Interior of a bar or cafe with black chairs, a high top table, and wall-mounted shelves holding display items and bottles, with a mounted ram head and black-and-white sports print on the wall.

MTNTOUGH

Commercial New build | Bozeman, MT

Every design decision was shaped by the bold spirit and passion of the mountain athletes behind the MTNTOUGH brand. The result is a mountain-modern aesthetic that’s rugged yet sleek, with highly functional gym, office, and recording spaces.

Clothing rack with T-shirts and jackets in a retail store, with shelves of caps and framed artwork in the background.

Services Provided:

Pre-Design & Concept Development

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

Design Development

  • Selected materials, finishes, and architectural details

  • Specified lighting plans, including decorative and functional fixtures

  • Created elevations to assist the trades for installation purpose

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 person running inside a commercial gym with a black wall, large mountain goat logo in the background, and studio lighting equipment around.
Graphic design of a white geometric illustration inside an oval, with the words DesignHouse in a circular arrangement around it, on a black background.

Project Details:

It was a true privilege to collaborate with a skilled, dedicated team on this project. The general contractor brought his extensive expertise in commercial builds, ensuring every detail was executed with precision. The clients trusted me to translate their vision into a space that balanced beauty with budget—and together, we made it happen. Every material and finish was carefully chosen for durability, function, and aesthetic appeal. The result is a design that’s as hardworking as it is visually striking. A space that exceeded expectations and reflects the bold spirit behind the brand.

A person in work clothes and a cap working on a large panel in a spacious, industrial-style room with high ceilings, concrete floor, and metal beams. There are buckets, a ladder, and tools scattered around.

design Notes:

sophisticated

modern

industrial

A modern lounge area featuring four wooden armchairs with leather cushions surrounding a wooden coffee table on a striped rug. Behind the seating, there's a black cabinet with shelves displaying helmets, framed art, and awards, as well as a mounted l
Interior view of a gym with rowing machines, plyometric boxes, medicine balls, kettlebells, a wall with a gym logo, and artificial turf for workouts.
A black wall with hooks holding three towels and a black jacket, with a wooden bench below and black shelving holding various sneakers above.
Close-up of dark wall with two vintage-style metal hooks, one holding a gray towel.
Empty gym with various workout equipment including weight racks, resistance bands, and TRX suspension trainers in a modern fitness facility.
Person mid-air doing a flip during a fitness photoshoot or training session with professional lighting and equipment, in an indoor studio with a black background and green turf in the foreground.
A person lying flat on a gym floor with arms and legs spread out, wearing a weighted vest, in an indoor gym with exercise equipment and an open garage door.
Modern bar or cafe interior with high tables and black metal chairs, a wall-mounted ram horn head, black and white artwork, and a shelf with bottles and decorative objects.
Interior of a retail store displaying caps on black shelves with framed graphic designs and motivational slogans, a seating area with a brown leather armchair and a black side table, and clothing racks with jackets in the foreground.
Interior of a room with a wooden table and black chairs, featuring wall-mounted shelves with decorative items, a mounted animal head, and a small kitchenette area with a sink and mini fridge.
A locker room with a wooden bench, black hooks with a black apron and a light blue towel hanging, and black cubbies at the top containing some shoes.

design details

Design concept for a locker room featuring black wooden wall panels, a wooden bench, hooks with a blanket, and a full-length mirror. Includes color swatches with black, white, and dark gray, and text indicating the color names 'Sherwin-Williams' for accent color and 'Benjamin Moore' for primary paint.
Furniture presentation mood board featuring two brown armchairs, a black side table, a wooden coffee table, a wooden bench, a striped area rug, and sample wood and fabric textures. A picture of a wooden shelving unit with black metal supports is included, and several hanging black pendant lights are shown above the seating area.

A Bit More About MTNTOUGH

For their locker rooms, we designed functional, durable cabinetry, striking a balance between practicality and sleek, minimal aesthetics. The solution was both cost-effective and built to withstand everyday wear and tear without compromising style.

For the showroom, we combined reclaimed wood and leather for a grounded, Montana feel, layering in modern lighting and industrial metal fixtures to reflect the tough, resilient spirit of the MTNTOUGH brand. The result is a space that’s warm and welcoming, yet unmistakably high-performance and a little gritty.

testimonial

Kiyomi did a tremendous job helping us design our new commercial facility.  She researched our brand and asked questions of our CEO to help vet out his vision.  Our project was challenging in that we really did not have a set vision.  Kiyomi helped us figure out what we wanted and then delivered above and beyond.  I highly recommend using Kiyomi for your design needs.

-Kris Thorson, Director of Operations