I'm excited to announce a new property renovation project out in Montana! I'll be documenting the progress from start to finish over the next year while I turn this home from a popcorn ceiling home built in 1979 to a modern mountain contemporary - Scandinavian designed home.
I've been looking for a property close to town with acreage and when this came on the market I took action and put in an offer within 24 hours of first seeing it listed. I knew the property would go fast because it is in a beautiful area and only 8 minutes from downtown. Here is the homes original listing photo.
Inspiration from a trip to Scotland
In 2014 I took a trip to Scotland with my Grandpa, Dad, and both brothers. (I am the middle of 3 boys). We stayed at a neat VRBO in St Johns Grote that had clean Scandinavian design. I loved how efficient, sleek, and well designed the home was. I also liked how light the space was and how real wood burning fireplaces were incorporated. Hence, 3 years later I'm trying to design my home with a mountain contemporary Scandinavian feel.
Inspiration from HGTV's Joanna and Chip Gaines
I was telling my friends Don and Andi about my renovation project and immediately Andi mentioned that I needed to watch the following episodes to get some ideas for my home. Since she introduced me to Joanna and Chip Gaines on HGTV's Fixer Upper I've been hooked! I was able to record one of the episodes on Direct TV, but you can simply buy each episode on Amazon like I ended up doing by following the links below.
HGTV Fixer Upper Season 3 Episode 11 - The Ultimate Bachelor Pad
HGTV Fixer Upper Season 4 Episode 7 - Traditional Goes Ultra Modern
HGTV Fixer Upper Season 4 Episode 10 - The Floating Fixer Upper
Progress Photos
Here is a look at the home the day I got the keys. The house had been rented out for the past 15 years and so it hasn't had any improvements or needed maintenance in quite a while. The home was built in 1979 and is basically the shape of a rectangle. My goal is to give this 70's split level home a modern mountain contemporary Scandinavian feel. Both the inside and outside will need a lot of work but I am excited for the challenge!
This is a view of a mountain range to the north of my home. I immediately fell in love with the location and views.
Below is the basement getting taken down to the studs.
Renovation Is Underway
Be sure to check out my Youtube Channel for all the updates as I continue to renovate this home!
Cheers!