Mountain Living
Bright & Airy: Idaho Idyll
Private Residence, Sun Valley
By Caren Kurlander, Photography by John Merkl
Published May / June 2025
Mountain Living May–June 2025 — Bright & Airy: Idaho Idyll
Architecture: Backen & Backen
Interior Design: Hemmings Design
Construction: Lee Gilman Builders
Finishes: Archive Finishing
Lighting Design: Vita Pehar Design
Bright & Airy: Idaho Idyll focuses on a private residence in Sun Valley shaped by light, material, and its relationship to the surrounding alpine landscape. Reclaimed barnwood, steel, and glass are used throughout to create interiors that feel open and composed, with clear connections between indoor spaces and the environment beyond.
Lighting by Vita Pehar Design is integrated quietly throughout the home. A layered approach balances ambient and task lighting, allowing interiors to respond naturally to daylight while supporting daily use without drawing attention to the fixtures themselves.
