sell their home, what advice do you give them when it comes to getting it photographed? KG: Minimize your stuff. We all collect tidbits we love to live with; still, it’s easier to see a few key pieces in photos. Also, fewer personal items make a room feel bigger, while inviting a buyer to imagine their own life in that space. C&I: How do you handle darker homes with lots of wooden or stone elements—like the stairway or dining room at Noble Ranch? KG: Time of day and lighting techniques—as well as simple styling—help bring life and coziness to a richly toned space. C&I: What affects your ability to capture surrounding views or natural elements? KG: Weather, level of exterior and landscaping completion, surrounding structures, and power lines, etc. all up the ante for making great exterior shots. So, we identify the home’s strength (architecture, setting, time of day) to best showcase the property. C&I: What about smaller or confined areas, like bathrooms? KG: Because they’re usually small or have challenging angles, we focus on a key element to communicate the story of that room. C&I: Most people want to make their house look bigger, but do you have tricks for making big homes seem cozier? KG: Focusing on part of the room, maybe a seating area as opposed to a whole living room, can bring the viewer into a more textural and intimate viewing experience. C&I: But how do you give it that glow? KG: Noble Ranch has beautiful custom tungsten lighting, which we supplemented with our quiver to highlight coziness and warmth. 1/13 Click on the slideshow to see photos of the Noble Lodge main house. Photography: (All images) Courtesy Gibeon Photography Explore:Home & RanchPhotography

From a reimagined farmhouse to a mountain getaway bordering a national forest, here’s a peek inside four residences that celebrate the West. Rustic Charm [Cedar Creek, Texas] With the help of a Dallas-based interior designer and architect and a local builder, a couple rebuilds its cedar creek lake house and freshens it up with custom furnishings and artisan accents. Photography: Courtesy Ben Garrett The decision for Robert and Sharon Van Cleave to reconceive an original log cabin at Wavy V Ranch on Cedar Creek Lake they’d owned for 10 years arose from one need: more space. “It became more and more popular for family and events such as engagements, weddings, reunions, and we realized we needed more space, especially bathrooms!” says Robert, a recently retired building company chairman and CEO. The couple enlisted architect Robbie Fusch, interior designer Jason Lenox, landscape architect LandVisions, and local Cedar Creek builder Bill Ackley. “We just decided to start from scratch, but in keeping with and honoring the log cabin, outdoors feel, and metal roofing that we loved. The design concept was to create maximum comfortable sleeping and bathroom facilities, with additional flexible sleeping spaces. We also wanted the home to feel comfortable and intimate when it was used by just a few. And we wanted all four levels easily accessible by all, especially our senior family members, so we incorporated the four-level elevator into a stone ‘chimney.’ We also loved the idea of reclaiming and re-milling old lumber for the walls and floors, again honoring some of the past, and creating wonderful character.” For the new 14,400-square-foot stone-and-cedar home with a galvanized metal roof, Lenox, owner of Dallas design boutiques Antéks Home Furnishings & Antéks Curated, created custom pieces throughout and layered the large, open spaces with leathers, natural woods, and statement pieces such as elk antler chandeliers (measuring 7 feet in diameter) made by local artist Terry Wilson, a collection of waterfowl and shorebird decoys painted and carved by artist R.D. Wilson, an iron fireplace screen handcrafted by local artist Tom Winkelvoss, outdoor furniture by Old Hickory, and a photograph by Laura Wilson mounted on a lift that conceals a 65-inch television screen when not in use. Photography: Courtesy Ben Garrett “They wanted a home that was very livable and comfortable,” says Lenox, who also helped the couple design the original cabin. “It’s a really special setting, and it’s so beautiful. We think that the design we created really lends itself to family living, and it feels like it’s been put together slowly. We picked custom pieces, and we really feel like what we’ve pulled together looks like it’s been there a long time and that rooms have some level of timelessness.” “I love the blend between the rustic feel of a ranch house and the outdoor feel of the lake and land coupled with the sophistication and interest of the different stones and tiles throughout the baths, bars, and kitchen — all personally selected by Sharon,” Robert adds. “Our favorite aspect of the design was the blend of scale and sophistication with the intimacy and warmth of materials and space. It serves the two of us wonderfully for an intimate weekend together as well as accommodating 30 sleepover guests for a weekend reunion, not to mention Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holidays.” Photography: Courtesy Robin Stancliff Photography Desert Living [Marana, Arizona] A Chicago couple builds a Southwestern retreat that blends right in with the existing landscape of cactus groves and massive boulders. Eleven years ago, Illinois natives Kathy and John Andersen decided to build their dream home in Marana, Arizona, about 35 minutes northwest of Tucson. “We both went to college in the West, where we developed a deep love of the West and Southwest cultures, artwork, and history,” Kathy says. “During the time that we raised our two children in the Chicago area, we often vacationed in Colorado and Arizona. It was this love of the West that made us decide to move to Marana.” To design their ideal home, the Andersens hired architect Marc Soloway of Soloway Designs Architecture + Interiors and interior designer Lisa Reeves of Talents Interiors LLC. “When I first met John and Kathy at their lot, I was floored by how amazing it was,” Soloway says. “It was a sheer cliff of huge boulders, many that seemed they could fall at any minute. I love the integration of the home into its environment. Because the slope is made up of boulders as big as cars, we wanted to use any boulders we were removing and place them around the home, pool, and yard so it felt that the house had been built right out of them. When you are at the house, you question how a house could be built with all those boulders surrounding it. It gives you such a warm feel because of it.” Photography: Courtesy Robin Stancliff Photography Inside, they settled on a vibrant palette and Southwestern artwork by Cowboy Artists of America members, including painter Howard Terpning. “Our desire was to build a Southwestern-style home that combined a contemporary feel with components of the Old West,” Kathy says. “Lisa introduced us to many wonderful Southwest artisans who designed plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, lighting fixtures, furniture, and metalwork for us. We love color, so we incorporated reds, turquoise, and copper features into the home and colors that define the Southwest.” Construction of the wood frame, masonry, and stucco residence and guest house took three years to complete. Now that they have settled in, they feel right at home. “There is so much to love about living in Marana,” Kathy says. “The sunrises and sunsets, the amazing weather, the desert animals and cacti, and the aroma of the desert after a rainstorm.” Photography: Christopher Marona Photography Out of the Woods [Pagosa Springs, Colorado] Along with the expertise of a local architect in Southwestern Colorado, a Southern California duo dreams up the ideal mountain getaway complete with custom doors and details. When John and Marilyn Dahlberg first got a glance at Bear Tooth Ranch in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, it was nothing short of love at first sight. “We wanted to have a place in the mountains that could be a place to bring our 10 grandchildren to so they could experience the ‘real world’ rather than just malls and video games,” says John, whose primary residence is in Newport Coast, California. The Dahlbergs befriended the previous owner, and when it went up for sale, they jumped on it and have since bought more surrounding land for their growing cattle business. “We did not have a full appreciation of what a wonderful location we had until the fellows that were working on the house kept pointing out the exceptional views and the fact the ranch was located with the [San Juan] National Forest bordering the property.” To customize the home, which now has seven bedrooms and 8,000 square feet, they looked to local architect Mike Moore of Moore & Company Inc. The project included adding a great room, a porte-cochere, and a homestead for the ranch manager and his wife. Photography: Christopher Marona Photography Marilyn designed the interiors using items culled from travels around the world. “Our plan was for the house to be overrun with children and friends, so everything was designed with that in mind,” John says. “She gave great attention to every detail.” Each bedroom door and the double front door features hand-carved scenes of local wildlife. Even the fir mantel has a custom bronze inset with a bear and horses. “My clients said to me when we were done that they probably could not have designed a house from scratch that works as well as this one does for them and their family,” Moore says. “From the reclaimed oak-plank flooring, old fir timbers, hand-distressed woodwork, and even a real bear trap used as a support in one of the trusses, it has an amazingly warm and cozy feel.” Photography: Courtesy Karl Neumann Old Makes New [Livingston, Montana] Taking cues from the local landscape, a couple creates a modern iteration of an existing farmhouse in the Big Sky State with plenty of character. The project began as a relatively modest remodel and became more involved as the layers were peeled away,” says Diana Rudolph of the Livingston, Montana, farmhouse she shares with husband Jerry Siem and their son. For the project, Diana, who had previously lived in the home while she split time between Montana and the Florida Keys, assembled an all-star design team: architect Andrew Brechbuhler of Brechbuhler Architects, builder Tim Rote of Dovetail Construction, and interior designer Laura Fedro of Laura Fedro Interiors. “There were simply too many issues with the old farmhouse structure. We wanted to keep the same feel as the original house and did not want to alter the footprint too much, as the site has many mature trees, something that isn’t terribly common in Montana.” On that, Diana and the team agreed. “Some of the most important amenities were the seasonal creek along the south side of the home, the big views of the mountain ranges that surround the house, and the general rural nature of the site that afforded more windows, more doors, and more open elements to the exterior,” Brechbuhler says. He chose siding that closely matched (or was a fresh iteration of) original materials, such as replacing gray wood on the existing house with reclaimed redwood. “Our design concept was to interpret the classic Western home and update it in a way that was unique to the clients and their site.” Photography: Courtesy Karl Neumann Inside, walls feature lithographs and an oil painting by Russell Chatham, as well as vintage mounted saltwater fish caught by Diana’s father in the Keys. Additional features include bar stools topped with plaid upholstery, a custom wool rug, and a dining area sideboard table built by Kevin Cain at Yellowstone Traditions. There’s also a screened-in porch with redtwig dogwood furniture. “Some of the farmhouse was saved [a wall in the master bedroom was reconstructed from the original home’s framing], so the rest of the palette sprung from the farmhouse ‘motif,’ including reclaimed timber framing, smooth plaster walls, simple wooden cabinets, and interior doors,” Fedro says. “I like how comfortable the home is,” Diana says. “It felt like we belonged here when we first walked through the doors. I wouldn’t change a thing. It’s our home.” From the January 2017 issue. Save Save Save Save Save Explore:Home & Ranch

Peter and Kelley Gibeon take us behind the camera at a creekside lodge in Montana. They met as photography students at Colorado Mountain College near Aspen. Now married, Kelley and Peter Gibeon—who together started Gibeon Photography in 2003—base their operations in Whitefish, Montana, and Basalt, Colorado. Their stunning work has been featured in the pages of our magazine, which led us to wonder, How do they do it? At Noble Lodge, outside Bigfork, Montana, the couple captured warm, golden hues radiating from the property’s natural surroundings and wooded interiors. Located on 25 acres, the property includes a 9,000-square-foot main house of natural peeled log, a 1,500-square-foot guest cabin of timber frame, even a “toy barn” comprising 2,400 square feet. That’s a lot of house. All told, there are 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms at the secluded outpost not far from Flathead Lake and Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort. 1/14 Click the slideshow above to see images of the Noble Lodge guest cabin. We asked Kelley Gibeon to walk us through her favorite aspects of shooting rugged and rustic homes like this one. Cowboys & Indians: What is your favorite part of a home to photograph? Kelley Gibeon: Any space that feels inspired, personal, and has great balance. C&I: Does that differ for homes with Western style? KG: We appreciate variety, and respect the honesty of authentically curated space whatever the style. C&I: What was your favorite room at Noble Ranch? KG: The large scale, hand detail, and texture of the custom dining furniture and chandelier create an intimacy at the table. With meadow view, the colorful art, and connection to the great room, the dining room is an inviting communal core to Noble Ranch. C&I: Do you have a number one rule when photographing homes out West? KG: Respect what the house is communicating to us. Is it rustic, contemporary, traditional? And how does it engage its outside setting? All of these direct our choices of angle and time of day. C&I: You have a friend looking to sell their home, what advice do you give them when it comes to getting it photographed? KG: Minimize your stuff. We all collect tidbits we love to live with; still, it’s easier to see a few key pieces in photos. Also, fewer personal items make a room feel bigger, while inviting a buyer to imagine their own life in that space. C&I: How do you handle darker homes with lots of wooden or stone elements—like the stairway or dining room at Noble Ranch? KG: Time of day and lighting techniques—as well as simple styling—help bring life and coziness to a richly toned space. C&I: What affects your ability to capture surrounding views or natural elements? KG: Weather, level of exterior and landscaping completion, surrounding structures, and power lines, etc. all up the ante for making great exterior shots. So, we identify the home’s strength (architecture, setting, time of day) to best showcase the property. C&I: What about smaller or confined areas, like bathrooms? KG: Because they’re usually small or have challenging angles, we focus on a key element to communicate the story of that room. C&I: Most people want to make their house look bigger, but do you have tricks for making big homes seem cozier? KG: Focusing on part of the room, maybe a seating area as opposed to a whole living room, can bring the viewer into a more textural and intimate viewing experience. C&I: But how do you give it that glow? KG: Noble Ranch has beautiful custom tungsten lighting, which we supplemented with our quiver to highlight coziness and warmth. 1/13 Click on the slideshow to see photos of the Noble Lodge main house. Photography: (All images) Courtesy Gibeon Photography Explore:Home & RanchPhotography

Who says rustic Western decor can’t be stylish? The trend that started strong in 2014 is still a player in the design world. There are several styles to consider when decorating your Western Style home. Choose from a rustic cowboy hideaway cabin in the hills, to a Western lodge style, or cattle ranch. All styles that capture the warmth and charm of the Old West. In other words there are several ways you can decorate in Western Style without feeling that you are living in the OK Corral. But if that just happens to be your thing there is even a style for you called Cowboy Kitch. Below are some images I have collected that show ingredients that will help give interiors a feel of the Wild West. And if you are a homeowner that loves the romantic history of the Old West and are looking to replicate that style in your home, hopefully this will help you get started. With colors reminiscent of the painted desert, and clear southwestern skies, comfortable natural furniture pieces instead of ornate ones, your Western home will feel relaxed and inviting Kevin Corn Design Western style decoration usually uses wood, rock, leather, and metal in abundance. The fireplace and mantle are prerequisites for a western style living room interior. Decorate with artwork on oil, vintage photos, paintings, and Western artifacts. m.admagazine.fr Western home decorating ideas suggest an accent on anything that is old and antique but rugged in looks and nature. Consider not using window treatments, especially if you have a great view of the mountains or other natural settings. Just leave them bare! lizzyandme-westernhomedecor If you do want the warmth of curtains remember to keep them simple. Make them long and out of thick material like suede. Add Western Style details like the leather trim and beading in this pic. rusticinteriordesign.com When it comes to furniture, Western Style is most often large, bulky, and simple in design. sherimartininteriors.wordpress.com Western heritage is deeply rooted in the ranching industry so couches and chairs typically feature leather and hides. The hand tooled look is especially popular. rusticartistry.com miriadna.com Rugs with a southwestern design, sheepskin rugs, and cowhide rugs go well with this style. Native American artifacts and collections make great displays in the Western home. Ralph Lauren Western interiors can also take color direction from Native American rugs with rock gray, metal black, cream, coral and turquoise as well as strong reds, blues, and earth tones. librarygeekwoes.blogspot.com Western themed art also provides color direction. Cowboys, bear, moose, pine trees, cattle, lakes and rivers, and hunting and riding scenes take center stage. I'm loving this bunk house look! skullbliss.com We all know that cattle and buffalo skulls lend to the Western look but these beautifully carved examples take this popular accessory to the next level. True works of art! mopodir.blogspot.com Antler accessories also enhance the Western Style interior. You can find everything from curtain tiebacks to chandeliers. www.homeportfolio.com These is alot to love in this rustic Western interior. Everything from the fringed leather sofa to the great log coffee table and cow hide Queen Anne chair work to combine rustic and elegant. via pinterest Hardwood flooring, especially with a touch of flagstone, is pretty much required for a Western home decorating style. Throw down woven or Native American style rugs or even fur or animal skin and you are off to a great start. timesunion.com Today's "cowgirl" bedroom has more of a vintage flavor. This one is done up in shades of pink. Just don't get frilly or too girly. onekindesign.com Look for fabulous accessories that will add western character to your home. left -www.southerntrails.us center -www.rods.com right -via Pinterest For the authentic Western look search for saddles and other accessories with decorative details such as barbed wire, fringe, and nailheads. www.laurahunt.com Of course log walls are a desired element. I have misplaced the source of this image. If it is yours, please let me know and I will credit. But stone and rough plaster are also stunning in the Western Style interior. If these are out of the question, try a suede-effect paint for a more rustic look. Don't hide your boots and cowboy hats behind closet doors. This is one decor where it is stylish to leave them tossed about. Here pottery, horn furniture, and a cowhide table cloth also enhance the look. Jean Macrea Interiors, Inc. Fabrics for the Western home tend to have Native American or Cowboy prints, as well as nature prints. For a layered look mix in stripes or plaids. If busy prints are not for you, consider leather (matte finish), denim, suede, or nubby weaves. hookedonhouses.net Is this an office for a cattle baron or not? Even if your office is not this grand you can still get an idea or two on how to decorate it in Western style. architecturaldigest.com I had to share this. It's kitchy and fun but somehow works. apartmenttherapy.com Using some Western bedding and throwing down some western rugs will get you heading in the right direction. Look for bold-colored quilts and old saddle blankets. source unknown via Pinterest bigskyjournal.com Western interiors can also incorporate a "saloon" feel to them. Notice the cowhide chairs, stretched rawhide lighting and that counter! rioverdelifestyle.com Most rustic Western bathroom designs are in wood. Using natural elements like the stone basin also helps warm up every space. What a great mirror for a rustic Western bath. decoholic.org Heavy timber is popular for the Western Style bathroom vanity as it supplies the sought after natural look. Heavy vanity tops of stone are also popular. Bess Jones Interiors's I really like the faux adobe walls and the look of hand tooled leather on the vanity. source unknown Great accessories with a hand tooled look for the Western bath. blessedbyhcg.blogspot.com As you know I love old world classic decor and simply adore curtained beds. I even found a bed I could use if I ever choose to change my style to Western. Click here to see the previous post http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2015/06/how-to-create-french-bathroom.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer

Winter conjures up dreams of cozy fireplaces and plaid blankets. These 10 examples of cabin style decorating ideas will inspire your winter decor.

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A Christmas at the TE Ranch. Originally published in the Winter 1999 issue of "Points West," the magazine of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West

European antiques and reclaimed materials add time-honored tradition to a new house outside Jackson, Wyoming. For a Chicago-area couple who are active hikers, fly fishers, and skiers, their vacation home on the outskirts of Jackson, Wyoming, was a fine place to visit. But when they decided to make the mountain town their new home base after they retired, they realized they needed a house that was designed just for them, a place where they could actually live instead of just pop in for summers and holidays. “We needed it to be larger than our previous house,” says the wife, “but wanted all the spaces to be sized so they were comfortable and livable.” To make their dream house a reality, the couple enlisted Paul Bertelli and Jake Scott of JLF Architects, then hired Tayloe Piggott and John Thorkildsen to handle the interior design. The result is a 6,500-square-foot alpine abode that’s simultaneously rustic and refined. Throughout the custom-built house, plush furnishings and soft tones counterbalance the reclaimed wood and rough stone in the architecture. Creating an ideal mix was also key in the floor plan, which offers plenty of private space for the homeowners, as well as abundant gathering areas for visiting friends and family. Timeless Style For the exterior of the house, the architects chose a classic mix of materials sourced from the surrounding area, including reclaimed snow fence siding and Montana moss rock, both of which they carried over into the interior as well. “We were trying to use a lot of old materials to make it look like this building has been there for ages,” says Scott. Room With A View “Our favorite room is the living room,” says the homeowner. “In addition to being a beautiful space with spectacular views of the Tetons, it so easily and comfortably welcomes a crowd.” To make the oversize room feel more intimate and to soften the tall timber ceiling and stone walls, Piggott and Thorkildsen created multiple conversation areas, populated with comfy seating upholstered in soft linens and velvets. “The lighting was a big part of the living room, too,” says Piggott. “The sconces that we put all around the walls give the room a really beautiful ambient light.” Old Meets New In the dining room, a custom glass chandelier illuminates an antique grape-harvesting table originally from a farmhouse in France. Flanked by mismatched antique chairs and bookended by ruffled velvet benches, the massive table can seat up to 20 people. “It’s very rustic, so it fits our no-fuss lifestyle,” says the homeowner. “More importantly, it is large enough that no matter the size of our gathering, everyone has a seat at the table.” Perfect Balance White marble countertops and pickled oak cabinets help brighten up the kitchen, which features reclaimed wood on the ceiling and floor, Montana moss rock on the walls, and reclaimed black tiles behind the Wolf range. The architects used large slabs of sandstone to create an alcove for the cooking station, and the island was designed with hidden storage to make it feel more like a piece of furniture. All The Frills Ruffles are a recurring theme throughout the house, including in the serene owners’ suite, where two antique chairs sport new upholstery and ruffled skirts. Lounge Act To keep things cozy in the airy upstairs sitting area, the designers opted for a neutral L-shaped sofa layered with cheerful throw pillows in the homeowner’s favorite color. Sitting Pretty From the covered porch, the homeowners and their guests can take in views of the nearby pond and the Teton Range in the distance. As with the home’s other common spaces, the outdoor room offers plentiful and comfortable seating. Get The Old World Charm Look Cedar River Trestle Table (contact for price), robertseliger.com Marc Coffee Table ($1,200), runyonsfinefurniture.com Sabastian Suela Chair ($2,995), adobeinteriors.com Photography: Courtesy JLF Architects, Audrey Hall, (Get The Look) Images Courtesy vendors Explore:Home & Ranch

The Texas-based architect behind Rancho Sin Nombre shares some expert advice for working with concrete. Hint: Concrete installation is not a DIY project. Rick Burleson is the founder of Burleson Design Group, an architecture firm located in Wimberley, Texas. In our February/March 2018 issue, Burleson told us about the work he did on Rancho Sin Nombre, a Houston family’s getaway outside of town. For that property, he specifically utilized concrete flooring for its durability — a necessity when it comes to Texas ranches. To find out more about when and where else this functional flooring works best, we asked Burleson his thoughts on the tried-and-true yet oh-so-trendy material. Cowboys & Indians: Where does concrete flooring work best? Rick Burleson: Many homes we design have exposed concrete floors throughout — in every room. Generally a client either likes it and wants it everywhere or they don’t want it at all. Typically, our concrete floors are acid-stained and polished. Sometimes they are honed and sometimes they are scored. All of our work is in the central region of Texas and slabs don’t get extremely cold even in winter. But we have imbedded radiant heating within bathroom slabs to warm the floors. C&I: What uses other than flooring is concrete best suited for? RB: Exposed board-formed concrete creates a nice finish. We utilize this technique where concrete foundation walls are exposed. Exposed concrete also looks great at countertops, retaining walls, and fireplaces. An experienced and qualified concrete installer is critical to get the right look. C&I: What exactly makes concrete as a floor surface so low-maintenance? RB: Concrete is a very durable material especially when it’s polished. Also, part of the beauty is its subtle inconsistencies — like any natural material. This makes it accepting of wear and tear. C&I: What are the ups and downs of the concrete installation process? RB: There are several critical parts to the process. The first is the quality of the concrete slab surface. Special care must be taken by the foundation contractor in finishing the concrete. A smooth surface is necessary, with minimal trowel marks. Then the concrete surface must be protected during construction so it’s not chipped, stained, or otherwise marred. All of the subcontractors have to take care. The concrete finisher is the final critical component. Expertise is needed to determine how to produce the best finished product with any given slab. For instance, the floor might have to be honed before the stain is applied, depending on the quality of the slab finish. Concrete finishing is an art. C&I: What are the different styles and colors of concrete available for residential design? RB: Color blending is part of the art of finishing. There is no limit to possible colors, though recently we have trended toward minimally added color to allow the natural color of concrete to come through. Especially if slightly honed to expose the aggregate, concrete has a subtle and beautiful array of colors. Read more about Burleson in Wide Open Spaces, from our February/March 2018 issue. Photography: (All images) Courtesy Burleson Design Group More Home & Ranch: The Secrets of Great Design On The Market: LBJ’s Old Ranch Bring It Home: Stock The Bar Explore:Home & Ranch

Come fall, it’s all boots and bird dogs at this Southern family farm. Pine trees rooted in the rich, black topsoil of southern Alabama tower above the mossy wetlands of this Gulf state’s lower half. It’s in this part of the country, where behind a woodland curtain you’ll find open fields rolling into swamp bottoms, that a Birmingham-based family decided to build on their own piece of land. The husband and wife have owned this property for about 20 years, their three children now grown. Early on, the five of them built a small cabin together with their own hands. In 2010, they enlisted the help of architect Jeffrey Dungan to expand upon that original work. “The property has evolved from purely raw land, consisting of hardwood swamp bottoms, large pine plantations, and open fields,” the husband says. “It has been a true labor of love to see the land develop, and in particular see our wonderful main ranch house take form.” 1/2 Greeted first by screened-in porches, family and friends usher in weekends at the farm with hunting in the surrounding fields, woods, and lakes — birds and deer in the fall, turkey in the spring. “We have added dog kennels for our bird dogs and our guests’ dogs when they visit,” the husband adds, explaining that the family comes home to this place more and more — most weekends, in fact, and all holidays throughout the year. During the autumn season, when not outside, entertainment comes in the form of crackling fires and cozy chairs made for watching college football. “It reminds me of certain people you meet, where it’s ‘what you see is what you get.’ I think it creates a type of authenticity that is wonderful and refreshing,” says Dungan, who used natural materials including indigenous fieldstone and local reclaimed wood to craft a welcoming but informal, family-friendly setting. Dungan, the author of The Nature of Home: Creating Timeless Houses, wanted to design a warm, inviting household — something that spoke to the land around it and looked as if it had always been there. Expansive and relaxed, the property now comprises 7 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, all styled in warm, neutral tones meant to honor the modesty of the family’s original cabin. I think it creates a type of authenticity that is wonderful and refreshing. —Architect Jeffrey Dungan 1/4 True to form, the activities at this Southern hearth haven’t gotten any fancier. “We spend a lot of time in the kitchen and open great room, and on the sprawling porches that Jeff [Dungan] designed for use year-round,” the husband says. “It is common for us to catch a batch of fish, clean them, and start cooking in the open kitchen mid-morning, serving friends and family on paper plates as we go, and end up with all the fish eaten and no one ever sitting down.” Resources Jeffrey Dungan, Principal | Jeffrey Dungan Architects | Mountain Brook, AL | 205.322.2057 Get The Look Feel the warmth of fall with these rustic down-home accents. Leather host chair (price upon request). Faux wolf fur pillow ($49.95). Aurora iron chandelier ($2,145). Salida coffee table ($689). Mounted longhorn steer horns ($234.16). PHOTOGRAPHY: William Abranowitz. Explore:Home & Ranch

Peter and Kelley Gibeon take us behind the camera at a creekside lodge in Montana. They met as photography students at Colorado Mountain College near Aspen. Now married, Kelley and Peter Gibeon—who together started Gibeon Photography in 2003—base their operations in Whitefish, Montana, and Basalt, Colorado. Their stunning work has been featured in the pages of our magazine, which led us to wonder, How do they do it? At Noble Lodge, outside Bigfork, Montana, the couple captured warm, golden hues radiating from the property’s natural surroundings and wooded interiors. Located on 25 acres, the property includes a 9,000-square-foot main house of natural peeled log, a 1,500-square-foot guest cabin of timber frame, even a “toy barn” comprising 2,400 square feet. That’s a lot of house. All told, there are 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms at the secluded outpost not far from Flathead Lake and Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort. 1/14 Click the slideshow above to see images of the Noble Lodge guest cabin. We asked Kelley Gibeon to walk us through her favorite aspects of shooting rugged and rustic homes like this one. Cowboys & Indians: What is your favorite part of a home to photograph? Kelley Gibeon: Any space that feels inspired, personal, and has great balance. C&I: Does that differ for homes with Western style? KG: We appreciate variety, and respect the honesty of authentically curated space whatever the style. C&I: What was your favorite room at Noble Ranch? KG: The large scale, hand detail, and texture of the custom dining furniture and chandelier create an intimacy at the table. With meadow view, the colorful art, and connection to the great room, the dining room is an inviting communal core to Noble Ranch. C&I: Do you have a number one rule when photographing homes out West? KG: Respect what the house is communicating to us. Is it rustic, contemporary, traditional? And how does it engage its outside setting? All of these direct our choices of angle and time of day. C&I: You have a friend looking to sell their home, what advice do you give them when it comes to getting it photographed? KG: Minimize your stuff. We all collect tidbits we love to live with; still, it’s easier to see a few key pieces in photos. Also, fewer personal items make a room feel bigger, while inviting a buyer to imagine their own life in that space. C&I: How do you handle darker homes with lots of wooden or stone elements—like the stairway or dining room at Noble Ranch? KG: Time of day and lighting techniques—as well as simple styling—help bring life and coziness to a richly toned space. C&I: What affects your ability to capture surrounding views or natural elements? KG: Weather, level of exterior and landscaping completion, surrounding structures, and power lines, etc. all up the ante for making great exterior shots. So, we identify the home’s strength (architecture, setting, time of day) to best showcase the property. C&I: What about smaller or confined areas, like bathrooms? KG: Because they’re usually small or have challenging angles, we focus on a key element to communicate the story of that room. C&I: Most people want to make their house look bigger, but do you have tricks for making big homes seem cozier? KG: Focusing on part of the room, maybe a seating area as opposed to a whole living room, can bring the viewer into a more textural and intimate viewing experience. C&I: But how do you give it that glow? KG: Noble Ranch has beautiful custom tungsten lighting, which we supplemented with our quiver to highlight coziness and warmth. 1/13 Click on the slideshow to see photos of the Noble Lodge main house. Photography: (All images) Courtesy Gibeon Photography Explore:Home & RanchPhotography

In Montana, at the base of the Beartooth Mountains, living the dream comes down to a basic need — finding wide open spaces, inside and out. It was going to be a two-year stint in Montana. Move out to the mountains with the family, have an adventure, and then head back home. That was in 2010. There was too much to do, explains the homeowner of Palisades Ranch, a 15,000-acre working cattle ranch in Southwestern Montana that backs up to Yellowstone National Park. “There’s such a variety — in the winter it’s skiing, snowshoeing, that kind of stuff,” he says. “In the summer, it’s hiking, packing a lunch, riding horses.” Despite leaving Florida for a region that typically experiences seven months of winter, the dramatic shift in climate didn’t deter this family. Instead, they put down roots — constructing what is now the largest private indoor riding arena in North America and renovating the property’s 8,500-square-foot primary residence. 1/4 "We used rugged indigenous materials such as Montana moss stone, weathered barn wood, and hand-hewn beams to complement richly patterned fabrics, and Native American art and antiquities to express the true spirit of the American West," says interior designer Sandra Chancey. “The driving theme was for it to be very warm, family-friendly,” says the homeowner. “It’s spectacular spaces, but they have to be livable. We have four big dogs and two cats and a bobcat and a bird and three kids and all their friends. The theme was a whole lot about having really special, high-quality spaces, but have them be warm, inviting, friendly, and very high-quality but oriented more toward that style of living. If you look at the spaces, there’s a lot of kid-friendliness to it.” That doesn’t mean the interiors lack sophistication. In fact, for the homeowner, who worked in construction early in his career and whose father was a contractor, it’s the exquisite attention to architectural detail he appreciates most. "Riding is part of my family's life, and all of us do different amounts of it," the homeowner says, adding that the riding arena also gets other uses. When there's snow on the ground, it doubles as the practice field for his son's baseball team. “If you look at the quality of the workmanship and the quality of the materials, it’s over-the-top beautiful — but it’s not gold and marble,” he says. “It’s hand-selected beams, beautiful joinery work, the kind of things that someone with an eye toward that sees. Somebody that walks into your home sees a beautiful warm feeling. They don’t necessarily recognize it’s super-pricey post-and-peg beams that must have taken thousands of hours to install. They’re not seeing that. They’re seeing a nice warm, rustic look.” The inviting atmosphere was intentional and designed to echo the magnificent natural world around them. It’s at the heart of the American West’s own dreamlike existence. Rolling hills and mountains, vast land that stretches uninterrupted toward the horizon from just outside the door — this welcoming environment inspires more than interior design. It shapes a certain way of life. 1/2 "The vision was refined rustic," says architect Joe Roodell. "A fresh take on refining the rustic ranch living style with a softer, brighter, more open layout, all while remaining timeless within the surrounding ranch and natural environment." “It’s very friendly,” the homeowner says. “It’s very basic, and I like being around people that have those basic values. I really like the atmosphere of people caring about each other and being friendly. I like it when I go down the road and you pass a car, they wave. I like having lots of space. I grew up in the big city, in Detroit. This is going to sound somewhat reclusive, but I like not having neighbors, yet I like to be with the people that we’ve met. The wide open space and the freedom to roam my property and the friendliness of the general population. I like that environment. I don’t lock my car when I drive to town. I leave my keys laying there, and my briefcase and whatever I’ve got. I love the simplicity of that.” Interior Design: Sandra Chancey, Chancey Interior Design, chanceydesign.com Architecture: Joe Roodell, Miller-Roodell Architects, miller-roodell.com Build: Dave Strike, Dave Strike Custom Building, davestrike.com More from our design feature Home Trend for 2020: Into the Wood Real Stories: California's Gold Country Real Stories: Taos Ski Valley Real Stories: West Texas Historic District Photography: Courtesy of Nikolas Koenig/Otto From our January 2020 issue. Explore:Home & Ranch

In Montana, at the base of the Beartooth Mountains, living the dream comes down to a basic need — finding wide open spaces, inside and out. It was going to be a two-year stint in Montana. Move out to the mountains with the family, have an adventure, and then head back home. That was in 2010. There was too much to do, explains the homeowner of Palisades Ranch, a 15,000-acre working cattle ranch in Southwestern Montana that backs up to Yellowstone National Park. “There’s such a variety — in the winter it’s skiing, snowshoeing, that kind of stuff,” he says. “In the summer, it’s hiking, packing a lunch, riding horses.” Despite leaving Florida for a region that typically experiences seven months of winter, the dramatic shift in climate didn’t deter this family. Instead, they put down roots — constructing what is now the largest private indoor riding arena in North America and renovating the property’s 8,500-square-foot primary residence. 1/4 "We used rugged indigenous materials such as Montana moss stone, weathered barn wood, and hand-hewn beams to complement richly patterned fabrics, and Native American art and antiquities to express the true spirit of the American West," says interior designer Sandra Chancey. “The driving theme was for it to be very warm, family-friendly,” says the homeowner. “It’s spectacular spaces, but they have to be livable. We have four big dogs and two cats and a bobcat and a bird and three kids and all their friends. The theme was a whole lot about having really special, high-quality spaces, but have them be warm, inviting, friendly, and very high-quality but oriented more toward that style of living. If you look at the spaces, there’s a lot of kid-friendliness to it.” That doesn’t mean the interiors lack sophistication. In fact, for the homeowner, who worked in construction early in his career and whose father was a contractor, it’s the exquisite attention to architectural detail he appreciates most. "Riding is part of my family's life, and all of us do different amounts of it," the homeowner says, adding that the riding arena also gets other uses. When there's snow on the ground, it doubles as the practice field for his son's baseball team. “If you look at the quality of the workmanship and the quality of the materials, it’s over-the-top beautiful — but it’s not gold and marble,” he says. “It’s hand-selected beams, beautiful joinery work, the kind of things that someone with an eye toward that sees. Somebody that walks into your home sees a beautiful warm feeling. They don’t necessarily recognize it’s super-pricey post-and-peg beams that must have taken thousands of hours to install. They’re not seeing that. They’re seeing a nice warm, rustic look.” The inviting atmosphere was intentional and designed to echo the magnificent natural world around them. It’s at the heart of the American West’s own dreamlike existence. Rolling hills and mountains, vast land that stretches uninterrupted toward the horizon from just outside the door — this welcoming environment inspires more than interior design. It shapes a certain way of life. 1/2 "The vision was refined rustic," says architect Joe Roodell. "A fresh take on refining the rustic ranch living style with a softer, brighter, more open layout, all while remaining timeless within the surrounding ranch and natural environment." “It’s very friendly,” the homeowner says. “It’s very basic, and I like being around people that have those basic values. I really like the atmosphere of people caring about each other and being friendly. I like it when I go down the road and you pass a car, they wave. I like having lots of space. I grew up in the big city, in Detroit. This is going to sound somewhat reclusive, but I like not having neighbors, yet I like to be with the people that we’ve met. The wide open space and the freedom to roam my property and the friendliness of the general population. I like that environment. I don’t lock my car when I drive to town. I leave my keys laying there, and my briefcase and whatever I’ve got. I love the simplicity of that.” Interior Design: Sandra Chancey, Chancey Interior Design, chanceydesign.com Architecture: Joe Roodell, Miller-Roodell Architects, miller-roodell.com Build: Dave Strike, Dave Strike Custom Building, davestrike.com More from our design feature Home Trend for 2020: Into the Wood Real Stories: California's Gold Country Real Stories: Taos Ski Valley Real Stories: West Texas Historic District Photography: Courtesy of Nikolas Koenig/Otto From our January 2020 issue. Explore:Home & Ranch

Contemporary dance producer Lisa Samos shares her account of the off-grid cabin in Swedish Lapland that she and her husband, artist Olly Williams and Suzi Winstanley, designed and had painstakingly built

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Peter and Kelley Gibeon take us behind the camera at a creekside lodge in Montana. They met as photography students at Colorado Mountain College near Aspen. Now married, Kelley and Peter Gibeon—who together started Gibeon Photography in 2003—base their operations in Whitefish, Montana, and Basalt, Colorado. Their stunning work has been featured in the pages of our magazine, which led us to wonder, How do they do it? At Noble Lodge, outside Bigfork, Montana, the couple captured warm, golden hues radiating from the property’s natural surroundings and wooded interiors. Located on 25 acres, the property includes a 9,000-square-foot main house of natural peeled log, a 1,500-square-foot guest cabin of timber frame, even a “toy barn” comprising 2,400 square feet. That’s a lot of house. All told, there are 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms at the secluded outpost not far from Flathead Lake and Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort. 1/14 Click the slideshow above to see images of the Noble Lodge guest cabin. We asked Kelley Gibeon to walk us through her favorite aspects of shooting rugged and rustic homes like this one. Cowboys & Indians: What is your favorite part of a home to photograph? Kelley Gibeon: Any space that feels inspired, personal, and has great balance. C&I: Does that differ for homes with Western style? KG: We appreciate variety, and respect the honesty of authentically curated space whatever the style. C&I: What was your favorite room at Noble Ranch? KG: The large scale, hand detail, and texture of the custom dining furniture and chandelier create an intimacy at the table. With meadow view, the colorful art, and connection to the great room, the dining room is an inviting communal core to Noble Ranch. C&I: Do you have a number one rule when photographing homes out West? KG: Respect what the house is communicating to us. Is it rustic, contemporary, traditional? And how does it engage its outside setting? All of these direct our choices of angle and time of day. C&I: You have a friend looking to sell their home, what advice do you give them when it comes to getting it photographed? KG: Minimize your stuff. We all collect tidbits we love to live with; still, it’s easier to see a few key pieces in photos. Also, fewer personal items make a room feel bigger, while inviting a buyer to imagine their own life in that space. C&I: How do you handle darker homes with lots of wooden or stone elements—like the stairway or dining room at Noble Ranch? KG: Time of day and lighting techniques—as well as simple styling—help bring life and coziness to a richly toned space. C&I: What affects your ability to capture surrounding views or natural elements? KG: Weather, level of exterior and landscaping completion, surrounding structures, and power lines, etc. all up the ante for making great exterior shots. So, we identify the home’s strength (architecture, setting, time of day) to best showcase the property. C&I: What about smaller or confined areas, like bathrooms? KG: Because they’re usually small or have challenging angles, we focus on a key element to communicate the story of that room. C&I: Most people want to make their house look bigger, but do you have tricks for making big homes seem cozier? KG: Focusing on part of the room, maybe a seating area as opposed to a whole living room, can bring the viewer into a more textural and intimate viewing experience. C&I: But how do you give it that glow? KG: Noble Ranch has beautiful custom tungsten lighting, which we supplemented with our quiver to highlight coziness and warmth. 1/13 Click on the slideshow to see photos of the Noble Lodge main house. Photography: (All images) Courtesy Gibeon Photography Explore:Home & RanchPhotography