![]() ![]() She and the designers decided to forgo large windows for the same reason. “I chose pieces that are made of heavy iron and look as if they were created at the turn of the century by perhaps a nearby blacksmith,” Marylee states. Case in point: vintage-inspired light fixtures such as the chandelier above the dining table, various sconces and lanterns. Inside, Marylee’s log cabin interior design goal was to infuse the cabin with authentic, rustic appeal. These particular shingles are referred to as “rejected” shingles, Marylee notes, “as they’re made from rejected cedar, and are very unusual and erratic.” “So the construction is modern the look is traditional.”Īlso traditional: the roof’s cedar shingles. “Modern chinking allows the structure to move with heat and cold, which prevents cracking,” Marylee explains. Opting for beavertail-style log ends on the exterior and contemporary chinking throughout, the cabin offers the best of both worlds. If you’ve been to Yellowstone or Glacier national parks, that type of furniture is everywhere,” Marylee observes. “The chairs’ style is very traditional, sturdy and multi-generational. ![]() Bar chairs create a casual eating setup at the island. ![]() ![]() The kitchen also features granite counters and tile backsplash. Marylee loves the bronze hood, which she designed and had custom-built. “If you look to the east you see the Swan Mountains - gorgeous at sunrise.” “We left a good portion of the grounds natural,” says Marylee, noting the cabin’s proximity to Glacier National Park. Guests enjoy such pastimes as fishing for trout, hiking, or simply relaxing on the front porch in Marylee’s distressed yellow and red Adirondack-style chairs, and soaking up nature via striking groves of birch, firs, tamarack and lodgepole pines. The studio/loft comes in handy for the friends, family, grandkids and dogs who gather on various weekends from spring through fall to bask in Swan River and the great outdoors. “That way we could build a studio bedroom - about 700 square feet - above the garage for more space because that particular home design called for only two bedrooms.” “We added a garage floor plan, which was not part of the initial design,” says Marylee. The couple mostly adhered to the plan, but chose to create a garage and an additional bedroom to maximize space. “We wanted to be sure to go with hand-peeled ,” explains Marylee, noting their handcrafted appeal. Situated about 25 miles from their main home on Flathead Lake, the Symes’ riverside cabin features the Orvis “Minocqua” design, inspired by sportsman’s cabins with generous porches to celebrate natural surroundings, and handcrafted logs provided by Rocky Mountain Log Homes in Hamilton, Montana.ĭoug worked with architect Kevin McKee to turn out a stunning retreat replete with 10-inch logs crafted from dead-standing timber. What happens when an interior designer marries a builder? To start, the creation of some beautiful homes.ĭoug and Marylee Syme’s 5-year-old Montanta getaway showcases the couple’s talent for creating pure rustic beauty. They do the trimming for us.” The antiqued red and yellow Adirondack-style chairs were created by a custom furniture builder in Bigfork. “They mow down anything we plant and will come right on the deck. “Deer sun on the front lawn,” says homeowner Marylee Syme. The cabin's front porch is inviting not only to guests but also deer. ![]()
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