Traditional white two-story gable roof idea in Burlington

Cabinetry Brand: CKF 360 Signature Wood Species: Maple Door Style: Mission Finish: Uppers-Taupe, Lowers-Black Fox, Island- Stone Countertop Brand: Private Studio Collection Material: Quartz Color: Desert Silver Suede Edge Profile: Flat Polish and Chiseled

Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Powder room - small contemporary concrete floor and gray floor powder room idea in Seattle with a wall-mount toilet, a wall-mount sink and beige walls

The owners requested that their home harmonize with the spirit of the surrounding Colorado mountain setting and enhance their outdoor recreational lifestyle - while reflecting their contemporary architectural tastes. The site was burdened with a myriad of strict design criteria enforced by the neighborhood covenants and architectural review board. Creating a distinct design challenge, the covenants included a narrow interpretation of a “mountain style” home which established predetermined roof pitches, glazing percentages and material palettes - at direct odds with the client‘s vision of a flat-roofed, glass, “contemporary” home. Our solution finds inspiration and opportunities within the site covenant’s strict definitions. It promotes and celebrates the client’s outdoor lifestyle and resolves the definition of a contemporary “mountain style” home by reducing the architecture to its most basic vernacular forms and relying upon local materials. The home utilizes a simple base, middle and top that echoes the surrounding mountains and vegetation. The massing takes its cues from the prevalent lodgepole pine trees that grow at the mountain’s high altitudes. These pine trees have a distinct growth pattern, highlighted by a single vertical trunk and a peaked, densely foliated growth zone above a sparse base. This growth pattern is referenced by placing the wood-clad body of the home at the second story above an open base composed of wood posts and glass. A simple peaked roof rests lightly atop the home - visually floating above a triangular glass transom. The home itself is neatly inserted amongst an existing grove of lodgepole pines and oriented to take advantage of panoramic views of the adjacent meadow and Continental Divide beyond. The main functions of the house are arranged into public and private areas and this division is made apparent on the home’s exterior. Two large roof forms, clad in pre-patinated zinc, are separated by a sheltering central deck - which signals the main entry to the home. At this connection, the roof deck is opened to allow a cluster of aspen trees to grow – further reinforcing nature as an integral part of arrival. Outdoor living spaces are provided on all levels of the house and are positioned to take advantage of sunrise and sunset moments. The distinction between interior and exterior space is blurred via the use of large expanses of glass. The dry stacked stone base and natural cedar cladding both reappear within the home’s interior spaces. This home offers a unique solution to the client’s requests while satisfying the design requirements of the neighborhood covenants. The house provides a variety of indoor and outdoor living spaces that can be utilized in all seasons. Most importantly, the house takes its cues directly from its natural surroundings and local building traditions to become a prototype solution for the “modern mountain house”. Overview Ranch Creek Ranch Winter Park, Colorado Completion Date October, 2007 Services Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture

Blue painted Brookhaven cabinets with a mix of quartz and walnut plank countertops. The appliances are in a matte finish with copper accents that match the copper farmer sink.

Nestled in its own private and gated 10 acre hidden canyon this spectacular home offers serenity and tranquility with million dollar views of the valley beyond. Walls of glass bring the beautiful desert surroundings into every room of this 7500 SF luxurious retreat. Thompson photographic

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Inspiration for a tropical pool remodel in Charleston

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Inspiration for a bathroom remodel in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

A large, contemporary painting in the poker room helps set a fun tone in the space. The inviting room welcomes players to the round table as it blends modern elements with traditional architecture. A Bonisolli Photography

Cabinetry Details: Brand: Sorrento Door Style: FP740 Wood Species: Perimeter- Maple, Island- Knotty Alder Finish: Perimeter- Chantilly Lace, Island- Moreno Countertop Details: Brand: Private Studio Collection Material: Quartz Color: Calacatta Gold Edge Profile: Eased

Details: Cabinetry Brand: CKF 360 Classic Door Style: Prairie Wood Species: Perimeter- Paint Grade Maple, Island- Birch Finish: Perimeter- Oyster, Island- Pecan Countertop Brand: Private Studio Collection Material: Quartz ColorL Ethereal Glow Edge Profile: Perimeter- Eased, Island- Mitered

Details: Cabinetry Brand: CKF 360 Classic Door Style: Prairie Wood Species: Perimeter- Paint Grade Maple, Island- Birch Finish: Perimeter- Oyster, Island- Pecan Countertop Brand: Private Studio Collection Material: Quartz ColorL Ethereal Glow Edge Profile: Perimeter- Eased, Island- Mitered

Details: Cabinetry Brand: CKF 360 Classic Door Style: Prairie Wood Species: Perimeter- Paint Grade Maple, Island- Birch Finish: Perimeter- Oyster, Island- Pecan Countertop Brand: Private Studio Collection Material: Quartz ColorL Ethereal Glow Edge Profile: Perimeter- Eased, Island- Mitered

Example of a trendy deck design in New York with a roof extension

Details: Cabinetry Brand: CKF 360 Classic Door Style: Prairie Wood Species: Perimeter- Paint Grade Maple, Island- Birch Finish: Perimeter- Oyster, Island- Pecan Countertop Brand: Private Studio Collection Material: Quartz ColorL Ethereal Glow Edge Profile: Perimeter- Eased, Island- Mitered

Details: Cabinetry Brand: CKF 360 Classic Door Style: Prairie Wood Species: Perimeter- Paint Grade Maple, Island- Birch Finish: Perimeter- Oyster, Island- Pecan Countertop Brand: Private Studio Collection Material: Quartz ColorL Ethereal Glow Edge Profile: Perimeter- Eased, Island- Mitered

Details: Cabinetry Brand: CKF 360 Classic Door Style: Prairie Wood Species: Perimeter- Paint Grade Maple, Island- Birch Finish: Perimeter- Oyster, Island- Pecan Countertop Brand: Private Studio Collection Material: Quartz ColorL Ethereal Glow Edge Profile: Perimeter- Eased, Island- Mitered

Details: Cabinetry Brand: CKF 360 Classic Door Style: Prairie Wood Species: Perimeter- Paint Grade Maple, Island- Birch Finish: Perimeter- Oyster, Island- Pecan Countertop Brand: Private Studio Collection Material: Quartz ColorL Ethereal Glow Edge Profile: Perimeter- Eased, Island- Mitered

Details: Cabinetry Brand: CKF 360 Classic Door Style: Prairie Wood Species: Perimeter- Paint Grade Maple, Island- Birch Finish: Perimeter- Oyster, Island- Pecan Countertop Brand: Private Studio Collection Material: Quartz ColorL Ethereal Glow Edge Profile: Perimeter- Eased, Island- Mitered