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A devotion to nature. That is what inspired this extraordinary organic home nestled in the foothills above Boulder. It is adorned with all the luxuries that one would expect of an $11 million home. What you don’t expect from one of the area’s most impressive homes is its blend of luxury and nature. The vast expanse in the great room opens to the heavens and the natural materials combine effortlessly with an indoor atrium. This includes a private waterfall infusing the soothing sounds of cascading water throughout the home. The residence lends itself to entertaining on a significant scale, enhanced by the open feel of the floor plan that seamlessly blends the indoors and outdoors.The owners support quite a few local non-profits and they wanted to create a space that would accommodate up to 300 Col-
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people, It was important for them to have a home that is close to Boulder, but feels miles away from everything.� The home is a balancing act between luxury and nature. Your first impression is a small valley of rocks at the entrance. Traverse those and you discover a virtual paradise on the other side. The walls are patterned with micro reliefs, interesting patterns, metals and rich textures. The floors and surfaces are appointed with lavish stone, wood, copper and mosaic tiles that go on forever. You are greeted at the door with an array of colors of stained glass and when you move into the space, you are instantly relaxed by the symmetrical lines of the architecture and reflection of glass — everywhere. The doors, the art, the walls and even some of the surfaces are glass artworks.The owners are passionate collectors, They carefully identified works that would fit the minimalist theme, enhance the natural concept, and provide an atmosphere with reflections and tones that mimic nature.� Going outside is like going into another room, only without a ceiling. The patio features panoramic views that blend flawlessly with the home. Even the rails are organic metal with patinaed copper art panels. The house constitutes a home that has been showered with careful attention to nature, comfort, luxury and privacy. Architect Verbeck Design Studios, Inc. Photography Mark Mattivi
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PH OTO GR A P H Y You only have one chance to make a first impression
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A PICTURE CAN BE WORTH MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS. Much, much more. When selling properties online, agents and web designers say that the photographs buyers see of houses and lofts for sale are often the first - and sometimes the only - chance for a seller to make a good impression. Less-than-flattering pictures can turn buyers off and lead to lonely open houses and lack of showing activity. Good photos will grab people’s attention and drive their desire to come and see it in person. Bad photos have an equal but opposite effect, because on the internet buyers are one click away from a non-buying decision. Close to nintey percent of people across the country who bought a new home last year used the internet while house hunting, and they rated photographs as the most useful tool in their search, according to a survey of buyers and sellers by the National Association of Realtors. The survey also found that 34 percent of home buyers got their first glimpses of their new homes on the web, up from a mere 2 percent in 1997. Faun Hauptman, one of Denver’s top agents and #1 book seller said “I only use photos taken by professional photographers,” because “if things look appealing and professional, not only are buyers going to find the property appealing, they’re going to associate my work with being appealing and professional.” A National Association of Realtors (NAR) survey found that when it comes to web features that buyers considered “very useful,” 83 percent cited pictures, 81 percent cited detailed property information and 60 percent cited virtual tours. Unless you are selling your home yourself, your real estate agent will ultimately decide which photographs will go up on the various syndicated real estate websites, but brokers vary greatly in their policies on pictures. Some send their teams out armed with digital cameras, but others use only pictures taken by professionals. Still other agencies let brokers decide whether to take their own pictures or pay a fee to use the broker’s recommended photographers. All of which explains why there is such a wide range in the quality of photos found on real estate websites. “When you look at the difference between professional photos and ones taken by brokers with digital cameras, it’s not hard to see that you get what you pay for,” said Hauptman. “Professional photographers have top-of-the-line equipment, and they have an eye for making a place look its best and they are artist with an ‘eye’ for the right shot.” Hauptman said. “Since the photos are meant to be a sales tool, they will probably not showcase a property’s negatives. Our marketing is going to be the face for your property, and we’re not going to put you up there without your makeup on. We’re going to make sure you’re ready for your photo opportunity.”
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