This mountain modern chalet was designed as a family-friendly vacation home by Stillwater Architecture, located in Whitefish, Montana. Nestled slopeside on the outskirts of the Whitefish Mountain Resort, this 2,626 square foot retreat was built by Bear Mountain Builders to withstand the harsh Montana winters. The ski chalet caters to an assortment of outdoor activities while offering easy access to the rugged mountain trails.
The design team created this home to offer everything one would expect to find in a ski chalet: fantastic location, cozy living spaces, spacious kitchen, plenty of amenities and a well-designed floor plan to capture natural light. Material selections includes reclaimed wood throughout the interiors, everything from milled cedar siding on the exterior facade to custom designed pivot hinge doors found on the interiors.
Bright pops of color can be seen throughout the interiors, creating a feeling of warmth and playfulness. A 1970’s ski chalet theme was employed to the interiors, which was carried out by Hunter & Company Interior Design, who infused blue and orange accents. This also helped to create harmony to the space’s industrial-contemporary aesthetic. The result is a gorgeous, unique home that is ultra-comfortable, welcoming and complements the beauty of its mountainous surroundings.
Above: The main living area offers expansive windows that creates a seamless connection between indoors and out, allowing access to a wraparound deck and unparalleled mountain vistas.
What We Love: This fabulous mountain modern chalet features open and airy living spaces with plenty of warmth. The furnishings and decor are sleek and contemporary yet they invite you to feel relaxed and comfortable. This is the perfect home for entertaining and feeling right at home after a day on the ski slopes. We especially love the light-filled living room with walls of glass, soaring ceilings with Douglas Fir and a sleek, contemporary fireplace… Readers, please share with us what details in this home caught your eye and why in the Comments below!
Note: Have a look at another sensational mountain home that we have featured here on One Kindesign from the portfolio of
Stillwater Architecture: Enchanting mountain home offers treehouse feel in Montana.
Above: In the powder room, the builders crafted a custom designed steel beam sink that runs wall to wall, covered by a glass countertop. A rust wall finish infuses the space with rich color and texture.
Above: The lower level features a striking stairwell comprised of industrial steel beams which leads to the main living area. Custom built-in cabinetry offers an aesthetically pleasing space to store winter and summer gear.
Photos: Courtesy of Stillwater Architecture
1 comment