Mountain Living Magazine Nov/Dec 2012

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HOME OF THE YEAR

GLAMOUR IN THE HIGH COUNTRY

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SHOPPING Dress up your hearth with high-style fireplace accessories; plus, a collection of gleaming barware.

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DESIGNER UPDATE Expert tips for turning a plain spare bedroom into a gorgeous guest retreat.

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TRAVEL From creekside tents to slopeside suites, high-country guest rooms have never looked so good.

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GET THE LOOK Shop furnishings and accents inspired by the Home of the Year’s elegant design.

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IN THEIR WORDS ML’s editors and contributors share the design dreams they’d like to bring to life.

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HOME OF THE YEAR 2012 A design team blends natural materials and high-shine finishes to create a residence that’s glamorous, luxurious and right at home in the high country.

Architecture by Charles Cunniffe Architects Interior Design by Pembrooke & Ives Construction by Fenton Construction and Hansen Construction DREAM SPACES We culled the Mountain West for five dreamy spaces that inspire and delight with their originality, creativity and enduring connection to nature.

A SKIERS’ HAVEN High in Montana’s Yellowstone Club, a ski getaway for family and friends puts a modern spin on 19th-century industrial style.

Architecture by Krannitz Gehl Architects Construction by Highline Partners

ON THE COVER A massive stone fireplace wall, clad with granite and Colorado and Montana buff sandstone, divides the Home of the Year’s great room and dining room. For more, turn to page 62. Photography by David O. Marlow.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Still creating history after all these years.

Hotel Jerome is undergoing a complete renovation this Fall.

Join us in 2013 for an authentically new historic hotel.

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DESIGN DREAMS If there’s one thing I’ve learned from Mountain Living readers, it’s that the high country isn’t a place where you just happen to end up living. You live here because you can’t imagine life anyplace else. Often it takes years of work and planning to get here, so when you finally do, you don’t just find any old mountain house. You create your dream home: a thoughtfully designed, personal place that’s full of memories and meaning.

We’re celebrating those dream homes in this issue.

Some showcase some pretty big design dreams, from a three-story climbing wall (page 89) to a spectacular glassencased indoor swimming pool (pages 82-83) to a staircase fit for a castle (pages 76-77). Others feature dreams on a smaller scale, from the peaceful home office with views of the Tetons on pages 78-79 to the cozy sleeping porch perched above Montana’s Flathead Lake (on pages 80-81).

Our glamorous Home of the Year—featured on pages 62-73—may just be the ultimate dream home.

Designed by Charles Cunniffe Architects and interior design firm Pembrooke & Ives, the Aspen residence is filled with hundreds of inspiring design elements, from a graceful curved staircase with teak treads to walls clad in onyx to a gorgeous array of unique chandeliers and sconces that add sparkle and shine to every room.

You’ll find even more inspiration in our travel story (on page 41), where you’ll discover eight of the most extraordinary hotel rooms we’ve ever set foot in. Each one offers unique design ideas you’ll want to save— and maybe even incorporate into your own mountain dream home.

CHRISTINE DEORIO EDITOR IN CHIEF cdeorio @mountainliving.com

There are patios and then there’s the patio on page 84. This dramatic outdoor living space is cozy year-round thanks to a 5-foot-tall outdoor fireplace, sandstone floor with radiant snowmelt system, hot tub and built-in barbecue center. Best of all, the Yellowstone Club’s private ski slopes are just a few steps away.

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The Home of the Year’s opulent onyx bar. Sleek leatherupholstered tub chairs pull up to one side; the other side accommodates a bartender.

Get a closer look on page 71.

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INTERVIEW BY CAROLINE EBERLY

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EVERY SO OFTEN, WE COME ACROSS A ROOM THAT MAKES US LIGHT UP. THIS GUEST BEDROOM IN A VACATION HOME NOT FAR FROM VAIL, COLORADO, IS ONE OF THEM. HERE, INTERIOR DESIGNER CONNIE L E FEVRE TELLS US ABOUT THE UNEXPECTED MIX OF FABRICS AND FURNISHINGS THAT BRINGS THE ROOM TO LIFE.

FIT FOR THE BEST GUESTS

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CONNIE LEFEVRE: There isn’t a lot of strong color or contrast in the room, but there is a lot of texture, from the wool carpet to the metal tile ceiling to the bamboo sheets and cotton cashmere blanket. It really plays to the senses.

ML: THE MATERIALS AND COLOR PALETTE ARE SO SOOTHING. CL: We knew a lot of guests would be coming and going, so we tried to choose materials that would maintain their look and create an inviting, comfortable color palette. We were very cautious when choosing tones of gray to avoid shades that felt cold; the colors we selected really don’t read as gray when you walk into the space.

ML: TELL US HOW YOU CURATED THE MIX OF STYLES IN THE ROOM. CL: The space does have a lot of different pieces in it; it’s not “matchy” at all. The owners wanted their home to be more traditional, even though there’s a trend toward more contemporary Colorado spaces. So we wanted to juxtapose traditional with minimal.

ROYAL TREATMENT Want to treat your family and friends like guests of honor this holiday season? Turn your home into a retreat by filling spare bedrooms with these designer-recommended essentials: Reading lamps beside the bed

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Ralph Lauren Home’s Bedworth Leather Buckle Tray is especially handsome; ralphlaurenhome.com

ML: WHERE CAN WE SEE THAT CONTRAST IN PLAY? CL: The custom metal bed has a sleek look, but the hammered texture gives it a rustic feel.

The settee is really traditional in form, but we treated it in a more contemporary fashion with the finishes and fabrics. We tried to use unexpected treatments in as many places as we could. If that settee had “granny fabric” on it, it wouldn’t have worked.

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THE WEST’S BEST

Guest Rooms From creekside tents to slopeside suites, high-country getaways have never looked so stylish STORY BY CHRISTINE DEORIO

THE RESORT AT PAWS UP

Greenough, MT The vibe: A tent that feels just

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like home

Camping takes on new meaning at the River Camp at The Resort at Paws Up. Yes, you can still roast marshmallows, sing songs around a campfire and awaken to birdsong, but you can also get a great night’s sleep, shower daily and even blowdry your hair. This is luxury camping, and the experience includes a well-appointed tent—complete with electricity, a comfy bed and riverside deck—twice-daily housekeeping service, a private bathroom, gourmet meals and a personal camping butler ready to stoke the fire and make you another s’more. From $1,255/night, pawsup.com >>

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DUNTON HOT SPRINGS

Dolores, CO The vibe: Ghost town for the rich and famous

Back in the late 1800s, residents of the Dunton mining camp— tucked away in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains—suffered from extreme isolation. These days, that remote location is exactly what lures travelers, who plunk down more than $500 a night to stay in the perfectly restored ghost town. Its handful of handhewn cabins—many built by the original miners—are situated just steps from natural hot springs. The “Dolores” cabin (pictured) features a riverside deck and a wedding bed from Rajasthan, India. From $550/night, duntonhotsprings.com

THE INN OF THE FIVE GRACES

Santa Fe, NM The vibe: Your own little Taj Mahal

AMANGANI

Jackson, WY The vibe: A mountain man’s stylish lair

Have you ever stayed in a hotel room so elegant, you wished you had brought less stuff to clutter it with? You’ll feel that way at Amangani, where the look is at once rustic—think pine-stump tables, woven-cowhide chairs and faux-wolf fabrics—and minimalist, with backlit cedar-plank walls, crisp white linens and metal fireplaces.

The idea is to honor the surroundings without overshadowing their natural beauty. And when those surroundings are Wyoming’s majestic Tetons, it really is best to step back and let the views do the work. From $800/night, amanresorts.com/amangani

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PHOTOS, FROM TOP: COURTESY DUNTON HOT SPRINGS, THE INN OF THE FIVE GRACES, AMANRESORTS

Ira and Sylvia Seret’s East-meets-West style is evident in their Santa Fe showroom, Seret & Sons—which overflows with exotic rugs and antiques—and at The Five Graces, their inn in Santa Fe’s 17th-century Barrio de Analco historic district. Its 24 fanciful guest rooms brim with treasures: hand-painted Tibetan ceilings and Afghani beams, rich carpets, and hand-carved headboards and marble screens. The “Lapis” room (pictured) features a bathroom covered in floor-to-ceiling tile mosaics by Sylvia Seret. From $340/night, fivegraces.com

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CALISTOGA RANCH

Calistoga, CA The vibe: Tree houses for the Prada set

PHOTOS, FROM TOP: COURTESY CALISTOGA RANCH, MEADOWOOD

By Napa Valley standards, the town of Calistoga can seem a bit rough around the edges—until you arrive at Calistoga Ranch. Tucked away in a private canyon, and quite literally built around ancient oak trees, the resort’s cedar-shingled guest bungalows consist of a series of living spaces connected by outdoor decks, walkways and living rooms. Interiors are spare in a super-sophisticated way and feature floor-to-ceiling windows, elegant furnishings and luxe bathrooms with private outdoor “bath gardens.” From $675/night, calistogaranch.com

MEADOWOOD

St. Helena, CA The vibe: Summer camp for grownups

Meadowood’s 250 acres of wooded hillsides and manicured lawns are dotted with a collection of elegant guest cottages, suites and lodges. The look is one part Napa Valley estate, one part Hamptons cottage. Comfy beds are dressed with snow-white linens, bathrooms are clad with white marble, and even the vaulted ceilings’ exposed beams are painted a crisp cloud-like hue. Some rooms offer built-in window seats and fireside nooks, and all have private porches in the trees.

From $500, meadowood.com >>

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THE RANCH AT ROCK CREEK

Philipsburg, MT The vibe: Laura Ingalls Wilder wins Powerball

A working-cattle-ranch-turned-luxury-retreat, The Ranch at Rock Creek will change the way you think about dude-ranch style. Rooms are decorated with elegant birch canopy beds, copper soaking tubs and marble-tiled showers; tent-like “Canvas Cabins” perch on the banks of Rock Creek; and private cabins and log homes offer unique amenities like herb gardens, heated screened porches and cedar saunas. The “Wrangler” (pictured) is situated in a restored 19th-century barn and features exposed beams, twigwork furniture and a marshmallow-y bed.

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THE ST. REGIS RESORT ASPEN

The vibe: The Breakers-meets-the-slopes

Tasked with reinvigorating this classic Aspen hotel, interior designer Lauren Rottet imagined what John Jacob Astor would have designed in Aspen during the Gilded Age. The result: guest suites that would feel right at home in a 19th-century mountain manor—save for a piece of contemporary art here and a bit of red leather there. Custom furnishings include bold leather beds and desks by Ralph Lauren, and spacious bathrooms are clad in white marble. Antiqued oak floors, nail-head trim and mountain views add a rustic touch. From $499/night, stregisaspen.com ●

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By nestling this small rustic cottage into its sloping site, TKP Architects achieved a cozy feeling of enclosure. Walls built from large boulders appear to emerge from the site’s rock outcrops, adding to the structure’s aged, organic appeal. Though the home’s footprint is small, exposed-timber roof trusses make the intimate floor plan feel more expansive. Large sliding-glass doors connect the living space to a stone patio overlooking a wooded meadow, offering a sense of protection from, and connection to, the outdoors. tkparch.com

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1. Indoor/Outdoor Pool Room, Aspen, Colorado This residence’s indoor/outdoor pool is the centerpiece of the Snowmass, Colorado, property. A large operable door frames a dramatic view of the Elk Mountains and, when open, disappears into the luminous “sky” ceiling that changes throughout the day, echoing the color of the real sky just outside and giving the room a magical glow.

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Cornucopia, Whistler’s Celebration of Wine and Food True to its name, Cornucopia is a festival for food and wine connoisseurs.

Taking place November 7-11 in the majestic resort town of Whistler, British Columbia, the festival will offer a true sensory experience complete with winemaker dinners, interactive seminars, gala wine tasting events and high-energy after-parties. Now in its 16th year, this high-end five-day showcase fulfills its mission to put Whistler on the map as a can’t-miss food-and-wine scene.

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Freestyle, a benefit for the Aspen Art Museum On Friday, December 28, plan on attending the season’s most anticipated après-ski event: the Aspen Art Museum’s Freestyle winter gala at the St. Regis Resort, Aspen.

This no-holds-barred, fashion-forward event runs from 4-7 p.m. and features champagne, caviar, one-of-a-kind auction items and a fashion show—and sells out every year. For tickets and details, contact the Aspen Art Museum at 970.925.8050.

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On November 7-10, treat your tastebuds to the 8th annual Denver International Wine Festival, where you can sample wines from Colorado and more than 18 other countries while savoring cuisine from top local restaurants. The event kicks off with Wednesday evening’s Grand Vintners Dinner, a four-course feast paired with fine French wines. On Thursday, 10 Colorado chefs will create 20 delicious food-and-wine pairings in a lively competition, and on Friday, more than 400 international wines, beers and spirits will be on offer at the Grand Tasting of International Wines. Educational seminars and a VIP tour of Front Range wineries and distilleries round out the event. denverwinefest.com

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Summit County Parade of Homes Awards Gala Summit County, Colorado September 21, 2012

For the fourth consecutive year, Mountain Living was proud to sponsor this year’s Summit County Builders Association’s Summit County Parade of Homes, an annual showcase of highcountry homes located in beautiful Summit County, Colorado.

On Friday, September 21, 2012, local residents and design-industry insiders joined Mountain Living at the Silverthorne Pavilion to celebrate the best design on display on this year’s tour. We were pleased to present our Peak Award for best in show to Tim Scanlan and Mike Hurley of Raptor Construction for their design team’s work on the spectacular home at 1246 Bald Eagle Road. Congratulations from all of us at Mountain Living!

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Immaculate townhome less than 2 blocks from the Gondola!

Enjoy 3 en suite BR plus den/office, views of Ajax from the southern windows and upper level deck, exterior ski locker, washer/dryer, and complex pool and hot tub. Furnished. $2,995,997. Myra O’Brien & Pat Marquis.

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Rio de Vega, the ultimate family playground. 4,200 sf main house.

Separate guesthouse, drive-thru barn, outbuildings. 3 ponds (1 spring fed). Abundant water rights on 147 acres with almost 1/2 mile of the Gallinas River. WEB: 0574469. $3,800,000. Ray Rush & Tim Van Camp.

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Nature crafted home created from the finest elements and craftsmanship plus the Smoky Mountains as a backdrop. The home boasts 4 stacked stone fireplaces, sauna, spa, Jacuzzi tubs, interior elevator and more. MLS: 801055. $1,950,000.

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One of the largest & most exclusive hand-hewn log homes in existence. Designer-done 9 BR, 9.5 bath residence offers every amenity desirable. Protected lakeside land ensures unobstructed views. $14,900,000. Gwen Banta.

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Ski-in/out home featuring 5 BR, 5 full, 2 half baths, 5,091 sf, two-sided wood-burning limestone fireplace, chef’s kitchen, patio with hot tub, caretaker apartment, views of Snowmass, and a 2-car garage. Turn-Key. Furnished. $4,595,000.

Craig Morris & Myra O’Brien.

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Spanning almost 73 gently rolling acres, Crossing Ranch is an irreplaceable equestrian property with stables, fenced arena and 20 enclosed acres with a 3 BR, 2 bath home. Open-air hot tub and outbuildings. WEB: 0573954. $1,900,000. Ray Rush & Tim Van Camp.

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Amazing views of the Great Smoky Mountains nestled in a serene environment, secluded, but not too far away from all the action of downtown Gatlinburg. With 7 BR, 7 bathrooms there is plenty of room to relax, entertain and play. 5.25 acres.

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Ski-in/out mountain contemporary home featuring 5 BR, 5 full, 3 half baths, 9,310 sf, theater & game rooms, exercise room, 800 bottle wine room, elevator, 1,682 sf of snowmelted patios, multiple balconies and panoramic views.

HighlandsSkiEstate.com. $14,950,000. Craig Morris & Myra O’Brien.

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This spectacular ranch is located on 35 acres in pastoral Snowmass, Colorado. Finely crafted timber and stone home located directly on Snowmass Creek with views of Mt. Sopris.

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"Stoneycroft" built in 1914 is a one of a kind exquisitely maintained stone classic with breathtaking views of Lake George. This 5,000 sf home offers: 5 BR, 3.5 baths, birch wood floors, open beam ceilings, natural stone walls, blue slate. $1,495,000. Ken Canastar. Ken.Canastar@sothebysrealty.com

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5,500 sf lakefront home in Deerfield Resort. Open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, 5 BR, 2 BR on main level both with ensuite baths plus a library/media room. Decks overlooking Norris Lake and 3 slip boat dock. Resort Amenities. MLS: 815841. $1,195,000. Deanna.MendenhallMiller@SothebysRealty.com

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Luxury, free-standing townhome just 2.5 blocks from the Gondola in the core! Complete with 2 master suites on center floor, 2 additional en-suite BR on bottom floor, and great room with vaulted ceilings & south facing decks on top floor.

Turn-Key. Furnished. $5,970,000. Myra O’Brien & Pat Marquis.

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T E L LU R I DE , C O

Truly one of the most unique properties of any mountain resort in North America. This property was reserved by the owner of the resort when designing the mountain town. Surrounded by open space & ski runs, it consists of 4+ acres of lawns & gardens threaded by Prospect Creek. Price upon request. John Burchmore. john@aspentelluride.com

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L A K E G E ORG E , N Y

Stunning custom laminated log constructed home on 5 private, landscaped acres with sprinkler system overlooking Lake George. Relax and enjoy the mountain and lake views on the 70' x 12' custom outdoor deck with built-in hot tub. $1,495,000. Ken Canastar. Ken.Canastar@sothebysrealty.com

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TA L L AS SE E , T N

Private 8-acre estate overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Gourmet chef's kitchen opens directly into the great room with picturesque views. Custom Barna Log energy-wise home. Elevators to all 3 floors. MLS: 817500.

Price upon request. Debbie.ElliottSexton@SothebysRealty.com

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A NATURALLY GLAMOROUS MOUNTAIN HOME Architect Charles Cunniffe made use of old-growth wood beams, floor-to-ceiling expanses of glass and regional stone in designing an Aspen house that melds mountain and contemporary forms. Designers Andrew Sheinman and Francis Nicdao, of the New York City firm Pembrooke & Ives, appointed the interiors with tactile fabrics and custom-designed furnishings. FACING PAGE: A pivoting glass door allows “light and views to pass through the house,” says Cunniffe, who echoed the pitch of the ceiling with a triangular transom.

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BELOW: Cassina armchairs and a chaise lounge from Ralph Pucci International offer comfortable seating in the downstairs entertainment room.

FACING PAGE: A massive stone fireplace wall divides the great room and dining room. Its blend of granite and Colorado and Montana buff sandstone inspired Sheinman and Nicdaoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s color palette for the room. Two custom sofas covered with suede from Cortina Leathers and wool from Holland & Sherry face custom-made low tables. Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman chairs feature claro walnut frames accented with polished nickel.

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ARCHITECTURE BY CHARLES CUNNIFFE ARCHITECTS

INTERIOR DESIGN BY PEMBROOKE & IVES

CONSTRUCTION BY FENTON CONSTRUCTION AND HANSEN CONSTRUCTION

ARCHITECT CHARLES CUNNIFFE AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS ANDREW SHEINMAN AND FRANCIS NICDAO POOL THEIR TALENTS TO CREATE A LUXURIOUSLY APPOINTED CONTEMPORARY RESIDENCE THAT HONORS ITS ASPEN SITE MOUNTAIN LIVING: THIS HOME IS SUCH A FRESH TAKE ON THE CLASSIC MOUNTAIN LODGE. HOW DID YOU ACHIEVE THE LOOK?

ML: IT’S A LARGE HOUSE WITH TALL CEILINGS. HOW DID YOU KEEP IT FEELING COMFORTABLE?

Charles Cunniffe: We created a mix of modern and “mountain” by combining clean lines with spare natural materials. We incorporated major amounts of glass to let a lot of light into the home, and the primary materials—stone and timber—speak to the mountains. The beams are 120-year-old recycled timbers from an old apple factory in Washington. By combining the solidness of the materials with the transparency of the glass, we created that play of new and traditional.

CC: We incorporated a lot of indirect lighting, which makes the spaces glow. The lights play off the materials of the walls so you get a warm sense of enclosure.

AS: We were also very careful about scale. By choosing largescale furnishings, we were able to prevent the large living spaces from feeling cavernous.

ML: AFTER THE HOUSE WAS BUILT, IT CHANGED HANDS AND THE NEW OWNERS ASKED YOU TO MAKE SOME CHANGES. WHAT DIRECTION DID THEY GIVE YOU?

CC: The house was perfect for them, but the interior finishes didn’t match their taste. They wanted something soft, elegant, soothing and more contemporary than what was there before.

ML: NOW THE ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS SEEM TO HAVE A VERY COHESIVE AESTHETIC.

Andrew Sheinman: Once our clients purchased the house, Francis and I became involved immediately. Charles collaborated closely with us to rework some of the interior architecture.

ML: WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION FOR THE INTERIOR DESIGN?

AS: The owners wanted a contemporary design that felt glamorous, and we wanted to pay respect to the architecture by using clean lines and very luxurious materials.

ML: HOW DID YOU MAKE IT FEEL GLAMOROUS BUT STILL APPROPRIATE FOR THE MOUNTAINS?

AS: I don’t think those two things are necessarily working in opposition. The mountains are glamorous. We used a lot of winter whites, organic shapes and only natural materials.

There’s no reason that nature can’t be luxurious.

FACING PAGE: Cunniffe designed the large house as a series of sections to break down the scale. “As you pass by the house, you only perceive a bit of it at a time,” explains the architect, who worked with Fenton Construction on the structure and Hansen Construction on the interior renovations. The house utilizes a network of steel in the window walls that allowed Cunniffe to incorporate large expanses of glass.

ML: MANY OF THOSE LIVING SPACES CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER. DID THAT INFLUENCE YOUR DESIGN?

AS: We didn’t want to create a theme for every room. Instead, the home has a few overall themes that make appearances in each space. One of those themes is stone and metal, so we chose alabaster-and-silver light fixtures for the dining room.

Those metal accents are carried through the entire house, and they add a sense of glamour.

ML: YOU ALSO USED ONYX THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE, FROM THE BAR IN THE GREAT ROOM TO THE BATHROOMS. HOW DO YOU KEEP SUCH AN OPULENT MATERIAL FEELING ELEGANT INSTEAD OF OVERDONE?

CC: Less is more. Incorporating the onyx here and there throughout the house creates consistency. By keeping it simple, we were able to achieve elegance without fussiness.

AS: I think the natural variegation of the onyx relates to the home’s surroundings as well. It’s very luxurious, and it has an organic feel to it. The veins in the stone are reminiscent of the grain in wood; you can see nature in it.

ML: HOW DOES THE HOME’S DESIGN ENHANCE THE VIEWS?

AS: We kept it simple and didn’t introduce too many materials so that your eyes are drawn to the outdoors. And we only used electronic shades on the windows. We felt that window treatments would have impinged upon the architecture.

ML: THIS HOME SEEMS TO TAKE MOUNTAIN STYLE IN A NEW DIRECTION. DO YOU THINK THE MOUNTAIN-HOME AESTHETIC IS CHANGING?

CC: There are still a few people who want a log or timber house, but the majority of our clientele wants a contemporary take on mountain living. There’s nothing that says you’re in a mountain house more than viewing the mountains through a glass wall.

The house doesn’t have to say “mountain” if the view does. ○

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Sheinman and Nicdao incorporated the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creamy color palette into the dining room; metallic accents lend glamour to the space. Two Cosmopolitan chandeliers from Urban Archaeology hang above Hudson Furnitureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Squares Base table, which is surrounded with horsehair-upholstered Holly Hunt chairs. The custom hand-knotted Tibetan rug is from Beauvais Carpets; its pattern echoes the overlapping square motif of the table base.

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Color Theory “We wanted to keep the house very calm and relaxing, so we didn’t use a lot of color,” designer Andrew Sheinman says. “The unity of surfaces creates an air of luxury.”

Color The designers took cues from the

home’s architecture when selecting the color palette, which ranges from creamy beiges to chocolate browns. The beige and gray tones of the great room’s stonework inspired a rug in similar hues, while the dark stain of the antique beams is referenced in furnishings like the dining room table and chairs.

Pattern Sheinman and Nicdao highlighted the home’s custom furnishings by choosing solid fabrics within the purposefully limited color palette. “We were very focused on the form of each piece, and solid colors bring out the shapes,” Sheinman says.

Texture While the solid hues showcase the clean lines of the furnishings, rich, textured textiles create a sense of balance.

“The use of cashmere, wool, mohair and suede keeps the house feeling very warm and luxurious,” Sheinman says.

ABOVE: Cunniffe designed an elegant curved staircase, with teak treads to match the floors, as “a way to soften the house,” he says. BELOW: Sheinman and Nicdao kept the open kitchen glamorous with refined materials, including Crema Royale marble for the walls and bar and Indian rosewood cabinetry finished with a high-polish lacquer. At the bar, Skipping stools by Karim Rashid continue the metallic motif. The refrigerator is by Sub-Zero and the stove is by Gaggenau.

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“The great room bar is made with onyx that we purchased in Italy,” Sheinman says. “I went there to choose it, as I did for all of the stone.” Tub chairs upholstered with Italian wax-distressed kidskin leather from Ashbury Hides pull up to one side, while the other side accommodates a bartender.

A crystal sconce from Wired Custom Lighting drips down one wall, adding sparkle to the space. The custom carpet from Rug Art is a rich blend of silk, mohair and wool.

The sculpture is by Botero.

Shine On While bringing high-gloss finishes and shiny metallic accents into a timber-and-stone mountain house may seem counterintuitive, interior designers Andrew Sheinman and Francis Nicdao prove that in measured amounts, they become the perfect foil.

Here, Sheinman shares clever ways to introduce this unexpected element.

Don’t overdo it “Our theme was wood and stone; metal adds glamour to both materials.

The key is to emphasize the natural materials and use metal as an accent.”

Go organic Metallic finishes aren’t just for

modern shapes. Small side tables in the great room give the appearance of tree trunks dipped in silver. “The polished-nickel finish adds glamour to the organic form.”

Cover your bases Consider bringing

in a metallic accent with a sculptural table base. “It makes a big statement but doesn’t overpower the room.”

Make social spaces sparkle

The kitchen is open to other entertaining areas, so it needed a bit of shine too. Sheinman and Nicdao gave the Indian rosewood cabinets “glamour and elegance” by finishing them with a hand-polished lacquer.

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“ WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO PUT WALLS BETWEEN YOU AND THE VIEW? THE IDEA HERE WAS TO MAXIMIZE THE VIEW AND THE BEAUTY OF THE SITE BY USING AS MUCH GLASS AS POSSIBLE.” CHARLES CUNNIFFE

LEFT: A chandelier by Chameleon Fine Lighting glistens with Czech crystals in the powder room. The walls and vanity are made from Honey onyx. BELOW: White Pearl onyx covers the walls and vanity of the jewel-box-like master bathroom.

Sconces from Jean de Merry lend shine, and the custom Ingot chair is from Lorin Marsh. FACING PAGE: Ingo Maurer’s Oh Mei Ma light fixture brings a modern touch to one of the guest bedrooms, where a custom dresser by Ian Ingersoll presides beneath wood-framed windows. A Boxcar bench from Lorin Marsh stands at the foot of the bed, and the striped rug is from Stark Carpet.

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DREAM SPACES WE CULLED THE MOUNTAIN WEST FOR FIVE DREAMY SPACES THAT INSPIRE AND DELIGHT WITH THEIR ORIGINALITY, CREATIVITY AND ENDURING CONNECTION TO NATURE STORY BY NANCY RICHMAN MILLIGAN

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THE DREAM:

A grand entrance that establishes an immediate sense of warmth and welcome Even at 15,000 square feet, this contemporary mountain home in Aspen’s exclusive Star Mesa enclave is warm and approachable from the start. “The stone steps widen as you walk up toward the house, embracing you and welcoming you in,” says architect Charles Cunniffe of Charles Cunniffe Architects. “The large overhang gives a sense of strength and shelter, communicating that this is a safe place to be.” The exterior’s architectural forms and materials palette —showcasing Telluride Gold sandstone—continue indoors, creating a natural flow from outside to inside.

Decorative custom steel doors open into a spacious entry that serves as a casual sitting area.

Comfortable chairs cozy up to a gas fireplace set between stone pillars. Linear glass elements, backlit with LED lights, are embedded in the petrified-stone fireplace wall that soars all the way to the Western hemlock wood ceiling. “The key was to make the entry one of the home’s living spaces,” Cunniffe says. “The moment the door opens, you feel welcome, like you could come in and sit right down.” >> ARCHITECTURE Charles Cunniffe Architects PHOTOGRAPHY James Ray Spahn

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THE DREAM:

A classically beautiful form that connects a home’s three levels With the help of this dramatic staircase, the journey from a cool subterranean wine cellar to a rooftop veranda is a feast for the eyes. Inspired by the ancient spiral form, California-based architect Scott Rowland designed the staircase to fit into a stone turret. “It has a wonderful, romantic feel and gives you views of beautiful design elements and the home’s interiors on the way up and down,” he says.

The staircase meets the homeowners’ desire for authentic European design and materials.

The treads are 17th-century European wood steps, the custom bronze railings were handforged and the brick flooring on the landings was reclaimed from an old Spanish monastery. At the very bottom, an exquisite marble mosaic that’s visible from every step grounds the design.

The form functions beautifully too, connecting the lower level’s wine cellar to the main floor’s great room and continuing up another level to a rooftop veranda with extensive mountain views. Small windows set in the wall of the turret allow natural light to filter all the way down.

“The staircase provides a consistent design element for all three of the home’s levels and brings a strong sense of verticality,” Rowland says. “It’s like a piece of sculpture.” >> ARCHITECTURE Scott Rowland, Architect PHOTOGRAPHY Jim Bartsch

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THE DREAM:

A peaceful place to work and contemplate Getting away to their rustic log home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, wasn’t always a vacation for these homeowners. When extended family and friends filled the rooms, the owners found themselves in want of their own private retreat. And so they asked architect John Carney of Carney Logan Burke Architects to build a separate sanctuary for them—a place to catch up on work or relax with a book.

“I wanted to pull the addition away from the main house,” Carney says. “The idea is to leave the house and go down a long curved corridor to a much simpler, less active space.”

Carney designed a sleek and spare room that provides a dramatic contrast to the log home’s rustic style.

A wall of glass brings in natural light, fresh air and expansive views of the Tetons. Horizontal slot windows frame views of Sleeping Indian Mountain and Wolf Mountain to the east and south.

“A palette of natural materials adds to the calm feeling,” Carney says. “Striated rammed-earth walls on two sides relate to the earthiness of the site and anchor the space” while stained concrete floors and wood elements contrast with a floating copper ceiling.

The room is furnished simply with classic modern chairs and a desk by Thierry Lemaire, while a centuriesold stone Buddha watches over all. >> ARCHITECTURE Carney Logan Burke Architects PHOTOGRAPHY Matthew Millman

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THE ADDITION IS A GREAT PLACE TO GET AWAY FROM THE REST OF THE HOUSE, ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL VIEWS AND BE IN AN ARTFULLY CRAFTED SPACE.” John Carney

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EVERYTHING YOU LOOK AT AND TOUCH HERE GIVES YOU A CONNECTION TO NATURE.” Arthur Andersson

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THE DREAM:

To sleep under the stars and shower in the sunshine A prime location on the shores of Montana’s Flathead Lake inspired architect Arthur Andersson of Andersson-Wise Architects to design a sleeping porch for each bedroom in this vacation home.

“Sleeping porches have a transformative quality,” he says. “You can go to sleep listening to owls and water lapping against the shore. And in the daytime, they offer a nice place to sit and read; a transitional space between indoors and outdoors.”

The cantilevered master porch pictured here is sited in such a way that it appears to float above the lake. Andersson kept the materials simple and durable: Western red cedar paneling, Douglas fir framing and screened walls.

A wood-burning stove and buffalo robes on the bed make the space habitable even in winter. “This room isn’t about pretense,” the architect says. “It’s all about the connection to nature.”

A giant stack of cordwood creates the anchor wall of the master suite’s outdoor shower. A weathered steel beam supports the showerhead, and water flows onto granite floors and drains into surrounding river rocks. “We broke things down to their elemental presence,” Andersson says. “These rooms allow you to take a deep breath and take in the simplicity and beauty of what’s here.” >>

ARCHITECTURE Andersson-Wise Architects INTERIOR DESIGN Mimi London PHOTOGRAPHY Gibeon Photography

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A POOL SHOULD NOT ONLY LOOK GOOD, IT SHOULD BE EXTRAORDINARY TO USE.” Peter Bohlin

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THE DREAM:

To turn everyday exercise into a magical experience This mountain home in Park City, Utah, may offer ski-in/ski-out access, but it’s this exquisite lap pool that beckons its owners. Architects Peter Bohlin and Greg Mottola of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson not only met the challenge of building a pool into a steep mountainside, they created the illusion of swimming into the forest.

“We talked about how to make the swimming experience magical and powerful,” Bohlin says. “It was obvious to us that we needed to extend the pool toward a grove of aspen, the mountains and a 20-mile downhill view.”

The luminous space is cantilevered over a stream and enclosed in glass on three sides; at the end of the pool, the glass extends below the water’s surface offering underwater views of the forest. “Swimming becomes a rich emotional experience,” Mottola says. “It’s almost like floating in space.”

The architects enhanced this experience with reflective surfaces. A silver band of polished stainless steel shimmers on the ceiling, and sleek steel columns are placed progressively closer together at one end of the space to create a false perspective. Indirect and underwater lighting illuminates the room at night.

The homeowners use the pool not only to exercise but also to commune with nature. “As architects, we try to understand both the nature of a place and how people will use it, and make the connection between the two,” Bohlin says. ○ ARCHITECTURE Bohlin Cywinski Jackson PHOTOGRAPHY Nic Lehoux

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THE DREAM:

A SKIERS’ HAVEN HIGH IN MONTANA’S YELLOWSTONE CLUB, A SKI GETAWAY FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS PUTS A MODERN SPIN ON 19TH-CENTURY INDUSTRIAL STYLE

STORY BY NORMAN KOLPAS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY GIBEON PHOTOGRAPHY

Viewed from the west, the home’s great room extends outdoors through liftand-slide window-doors. The covered deck is made habitable year-round by an outdoor fireplace and sandstone floor with radiant snowmelt system. Along the deck’s northern side are an asymmetrical hot tub and a built-in barbecue center.

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Massive Douglas fir timbers support the great room’s 27-foot-high gabled roof. The stone fireplace features a stepped hearth that curves along the room’s north side to become informal seating. FACING PAGE, LEFT: A southern vantage point showcases the home’s three separate gabled guest suites, each of which sleeps four. A ski locker room and ski-tuning room are also located in the guest wing. FACING PAGE, RIGHT: The massive 8-by-5-foot entry door, made of steel and vertical-grain fir, pivots open on a steel rod.

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BARRY GEHL OF KRANNITZ GEHL ARCHITECTS AND ROBERT MCRAE OF HIGHLINE PARTNERS EXPLAIN THE EVOLUTION OF A RETREAT FOR SERIOUS SKIERS. MOUNTAIN LIVING: WHAT WAS YOUR CLIENTS’ DREAM FOR THIS HOUSE?

BARRY GEHL: Our clients and their children are all avid skiers, and that goes for all of their friends, too. They wanted to be able to use the house for family getaways and corporate retreats, so it needed to sleep as many as 30 people. At the same time, they wanted it to feel comfortable when just the two of them were there.

ML: THE HOUSE LOOKS FAIRLY MODERN FOR THE YELLOWSTONE CLUB, WHICH IS KNOWN FOR MORE TRADITIONAL HOMES. HOW DID YOU ARRIVE AT THIS STYLE—AND GET IT APPROVED?

BG: We achieved this look by harking back to Montana’s industrial past. We researched local 19th-century mining structures, shaft towers, ore-processing buildings and so on, and made sure to include sepia-tone vignettes of those buildings in our presentations for the design review.

ML: HOW DID YOU RECONCILE THE NEED FOR BOTH SPACIOUSNESS AND INTIMACY?

BG: The solution was to break down the house into distinctive wings, structures and levels. The owners have a master suite that feels like their own cabin; it’s a separate structure connected to the great room by a heated, glassed-in bridge.

ROBERT MCRAE: It feels like their own little world. And on the opposite side of the house, three gabled guest suites also feel like separate little buildings. When the owners are there alone, they can lock off the guest wing.

ML: ONE OF THE HOME’S MOST SPECTACULAR FEATURES IS ITS FOUR-STORY GLASS-WALLED STAIRCASE, COMPLETE WITH A ROCK-CLIMBING WALL. TELL US ITS STORY.

BG: That tower was originally going to be L-shaped, with windows on three sides. But one day, the client said to me, “How about squaring it off to a rectangle, which would give me space for a climbing wall?”

RM: We brought in a company from Bend, Oregon, called Entre Prises that specializes in building climbing walls.

They worked with us through a series of drawings and >>

ARCHITECTURE BY KRANNITZ GEHL ARCHITECTS CONSTRUCTION BY HIGHLINE PARTNERS

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BELOW, LEFT: Adjoining the great room, the kitchen combines up-to-date cooking amenities with a 19th-century industrial aesthetic, including welded-steel panels that frame the cabinetry, crafted out of natural fir and red-lacquered clear alder. Along the bar counter to the right of the built-in microwave is a sand-cast bronze trough through which water continually flows. BELOW, RIGHT: Set in its own south-facing bay, the dining area features a table custom made from a 15-foot-long slab of walnut. FACING PAGE: The climbing wall, with two side-by-side belaying stations, rises 38 feet along one wall of the four-story staircase tower.

Sustainability For these homeowners, integrating unseen design elements that help their home conserve resources and cut heating and air-conditioning costs proved just as important as recreational amenities and views.

Passive solar design During the design stage, architect Barry Gehl and his team carefully considered the home’s solar orientation and roof forms. “We generated studies to make sure very little direct sunlight entered the house in the summertime, keeping it cooler, and that the sunlight went deeply into the house in winter,” he says.

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Ground-source heating Despite these efforts, in the first few years after construction the large-scale house “was burning through propane” to keep up with heating demands,” Gehl says. That led the owners, architect and contractors to decide to add a large-scale geothermal system. They installed it in two mechanical rooms at the back of the house, drilling 15 wells, each 6 inches wide and 250 feet deep, through which

fluid is circulated to extract heat from the ground—which, below a depth of 6 feet, remains fairly constant in temperature year round. That extracted heat is used to warm the house.

The results were instantaneous and dramatic. Propane usage dropped by approximately 75 percent, and the system paid for itself in about fourand-a-half years.

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“ WE PUSHED THE BOUNDARIES ON TRADITIONAL WESTERN STYLE WITH AN UNADORNED STRUCTURE INSPIRED

BY HISTORICAL MINING BUILDINGS.” BARRY GEHL

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built the wall—in one piece that was 38 feet long and 25 feet wide—from fiberglass resin. Then they cut it into sections and shipped them all to Montana, where we bolted them into the wall in steel channels that are welded into place. An artist came in after studying the rock formations in nearby Gallatin Canyon, and he grouted all the seams and painted the wall to look like local geological formations.

ML: THE HOME’S EXPANSIVE WALLS OF GLASS ALSO MAKE A BIG STATEMENT. WERE THOSE ON THE OWNERS’ WISH LIST TOO?

BG: Early on in the design process, the client showed me the views he wanted to capture: Pioneer Mountain to the west, the Sphinx and Eglise Mountain to the southwest, and the Spanish Peaks to the east. So, being a sailor, I brought my hand-held bearing compass to the site and actually took bearings in order to align the house with those views.

RM: The goal, especially with the big liftand-slide window-doors next to the fireplace in the great room, was to create a seamless interface between the indoors and outdoors.

ML: SOUNDS LIKE YOU’VE REALLY BROUGHT YOUR CLIENTS’ DREAMS TO LIFE IN THIS HOME.

BG: They love it. They love bringing their friends here, and their friends love it too.

I don’t care how great a house is architecturally; it’s only good architecture if it’s working for the owners. ○

Countertops and paneling of wenge wood combine with translucent basins and iridescent-glass mosaic wall tiles to give the master bath a sleek yet rustic look. Beyond the sliding door, which is made of willow branches embedded in epoxy resin, a glassed-in bridge connects the master suite to the great room. FACING PAGE: The gabled master suite beholds west-facing views through a wall of glass beside its corner stone fireplace. A window at the peak of the matching gable welcomes morning sunlight.

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IN THEIR WORDS Christine DeOrio EDITOR IN CHIEF, ML

If price and practicality were no object, how would you spruce up your home?

DESIGN DREAMS Members of the ML staff and a few of our frequent contributors share their ultimate homedesign wishes

“I would turn my perfectly-OK master bathroom into a dream bathroom. First, I’d cover the bottom two-thirds of the walls with Calcutta Gold marble subway tile. The shower walls? All marble tile, from floor to ceiling. Next, I’d replace our builderbasic vanities with freestanding hisand-hers sinks with chrome frames and white porcelain basins. I’d Holly Scott paint the walls a soft pewter PUBLISHER, ML hue, add a mirrored medi“Most 1950s urban homes like the one cine cabinet and a pair of shiny sconces above each I live in lack a deluxe master suite, and to sink, and then beg my have one is my dream. It would have a firehusband not to leave his place and a chaise lounge where I could toothbrush out anymore!” stretch out to relax and read after a busy day.

My master bathroom would have a steam shower for my husband and a sunken bathtub (without kids’ toys in it) for me. The finishing touch would be a small balcony overlooking the mountains for enjoying a nice cup of tea or glass of wine before a good night’s sleep.”

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ML CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS “My dream is to have an GIBEON PHOTOGRAPHY GIBEONPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Italian-designed kitchen. I’m drawn to Scavolini’s innovative Tetrix kitchen, which is “As photographers, we engage light. We would love to full of modules and bright colors, or Arclinea’s create a lighting design for our Lignum et Lapis model with its clean lines and home that would nurture an beautiful cabinetry. A Wolf range would be a evening environment, using light to create the illusion of depth and must for the personal chef I’d hire (remembering Norman Kolpas softness while showcasing points ML CONTRIBUTING WRITER that this is a dream), and I’d add accents like of architectural interest in a subtle “Years ago, I visited the George Nelson saucer lamp—a fashion.

Ideally, a lightbulb would Shaw’s Corner, the never catch your eye.”

Midcentury Modern classic—and bar historic country home of stools by Philippe Starck, who is playwright George Bernard Shaw in the English village one of my all-time of Ayot St. Lawrence, north Loneta favorite designers.” of London. What impressed me Showell

more than the grand Edwardian villa was Shaw’s ‘writing shed,’ a tiny self-contained office—with desk, chair and daybed—nestled in the trees at the bottom of the garden. Best of all, the shed swiveled so Shaw could turn its window-wall as he pleased toward the sun or shade. Ever since, I’ve longed for my own writing shed—even if I have to tuck it into a corner of the living room in my Los Angeles high-rise apartment!”

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“I’d love a smart and stylish ‘gear room’ with plenty of hooks and shelving for all of my outdoor knickknacks: backpacks, bikes, jackets, tent, etc.

There would be a sturdy sink for rinsing gear after excursions, and maybe even a small library of trail guides and travel books. Oh, and for inspiration, I’d make space for a corkboard for displaying photos of past summits and trips. The thought of the scene delights my inner adventurer.”

“I like the idea of living in a small clapboard cottage that’s surrounded by an amazing garden with long winding paths, focal points of artwork and water features, and a cozy spot to nap in the afternoon sun. Oh, and a gardener to keep it looking perfect.” ●

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