Designer takes minimalist approach to Montana retreat

Susie Hoffman's stunning designs

Photos by Audrey Hall

Earth tones and textures speak wellness in designs influenced by Susie Hoffmann’s penchant for clean lines and subtle restraint, providing a contemporary slant to traditional mountain materials of wood and stone.

For Hoffmann, interior design is about the total experience of the space, balancing all the senses in a holistic approach that respects architectural cues and a sense of place while expertly intuiting client individuality. Her Envi Interior Design Studio, which she founded in 2006 in Bozeman, Montana, has become a go-to source for homeowners seeking houses that foster an active lifestyle and connection to nature at nearby Big Sky and the exclusive Yellowstone Club, as well as in coastal California and Mexico.

Envi’s sophisticated mountain elegance pairs an undeniable element of fun with a dedication to wellness, promoting peaceful and joyful retreats for residential clients. An Interior Design Best of Year Finalist and Luxe 2020 Gold List honoree, annually recognized on Mountain Living magazine’s Top Mountain Designers list, Envi also designs occasional hospitality projects, including Yellowstone Club’s Moonlight Basin Clubhouse and Bozeman’s Nordic Brew Works. Follow Envi @envidesign on Instagram and for more information, visit envidesign.com.

Hoffman's Envi design studio brings wellness to real life in this Zen-inspired Whitefish, Montana, home spa and pool (above).

Montana designer Susie Hoffman

Hoffman uses the color blue to instill a sense of 'earth' in her designs