The log-crafted home is a tucked-away escape from it all
Centre Sky Architecture designed this lake house getaway with gorgeous rustic elements on the serene waters of Glenn Lake, Montana.
A budding young architect proves his mettle by creating a new (and striking) site-sensitive design for his in-law's lake house.
Montana may be renowned for its spectacular mountain ranges, but it also offers some beautiful lakes for those who are looking for an escape that includes time enjoying the water. Of course, in many destinations that come with breathtaking mountain views are opportunities to take advantage of scenic hiking and biking trails during the warmer […]
Murphy & Co. Design has designed this lake house with a refined mountain modern aesthetic on the shores of Lake Pulaski in Buffalo, Minnesota.
The Montana Ranch House was designed as a retreat for a Seattle-based couple and their extended family to gather and experience the natural beauty of Montana. The property is set within an agricultural river valley defined by three mountain ranges. Its relatively remote location—with access to fishing, hiking, and hunting—includes the sentinel presence of the […]
This rustic-modern lake house getaway designed by Locati Architects is nestled amongst the trees on Flathead Lake, Montana.
JLF Architects designed this stunning handcrafted mountain house for a couple of empty nesters, situated just outside of Bozeman, Montana.
Centre Sky Architecture designed this lake house getaway with gorgeous rustic elements on the serene waters of Glenn Lake, Montana.
A private retreat is tucked into rocky outcroppings on Flathead Lake
The design of this modern mountain style home by Cushing Terrell was driven by orienting living spaces with views of Flathead Lake, Montana.
A unique condo project at Montana’s Flathead Lake melds the look of a modern mountain timber lodge with Old World style.
Warm, rustic, and inviting, these homes encapsulate the best of the Treasure State
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
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