Photography by Matt McCourtney
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Approaching this beautiful mountain home is a feast for the eyes. The allure and stunning beauty not only comes from the minute details of the home and landscaping but from the grand vistas that encompass it. Be prepared ….the moment one steps over the threshold all perception of what a typical mountain home can be changes in an instant. A perfect explanation of what is presented is modern meets mountain. The elegant, simply unique home features a fresh approach to mountain living. Consistency and continuity are the fundamental features of this special home. Certain elements run throughout the interior; engineered wide oak flooring, white horizontal plank paneling, and gray fresh split stone adorn the walls and limestone countertops in various rooms. However, as your eye follows the quiet, clean lines they are intermittently interrupted with a dash of splash here and a pop of color there that are placed precisely in the right spots. Photography: Rodger Wade

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Long blooming perennials and flowering shrubs surround the patio. Renn Kuhnen Photography
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It’s always a blessing when your clients become friends - and that’s exactly what blossomed out of this two-phase remodel (along with three transformed spaces!). These clients were such a joy to work with and made what, at times, was a challenging job feel seamless. This project consisted of two phases, the first being a reconfiguration and update of their master bathroom, guest bathroom, and hallway closets, and the second a kitchen remodel. In keeping with the style of the home, we decided to run with what we called “traditional with farmhouse charm” – warm wood tones, cement tile, traditional patterns, and you can’t forget the pops of color! The master bathroom airs on the masculine side with a mostly black, white, and wood color palette, while the powder room is very feminine with pastel colors. When the bathroom projects were wrapped, it didn’t take long before we moved on to the kitchen. The kitchen already had a nice flow, so we didn’t need to move any plumbing or appliances. Instead, we just gave it the facelift it deserved! We wanted to continue the farmhouse charm and landed on a gorgeous terracotta and ceramic hand-painted tile for the backsplash, concrete look-alike quartz countertops, and two-toned cabinets while keeping the existing hardwood floors. We also removed some upper cabinets that blocked the view from the kitchen into the dining and living room area, resulting in a coveted open concept floor plan. Our clients have always loved to entertain, but now with the remodel complete, they are hosting more than ever, enjoying every second they have in their home.

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The dining room is a stunning continuation of color through the entryway. Painterly strokes on the blue wallpaper add visual texture and interest without overwhelming the eye. Antiqued mirrors tinted with a warm rust-color flank the window the window, drawing the eye out to the incredible city views while providing a throughline of color from the chandelier and dining chairs.

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This beautiful, all-cedar privacy fence warmly welcomes visitors and keeps the eyes looking around the yard. The arbor extends over the patio to continue the green-black trim to better frame the white house. The HVAC units have been fenced in with a visual screen that lets airflow through - and the panels are removable for maintenance access. We also replaced the old planter boxes on the front windows.

The paneled subzero fridge lends a seamless look to the cabinetry which is visible from the main living space. The warm tone and subtle grain of the mahogany make the cabinets warm the space and are pleasing to the eye. Quartzstone from Cambria is used for the back splash and counter top. The custom glass counter is wave shaped. The light fixture above mimics this shape adding visual interest and continuity to the space. Valance lighting at ceiling height and under the cabinets ensure the cook will enjoy ample task lighting.

A centered view emphasizes the layered ceiling design and its relationship to the arched seating niche. Warm metallic finishes, dark-stained woodwork, perforated brass lighting, and integrated seating create a continuous architectural composition that draws the eye through the length of the sunroom.

Playing with color throughout the first floor and incorporating it into the stair runner is an intriguing way to draw the eye to the second floor. The continuity encourages movement throughout the space and makes the entire home cohesive.

This seamless transition in the corner is made possible by keeping an eye on the details. We ran the crown molding across the wall to keep the cabinets feeling continuous. In older homes there are always obstructions to work around.