Nestled in Nature

This Montana vacation cottage, set on the shore of Flathead Lake, was designed and built as a soulful retreat for a multigenerational family. Through remote construction planning and project management, we created an efficient and economical footprint filled with textural warmth, acoustic comfort, and thoughtful details—crafted to feel deeply connected to its lakeside setting and mountain surroundings. “…creating a joyful and comfortable living space can be very stressful. Happily, my husband and I avoided many of the most stressful hurdles with the guidance of Artala Designs. We met Amy May a few years ago when we were building a backyard outdoor space for our home in Sammamish. She was so very organized and thoughtful and quick to understand our goals for the area. Our outdoor oasis quickly became one of our most favorite home hangouts. The experience was so seamless that we did not hesitate to reach out for a bigger project: a cottage in MT. They held our hands from the ground up. Amy’s efficient architectural and design skills provided for perfect utility of space. Our cottage in the woods is a little dream getaway. It is as cozy and inviting as it is elegant and sophisticated.  I could not be more satisfied with our project experience and final product.”