Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, patterned tile backsplash, white island with two brown chairs, open cookbook, glass of red wine, hanging pendant lights, and staircase with a large vase of flowers at the top.

Caddis Cabin

New Build | St. ignatius, MT

We designed a home away from home for this family that celebrates all the things they love about Montana. Reclaimed materials and native motifs pay homage to the land that surrounds this cabin located in the Mission Valley.

Close-up of white tulips in a clear glass vase on a light-colored bathroom sink with gold faucet and a mirror in the background.

Services Provided:

Pre-Design & Concept Development

Collaborated with architects to align interior design with structural plans

Established project goals, style direction, budget, and client vision

Design Development

Selected materials, finishes, and architectural details for interiors and exteriors
Specified lighting plans, including decorative and functional fixtures
Created elevations to assist the trades for installation purposes

Construction & Implementation

Coordinated with contractors and craftsmen to execute design details
Conducted site visits to ensure quality and adherence to the design vision

Furnishing & Styling

Curated and sourced furniture, textiles, and accessories
Arranged and managed installation and delivery
Styled all furniture, artwork, decor, and final touches

A plain light beige or cream-colored paint dollop against a transparent background.

A hallway with a pair of cowboy boots on the floor near a closed wooden door, a white rug, and built-in cabinets on the left.

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Project Details:

With their architect already chosen, our clients had a clear design vision they needed help bringing to life.

Together, we defined the overall aesthetic and how they wanted the home to reflect their lifestyle in Montana. We developed a comprehensive design plan that informed every material and finish selection.

As absentee owners, they were able to rely on us to manage the process, from sourcing to vendor coordination, so their involvement could be streamlined. They made just one trip to review selections in person, meet with key partners, and give final approvals.

Living room with stone fireplace, seating area with brown leather furniture, window seat with pillows, side table, and a tray with decorative items on an ottoman.

design Notes:

harmonious

comforting

organic

Kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, a gas stove, and a decorative tile backsplash containing geometric patterns. There are two glasses of red wine, a wine bottle, and a vase with greenery on the counter.

Close-up of a cozy bedroom with a bed featuring beige and blue pillows, a wallcovering accent wall, a white table lamp, a framed photograph, and a window.

Interior view of a bedroom with a large full-length mirror, a wooden nightstand with a table lamp and photo frame, a wooden sliding door, a pair of brown boots on the floor, and a beige and gray color scheme with green plants.

A Montana landscape of green fields with grazing cows in the foreground, dark dense forest in the midground, and snow-capped mountains under a cloudy sky in the background.

Bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, wall-mounted showerhead, towel hanging on the wall, and a small wooden stool with towels inside.

Bathroom vanity with dark wood drawers and gold handles, a white countertop, gold faucet, mirror, and a vase of white tulips.

A bathroom sink with golden fixtures, a mirror, and a flower vase, with a lit candle in a glass holder on the countertop, and a white towel hanging on a golden towel ring.

Corner of a room with a window, a pillow with cross patterns, a fishing rod leaning against the window, a folded plaid shirt, a fishing net, a rope, and a fluffy white rug on the floor.

Interior of a cozy room with a window seat, decorated with plaid and solid pillows, overlooking a scenic view of green hills and a cloudy sky.

Close-up of yellow wildflowers growing in a field with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.

Empty locker cabinet with a few hanging bags and hats.

design details

Kitchen concept design with gray cabinetry, gold hardware, a patterned tile backsplash, a black and white patterned wallpaper, light-colored wood countertops, black and beige tile samples, black and white paint swatches, a marble countertop sample, a stainless steel faucet, and gold and black accents.

Architectural blueprint of a kitchen design labeled Kitchen Island East, showing a detailed elevation drawing with measurements, cabinets, a double trash pull-out, countertop, sink, faucet, pendant lighting, and a hardware handle.

A Bit More About the Caddis Cabin

One of my favorite design elements in the cabin is the kitchen tile–a truly special detail that adds character and story to the space. The backsplash is made of handcrafted terra cotta tiles, each individually painted with an intricate eagle design. The motif holds deep significance for the homeowners, as it beautifully reflects a pair of eagles that nest in a charred, weathered tree near the home—an enduring symbol of resilience and Montana’s beauty.

testimonial

Working with Kiyomi Bramlette was an absolute pleasure. She is an incredibly talented interior designer who made sure no detail was missed. Kiyomi really listened to our ideas and vision, while also bringing her own creative and thoughtful suggestions to the table. She provided great options, took charge when needed, and made the entire process smooth from start to finish. We can’t recommend her enough!

-Dawn and Eric Hartley