Designer Interiors Journal

Stories, spaces, and ideas from Montana and beyond

Welcome to the Designer Interiors blog. I’m Chanda Wahl. I share real projects, designer tips, and lived-in inspiration from homes and spaces across the Mountain West. You will find western home decor ideas, modern rustic interiors, and Montana home design stories that feel personal, practical, and full of heart.

If you are refreshing a single room or planning a full remodel, I want you to see what is possible. I want you to feel confident in your own style.

Chanda Wahl, Designer Interiors

Transform Your Bathroom with Montana-Inspired Touches
Emily Sweeney Emily Sweeney

Transform Your Bathroom with Montana-Inspired Touches

Bathrooms work hard, but they can still feel like small retreats. In this guide, Chanda shows how to infuse Montana home design into any bathroom using calm, nature-inspired palettes, modern rustic details, and personal touches from local art to travel mementos. You will also find easy, budget-friendly updates and guidance on when personalized interior design in Billings can help you take the space to the next level.

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The Rise of Mountain Modern: Why It's Here to Stay
Emily Sweeney Emily Sweeney

The Rise of Mountain Modern: Why It's Here to Stay

Mountain modern interior design blends the rugged beauty of the West with clean lines, lighter spaces, and real-life comfort. In this post, Chanda shares how this style has become a natural fit for Montana home design, how it pairs with western interior design, and simple ways to bring mountain modern touches into your own rooms.

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Bedroom Retreats: Blending Modern and Vintage Western Styles
Emily Sweeney Emily Sweeney

Bedroom Retreats: Blending Modern and Vintage Western Styles

Bedrooms hold some of the quietest stories in a home. In this guide, Chanda shows how to blend modern rustic interiors with vintage western decor using two real projects—Farmhouse Fresh and Mountain Modern Retreat—as inspiration. Learn how to balance light and dark, layer meaningful textiles, and let the landscape guide your palette so your bedroom feels restful, personal, and deeply Western.

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A Family's Western Retreat: Blending Vintage Decor with Modern Ease
Emily Sweeney Emily Sweeney

A Family's Western Retreat: Blending Vintage Decor with Modern Ease

Western Roots is a generational log home on a cherished Montana ranch, remodeled to honor its history and welcome modern life. This project spotlight shows how modern rustic interiors, vintage western decor, and thoughtful updates come together to create a warm, timeless family retreat.

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