He likes modern; she likes antiques. But when it came to the design of their “forever home” in Big Sky ski-and-golf country, they agreed that, above all, it should be comfortable and welcoming.

Appreciating the rugged beauty and endless splendor of Big Sky Country’s mountain magic isn’t hard to do. For those seeking a destination dream home surrounded by vibrant views of a craggy range and endless sky above a verdant, rolling landscape, the upper-echelon real estate choices of Spanish Peaks Mountain Club are hard to beat.

Designer hiring another designer is pretty much the stuff of fairy tales—it doesn’t really happen. But in the instance of new construction in Big Sky, Montana, a novel collaboration turned out to be key. The series of events, which included a little professional matchmaking, an Italian meet-cute, and a symbiotic sense of style, made for a harmonious process and a home where a family can vacation happily ever after.