25 Wonderful Wintry Views
Cozy cabins, mountain lodges and soaring modern retreats open up to beautiful snowy landscapes
Enjoy the serene beauty of winter with a tour of 25 homes and landscapes in snowy settings, including a chalet in Austria, a mountain retreat in Lake Tahoe, California, and an outdoor spa and patio in Big Sky, Montana. Which of these scenes uploaded by pros on Houzz is your favorite? Tell us in the Comments.
1. After a day on the slopes, a soak in the spa on this patio by North Fork Builders of Montana in Big Sky would hit the spot.
2. Evergreen garlands, festive red bows and twinkling lights create a warm welcome at this mountain home decorated for the holidays by Designscapes Colorado.
3. Board-formed concrete and rustic wood beams frame a wonderful wintry scene on this covered outdoor lounge by Locati Architects in Montana.
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4. Winter light streams into this Somers, New York, living room renovated by Ravi Raj Architect and John McNamara of McNamara Carpentry. The white walls (Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore) of the former masonry foundry recede into the background, allowing the wood-burning fireplace, rust-colored sofa and nature views to pop.
5. Glowing lights greet visitors to this cozy cabin in Montana. The timber-framed structure by Faure Halvorsen Architects features an expansive front porch, rough-hewn posts and beams, and other trappings of a perfect mountain hideaway.
6. A circle of chairs takes full advantage of this room’s panoramic views. Cushy leather furniture and textured throws and pillows make the space by Landmarks West near Salt Lake City even more inviting.
7. The design of this white-and-beige bedroom by The PRG Group, with wood ceiling, stone fireplace surround and fuzzy lounge chairs, places the focus squarely on the spectacular Montana scenery.
8. A winter views roundup wouldn’t be complete without a showstopping European chalet. This home by Steiner Art & Design is in Nesselwängle, in Austria’s Tannheim Valley.
9. Winter containers, festive decor and holiday lights by Lyne Brunet of RénoDéco give the front entry of this Montreal home seasonal appeal.
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10. Winter views from this Wyoming pavilion are framed by perforated steel screens and the building’s structure. The pavilion, by CLB Architects, sits at the edge of a cottonwood grove, which inspired the screen pattern.
11. String lights add a festive touch to this home by Centre Sky Architecture in Big Sky, Montana, while also showcasing the structure’s architecture. Mounted lanterns add to the cozy, glowing effect.
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12. Floor-to-ceiling windows open up this clean-lined kitchen to the spectacular mountain snowscape beyond. The rift-cut white oak cabinets are by Huntwood Custom Cabinets.
13. You can almost feel the steam rising off this spa in Big Sky, Montana. The design by Stuart Silk Architects also includes standout concrete furniture, perfect for cooling off between sessions in the hot pool.
14. Native meadow gardens take on a new beauty in winter, as seen in this landscape in Newtown, Connecticut, by Holmes Fine Gardens. Delicate flowers and billowy grasses make way for architectural seed heads and wispy stems, whose golden colors pop against the crisp white snow.
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15. A bench covered with a warm throw makes a fine spot for enjoying the winter landscape outside this Swedish residence decorated by coloredhome.
16. Natural light pours into this cozy bedroom by Snake River Interiors in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The cabin’s traditional construction complements the rustic setting.
17. Wood stools softened with faux sheepskin throws arranged in front of a fireplace create the feeling of a campfire indoors. The enclosed porch by Refined in Minnesota also features a built-in dining banquette.
18. This modern mountain retreat built by Heslin Construction looks at home nestled among the pine trees in Lake Tahoe, California.
19. Pocket doors are opened to reveal a perfectly framed view of the Rocky Mountains at this Aspen, Colorado, retreat by BK Interior Design.
20. In Burlington, Vermont, this cozy retreat by Sisler Builders nestles into the hillside and overlooks the surrounding forest.
21. Fresh snow blankets the landscape around this home by Raha Builders in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
22. This elegant living room by Locati Architects is arranged to enjoy the fireplace and TV, but it’s hard to imagine that the view outside doesn’t steal the show.
23. Windows lining this breakfast nook by Cushman Design Group afford sunny views in Burlington, Vermont.
24. Take in the stunning scenes of Tahoe National Forest from the comfort of this rustic yet luxurious living room by KTG Design in Truckee, California.
25. A cozy Magleby Construction outbuilding set amid the trees in Utah beckons with its sheltered porch, vintage-style lanterns and glowing interior.
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