Spotlight on Idaho
We introduce you to a talented, passionate group of professionals keeping pace with the state’s phenomenal growth—and then some.
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With over a hundred natural hot springs, some of the best whitewater rafting in the country, miles of biking and backpacking trails and an abundance of parks and forests, Idaho represents the perfect mix of laid- back and action-packed. Add to that list breweries, wineries, restaurants and retail, not to mention world-class downhill skiing, and it’s no wonder Idaho has been named the fastest-growing state in the country according to the U.S. Census Bureau for the past six years in a row.
Here, we introduce you to a talented, passionate group of professionals keeping pace with the state’s phenomenal growth—and then some. From architects, interior designers and log home builders devoted to creating timeless designs that honor the area’s stunning natural beauty and rich history to luxury resorts and living communities, they’re setting the standard for living in the aptly named Gem State. Get to know them and you’ll want to come check Idaho out for yourself.
LUXURY LOG & TIMBER
Photo courtesy of PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes
Photo courtesy of PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes
Photo courtesy of PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes
For over three decades, the specialized team at PRECISIONCRAFT LOG & TIMBER HOMES has been combining extraordinary design with authentic log and timber construction and has earned a reputation for creating the world’s most distinctive mountain-style homes.
Are design options limited when a homeowner chooses a log or timber frame home?
Every log or timber frame home project is unique because every client is unique, so our award-winning in-house architectural design firm, M.T.N. Design, offers a vast portfolio of conceptual designs for inspiration. Depending on the client’s vision, we can modify one of the conceptual designs in our portfolio, combine elements from multiple floor plans, or custom design a home from top to bottom.
How do you make the home building process easier for your clients in Idaho?
Our signature Design-Fabricate-Build service gives clients who want a mountain-style log or timber frame home the luxury of working with one local company from start to finish. Our fabrication facility is in Idaho, and our seasoned team of in-house sales, design, and construction management professionals work together to ensure a seamless approach to helping each client create their dream home.
Do your homes offer any eco-friendly features?
Energy efficiency is contemplated from the foundation to the roof of every PrecisionCraft home. Our homes have an integrated structural shell that includes insulated concrete forms (ICFs), structural insulated panels (SIPs), and custom-fabricated log and timber materials. When this family of integrated products are used together, the result is an energy-efficient home that is as beautiful as it is comfortable.
PRECISIONCRAFT LOG & TIMBER HOMES
Todd Gailey, Client Representative
800-729-1320 | precisioncraft.com
Meridian, Idaho
UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE
Photo courtesy of Uptic Studios
Photo courtesy of Uptic Studios
Photo courtesy of Uptic Studios
Get to know Matthew and Julie Collins, Founders and Principals of UPTIC STUDIOS, a full-service architecture and interior design firm with a mission to provide exceptional design complemented by an unparalleled client experience.
What is it like running a design studio as a married couple?
Running and growing our studio as a married couple is an exceptionally rewarding experience. There’s something very special about being able to share a passion for design with your spouse, which brings a unique level of joy and fulfillment to our work. We truly believe the trust we have in collaborating enhances the creative design process and results in even more innovation and success.
How else does your firm stand out from the competition?
Our firm’s portfolio is expansive and diverse by intention, and our studio is known for its personalized and collaborative design approach. Although we’re headquartered in Spokane, we service all of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We take pride in our ability to adapt to different design challenges and provide a wide range of services to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.
In addition to architecture and design services, what other services does Uptic Studios offer?
Our newest venture, Uptic CURATED, offers clients procurement, staging, and styling services. Specializing in balancing the style, quality, and purpose of the physical elements that occupy a space with personal aesthetic, we work closely with clients to select the furniture, textiles, art, décor, and objects of interest, fostering a deeper connection within the built environment.
UPTIC STUDIOS
Matthew Collins, AIA, and Julie Collins, Founders and Principals
509-850-3698 | upticstudios.com
Spokane, Washington
MOUNTAIN LUXURY, MCCALL STYLE
Photo courtesy of Whitetail Club
Photo courtesy of Whitetail Club
Photo courtesy of Whitetail Club
Discover a hidden gem of a community, the incomparable WHITETAIL CLUB in McCall, Idaho, where the natural luxuries of the area provide both action-packed adventures and serene relaxation.
With Idaho’s warmer weather underway, what amenities are available to residents at Whitetail Club?
Summer days are never-ending in McCall. From sunrise peeking over the Salmon River Mountains around 6:00 am to sunset around 10:30 pm during peak summer months, residents can celebrate the day with a visit to our lakefront clubhouse, a trek through our groomed hiking/mountain biking trails, or a round at Whitetail Club’s 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course.
How can prospective buyers join your community without the guesswork or extended time commitment?
Whitetail Club has streamlined the process with its Design-Build Collection, featuring seven custom home designs that bring in McCall’s magnificent scenery and natural surroundings. Depending on the lot, custom homes range from 3,500 to 10,000 square feet, with floor plans ranging from four to six bedrooms. For a more personalized process, future residents can engage the community’s team of experienced architects.
Beyond custom homes, what turnkey options does Whitetail Club offer buyers?
Strategically located alongside the community’s elite golf course, The Fairways collection of 34 transitional-style townhomes offers buyers two design options that address every need and comfort a homeowner may have. From mountain modern to mountain rustic interior styles, these finished yet customizable floor plans offer opportunities to expand areas that add a personal touch to the overall design and complete the quest for the ideal Central Idaho family home.
WHITETAIL CLUB
Tom E. Garcia, President
877-634-1725 | WhitetailClub.com
McCall, Idaho
A RARE FIND
Photo courtesy of Latah Realty LLC
Photo courtesy of Latah Realty LLC
Photo courtesy of Latah Realty LLC
Tanja Blue of LATAH REALTY LLC presents her latest listing – an exquisite country estate unlike any other local property. Thoughtfully designed to complement its natural surroundings, this home is a true reflection of excellence. Call for pricing.
Tell us about this distinctive property.
Located in the heart of Idaho and nestled in the impossibly beautiful rolling hills of the Palouse region, sometimes referred to as the Tuscany of America, this custom-designed lodge-style home is situated on 113 acres of gently sloped open meadows and manicured woods with views of Moscow Mountain and endless miles of rolling fields.
In addition to its ideal location, what other features does this property offer?
This distinctive 8,688-square-foot private estate features 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms; lofted timber ceilings; a grand living room, generous dining room, and cozy private library, each with an impressive stone-clad, wood burning fireplace; a chef’s kitchen with walk-in pantry; and a private office. In addition, this home includes a caretaker’s apartment with a private entrance.
The property boasts a private, tree-lined drive leading to the estate, two ponds (one stocked with rainbow trout), a 30’x60’ shop, established walking/riding trails, well-maintained woods, a fenced garden and orchard, flagstone patio, greenhouse and more.
Who do you envision as the ideal buyer for this property?
This home is not only a rare opportunity in our market but also a truly one-of-a-kind property for homeowners seeking a private Idaho retreat surrounded by the beauty and serenity of nature just minutes from town.
LATAH REALTY LLC
Tanja Blue, REALTOR
425-985-2415 | 1026wallen.com
Moscow, Idaho
LUXURY DEFINED
Photo courtesy of DE REUS ARCHITECTS
Photo courtesy of DE REUS ARCHITECTS
Photo courtesy of DE REUS ARCHITECTS
With a passion for original design, skill, and imagination that runs deeper than trends, the team at DE REUS ARCHITECTS uses core architectural and design principles to create exceptional solutions for inspired living.
How do your designs incorporate the concept of “quiet luxury”?
The typical mountain home in our region is generally formulaic and somewhat trendy: monumental stone walls, heavy timber framing, cathedral ceilings, walls of glass, ornate detailing, etc. Our work is decidedly more bespoke and shaped around the distinct character of our clients and the conditions important to them.
The designs are crafted and shaped to experience the land, the harmonious compositions and layering of architectural elements, and the beauty of natural materials. These are nested qualities that we refer to as “quiet luxury”, which we believe to have meaningful and timeless authenticity.
Describe your unique niche in the market.
Our clients aren’t drawn to us simply because of the quality of the house that will be their home: they also enjoy the process of making architecture. We make a point to invite them into the work and participate deeply in shaping their house. They know the nature of our practice is to produce homes that are each clearly unique.
Clients appreciate that we come into each project with an open mind and without preconceptions or personal agendas. That mindset is the foundation of our practice, and it has resulted in a history of homes that are profoundly personal expressions of our clients.
DE REUS ARCHITECTS
Mark de Reus, Partner
208-720-1817 | dereusarchitects.com
Ketchum, Sun Valley, Idaho
LEGACY LIVING
Photo Courtesy of TAMARACK RESORT
Photo Courtesy of TAMARACK RESORT
Photo Courtesy of TAMARACK RESORT
Meet Scott Turlington, president of TAMARACK RESORT—an all-season destination offering luxury accommodations and a full range of outdoor recreational opportunities in the Idaho mountains— and hear why more and more people are looking to call Tamarack home.
What makes Tamarack Resort a unique year-round destination?
Tamarack offers a trifecta of mountain, meadow, and lake experiences in one glorious location. In wintertime, you can ski and snowboard, explore pristine snowshoe trails, or try your luck at ice fishing. In the summer, you can play a round of golf at our championship course, hike and mountain bike across 2,100 acres of trails, or visit our waterfront for kayaking, paddle boarding, and boating on beautiful Lake Cascade.
What makes the Tamarack community so special?
Tamarack is considered by many to be Idaho’s best- kept secret, with most loyal enthusiasts and Tamarack residents (aka our “TamFam”) often imploring first- time guests to “keep it to themselves”. We are a kind, welcoming, authentic community, complete with a neighborhood school, fire station, market, and restaurants, that truly embraces all-inclusive living.
We hear that the abundance of year-round amenities and activities are what convince frequent visitors to become residents. Tell us more.
Tamarack Resort offers a broad spectrum of opportunities to invest at various price points, ranging from studios to custom estates. Choose from a ski-in/ski-out condo in The Village at Tamarack, a maintenance-free townhouse, cottage, chalet, or villa, a custom estate, or a buildable lot along the fairway to design and build your own dream mountain home.
TAMARACK RESORT
Scott Turlington, President 208-325-1001 | tamarackidaho.com
Tamarack, Idaho
FRESH DESIGN
Photo Courtesy of Gabe Border
Photo Courtesy of Gabe Border
Photo Courtesy of Gabe Border
Meet Sarah Latham, founder and principal of LATHAM INTERIORS, a full-service interior design studio in Ketchum, Idaho, focused on creating thoughtful, beautiful, and innovative designs.
What, in your opinion, is the secret to fresh, yet timeless, interior design?
One way to embody a timeless feel is to use natural materials whenever possible—stone, wood, daylight—all are perfectly created by Mother Nature and inherently timeless. The more natural your selections, the more staying power they will have over the years. The freshness in design comes from the layout and the details—shapes, colors and textures, and using those natural elements in unique and interesting ways.
What inspires your team’s designs?
Our greatest sources of inspiration are nature and our experiences in travel. We love to incorporate unexpected elements from different cultures, food, community, and art into our designs. In addition, we tap into natural inspiration on almost every project we do. The environment around our projects provides a natural connection to the selections we make to enhance our clients’ interior environments.
What’s new and exciting in your online curated furniture and decór collections?
We are always adding new items we love to our online shop! We’re passionate about what we do but can’t always spend time with each homeowner, so our online shop allows them to purchase directly from our curated collections. There’s always something fun to find! Right now we’re loving the Wildhorse end table made from natural honed marble— such a perfect silhouette for a distinctive addition to any room.
LATHAM INTERIORS
Sarah Latham, Principal 208-928-6366 | lathaminteriors.com
Ketchum, Idaho
As featured in ML’s July/August 2023 Issue
