ATLAS BUILDING GROUP

MODERN RIVER LIVING

Stunning modern home maximizes river views with unique rooftop deck

By MICHAELA DELAVAN Photography by JOEL RINER

Set on a corner lot with no western neighbors, this 3,728 square-foot home is perfectly situated to appropriately awe visitors and residents as they enter the neighborhood driving east on Bellerive Lane.

“The Riverstone area, specifically Bellerive Lane, is known for its urban living and modern architecture,” said Nick Forsberg of Atlas Building Group. “We pushed the modern concept with this particular home with the incorporation of parapet walls, a rooftop patio and black commercial windows across the front elevation.”

Wall-to-wall windows maximize both river views and natural sunlight on both levels of the home. A rooftop deck with an 8-foot fire pit and outdoor furniture adds a third level from which to enjoy views of the Spokane River, as well as views of the resort in downtown Coeur d’Alene and beautiful sunsets to the west.

The main level’s open floor plan is conducive to entertaining guests with the kitchen, butler’s pantry, dining area and living room all in one area. Floating, LED-lit concrete stairs lead to the second level above a Zen rock garden and a wine station.

At nearly 4,000 square feet, this four-bedroom home sits on a corner lot and offers spectacular rooftop views of Coeur d’Alene.

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The rooftop deck faces the river and is unique to the string of homes along Bellerive Lane.

“The backlit cavity behind the black walnut accent wall behind the floating stairs was built to have a wave design and gaps just wide enough to allow the light from behind to shine through,” said Forsberg. “This is a unique architectural feature that really shows well during the evening when it is dark outside.”

A large, modern light fixture and 20-feet ceilings connect the two floors, while black stainless steel cable railings ensure safety. The second level has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, as well as additional living areas.

“This property also has a completely built out apartment or mother-inlaw quarter with a kitchen over the garage,” said Forsberg. “There is a dual-sided deadbolt on a fire door that separates the main house from the apartment to allow for optional living as part of main house or separated for an Airbnb-style rental, which includes a separate entrance with additional stairs directly to it.”

Most of the home’s lighting, blinds and speakers are run from a Control4 system, which is commonly used in most smart homes to give the owner

This stunning master suite is a study in design and décor where mirrors, lighting and materials combine to create high drama.

control over all systems from their phone anywhere in the world.

The master suite is a show-stealer. A full mirror wraps behind and above the bed with backlit LED lighting and custom sassafras-stained wood placed across mirrors in modern slat style design, which provides an additional tasteful, intriguing element. Black and white contrasts continue into the master bath with a striking accent wall framing the deep soaking tub, a tall walk-in shower and metal barn doors that lead to either the restroom or the walk-in closet.

“It’s a beautiful modern home with unique accents that make it different than 99% of homes in Coeur d’Alene and it’s near great restaurants, shopping and entertainment,” Forsberg said. N

The kitchen island has a drop ceiling made of black walnut split with a translucent river epoxy for light to glow through.

A striking accent wall frames the deep soaking tub in the master bath.