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address: "448 Main St, Kalispell, Montana 59901, United States"
latitude: 48.2028
longitude: -114.3039
phone: "(406) 755-7373"
website: https://ciao.design/
rating: 5
review_count: 6
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followers: 59
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# Ciao Design

Original Houzz profile: [Ciao Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ciao-design-pfvwus-pf~1862688560)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Kalispell, MT
- **Serves:** Kalispell, Evergreen, Whitefish, Somers, Batavia, Kila, Forest Hill Village
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Locally owned
- Offers Custom Work

Ciao Interiors and Ciao Design based in Kalispell, Montana is one of the preeminent design firms in the Rocky Mountains.  Ciao looks forward to a third decade of serving the needs of our commercial and residential clients. With projects spanning throughout the United States and Canada, our firm specializes in translating the warmth of comfortable living uniquely into each one of our clients’ projects.

We aim to make our clients’ love their homes or offices as much as they possibly can and strive to provide the most personable, positive experience. Our dedicated team works with our clients to build or re-design their dream within a budget they can afford. Specializing in both large scale commercial projects and personal interior design remodels, Ciao Design will take your ideas from conception to completion. 

For more information, please visit our website at https://ciao.design/ or visit our Kalispell location at 448 Main Street.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Sustainable Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Floor Plans
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- 3D Rendering
- Bathroom Design
- Green Building
- Space Planning
- Multigenerational Homes
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Drafting
- Home Restoration
- Historic Building Conservation
- Project Management
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Barn Design & Construction
- Basement Remodeling
- Mudroom Design
- Attic Conversion
- Basement Design
- Staircase Design
- Deck Design
- Garage Design
- Landscape Plans
- Laundry Room Design
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Rooftop Deck Installation
- Log Home Construction
- Custom Homes

### Areas Served

- Kalispell
- Evergreen
- Whitefish
- Somers
- Batavia
- Kila
- Forest Hill Village

### Typical Job Cost

$100,000 - 1.2 million

Design/Build, Interiors Design and Architecture

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Ciao Design |
| Address | 448 Main St, Kalispell, Montana 59901, United States |
| Phone | (406) 755-7373 |
| Website | https://ciao.design/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 59 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — CiaoInteriors
- X (Twitter) — CiaoInteriors
- Blog — http://ciaointeriors.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Ciao Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ciao-design-pfvwus-pf~1862688560)
- **Website:** https://ciao.design/
- **Phone:** (406) 755-7373

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews**

### All 6 reviews

**★★★★★ — jdparis, Sept. 2015**

> I have purchased many pieces from Ciao Interiors over the years. They are very professional and helpful with interior services as well.

**★★★★★ — dhannum, Nov. 2014**

> Ciao Interiors did an excellent job for us with our new home.  Les worked very well with us even though often times we were working long distance.  He saved us so much time and helped us find things that worked with our new home and incorporated many of our old pieces beautifully!!

**★★★★★ — pkssheridan, Nov. 2014**

> We have worked with Les and Linda from Ciao Interiors off and on for 20 years.  Les is currently overseeing a huge project with correcting the horrible construction remodel done on our lake home 25 years ago.  This has turned out to be a huge project that we would have never been able to conquer without Les.  Les has impecable taste and wonderful ideas in decorating and plan layout.  Les not only is honest, he has extensive knowledge in all areas of construction.  He listens to what is important to us and works toward those goals.   Prior to this project Les and Linda helped us  furnish our main home and our lake house.  They both have the ability to truly listen to your likes and dislikes.  They always make you feel like the most important customer they are working with.  Everything we have ordered has come in a timely manner and within budget.   In the past 20 years and all the projects we have had, we have never been disappointed working with Les and Linda from Ciao Interiors.  I know this horrible, huge project we are tackling currently will be less stressful because we have them on board!

**★★★★★ — jckhhome, Nov. 2014**

> Les Bernabi and the team at Ciao Interiors came to our rescue! The project was an interior remodel of a log home due to extensive damage from burst pipes.  Les and his staff provided us with an unheard of stress free experience which is particularly noteworthy since we were on the opposite coast.  Les provided comprehensive services from insurance negotiation to structural/ technical design and decoration.  Les provided depth of experience, talent, accountability, honesty, responsibility, responsiveness, and integrity.  We love our new home and are extremely thankful for a remodel experience that was enjoyable!  The project was handled with the utmost professionalism and we will be forever grateful for Les and his team.  We strongly recommend Ciao Interiors for any architectural, design, or decorating project.  We hope to further update our home and will definitely look forward to working with Les and his team again.

**★★★★★ — Ellen Johanson, Nov. 2014**

> Ciao Interiors is the best design firm in the Flathead Valley and surrounding area.  I have worked with them on several projects.  They respect my ideas and together we always find the best results.

**★★★★★ — Kerr's Custom Draperies, Nov. 2014**

> It has been a pleasure building Custom Window Treatments for Ciao Interiors' Customer's.  They are professional, friendly, and very knowledgable.  Let them help you choose the right treatments, colors, and designs for all your windows.  They are great to work with!

## Selected projects

- [Ironhorse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ironhorse-pj-vj~373417)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Lakeside Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-retreat-pj-vj~295665)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
- [Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bungalow-pj-vj~389073)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Mountain Harbor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-harbor-pj-vj~375534)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Mountain Harbor 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-harbor-2-pj-vj~379504)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Lakehouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakehouse-pj-vj~373401)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [La Pointe - Off Campus Student Housing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-pointe-off-campus-student-housing-pj-vj~1767991)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 46
- [Lake Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-retreat-pj-vj~6548274)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Flathead Lake Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flathead-lake-retreat-pj-vj~6074464)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ciao-design-pfvwus-pf~1862688560)

## Ideabooks

- [Grace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/152050746/list/grace) — 4 ideas
- [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/133196492/list/fireplaces) — 5 ideas
- [Windows Greniers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101122785/list/windows-greniers) — 1 idea
- [Modern Bars](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74146131/list/modern-bars) — 4 ideas

[See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lbernabi)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Bar Railing** *(in Photo Questions)*

What type wood is this and what is the depth of it? We want to do this at a ranch. It's beautiful!  Thanks.

A: The wood is douglas fir made from slabs 4" thick with live edge and depth of 24".

**Q: Can you tell me the name of the light fixture and where it was purchas** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: I am not aware of a name for it and it was purchased from us.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-18.*