No Place Like Home: Clever Ways to Make Your Mountain Abode Your Own

Whether it’s a first, second or third residence, designer Jennifer Hoey shares her tips for making it feel like the place to be.

December 24, 2025

Laura Kostelny,

The primary bedroom is home to a number of treasures including artwork by Sol LeWitt, a sculptural chair from Verellen and a chandelier by Nickey Kehoe. | Photo: Gabe Border

Layer in well-rounded collections Instead of focusing too much on a design theme, Hoey says bringing in more personal, meaningful pieces goes a long way. “The art we used here is distinctly theirs—it’s not artwork that you can find in galleries out West,” she says.

Lean into the light fantastic Not only is Hoey thoughtful about her chandelier selections (“We really focus on finding things that have a distinctive quality that people have rarely seen before”), she’s also mindful about placement. “The living room fixture has a nice, low spread to it, so the light had to fill the volume within the gable without obstructing the view to the mountains,” she says.

Load up on literal inside-out connections It’s not good enough to have rooms with a view. Go outside and enjoy everything the location has to offer. “This house has a covered fireplace area, which can be enjoyed in all four seasons, and the primary suite has direct access to the pool, hot tub and outdoor shower.” Make the practical pretty Kitchens can be both beautiful and highly functional.

In Hailey, Idaho, Hoey designed a seating peninsula and a separate island. The peninsula is just right for two to sit for a sip or a snack, and the island is for culinary pursuits. The larger one is made from a natural stone and is outfitted with a Gagganau induction cooktop. “It’s so sleek and integrates so well,” she says. “We wanted to camouflage it because it’s the first area you see when you enter the social space.”

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