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
Bring in Living Greenery for a Fresh Western Feel
See how a few well-placed plants can transform western home decor. Chanda shares easy ideas for mixing greenery with rustic interior design, western style furniture, and modern ranch decor to make your Montana home feel fresher, softer, and more alive.
Western Living Room Dreams: Christmas Wishlist Ideas to Start 2026 in Style
Feeling ready for a living room reset as the holidays roll in? Chanda shares her western living room wishlist for 2026, from statement rugs and local art to cozy seating and vintage touches, all rooted in Montana home design and real family living.
Blend Old and New for Soulful Spaces: The Art of Rustic Interior Design
Learn how rustic interior design comes to life when vintage western decor and modern pieces share the same room. Chanda shares practical tips and real Montana home design stories that show how blending old and new creates warm, soulful spaces that feel genuinely yours.
Chasing Inspiration: How Life’s Adventures Shape Every Designer Interiors Space
From roadside antiques to river stones and market textiles, your travels can become the heart of your western home decor. Chanda shares how personalized interior design turns keepsakes and memories into layered, lived-in Montana interiors that feel genuinely yours.
A Joyful Western Christmas: Decorating with Heart (and a Little Magic)
Infuse your Montana home with holiday warmth and charm. Chanda shares real-life tips for blending western home decor, vintage accents, and modern rustic interiors for a magical, joyful Christmas—no perfection required, just heart.