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2011 HOME OF THE YEAR In a Montana home, rustic roots and contemporary elements pair perfectly to reveal a design that feels oh-so good. Architecture by KMA, Inc. Construction by Highline Partners Interior Design by Worth Interiors EAST MEETS WEST Adirondack and modern, Asian and Western styles blend effortlessly in a free-flowing home on the slopes of Aspen Highlands. Architecture by Robert G. Sinclair Architecture Interior Design by Petra Richards Interiors DESIGN IS IN THE DETAILS A European-inspired home near Lake Tahoe benefits from Old-World materials, thoughtful planning and the perfect finishing touches. Construction by John Brink Construction Interior Design by Brantner Design
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ENTERTAINING Master mixologist Bryan Dayton crafts a cozy winter cocktail that makes the most of local spirits.
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GALLERY Tayloe Piggott, director of the eponymous Jackson Hole contemporary art gallery, shares the pieces of art on her must-have list.
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SHOPPING Guarantee a happy holiday by placing one of these stylish gifts under the tree— or on your wish list.
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INSIDER’S GUIDE Top Ski Getaways Searching for a true winter wonderland? Look no further than the West’s top slopeside resorts.
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IN THEIR WORDS Eight design pros share the things they’re wishing for most this holiday season.
ON THE COVER Interior designer Lisa Kanning of Worth Interiors mixes rustic and contemporary elements in the master bedroom of our 2011 Home of the Year, located in Big Sky, Montana’s, exclusive Yellowstone Club. For more, turn to page 62. Photography by Gibeon Photography. Vol. XVII, No. 7.© 2011 by Network Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission to reprint or quote excerpts granted by written request only. Mountain Living ® (ISSN 1088-6451) is published 7 times per year in Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep/Oct, Nov/Dec, by Network Communications Inc. 2305 Newpoint Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Periodical postage paid at Lawrenceville, GA, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mountain Living® P.O. Box 9002, Maple Shade, NJ 08052-9652. For change of address include old address as well as new address with both ZIP codes. Allow four to six weeks for change of address to become effective. Please include current mailing label when writing about your subscription. Subscriptions: $29.95 for one year; $52.95 for two years. Canada and Mexico add $20 per year. Single copy price: $4.95. Subscription questions, call (888) 645-7600. CPM#40065056. Canada post PM40063731. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Station A, P.O. Box 54, Windsor, ON N9A 6J5.
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HOLIDAY GETAWAYS (FOR A STEAL!) Four Seasons Resort Whistler WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
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If you’re like me and can’t imagine Christmas morning without a twinkling tree, this one’s for you. Book the “Deck the Halls” package and you can decorate your very own tree (we’re talking a 5-foot-tall tree complete with lights, ornaments and a star on top), sip hot chocolate as you hang your stocking, personalized just for you, and even leave some milk and cookies out for Santa. From $1,125 CAD per night. Visit fourseasons.com/whistler for dates and details.
The holidays are fast approaching, so I thought I’d start this issue off with a gift for you: the chance to spend the winter holidays at one of my favorite high-country getaways. I picked the coziest spots I could think of, then asked each one if they’d extend a special offer to you (read on for all the details). From your own Christmas tree and stocking to hang by the fire to luxe spa treatments and gourmet cuisine, you’ll find all the comforts of home—and then some—and none of the holiday hassles. Enjoy!
CHRISTINE DEORIO, EDITOR IN CHIEF cdeorio @mountainliving.com
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SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO It’s hard to beat this cozy inn’s location just steps from the plaza in downtown Santa Fe. The “Ski & Waves” package includes a one-night stay, welcome gift, breakfast for two at the Anasazi Restaurant, two adult Ski Santa Fe one-day passes, $200 to spend at the amazing Ten Thousand Waves spa, and two complimentary drinks at the Anasazi Bar, all from just $550 per night. For dates and details, visit innoftheanasazi.com.
The Home Ranch
CLARK, COLORADO I can’t think of a better place to start the new year than this Relais & Chateaux guest ranch. From January through March 2012, ML readers can stay three nights for the price of two. The price includes three gourmet meals each day, plus all of your activities on the ranch, from backcountry skiing to horseback riding. Visit homeranch.com/mountainliving for dates and details.
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HOLIDAY SPIRITS PEARL STREET WARMER TASTES LIKE: A cozy cappuccino with a sweet herbal twist
COFFEE: 2 ounces freshly made Victrola Coffee Roasters Papua New Guinea Organic coffee 1 1/2 ounces High West Distillery Double Rye 1/2
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MASTER MIXOLOGIST BRYAN DAYTON—RECENTLY NAMED THE NATION’S “MOST INSPIRED BARTENDER” BY THE U.S. BARTENDERS’ GUILD—WHIPS UP A WINTRY COCKTAIL USING THE WEST’S FINEST INGREDIENTS
“Infusing whipped cream with Leopold Bros. Three Pins Alpine HERBAL LIQUEUR adds a great herbal sweetness to the drink; it’s almost like sipping an ice cream cone.”
“Look for whole NUTMEG in your local spice shop. A fine grater is all you’ll need to release the robust flavor.”
Freshly grated nutmeg Warm a mug by filling it with hot water. Discard the water. Place first four ingredients into mug and stir together. Spoon the whipped cream on top, forming a peak, and garnish with grated nutmeg.
“Park City-based High West Distillery makes phenomenal whiskeys. I chose a beautiful RYE for its spice notes: clove and cinnamon.”
THREE PINS WHIPPED CREAM: 2 ounces Leopold Bros. Three Pins Alpine Herbal Liqueur 1/4
ounce honey
8 ounces heavy whipping cream
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Place all ingredients in a bowl and whip until firm peaks form.
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“The botanical ingredients in the French herbal liqueur YELLOW CHARTREUSE— think mint and chamomile—create a tealike essence that adds depth and spice.”
“Victrola Coffee Roasters is a small Seattle-based company that does killer single varietals. The Papua New Guinea Organic COFFEE has delicious notes of cocoa, mandarin orange and cedar.”
“A dose of HONEY adds softness and roundness. Try the Colorado-based Madhava brand.”
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Art Cravings TAYLOE PIGGOTT, OWNER AND DIRECTOR OF THE EPONYMOUS JACKSON HOLE GALLERY, KNOWN FOR ITS SOPHISTICATED SELECTION OF POST-WAR AND CONTEMPORARY ART, SHARES THE ARTWORK ON HER MUST-HAVE LIST
“At my first viewing of this work , I felt as if I was entering into a playland, seeing through the artist’s window into layers of texture and movement.” “SST,” 2007 by Jacob Hashimoto Acrylic on paper, nylon thread, wood. 76 x 72 x 8 inches, price upon request, at rhoffmangallery.com
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“Duo” rings, 2008 by Nicholas Varney Grey agate, amethyst, white diamond and 18K gold; Lavender ribolite, chalcedony, white diamond and 18K gold. $23,200 each, at tayloepiggottgallery.com “Varney utilizes a unique palette
of only the highest quality gemstones, creating textures that are like nothing you’ve ever seen, and elevating your personal style to new heights of timelessness and beauty.”
“Castle used found materials and his own saliva mixed with soot as his media, imparting a real purity into his work. Having limited influence from the outside environment—Castle was born unable to speak or hear—he sought inspiration internally, resulting in the intimacy and realness of his work.”
“This work has an illustrative quirkiness and is storytelling in a very profound and adult manner.” “Lick My Hand,” 2008 by Jockum Nordstrom Color spit bite and sugar lift aquatints with aquatint and soft ground etching. Print edition of 50, 19 1/4 x 27 1/2 inches, $2,840, at tayloepiggottgallery.com
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Grey White Column, 2010 by Jane Rosen Hand-blown glass and limestone. 90 x 8 x 17 inches, $80,000, at tayloepiggottgallery.com
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“It was our reciprocal vision of the life force that instinctively and immediately connected me to Jane’s work. Her art resonates with the fundamentality of each being’s spirit.”
TAYLOE PIGGOTT ON BUYING ART: “When you are
selecting art or jewels, or simply living life, I firmly believe that you have to trust your instincts and be guided by your heart, and you will not make a mistake.” Tayloe Piggott Gallery 62 S. Glenwood Street, Jackson, WY 307-733-0555, tayloepiggottgallery.com
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Steamboat Springs Holiday Luxury Guide There’s more than just a ski town in Colorado’s scenic Yampa Valley. Steamboat Springs, a mountain town steeped in history, offers a colorful mix of Western heritage and high-country adventure—without the ski-town attitude—both on and off its slopes. The 300-plus inches of legendary Champagne Powder™ that fall here each year make Steamboat a world-class winter playground. Your getaway can include everything from horseback rides to snowmobile adventures, sleigh-ride dinners to soaks in the valley’s famous hot springs—and, of course, world-class skiing and riding. Lodging options range from rustic cabins to ultra-luxe resorts situated slopeside or tucked away in the woods. However you choose to stay and play, Steamboat offers the perfect winter escape.
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Home on the Range, Inc. 1880 Loggers Lane Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 blog.homeontherangeinteriors.com
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Give a Little WE COMBED OUR FAVORITE SOURCES— FOR EVERYTHING FROM FURNISHINGS TO FASHION—TO BRING YOU THESE ANYTHING-BUT-EXPECTED GIFTS, SURE TO INSPIRE YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING
TYROL HORN VASE by Jayson Home, $48, jaysonhome.com
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by Vagabond House, $59.40, vagabondhouse.com
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COLLEGE EYEGLASSES in cherry wood with black paint by Wooden Specs Studio, $600 (includes lenses), woodenspecs.com
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SHYRDAK TAPESTRY/ FLOORCOVERING
in traditional hunting motif by Branca, $1,400, branca.com
MILES CITY EDITION no.3 POCKET WATCH
by Montana Watch Company, $15,000, montanawatch.com
ROCKING HORSE
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DESIGN
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LUXURY PRODUCTS & SERVICES FOR YOUR HOME
1 LODGE & CABINS Lodge & Cabins offers one of the most comprehensive selections of unique, high-quality American-made accessories and lighting, with styles and themes ranging from lodge, traditional and Western to equestrian and golf.
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WOODLAND CREEK FURNITURE Let the artisans at Woodland Creek handcraft a unique piece of furniture for you. Designs range from modern mountain to elegant rustic, and custom furniture is our specialty. See more than 2,500 proprietary furniture designs at woodlandcreekfurniture.com
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INSIDE SOURCE Lighting That Inspires. Our full-service showroom has been creating interior lighting environments for 10 years. Let Inside Source help you find the perfect lighting solution for your mountain home. insidesource@comcast.net
A handcrafted metal branch frame enhances this etched Aspen mirror. Delicate leaves are carved and sandblasted to create a sculptural freeform edge. Custom shapes and sizes are available. Visit crystalglassstudio.com to find complementary sconces, chandeliers and panels.
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STYLES KITCHEN AND BATH Styles is a complete home-design center with a 6,000-square-foot showroom that is unparalleled in the industry. Serving the Aspen/Snowmass area for almost 20 years, Styles is now expanding across the nation to provide products, design and knowledge for your home project. As with this sleek and modern sink, Styles will build your dreams and desires to fit your lifestyle and budget.
CEDAR MOUNTAIN We finish what Mother Nature started, creating one-of-a-kind, heirloom-quality vanities, kitchen islands, fireplace mantels, tables and more for the home. No two pieces are ever alike, and each is customized to your specifications and handcrafted in the United States. Sinks start at $1,999. cedarmountaincollection.com
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7 RUG & RELIC International textile awards aside, our handmade carpets may be best known for what they are not: no child labor, no chemical dyes, no synthetic materials, no machine processing–just the art of weaving, as it was intended to be. This lovely Caucasian long rug (5’10 x 11’10) embodies the Rug & Relic aesthetic: purposeful, sustainable, ethical, life, style. rugandrelic.com
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LUSTRE GALLERY Marshall Noice is a contemporary impressionist painter whose brilliant oils splash the canvas with vivid colors. Marshall’s landscapes capture the high alpine beauty and alpenglow to enliven your home. lustregallery.com
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RAINFORESTBASKETS.COM It can take between one and three years to stitch these geometric and pictorial motifs from silk-fine palm filaments, all colored with natural pigments. The result is a museumquality work of art. rainforestbaskets.com
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DRAGON FORGE Let artisan Craig May at Dragon Forge Ltd. create your custom, one-of-a-kind kitchen hood. Designs can vary from simple to intricate, Arts and Crafts to Victorian. Visit dragonforgeltd.com to see more hand-forged iron designs.
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ERIN FLETT DESIGNS
GRACE HOME DESIGN
Discover textile designer Erin Flett’s hand-drawn, eclectic style that will instantly add texture and soul to your living space. Her graphic pillow designs are available in stretched wooden frames that are hand-screened on woven barkcloth. Custom colors are available at no extra charge. erinflett.com
Interior designer Jennifer Visosky creates spaces dripping in color and imaginative pattern play. Her fresh vision and eye for the details have launched her design work all over the country. Visosky shares with her clients the ideas and resources that she finds exciting and inspiring. Her firm, Grace Home Design, Inc., offers consulting and full-scale interiors. gracehomedesign.com
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Ski In, Ski Out Whether the trail runs right by your door or a private car’s waiting to bring you there, we’ll put you on the slopes. The Clear Creek Group offers Jackson Hole’s finest vacation properties for rent, from firelit log cabins to grand mountain estates – and superb concierge service to match. We’ll light the fire in your fireplace, tune up your skis and snowboards, and leave the lift tickets on the table. We can even make sure Santa drops by for that special visit. All you have to do, is call us. 164 East Deloney Avenue t Jackson, Wyoming 83001 Office (307) 732-3400 t Toll-free (877) 427-3400 www.theclearcreekgroup.com
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THE ARRABELLE AT VAIL SQUARE VAIL, COLORADO
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Searching for a true winter wonderland? Look no further than the West’s top slopeside resorts. ML’s travel editor reveals her top five. STORY BY LINDA HAYES THE ARRABELLE AT VAIL SQUARE
SUN VALLEY LODGE
Vail, Colorado
Sun Valley, Idaho
An edgier take on the classic mountain lodge, albeit with Vail’s famous Old-World charm, this striking RockResorts hotel at the base of the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead Village offers 62 guest rooms and more than 25 one- to five-bedroom private residences. Après-ski, check out the mountain views from the rooftop pool, or visit the full-service spa and pair of popular slopeside restaurants.
Glam black-and-white photos on the walls tell the celebrated (and celebrity-driven) history of this gem at the core of Sun Valley Resort. Each of the lodge’s 148 guest rooms is done up with French Country furnishings, and amenities include Gretchen’s Restaurant, the Duchin Lounge, a day spa, a glass-enclosed outdoor swimming pool and the famed ice-skating rink, which opened as the country’s first year-round outdoor rink in 1937 and has been drawing famous skaters—and crowds to its acclaimed ice shows—ever since.
On the Slopes: Starting December 1, ski in to The 10th, a new 13,000-square-foot gourmet restaurant named after veterans of Colorado’s legendary 10th Mountain Division, centrally located in the mid-Vail area. Insider Tip: At the Arrabelle, kids are catered to with private ski instructors, campfires and s’mores at the nearby Nature Center, and activities like snowshoeing at Adventure Ridge on the mountain.
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On the Slopes: 2,054 acres of terrain on Bald “Baldy” Mountain offer something for everyone. Warm Springs, named for the warm bubbling water at the base of the lift, is a popular area of the mountain for intermediate skiers, and kids can check out the fun new adventure zones. Insider Tip: Don’t overlook nearby Dollar Mountain, where the world-renowned Sun Valley Ski and Snowboarding School’s 200-plus instructors are available to help you hone your skills.
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MOONLIGHT BASIN Big Sky, Montana The concept of ski-in/ski-out accommodations is redefined at Moonlight, where you can literally slip off the slopes and into your outdoor hot tub at superprivate luxury cabins, townhouses, penthouses and homes. When you’re feeling social, head over to the Moonlight Lodge and mingle over a perfect meal at The Timbers Restaurant, or soothe skiing-induced kinks at the spa.
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On the Slopes: Enjoy practically nonexistent lift lines, major powder (the area receives an average of 400 inches of snow per year), 5,512 acres of terrain— including the slopes at Big Sky, which you can access with The Biggest Skiing in America Pass—and the new Freestyle Forest stash park.
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Insider Tip: Book a private chef for in-cabin dining, or make the short drive to Buck’s T-4 restaurant for wild huckleberry martinis, local Moose Drool Brown Ale, “Bodacious” burgers and delicious bison tenderloin.
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MONTAGE DEER VALLEY
Aspen, Colorado
Park City, Utah
Guest rooms and suites at this luxury landmark, located in the heart of town, have recently been reimagined by famed designer Holly Hunt in “Aspen modern” style. Aspen Mountain awaits outside your door, and there’s always a ski concierge at the ready to wax your skis and warm your boots before you hit the slopes. After, experience the cuisine—featuring local ingredients—and awardwinning wine program at the Nell’s Montagna restaurant; the dining experience is among the finest in town.
Book a room at this stylish slopeside retreat at Deer Valley Resort, a sister property to Montage Laguna Beach, and enjoy a unique mountain take on Craftsman architecture and décor. With its 35,000-square-foot Spa Montage, Apex grill, a gastro-pub and a 7,000-square-foot outfitter, the resort is ready to satisfy your every whim.
On the Slopes: Aspen’s four mountains—Aspen Mountain (a.k.a. Ajax), Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass— are just moments away and offer 5,285 acres of terrain, all accessible with just one lift ticket. Insider Tip: This winter, the Little Nell’s Adventure Program offers snowcat trips to the top of Aspen Mountain for morning or moonlight guided snowshoe treks paired with lunch or a fondue dinner in a cozy mountain cabin.
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On the Slopes: Perfectly groomed runs throughout Deer Valley’s 2,026 acres of terrain pair well with some of the best on-mountain dining in the States. Try the mid-mountain Royal Street Café for elevated takes on classic comfort food. And don’t miss pre- and après-ski stretching classes designed to help you tackle the mountain—and recuperate afterward. Insider Tip: Prices start at just $595 per night when you reserve a room for December 3-16, 2011, and ask for the “Montage Memories” package.
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MOUNTAIN HOUSE High Park Residence Silverthorne, Colorado
FINE CRAFTSMANSHIP AND ONE-OF-A-KIND DESIGN DETAILS COME TOGETHER IN A LUXE MOUNTAIN GETAWAY FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
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MOUNTAIN HOUSE High Park Residence Silverthorne, Colorado
DESIGN PROFESSIONALS: INTERIOR DESIGN BY Design One Interiors CABINETS SUPPLIED BY Chateau Designs IRON WORK BY Breck Ironworks LANDSCAPING BY Neils Lunceford, Inc. CUSTOM INTERIOR SHUTTERS AND MILLWORK BY Alpine Custom Shutters HOME AUTOMATION BY Alpine Vista Home Cinema & Automation TIMBER WORK BY StraitLine Company Inc. GENERAL CONTRACTING BY Cassidy Homes
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interior design
DESIGN ONE INTERIORS
Design One Interiors offers its clients the luxury of complete design services, with background knowledge in architecture and the ability to collaborate with many other vendors. This High Park home, designed by Beverly Voss, represents the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work at its finest. The coordination and execution of the design of this magnificent home show the true nature of how the company operates. Design One is fully dedicated to realizing its clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; desires, and because all members of the design firm took the time to get to know their clients, they were fully entrusted to make design decisions for the home. Visit designoneinteriors.net or call 970.453.2813 for more information.
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photography
BOB BLOCH PHOTOGRAPHY The homeowners first met photographer Bob Bloch when he created their family portrait, which now adorns one of the walls in their home’s library. It’s easy to see why they were so happy with his work. Several years ago, Bob began to expand his business into architectural photography, including a great deal of work creating virtual home tours. Bloch’s goal is to convey a scene so completely to viewers that they actually feel as though they are standing there in the room with him. He works extremely hard to make the finished product a showcase of the environment. Bob Bloch Photography is based in Frisco, Colorado, and has been in business since 2002. Bloch is a past president of the National Academy of Photography. Visit bobblochphotography.com or call 970.668.4773 for more information.
cabinetry
CHATEAU DESIGNS Chateau Designs creates solid wood built-in cabinetry and furniture for kitchens, baths and other specialty areas throughout the home, as well as wall paneling, fireplace surrounds, bookcases, entertainment centers, ceiling beams, solid wood interior doors and stand-alone furniture. Each creation is custom-designed, hand-carved from the finest woods and built for homeowners with the most discriminating of taste. The High Park home features sliding bookcases in the den that conceal a Murphy bed, as well as impressive paneling and a fireplace mantel that would make British royalty jealous. Visit chateaudesignsllc.com or call Bob Moore at 317.796.2706 for more information.
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iron work
BRECK IRONWORKS
Breck Ironworks has been specializing in fire pits for more than 12 years, while also offering various types of metal welding. The features on display in the High Park home include a fire pit and railings, but the crowning achievement for Breck Ironworks is their magnificent courtyard gate and fence that feature an aspen tree motif interwoven throughout the design. Breck Ironworks is staffed entirely by local artists and welders and recently opened a new welding facility to accommodate their growing business. Though they operate locally, Breck Ironworks can ship their Fire On Demand fire pits anywhere in the nation. Visit ďŹ reondemand.com or call 970.547.4431 for more information.
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MOUNTAIN HOUSE High Park Residence Silverthorne, Colorado
custom interior shutters and millwork
landscaping
NEILS LUNCEFORD, INC.
ALPINE CUSTOM SHUTTERS
Neils Lunceford, Inc. offers a wide range of landscaping and design services. For this home, the company collaborated on the original plans for the atrium in the front, the patio, stone steps, “weeping wall” water feature and hot tub in the back. The beautiful landscaping was created using a wide variety of plants grown in the company’s nurseries, and the maintenance division of Neils Lunceford will provide long-term care of the property for years to come. Visit neilslunceford.com or call 970.468.0340 for more information.
Alpine Custom Shutters has been serving Colorado since 1989 with its staff of expert installers—each has 20 or more years of experience in the field. Alpine is primarily a trade source for interior designers and decorators. Because each project is tailored to a home’s unique design aspects, each shutter package is custom-designed and crafted. Alpine Custom Shutters is an American company that uses American products, manufactures in Englewood, Colorado, and is very competitive when it comes to scheduling and price. Visit alpinecustomshutters.com or call 303.781.6860 for more information.
home automation
ALPINE VISTA HOME CINEMA & AUTOMATION
Specializing in home cinemas and residential electronic-automation systems, Alpine Vista Home Cinema and Automation has been serving Summit County, Colorado, since 1995 with an experienced staff of certified design and engineering personnel. For the High Park home, Alpine Vista installed a fully automated electronic system that provides full control of the home’s lighting, A/V and climate-control systems, as well as the security system, which includes a full complement of security cameras. These systems can all be accessed from touch-pads positioned throughout the home, the homeowners’ mobile devices, and remotely—accessed online—from anywhere in the world. Visit alpinevista.com or call 970.389.7628 for more information.
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timbers
STRAITLINE COMPANY, INC.
STRAITLINE COMPANY Custom Framing, Custom Timbers and Custom Decks www.straitlinetimber.com
Proudly serving Colorado since 1994, StraitLine Company Inc., based in Evergreen, Colorado, specializes in mountain projects ranging from single-family and custom homes, to multi-family homes and commercial buildings, and remodels featuring custom-fabricated timber and beam work. StraitLine built the expansive addition to the High Park home, showcasing their skill and expertise in the detailed, hand-hewn beam work seen throughout the interior and exterior. This beam work conveys the common mountain-home motif of elevated woodwork, and also has an intriguing geographical twist: the beam work frames a collection of vintage maps, each chosen for its special meaning to the homeowners. Visit straitlinetimber.com or call 303.881.5007 for more information.
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CASSIDY HOMES
Cassidy Homes has been building luxury homes in Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Front Range and resort areas for 25 years. With a commitment to using the best subcontractors and materials available, the firm takes great pride in the quality craftsmanship of each project. For this unique project, Cassidy Homes built the original home, worked with the owners to purchase the lot next door, and then completed the recent 4,000-square-foot addition. Cassidy Homes collaborated with the architect and design team in all structural aspects of the home and is proud to be part of the team that won the 2011 Mountain Living Peak Award. Call Liam Cassidy at 303.570.6485 for more information.
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Operating throughout the mountains since 1980, Neils Lunceford, Inc. offers services in every segment of the landscaping business. The company is proud to say that the plants that comprise their landscapes are all grown in Neils Lunceford nurseries. www.neilslunceford.com / 970.468.0340
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Escape to the rustic mountain elegance of Hotel Lenado in Aspen, Colorado. Your stay in this 19 room boutique hotel also includes a full gourmet breakfast.
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AS YOU LIKE IT A Montana home delivers just what its owners wanted: a design that mixes up rustic and modern elements in a space that’s as welcoming as it is beautiful
With a mélange of beautiful materials, the entry gives hints of what’s to come. A team of craftspeople at Highline Partners, the general contractor, built the iron benches, which are upholstered in leather from Moore & Giles. The entry wall is covered with cowhide panels from USA Rags; railroad spikes serve as coat hangers.
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The breakfast area off the kitchen takes full advantage of the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expansive views. The dining sofa from K&F European Upholstery shows off leather from Moore & Giles and fabric from Donghia. The Live Edge dining table, flanked by Harley armchairs from John Saladino Furniture, comes from Robin L. Dorn & Associates. The reclaimed wood is from Montana Reclaimed Lumber.
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ARCHITECTURE BY KMA, INC. CONSTRUCTION BY HIGHLINE PARTNERS INTERIOR DESIGN BY WORTH INTERIORS
If you passed by this home
in Big Sky, Montana’s Yellowstone Club, you’d admire its low-slung, ranch-inspired exterior. The dwelling is earthy, textured and thoroughly Western—fitting for its location on a 160-acre site that looks out to the Spanish Peaks. If you were lucky enough to go inside, you’d be in for a surprise. Instead of adopting the style of a typical mountain lodge, the home’s interiors are a smart, airy mix of rustic and contemporary elements, carefully orchestrated to achieve one goal: spaces that feel intimate for the owners’ family but welcoming when 50 friends show up for a party. “The owners wanted something a little different than what everybody else has,” says Todd Thesing of Montana-based Highline Partners, the project’s contractor. “So we all got to enjoy a lot more creative liberty than we usually have.” Architect Kirk Michels of Montana-based KMA, Inc., created the design for the home’s exterior. Then interior designer Lisa Kanning of Colorado-based Worth Interiors, Thesing and partner Rob McRae dreamed up the interior spaces—with help from homeowners Richard and Barbara Barnhart. Working simultaneously, Kanning and the team from Highline Partners were able to shape each other’s ideas—a collaboration that yielded brilliant results. “The furnishings and finishes definitely influenced the built structure,” Thesing says. Instead of building first and designing second, “we thought about the whole project at once.” Part of the team’s synergy was necessary: Kanning designed many of the home’s furnishings, light fixtures and even architectural details, then turned her drawings over to her favorite fabricators and to Highline’s team, who either built them inhouse or found local craftspeople to create them. The orbs of the kitchen’s pendant lights were blown by a local glassmaker; a Bozeman-based custom fabricator built the glass-and-steel doors outside the den and the master bath. “There’s incredible value in custom pieces,” Kanning says. “You don’t have to settle for something that’s not quite right.” That goes for space planning, too. Kanning and the Barnharts decided against a formal dining room—too stuffy for laid-back living—in favor of a lounge area. Instead of a conventional dining table, the room holds hollow concrete tables and a built-in banquette under large windows for cocktail hour. Square iron tables welcome groups of four for a casual dinner; when it’s time for a more formal sit-down affair, the tables can be rearranged to seat 14. To create bar storage, Kanning cut into the log walls and slid in glass shelves on stainless-steel pegs. The cut-out space is lined with leather in a playful chartreuse hue. “I threw it in for fun,” she says. >>
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In the den, tailored furnishings mix with rustic timbers and a few Western-inspired touches: Designer Lisa Kanning covered the custom swivel club chairs from USA Rags with sheepskin seats and trimmed the custom sofa from Fran Don Upholstery with leather cording. The sofa fabric is by Calvin Fabrics from John Brooks in Denver; the masculine lamps are from Visual Comfort in Dallas.
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The master suite flaunts the home’s clever blend of elegance and rusticity. A stacked-sandstone fireplace with hammered steel doors (not pictured) anchors the space, while a Jean de Merry “Lumiere” chandelier, hanging from a hewn timber purlin, crowns the room. FACING PAGE: “The master bathroom just begged for this sculptural tub [from Stone Forest in Santa Fe],” Kanning says. “And I love the hardware that comes up out of the floor.” The glass-and-iron doors, made by Kodiak Custom Fabrication in Bozeman, give architectural definition to the opening between the bath and bedroom.
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The home is a textural marvel. In every room, layers of materials give the spaces nuance: Rough-hewn timbers stand beside smooth plaster walls. Iron benches in the entry are covered in leather and sit against walls covered in cowhide panels. In one of the bedrooms, the bed rests atop a custom-made platform of reclaimed wood with a wood-and-iron headboard. Topped with pillows in a range of fabrics, the bed is perhaps the ultimate combination of textural opposites. This materials palette could have felt disjointed, but instead it gives the design depth. “When you walk through the house, there are vignettes that tie together because of materials and themes,” Thesing says. “There’s enough surprise to keep you interested, but nothing feels random.” Kanning struck the perfect balance between hints of Western style—leather trim on lampshades or a faux-fur throw on a bed—and clean-lined furnishings that give the home its modern kick. And then there’s the color factor. “When we first started talking about a color palette, we were on-site and it was summer,” Kanning says. “I looked around and knew we’d pull the colors from nature but funk ’em up a little, let them play.” She began with a relatively neutral palette. The reclaimed wood beams on the ceiling and walls were refined with a wire wheel, a process that cleans the old wood, bringing out its color and character. For the floors, the team chose wide-plank oak that arrived whitewashed; the builders sanded the planks and then applied a black wash to achieve the soft, weathered look they wanted. Then Kanning introduced a few bold colors. She designed an eye-catching red leather-wrapped console that floats on a wall in the den and is visible from the kitchen and living room. In the breakfast area off the kitchen, she chose Harley armchairs from John Saladino Furniture in New York and covered them in mustard-yellow suede from Moore & Giles. The accompanying dining sofa from K&F European Upholstery nods to the home’s site with a leafinspired fabric from Donghia, paired with leather also from Moore & Giles. “My designs are much more about texture than color, but there’s a reason for that: You want a lot of texture in a home; with color, you can throw in a few accents and they’ll go a long way,” Kanning says. The home’s not-so-hidden secret is the balance— between surprise and tranquility, rustic and modern, texture and color. “If I had to use one word, I’d say it’s accessible,” Kanning says. “There’s so much detail, but nothing is in your face. It takes time to notice the materials and the layers. The home really reveals itself over time.” >>
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ABOVE: The home relies on typical Western materials, applied in both conventional and uncommon ways. The double-sided fireplace is made of Harlowton Stone from Montana. LEFT: The lounge takes the place of a formal dining room, which the owners felt theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rarely use. The square iron tables were built by Custom II Manufacturing in Bozeman. BELOW: Embodying the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rustic-contemporary vibe, the chainmail chandelier was custom-made by CP Lighting in Milwaukee.
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it feels so good:
high-impact texture
The West is a richly textured place, so instead of adopting the typical tricks that define high-country design, the design team played up the materials that define life here. The result: a home that feels layered and comfortable—and begs to be touched.
1. BIRCH TREES lining this hallway were adhered to the plywood wall, covered in a light coat of plaster, with hidden screws. The team at Highline Partners sourced more than 100 trees with a threeinch diameter—“not as easy as you might think,” Thesing says. 2. COWHIDE PANELS in the entry and railroad-spikes-turnedcoat-hangers make it fun to hang your hat. Covering a wall in any fabric—consider leather, grasscloth or linen—gives a room subtle warmth. 3. PATINATED STEEL at the end of a hallway gives a contemporary feel to a space that often gets overlooked. Use small spaces, such as hallways, to add surprising texture or color to your home without going overboard.
4. RECLAIMED ASPEN TREE SLICES against a black wall in the media room give earthy balance to the high-tech gadgets. A high-texture wallcovering like this one doubles as art, delivering visual interest in a less conventional way.
5. FAUX-FINISHING on the ceiling looks like genuine leather and gets a tactile boost from metal rivets. The original design called for real leather, but Kanning got almost the same effect with this look at a fraction of the cost.
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Create the Custom Pieces of Your Dreams With a little imagination and the right design team, you can have the furnishings and fixtures you want START A DESIGN FILE.
PAY ATTENTION TO FUNCTION, NOT FORM. “If you like how a
DON’T ASSUME THAT “CUSTOM” MEANS “PRICEY.” You can often
ASK YOUR DESIGNER ABOUT HER CADRE OF CRAFTSPEOPLE.
piece functions, but it’s not the right material or look, remember that anything can be reinterpreted for your lifestyle or your needs,” Kanning says.
save money by hiring someone to create a furnishing or light fixture for you. (Kanning says that was often the case for this project.)
What types of custom pieces has she designed, and who has she worked with to execute them? Show her your ideas, and ask for hers, too. ●
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Every time you see a picture that appeals to you in a magazine or catalogue, tuck it away in your file. When it comes time to build, remodel or redecorate, pull out your file and decide which pictures you still love. Toss the rest.
Reclaimed hewn siding from Montana Reclaimed Lumber and a low-slung roof give the home’s exterior a weathered, ranchinspired look. The 160-acre site in the Yellowstone Club looks out at the Spanish Peaks. FACING PAGE: “The kitchen is all about the view,” says Kanning, who skipped upper cabinets to make the most of the panorama. The space is also the home’s most strident interpretation of contemporary design. Quarter-sawn oak cabinets are stained dark gray and topped by a Caesarstone countertop. A team at Highline Partners built the steel hood, which can be pushed up and out of the way when not in use.
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EAST MEETS WEST ADIRONDACK AND MODERN, ASIAN AND WESTERN STYLES BLEND EFFORTLESSLY IN A FREE-FLOWING HOME ON THE SLOPES OF ASPEN HIGHLANDS
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Past and present and East and West harmonize in the dining room, which opens to the entry foyer, an open stairway backed by a soaring window and an elevator shaft clad in chocolate-brown painted wood panels. Charles Eisen wingback chairs upholstered in burgundy velvet surround a custom European dining table with a Macassar ebony wood top and parchment base. Portraits collected by the homeowners hang above a pair of gilded sideboards that were custom-built in Myanmar.
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INTERIOR DESIGN BY PETRA RICHARDS INTERIORS
BELOW: Detailed with a refined, minimalist touch, the home’s fir beams, cedar siding and stonework evoke the community’s Adirondack-inspired style guidelines. FACING PAGE: Suspended from the living room’s 20-foot-high central beam, custom metal chandeliers featuring Burmese folk-art birds evoke the evergreens visible on the snowy slopes. The fireplace, built of the same Flint Hills gray limestone as the exterior, is also visible from an exterior terrace that faces the slopes. Taupe silk mohair covers the Donghia chaise; the two Holly Hunt sofas are upholstered with dark-gray mohair.
esigning a home for a slopeside site alongside the main ski lift at Aspen Highlands presented architect Rob Sinclair with a variety of challenges. Chief among them was a logistical challenge: fit a 10,000-square-foot, four-story home on a steep quarter-acre lot, while considering city and county setback zoning restrictions and the additional constraints imposed by the presence of a ski lift just a stone’s throw away. Sinclair, principal of Aspen-based Robert G. Sinclair Architecture, met those requirements by designing a floor plan that gradually rotates, level by level, down the mountain’s slope. In addition, Sinclair’s clients were very specific about the vistas they wished to maximize, ranging from the ski slopes on the east, south to Aspen Highlands Mountain, southwest to Willow Peak, westward up Maroon Creek Valley and north to the Aspen Highlands village—and encompassing almost 360 degrees. “We built platforms on the site to simulate the floor levels,” Sinclair says, “and then we spent a lot of time assessing the views at different times of day, orienting the home to make the most of them.” >> 77
“I CAN’T THINK OF ONE DESIGN DETAIL WE DIDN’T CONSIDER, FROM THE FUMED-OAK FLOORS TO THE MILLWORK PANELING TO THE STAIRCASE’S STAINLESS-STEEL HARDWARE.” - ROB SINCLAIR
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The husband-and-wife owners also had specific stylistic requests for Sinclair and interior designer Petra Richards, of Denver-based Petra Richards Interiors. First and foremost, they wanted a modern house, which nonetheless had to adhere to the Adirondack-style design guidelines set forth in the development’s master plan, conceived by Robert A.M. Stern Architects. The team successfully harmonized those past- and present-day styles, says Sinclair, “by adding contemporary polish to traditional Adirondack details.” They included heavy timber rafter tails, for example, but gave them more sleeklooking radius ends. Lead-coated copper flashing between the exterior cedar siding boards represents the chinking you might see on an Adirondack-style home’s facade. Still more harmonies were struck when accommodating the clients’ desires for a clean-lined, modern home that also honored the wife’s Malaysian heritage—and a collection of fine Far Eastern art and artifacts. “She has her own very sophisticated sense of style,” Richards observes, “so our goal was to marry the modern world with the traditional world of Asia.” Richards accomplished this goal in part by designing many furnishings specifically for the home, then commissioning Patrick Robert, a French furniture designer based in Myanmar, to create each one—from sleek pieces with gilded surfaces that evoke traditional Asian finishes to elaborate, oversized living room chandeliers fashioned with folk-art flourishes. “The way those custom pieces were detailed and scaled ensured they would accommodate the Asian pieces our clients already had,” Sinclair says. >>
ABOVE, LEFT: White oak cabinetry contributes to the kitchen’s clean, open aesthetic. The oversized island range is surrounded by a stainless-steel countertop, its sheen echoed by the dining bar’s silvery Caesarstone top. ABOVE, RIGHT: Designer Petra Richards and architect Rob Sinclair pause beside a custom floor-to-ceiling display unit that serves as a divider between the foyer and living room. FACING PAGE: The staircase features treads of the same fumed oak used as flooring throughout the house. Tempered plate-glass siding contains the structure without impeding views.
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MARRYING EAST & WEST Interior designer Petra Richards and architect Rob Sinclair offer words of advice for blending different styles in a single setting. • KEEP AN EYE ON PROPORTIONS “I like to mix and match furnishings from different parts of the world,” Richards says. “The key is to get the scale right so everything is proportional, and to give each piece the space to speak for itself, whether it’s Asian or Western, old or new. • CHOOSE FINISHES CAREFULLY “To create a feeling of warmth in a home, avoid using cold, uninviting wall colors,” Richards advises. “We used a lot of grays, taupes, greens and browns to reflect the mountain
setting while providing a warm, neutral background for the Asian art.” • ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION For any project, and particularly one this complicated, it’s always important for the interior designer and architect to function as a team, Sinclair says. “Especially with respect to the finishes and detailing, we worked closely and held every meeting together. That way, when the Asian elements were inserted, they fit perfectly.”
The design duo intently focused on every last detail of the home to blend cultures seamlessly (see above). The result is a dwelling that in many respects feels like a contemporary museum devoted to the display of Eastern art. Not that there’s anything museum-like about the ease and comfort the finished home offers. Open living spaces flow effortlessly from one room to the next. Clean-lined seating upholstered in plush fabrics offers sublime relaxation. And large expanses of energy-efficient glass keep panoramic views on constant display, especially in the living room, where frameless corner windows “make the space feel as transparent as possible,” Sinclair says. Divergent design elements—modern architecture coupled with traditional Adirondack style, East married to West—and a challenging site, made for a project that, Sinclair says, “often felt like a 3-D chess game.” Fortunately, he and Richards seem to have made all the right moves. “We brought our clients’ imaginations and heritages into a mountain setting without it looking misplaced,” Richards says. Adds Sinclair, “We’ve achieved as much as could have been achieved, given all the constraints and wish lists. And well-satisfied clients are our best rewards of all.” ●
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“ THE CLIENTS CHOSE TO HAVE A HOME THAT WAS VERY SLEEK, WITH CLEAN LINES AND LOTS OF GLASS, AND THAT SET THE CANVAS FROM WHICH WE BUILT UP THE DESIGN.” - PETRA RICHARDS
In the upper-level master suite, dark birch paneling is the backdrop for a headboard upholstered in Great Plains silk velvet from Holly Hunt. A Charles Eisen sofa and leather Barbara Barry ottoman/coffee table form a cozy sitting area. FACING PAGE, FROM FAR LEFT: In a guest suite, a black-stained teak bed faces a limestone fireplace and a television framed in white oak paneling. A Burmese console table and antique flowerframed mirror bid welcome to another guest room.
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DESIGN IS IN THE DETAILS A EUROPEANINSPIRED HOME IN LAHONTAN, CALIF., BENEFITS FROM OLD-WORLD MATERIALS, THOUGHTFUL PLANNING AND THE PERFECT FINISHING TOUCHES
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A simple palette of authentic materials warms the home’s entry. The antique limestone floor tiles came from old French farmhouses; the reclaimed oak beams are also from France. The plaster walls aren’t painted, just hand-troweled; the pigment is in the plaster. FACING PAGE: The team at John Brink Construction built the front door from recycled French oak.
STORY BY HILARY MASELL OSWALD
PHOTOGRAPHY BY VANCE FOX
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INTERIOR DESIGN BY BRANTNER DESIGN
LEFT: Even the upstairs hallway feels like a destination with its upholstered bench and parade of pillows. The homeowner selected the sculptural sconces that line the hallway. BELOW: The library aptly represents the homeowner’s early vision: “We thought the home should be masculine and strong,” she says. “It needed to have the character, texture and tone of the forest and mountains.” FACING PAGE: For the living room, the homeowner selected upholstered furniture from Belmar Custom Upholstery in San Francisco. The chandelier is by Rose Tarlow.
When they dreamed of their home in Lahontan, California, not far from Lake Tahoe, the owners of this wooded lot wanted the dwelling to be “timeless, evocative; a kind of home that would reflect our family and be respectful of the forest around us,” the owner says. Many homeowners have said the same thing. But unlike many homeowners, she meant it. So she gathered a design team that shared her passion for detail and authenticity, and together, they created a mountain retreat that feels reminiscent of a northern European country home. “Our mantra was ‘perfectly imperfect,’” says John Brink, principal of Tahoe City-based John Brink Construction. “We wanted to create a home that looked like it had been standing here for 600 years.” Appropriate materials were essential to achieving this authentic atmosphere, so the homeowners journeyed to France on two occassions, where they combed the country in search of antique materials: reclaimed oak beams, aged limestone tiles and salvaged limestone fireplaces. “It was so exciting to go and gather the materials,” the homeowner says. “We took an unforgettable week-long road trip, traveling to remote villages to visit barns that were slated to be dismantled and the materials salvaged, and a ‘factory’ where stone flooring was being processed from old, extremely thick limestone tiles. These materials add such atmosphere, such texture.” >> 85
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HIRE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER OR INTERIOR ARCHITECT RIGHT AWAY Your furniture layout depends on where your windows and doors are placed, so it makes sense to ask for a designer’s help while your architect is still drawing plans for your home. SPRING FOR CUSTOM-MADE PIECES Custom items make the difference in creating homes that are one-of-a-kind, and they’re not necessarily more costly than something bought off the shelf. SKIP THE CAN LIGHTS Instead, use chandeliers and sconces in unexpected places. It’s an easy way to add charm and atmosphere. BARE YOUR FLOORS I don’t think I’ve ever used wall-to-wall carpeting. Bare floors are just so textural and romantic. GET INTIMATE Grand homes shouldn’t have only large spaces. Insist on intimate nooks or rooms, like the cozy guest bedrooms in this home. The surprise of finding a little zone like those bedrooms is significant. It makes everyone happy.
Of course, it’s one thing to source the materials; it’s another to get them from France to the West Coast. “We asked the French supplier of reclaimed oak beams to give us a list of what they had in the yard. They told us they could provide anything we wanted. After creating detailed plans for the ceilings that illustrated the beam layouts, we gave them our list, and they said, ‘Oh, no. We don’t have any of that,’” Brink laughs. C’est la vie. So Brink didn’t know what he’d find in the shipping container when it arrived. Luckily, it revealed an exquisite puzzle of beautiful old beams. In a rented warehouse in Reno, his team unpacked and sorted the timbers, selecting where and how to fit each one into the home. Because the timbers weren’t rated for construction—an industry standard that ensures a material’s soundness—the team built a house within a house. They used conventional post-and-beam framing to create the structure. In the warehouse, they pre-cut and pre-fabricated the beams and trusses and then added them as decorative elements. To install the limestone floors, Brink hired French masons “who had a great appreciation for the materials and the craftsmanship,” he says. “They laid the floors in a way that will allow someone to pull them up 300 or 400 years from now and reuse them somewhere else—in keeping with the spirit of this house.” The materials aren’t the only design triumph; designer/interior architect Cheryl Brantner of L.A.-based Brantner Design sculpted the home’s layout to create the most >>
TOP, FROM LEFT: Double doors create a dramatic entrance to the master bedroom. The master bathroom features a vanity made from an antique French tailor’s table. LEFT: A grand bed custom-made at Rossi Antiques in San Francisco softens the look of the bold granite wall in the master bedroom. Designer/interior architect Cheryl Brantner designed the large chandeliers with African bone beads. “They’re huge, but they needed to be to create intimacy and fit the scale of the high-ceilinged room,” she says.
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natural flow. “A successful furniture layout is highly contingent on the placement of windows and doors,” she says. “I knew the homeowner has a real eye for furnishings and details and art, and she wouldn’t be satisfied with a design that didn’t consider these elements.” The homeowner, a design buff, filled these spaces with furnishings and finishing touches she loves. “It sounds so simple, but I chose the things that drew me. I think that’s important. If it’s your home, you should fill it with the things you find beautiful.” She’s a fan of a trio of designers known for their skill in creating timeless spaces: American designer Rose Tarlow, Southern architect Bobby McAlpine and Belgian design guru Axel Vervoordt. So it’s no wonder that her selections rely on high-quality materials and craftsmanship, layered textures and occasional surprises—such as the Chinese apothecary chest in the living room, or the eye-catching pair of chandeliers in the master bedroom. But the homeowner insists it’s the things that don’t catch your eye that are most important: “The thing that makes this house so beautiful is the detailing, the care everyone took to get the right materials and finishes. It feels evocative, just what we had hoped. We love living here.” ●
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While the homeowners were shopping for furniture in France, they found these botanical prints at a Paris flea market. Hanging above the dining nook in the kitchen, they’re among the owners’ favorite details. The antique wood chairs came from Rossi Antiques in San Francisco. FACING PAGE: A small surprise makes a big impact: The island’s cast-zinc countertop contrasts perfectly with the handsome walnut cabinets. “It’s very plain but beautifully detailed,” the homeowner says.
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Audrey Hall PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER AND ML CONTRIBUTOR, AUDREY HALL PHOTOGRAPHY, LIVINGSTON, MT, AUDREYHALL.COM
Kelly Liken
“I’ve taken up fly-fishing when I’m not at the restaurant. A fly rod and matching reel from Sage— known for making some of the best rods out there —would get me out on the water in a heartbeat.”
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“Last summer, I saw Edward S. Curtis’s 1908 portrait of Two Whistles, a Mountain Crow American Indian, on display at the newly opened Bair Museum in Martinsdale, Montana, and it absolutely stopped me in my tracks. Later I learned Two Whistles had a deep connection with and prophecy about the place I call home: Livingston. A photogravure, either platinum or gold tone, would make the most extraordinary holiday gift.”
Some of our favorite creative personalities open up and share the gifts— some imaginative, others practical—they’re hoping for this holiday season
WISH LIST Heidi Zuckerman Jacobson
DIRECTOR AND CHIEF CURATOR, ASPEN ART MUSEUM, ASPEN, CO, ASPENARTMUSEUM.ORG
“My husband and I collect Midcentury Modern houses (a.k.a. 1970s junkers) and contemporary art, and what I really want is a Modern Castiglioni Arco white/black marble floor lamp. I truly enjoy books—reading them and writing them—but the one thing my house lacks is a perfectly designed, well-lit place to sit and read.”
Manuel COSTUMER AND ARTIST, NASHVILLE, TN, MANUELCOUTURE.COM
“I think it would be a dream come true to see my school, Manuel’s House of Design, built, staffed and in session! I suppose the only other thing I could think to ask for is a lifetime supply of socks, underwear and Aramis, because those are the only things my children buy me for the holidays. What do you give a man who makes everything he wears? Socks, undies and after-shave!”
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Nicole Linton TEXTILE DESIGNER, È BELLA DESIGNS, BOULDER, CO, EBELLADESIGNS.COM
“I would love a piece from Bokja Design. These one-of-a-kind vintage classics— midcentury furniture upholstered in age-old textiles—combine my passion for sustainable products with my obsession with ancient textiles, and would make my home so happy.”
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Anne Beard WESTERN FURNITURE AND CLOTHING DESIGNER, LEXINGTON, OR
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a larger studio.
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no more homeless pets.
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a Walt Doran concho belt.”
Madeline Stuart INTERIOR DESIGNER, MADELINE STUART & ASSOCIATES, LOS ANGELES, CA, MADELINESTUART.COM
“This year I’m asking Santa for a sabbatical. I would love the freedom to walk away from my business for a few months so I could take art history, architecture and decorative arts courses at Harvard, or perhaps the V&A [Museum] in London. Of course Santa would have to sign me up for a spring sabbatical, since there’s no way I’m spending the winter in Boston or London!”
Anne Sage BLOGGER, THE CITY SAGE, ANNESAGE.COM; EXECUTIVE EDITOR, RUE MAGAZINE, RUEMAG.COM; SAN FRANCISCO, CA
“I’m chomping at the bit to get a working record player. I come across so many old, intriguing vinyls while browsing flea markets, but I never buy them because I have no way to play them. Having a turntable would be like owning the key to unlock their secrets! I’m especially fond of the Crosley Traveler; it’s portable, it charges via USB cable and it adjusts to play three sizes of records. Plus, its retro styling has stolen my nostalgic heart!”
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