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A LOFTY VISIONSubtle architectural updates and a harmonious palette of finishesmake a small Aspen condo feel as expansive as its surroundings. Architecture by GRW ArchitectureInterior Design by Bob Mayer, Bomar Builders
SLOPESIDE SLEEKA beautiful palette of natural materials gives a dated Aspen homea sophisticated new look. (You won’t find an inch of drywall here.)Architecture by Zone 4 Architects
HOME OF THE YEAR: ROOM FOR GRAND GESTURESPerched slopeside in the mountains of Vail, Colorado, our 2010Home of the Year combines a stately mix of rustic luxury andmountain-modern style for a fresh take on high-country design.Architecture by K.H. Webb ArchitectsInterior Design by Rinfret, Ltd.
ON THE COVER A bed made of birch trees—handcraftedby Diane Ross of Rustic Furniture—makes a striking statement in the master bedroom of our Home of the Year.Turn to page 66 for more. Photography by Kimberly Gavin
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SHOPPING A Seasonal Setting A shimmery mix of tabletoppieces—plus a few design pros’ expert advice for creating a festive spread—will help your holiday table shine.
INSIDER’S GUIDE Holidays AwayIf you’re hitting the road for the holidays, consider these high-country destinations, from guest ranches to resorts, that makeit easy to celebrate in style.
GET THE LOOK: HOME OF THE YEARLove the effortless mix of natural beauty and glam touches inour Home of the Year? Make the look your own with this in-spired selection of sophisticated pieces.
HOUSE OF THE MOMENT More than 800 acres of ranch land,a restored horse barn and a new four-bedroom main residenceare just a few of the things you’ll love about Aspen Valley Ranchin Woody Creek, Colorado.
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Vol. XVI, No. 7.© 2010 by Network Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission to reprint orquote excerpts granted by written request only. Mountain Living® (ISSN 1088-6451) is bimonthlywith an additional special “Best Of” issue in August, by Network Communications Inc. 2305 NewpointParkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Periodical postage paid at Lawrenceville, GA, and additionalmailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mountain Living® P.O. Box 9002, MapleShade, NJ 08052-9652. For change of address include old address as well as new address withboth ZIP codes. Allow four to six weeks for change of address to become effective. Please in-clude current mailing label when writing about your subscription. Subscriptions: $29.95 for oneyear; $52.95 for two years. Canada and Mexico add $20 per year. Single copy price: $4.95. Sub-scription questions, call (888) 645-7600. CPM#40065056. Canada post PM40063731. Returnundeliverable Canadian addresses to: Station A, P.O. Box 54, Windsor, ON N9A 6J5.
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ne great delight of working at Mountain Living is the
opportunity we the staff have to look inside some of the high
country’s most beautiful and memorable homes.
That’s why every one of us looks forward to July, when the
entries for our annual Home of the Year contest start filling our
mailbox. This year, the “Home of the Year” shelf of my bookcase,
which in previous years was capacious enough to hold all the
entries, overflowed several weeks before the deadline.
Each year during judging, we pore over hundreds of photos
of mountain homes—some rustic, some modern, some grand
and opulent, some small and sustainable, from the shores of
Lake Tahoe to the ski slopes in Whistler to the foothills of New
Mexico’s Sangre de Cristos. And while we’re only able to choose
one winner, the contest introduces us to homes, architects and designers we’ll often go on
to feature in upcoming issues of Mountain Living.
Last year, we discovered San Francisco-based interior designer Charles de Lisle,
whose first foray into high-country home design took top honors—and showed all of us
a fresh take on the traditional mountain-home vernacular. And in this year’s Home of the
Year in Vail (on page 66), we discover what happens when Greenwich, Connecticut-based
interior designer Cindy Rinfret turns her creative eye to Colorado’s high country. For more
than 20 years, Cindy has been creating her classic Greenwich style for a roster of high-
profile clients (Tommy Hilfiger, Regis Philbin, to name a few), so it’s fun to see how she
integrates those Eastern influences with design elements that reflect Colorado’s natural
beauty: a bed made from birch trees, a rock-crystal chandelier that calls to mind organic
ice formations, and a color palette inspired by the mountain views.
I hope the story of how Cindy and Colorado architect Kyle Webb made choices and
met challenges, decided on materials and furnishings, and most importantly, created an
environment that is both beautiful and livable for a family of four, will offer you as many
design ideas as it has for me. And I hope that next year, photos of your mountain home
might find their way onto my “Home of the Year” shelf. You’ll find complete contest rules
and next year’s deadline at www.mountainliving.com.
Best wishes,
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Silver Charger This striking piece is really a servingtray, but we think it works just as well as a backdropfor crisp white dinner plates. Silver Arabella NestingTray, ralphlauren.com
Dinner Plate It doesn’t get more classic than whitebone china with a platinum rim. Silver Aster DinnerPlate, wedgwood.com
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Napkin A fine weave allows these linens to fold neatly,and the sophisticated hue is right at home in a paletteof chic metallics and luxe textures. Delma Napkin inGold, ralphlauren.com
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Serving Utensils They look just like heirloom silver-ware, but this silver-plated spoon and fork are super-sized to serve up favorite holiday dishes. Antique Silver Serving Set, potterybarn.com
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“Christmas for me, like so many other Americans, is a time of reminis-cence; holiday traditions from childhood play such a role in how we celebrate. When I was a child my grandparents owned a holly farm andwe would go and gather masses of greenery and berries for my mom. Istill love to embellish my holiday table with an abundance of freshly cut holly, as well asmulti-level silver hurricanes and crisp white candles surrounded by spicy rose hips. Mylinen choices vary depending on if I’m in Newport Beach or Los Angeles, but when I’min Park City, I love a rich, classic plaid. It shows off my beloved Vietri Bellezza dishes,and I complement everything with vintage silver, crystal and mercury-glass goblets.”
PRODUCT PICK: Nickel Rim Glass Hurricanes by Williams-Sonoma Home,wshome.com
“These simple cylindrical hurricanes trimmed with nickel are thequintessential vessel for festive fillers and crisp white candles. They come in a range of sizes, which allows me to dress the table invarious heights with perfect symmetry.”
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“The holidays are all about festivities and sparkle. This is the time of yearto bring out the fancy tableware. Start with a few of your favorite things.If you don’t have fabulous dishware yet, the Balcons du Guadalquivirchina by Hermès is gorgeous for the holidays! If your dishware is ornate, gowith a simple but colorful tablecloth, runner and placemat. Then layer,layer, layer. This is the time of year when more is more! Add bowls of orna-ments to the table and/or garland, then top off each plate with a small gift.”
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“I’m kind of a simple girl when itcomes to place settings. My way ofmaking a holiday table special is byadding a sense of history. I love mixing old with new: my grandma’s silver or my mom’s pewter candlesticks mixed with my own simple touches. I prefer natural elements, great linens and lots of candlelight. Sometimes I’ll put votives or flowers in small hurricanes all over the tableand send one home with each guest. Small vases are inexpensive and available atevery crafts store. Fill them with seasonal flowers, wrap raffia or ribbon aroundeach one and attach a tiny card telling each guest why he or she is special to you.”
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1. ENCANTADO, Tesuque, New Mexico A member of luxe AubergeResorts, this contemporary adobe-style resort just outside of SantaFe features 65 low-slung casitas with wood-burning kivas, luxuriousbeds and bathtubs made for two. Spend your holiday indulging in theMountain Spirit Purification treatment at the spa, followed by dinnerat Terra. Check out the Southwest Santa Package, and ring in theNew Year at Betty’s Bar. encantadoresort.com, 877-262-4666 >>
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2. C LAZY U, Granby, Colorado This historic guest ranch is atrue winter wonderland. Forty rooms and suites with stylishWestern décor are set in hillside lodges. For fun, there’severything from skiing on private Baldy Mountain to sleighrides to treatments at the Lazy U Spa. Holiday touches include decorated en-suite trees, Christmas carols and dinner, and a Western swing dance on New Year’s Eve.clazyu.com, 970-887-3344
3. STEIN ERIKSEN LODGE, Deer Valley, Utah Named after theski legend himself, the Stein beckons elegantly from its mid-mountain perch. Its 180 exquisite guest rooms and suites offereverything from downy comforters to gourmet kitchens, whileGlitretind Restaurant, complete with a 10,000-bottle wine cellar, offers the ultimate holiday cheer. Start the New Year offright with the Great Salt Stone Therapy at the 20,000-square-foot Norwegian-style spa. steinlodge.com, 435-649-3700
4. SPRING CREEK RANCH, Jackson, Wyoming Set in awildlife sanctuary high above the town of Jackson Hole, thismountain-elegant ranch with inn rooms and mountain villasoffers creature comforts galore, from spa treatments at theWilderness Adventure Spa—try the Call of the Wild Massage—to fine dining at the Granary. Book the three-night New Year’sEve Package and catch the Jackson Hole fireworks from yourperch above town. springcreekranch.com, 800-443-6139
5. SONNENALP RESORT, Vail, Colorado The heart of charm-ing Vail Village is home to this historic resort, which caters toevery whim with signature Bavarian hospitality and style. Its115 luxury suites and 12 hotel rooms are both intimate andelegant. Classic Bavarian cuisine is on the fine-dining menuat Ludwigs, the fondue at Swiss Chalet is tops, and theMountain Body Glow treatment at the spa lives up to itsname. sonnenalp.com, 866-284-4411
6. BIG EZ LODGE, Big Sky, Montana Situated in the moun-tains a few ridges over from Big Sky Resort, the Big EZ is theperfect holiday hideout. Within the grand timber lodge, 12guest rooms are done up with native log beams, stone fireplaces, faux-fur quilts, wooly bear-shaped footstools andbathrooms with spa showers. At mealtime, the kitchen turnsout everything from blueberry pancakes to pan-seared reddeer. Soaks in the hillside pool are a must. bigezlodge.com,877-244-3299
7. RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK, Lake Tahoe, California Thebase of world-class ski resort Squaw Valley USA is the settingfor this dramatic ski-in/ski-out destination, which has recentlyundergone a $53-million renovation. Rooms and suites offerall the comforts of home (and then some), and perks include aheated pool, an ice rink and a full-service spa. RistoranteMontagna and the Gingerbread Village are home base for holiday cheer. squawcreek.com, 800-327-3353
8. SUN VALLEY LODGE, Sun Valley, Idaho Celebrating theholidays comes naturally at this historic family-friendly gem,where 148 rooms are done up with cheerful French Countryfurnishings. Festive activities include a 75th anniversary iceshow, a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, carolers, fine din-ing at Gretchen’s restaurant and celebrations at the DuchinLounge. sunvalleyresort.com, 800-786-8259 ●
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torchlight parades, which traditionally take place on-mountain on Christmas Eve (in Squaw Valley, Sun Valley, Taos and Telluride) and
New Year’s Eve (in Breckenridge, Jackson, Steamboat and Vail).Some resorts may let you sign up to join in.
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GUESTS COME TO YOU FOR... All the comforts of home coupled with the service of a great hotel. We believe that special properties like the Over The Edge Home require exceptional service to match. Our goal was to change the “Here’s your key, we’ll see you at the end of the week” mentality typical of mountain home-rental companies. We offer daily maid services, private chefs, in-home masseuses, private ski instructors and more. We can provide whatever our guests want, whenever they want it.
THIS PROPERTY’S STYLE IS INFLUENCED BY...Great contemporary hotels and cozy, com-fortable ski lodges. We wanted to provide the luxury and sophistication that contemporary hotels offer, as well as the warmth of a great ski lodge.
YOUR STYLE OF SERVICE IS DEFINED BY... The concept of “anything, anytime.” We provide what we believe is the finest luxury rental property in Colorado. We want our service to match that level of quality.
AN UNEXPECTED TOUCH YOU OFFER IS... A personal, private concierge. Our goal is to make sure we’re anticipating the wants and needs of our guests, so a dedicated staff member is responsible for each guest’s stay.
THE AMENITY YOUR GUESTS MUST EXPERIENCE IS... A dinner prepared by a private chef at the Over the Edge Home. The perfect evening begins with guests relaxing by the fi replace on our rooftop deck. Then, they’ll move to the dining room for a personally designed meal and end the experience with a nightcap in the bar.
EVERY GREAT HOTEL ROOM MUST HAVE... A great bed, a great bathroom and a great television. The Over the Edge Home was designed with all three in mind.
YOUR GUESTS CAN’T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT... The house! It’s ski-in/ski-out and offers every amenity imaginable. It’s truly a special place.
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CLIENTS COME TO YOU FOR... Our team approach and our ability to constantly critique each other, which ensures that we’ll find the best design solutions for each client. Clients also love our ability to source na-tionally and internationally like no one else.
YOUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY IS… “Design for the client.” We keep ourselves in check
when our personal design taste creeps in to confl ict with the overall design purpose.
YOUR STYLE IS INFLUENCED BY… The things we love; our passions. This has tremendously helped our success because once we identify a client’s passion, we know how to design around it.
THE MOST INSPIRING THING YOU’VE SEEN LATELY IS… Deyrolle on Rue du Bac in Paris, a 170-year-old taxidermy shop we came across on a recent buying trip. It is packed full of insects, shells, antique wooden cases, botanical prints and stuffed animals of every kind imaginable.
EVERY HOME MUST HAVE… A point of view. It needs to be an expression of your spirit; a layering of the things that drive you. Whether it’s a particular collection or a blend of silk, mohair, murano glass, taxidermy and antiques, your home needs to be an expression of the different lines, shapes and forms that energize your life.
SHARE WITH US ONE OF YOUR GO-TO DESIGN RESOURCES. Rue Paul Bert in Paris. Typically we go to France at least twice a year.
MAKE A DECORATING PREDICTION. Globalization. The world continues to become smaller and this will be reflected by a move toward mixing global design styles. People will design around something that tells a personal story. For example, the starting point for a design may be a piece of exotic art picked up in Southeast Asia during a memorable vacation.
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NATURAL INSTINCTSThe Dream Catcher Trail residence is a timber-frame mountain lodge with an eclectic twist that responds to its owners’ tastes. The home features a blend of timber, stone elements, copper windows and reclaimed siding. There are two existing ponds on the property that inform the shape of the home, which bridges the bodies of water. The ponds are utilized for geothermal heating and cooling throughout the house. Vertical Arts Architecture sited the home to capture the surrounding vistas, and took care to fashion connections between the indoor and outdoor spaces. The team at Vertical Arts works with clients to create designs that are unique to each project. They offer architecture, landscape architecture and interior design services, providing a comprehensive solution tailored to the owners’ needs. The design team listens closely to clients and navigates them through the design and con-struction process. The end result is a timeless, sustainable realization of the client’s vision. The firm focuses on environmental principles of site design, as well as utilizing renewable resources, sustainable materials and energy efficient systems. Vertical Arts offers a unique balance between the artistic and functional aspects of home design.Visit www.vertical-arts.com or call 970.871.0056
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SPONSORS
MOUNTAINHOUSEDream Catcher Trail ResidenceSteamboat Springs
ARCHITECTURE Vertical Arts Architecture
INTERIOR DESIGN Home on the Range
GENERAL CONTRACTOR Fairview Construction, Inc.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Engineering Design Works
A/V CONTROL SYSTEM Conundrum Technologies
APPLIANCES Mountain High Appliance
CABINETRY Rustic Woodworks, Inc.
DRYWALL Huyser Drywall
ELECTRICAL Steamboat Electric, Inc.
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FRAMING Duryea Construction
GARAGE DOORS Alpine Garage Door
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LIGHTING The Light Center
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1 Garage2 Mud/Laundry Room3 Recreation Room4 Kitchen5 Dining Room6 Great Room7 Office
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Family-owned for 39 years, The Light Center gives customers access to one of the world’s largest selec-tions of lighting and fans. A 13,000 square-foot showroom displaying hundreds of fi xtures and a staff of experienced lighting consultants make it the premier choice for lighting in the industry. The Light Center can deliver ready-made and custom lighting solutions to homes and businesses nationwide. At Dream Catcher Trail, designer Tricia Hauan worked with the owner and interior designer to design and select light-ing that highlighted the home’s art and architecture, and create a warm, well-lit space. Visit www.lightcenterinc.com or call 970.226.3430 for more information.
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Home on the Range is an interior design fi rm based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado that specializes in new construction and renovation projects. The design team uses its years of nation-wide experience to help bring each client’s vision to life. For the Dream Catcher Trail home, interior designer Susan Howard integrated the rusticity of a classic Western lodge with a more refi ned backdrop in order to showcase the homeowners’ collection of European antiques.Visit www.homeontherangeinteriors.com or call
970.870.6777 for more information.
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Warmboard offers a comfortable, responsive and energy-smart radiant heating source for the home. The sustainably designed Warmboard system works by conducting heat from a water-filled tube to the surface of the floor, which then radiates heat to the entire room, providing clean indoor air quality. This highly conductive design uses lower water temperatures than other radiant systems, which translates to cost savings and allows Warmboard to be used with any floor covering. Be sure to ask about Jeffrey Campbell, the Hydronic Comfort Specialist from Simply Radiant Heat, who utilizes his expertise with Warmboard to deliver high-quality design and installation of radiant heating systems. Visit www.warmboard.com or call 877.338.5493 for
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The artisans at Rustic Woodworks bring decades of experience to their craft. Based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, they design, build, finish and install a variety of interior wood elements in homes across Colorado and the West. Their custom projects – many of which are designed with reclaimed wood - range from kitchen cabinetry, libraries and bars, to closets, doors, furnishings and more. Call 970.879.5743 or e-mail [email protected]
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For the team at Three Elements Timberworks, doing business is all about relationships. Working with owners, architects, engineers and contractors who all have the same goal of creating a high-quality home makes even the most challenging project something that can be rewarding and enjoyable. From its offi ce and shop in Lafayette, Colorado, the company designs, engineers and fabricates heavy timber products from materials including solid timbers, engineered lumber and steel weldments. These timbers and trusses are then installed as structural and decorative elements in high-end residential homes and commercial buildings across the country. Three Elements uses 3D solid modeling to create highly detailed designs that are used during milling, assembly and installation. These signature designs and shop drawings are exclusive to Three Elements, ensuring that your design will be one of a kind. Visit www.threeelements.com or call 303.664.1946 for more information.
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Vertical Arts is a multi-faceted design firm providing architec-tural, interior and planning services. Vertical Arts’ personalized client service and award-winning mountain contemporary design cultivates environments that are inspiring, sustainable and timeless. www.vertical-arts.com / 970.871.0056
With a 13,000-square-foot showroom and more than 180 product lines, family-owned The Light Center gives customers access to a large selection of lighting and fans. www.lightcenterinc.com / 970.226.3430
Home on the Range is an interior design firm based in Steam-boat Springs, with new construction and renovation projects throughout the region. www.homeontherangeinteriors.com / 970.870.6777
Warmboard Radiant Subfloor is a whole-home floor heating system that provides high conductivity and can be installed over any type of floor covering. www.warmboard.com / 831.685.9276
Rustic Woodworks designs, builds, finishes and installs a variety of interior wood elements in homes across Colorado and the West. [email protected] / 970.879.5743
Three Elements Timberworks designs, engineers and fabricates heavy timber materials, including solid and heavy timber, engineered lumber and steel weldments. www.threeelements.com / 303.664.1946
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SUBTLE ARCHITECTURAL UPDATES
AND A HARMONIOUS PALETTE OF FINISHES
AND FURNISHINGS MAKE A SMALL ASPEN CONDO
FEEL AS EXPANSIVE AS ITS SURROUNDINGS
Aspen Mountain rises just beyond the living room, where paddle-style fans driven by leather belts are suspended from a 15-foot-highceiling clad in rusted corrugated steel. Low-key furniture from American Leather provides comfortable seating, and a cabinet from Pot-tery Barn conceals a 52-inch LCD TV from Sharp. The dry-stacked stone fireplace showcases a fresco-on-linen painting by John Schuyler.
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The entry foyer establishes the rustic-yet-polished look that flowsthroughout the condo, withknotty-alder wood finishes, mirrored walls, and floor insets of flamed gray marble. Above asmall wood-and-leather seat fromRestoration Hardware are simplyframed black-and-white photosfrom the owner’s family archives,a theme repeated in other rooms.
of a 1,170-square-foot condominium in Aspen, Colorado. Driven by that vision, Mayer turned the residence—locatedwithin 25 feet of the Little Nell run and Aspen’s gondola—from a cramped and cluttered 1970s-style cliché in shadesof green and maroon to a surprisingly spacious modern mountain retreat.
The compact space now feels much larger than its dimensions thanks to the skillful work of Mayer, owner and presidentof Bomar Builders in Deerfield Beach, Florida, a firm that specializes in “very high-end” oceanfront homes. Collaboratingwith architect George R. Winne of GRW Architecture in Carbondale, Colorado, and Delray Beach, Florida, and builder SteveSmith of Steve Smith Construction in Aspen, Mayer served as his own interior designer, selecting a palette of finishes andfurnishings that function with contemporary ease while subtly referencing the Rocky Mountain region’s mining past.
Before those design elements could be applied, however, Mayer and his team embarked upon a series of structuralchanges to make the condo live larger despite its compact footprint. They began by rebuilding the loft that juts outabove the kitchen, supporting its new plank floor with exposed Glulam beams. As a result, the cooking space’s ceilingheight was raised from 7 to almost 8 feet. “A couple of inches here and a couple of inches there,” says Mayer, “can makeall the difference in the world.” >>
“I HAD A VISION,” SAYS BOB MAYER OF THE IMPETUS FOR HIS DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION
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At the point where living room,kitchen and foyer meet, the condo’soriginal spiral staircase, which wassandblasted down to its raw-steel
surface, rises to the loft. There, collapsing pocket doors close all
along steel-grid handrails to turn the space into a
self-contained bedroom suite.
In each of the home’s two main bedrooms, Mayer gave up one foot of width in order to expand the adjoining baths. This smallchange enabled him to add a large tub/shower combination to the master bathroom and a walk-in shower with bench to theother. “Now the baths don’t feel tight,” he observes, noting that the bedrooms still comfortably accommodate queen-size beds.
Mayer also reconfigured the size and position of a half-bath in the loft, turning it into a full bath. Now, when the loft’s newlyinstalled pocket doors are rolled out along the railing, the space becomes a self-contained suite that comfortably sleeps two.
Those barn-style pocket doors blend harmoniously with other new finishes and details that evoke the region’s traditional ver-nacular. The entry foyer, for example, is lined with wooden columns and mirrors designed to recall a mineshaft. But instead of feel-ing constricting, this hallway opens up to the living area, which was given a matching grid of columns and knotty alder panelingthat are reflected in the mirrors, visually doubling the space.
Subtle trompe l’oeil effects continue throughout the condo’s bedrooms and bathrooms. The walls of the master bathroom, forexample, feature real knotty-alder columns that frame large horizontal porcelain tiles designed to resemble the sort of rusted-steelplates you might find on a mine’s retaining wall. The guest bathroom’s walk-in shower also tricks the eye with tile that looks re-markably like wood planks. “They look rough, but they’re very smooth,” Mayer notes.
The surfaces he chose hew to warm earth tones that blend with the home’s furniture and accessories of natural wood, leatherand antiqued metal, as well as touches of rubbed hair-on cowhide. “Everything ties in and blends with everything else,” Mayer ex-plains. “Nothing ever calls attention to itself. Keeping the space flowing visually in this way keeps it feeling spacious.”
And, you could well add, it brings Bob Mayer’s vision to full fruition. ●
In the main-level master bedroom, a queen-size bed fromAmerican Leather harmonizes with an antique leatherdresser styled to resemble a steamer trunk. Two-tone graywool carpeting, gray-toned Ralph Lauren bedding and afaux-fur throw from Pottery Barn keep the palette subtle.
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SLOPESIDE SLEEKARCHITECTS BILL POLLOCK AND DYLAN JOHNS USE DOUGLAS FIR VENEER, WENGE WOOD, BRAZILIAN SLATE
TILE—AND NOT AN INCH OF DRYWALL—TO GIVE A DATED ASPEN HOME A SOPHISTICATED NEW LOOK
ACHIEVING MORE WITH LESSWith views like these—and the windows to capture them—the key to a great design is keeping things simple:
CREATE A NEUTRAL BACKDROP Use color in a way that will give you flexibility in the future. Choose neutral tones for bigfurniture pieces and go bold with the accessories, which you can easily switch out later. In a room like this one that getslots of direct sunlight, neutral hues will age more gracefully too, while bold colors may become washed out and flat. Don’t be married to the idea of pattern, either. Here, simple and sleek leather upholstery lets the furniture’s silhouettes stand out.
DON’T BE AFRAID OF LIGHT-COLORED CARPETS They offer a versatile backdrop and feel fresh with any color palette.Choose wool, which ages especially well. Its texture and resilience allow it to resist soiling, clean easily and recover wellfrom heavy traffic. When it’s time for a cleaning, simple, natural steam-cleaning—done by a professional—is best.
MAKE YOUR SEATING MULTI-PURPOSE Simple stools like the pair pictured here can do triple duty. Use them as seats,ottomans, or easy-to-move cocktail tables (for added stability, try topping one with a decorative tray).
ACHIEVE BALANCE When choosing furniture, check out its legs. Then consider all the pieces that will live in the room. You don’t want everything to be too solid or too leggy; the right mix will feel anchored but not too heavy. ●
It just happened,” says architect Bill Pollock of the home he and his business partner, archi-tect Dylan Johns, renovated at the base of Aspen’s Smuggler Mountain. “If you look at thespace, it’s really very traditional with a traditional palette of materials. But we used those materials cleanly, so it comes across as modern.”
In this living room, they began the transformation by adding square footage to the existingspace. “The corner we’re looking into here used to be an outdoor deck,” says Pollock. “It’s anodd corner, so the expansion was a bit of an engineering feat. The long diagonal beam is actually a piece of steel that we wrapped with wenge wood.”
The wenge beams’ rich hue contrasts strikingly with the honey-colored Douglas fir veneerthat sheaths the walls and ceiling. “There’s no drywall,” says Pollock. “Everything has been finished.” The floors appear to be concrete but are in fact covered with a Brazilian slate tile, selected for its uniform color and very tight fit. “It’s one of those things that can come acrossas very cold and industrial; you can go too far in that direction,” says Pollock. “But by bring-ing in some woods and other natural materials, we really warmed it up. That’s what mountain-modern design is all about.”
“A MOUNTAIN-MODERN AESTHETIC WASN’T SOMETHING WE SET OUT TO CREATE.
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KYLE WEBB AND CINDY RINFRET TEAM UP TO CREATE A FRESH TAKE ON HIGH-COUNTRY DESIGN IN THE MOUNTAINS OF VAIL, COLORADO
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THIS PAGE: The fireplacestands sentry at the end ofthe entranceway, a nod tothe floor plan of the 1960shome that once stood onthis property. “The Julietbalcony starts to bring thescale down before you get to the living room,” architect Kyle Webb says. OPPOSITE: A custom-made rock-crystal chande-lier from HB Home inGreenwich, Conn., is thecrowning jewel in the com-fortable living room. “It’s agreat balance with some ofthe exposed stone in thehouse,” interior designerCindy Rinfret says. “Themixture of the icicle rockcrystals with iron is likejeans and a silk shirt.”
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THIS PAGE: The glassed-in dining room is cantilevered over the deck and pool, maximizing the mountain views. OPPOSITE: “In this house,there’s some serious lighting,” says the homeowner. The dining room’s rock-crystal chandelier by Fuse Lighting is one of her favorite fixtures.
n this 10,000-square-foot home tucked into the mountains inVail, soaring ceilings, big, bold lighting and breathtaking views
add drama and glamour to the relaxed, artfully designed spaces.Interior designer Cindy Rinfret of Greenwich, Conn.-based Rinfret, Ltd. collaborated with architect Kyle Webb of K.H.Webb Architects in Vail on this seven-bedroom, nine-bathroomslopeside retreat, making Mountain Living’s 2010 Home of theYear a stately mix of rustic luxury and mountain-modern style.
MOUNTAIN LIVING: Tell us about your goals for this project. The result is such a fresh look—not your typical mountain home.
KYLE WEBB: The homeowners bought this property with anexisting house on it; it was one of the original houses in Vail,built in 1962. The goal, initially, was to renovate the home andreuse as much as we could. But when we got into it, we real-ized we just couldn’t accomplish what they wanted.
At that point, we were working based on the floor plan ofthe existing house, which we ended up tearing down. So thefloor plan of the entry hall and the living room of this house isactually the plan from the old house. We moved the new housea bit—rotating it so we could get better views—but it has a bitof memory of the original house. >>
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ML: How nice to have that nod to history.
KW: This was the homeowners’ first foray into contemporary design, and they didn’t want to go too far with it. I think a littlebit of Craftsman flair, which is rooted in Asian influences, was comfortable for them to consider.
CINDY RINFRET: As you get a little bit older, you want your hometo be more streamlined, a bit less fussy. This house is really theepitome of who the homeowners are at this point. It truly reflectsthem, their lifestyle and their casual elegance.
ML: The home has a lot of polish, but it’s also very approachable.How did you keep the designed spaces feeling intimate?
CR: A lot of it has to do with scale. In this house, it was a little bitmore difficult to deal with the scale of things, like the spectaculardrama of the entry hall. I believe it’s something like 11 or 12 feetwide and 42 feet high, which makes it challenging to create thatintimate feel.
We spent a lot of time finding light fixtures that were the rightscale and the right proportion and that made some of thesespaces a little less grand. The homeowners wanted views, so theyhad these long, beautiful windows, but you still want the roomsto feel cozy. I think the lighting plays a large part in that.
ML: We want to hear all about those gorgeous light fixtures.There’s a harmony to the collection, but each one is so distinctive.
CR: It was quite a challenge to find light fixtures that were asunique as the house. For instance, I would never have thought ofbringing crystal into this house at all, but the rock-crystal chan-delier in the living room was kind of the stepping stone for thewhole house. When I saw it, it looked like icicles that had fallenoff of a ledge. They’re big and chunky, and the scale is very bold.You wouldn’t think of mixing rusted iron with rock crystal, butthe gutsiness of that is what this house is all about. >>
THIS PAGE: A bed made of birchtrees was custom-built by Diane
Ross of Rustic Furniture to perfectlyfit in the master bedroom. Nearly five
years ago, the homeowner saw aphoto of a similar bed in a magazine.
“I held onto it and when we starteddesigning this home, I told Cindy,‘That’s the bed I want,’” she says.
“It’s gutsy, it’s unique, the scale of itis outrageous,” Rinfret says.
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THIS PAGE: In the master bathroom, a spacious his-and-hers shower echoes theglassed-in dining room extending from thehome’s exterior. “It feels like it’s can-tilevered in the room,” Rinfret says. The“New Growth” branch chandelier from CP Lighting in Milwaukee, Wis., is custom.The sculptural “Spoon” tub, by Agape, is“like art in the window,” designer CindyRinfret says. The spherical “Sorenson”lantern is by Remains Lighting.
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Motifs lend cohesion to a space. When used subtly, they unitea room’s disparate elements, creating a pleasantly—seeminglyprofessionally—balanced interior design scheme.
In the master suite, it’s branches, which bring life and interest tothe distinctive canopy bed and bedside lamp, as well as the bath-room’s twiggy chandelier and ethereal curtains. In the kitchen andbreakfast nook, it’s squares and rectangles, which add cornered con-sistency to the pendant lights over the island, the camel-coloredbarstools and benches, the custom table and the quilt-like rug.
But before you rev up your chainsaw to create a branch themeof your own, bear in mind that motifs are not one-size-fits-all.
“People will call me up and say, ‘Can you tell me the paint colorin this one room?’ And I’ll say, ‘Well, the paint color is only asgood as the environment it’s in,’” interior designer Cindy Rinfretexplains. “A lot of the repeated shapes really had to do with thestrength of the architecture. They felt very natural in this space,and that’s why they work.”
In other words, use these pages as inspiration. Then take agood look at your own home and its surroundings—the colors,shapes and textures in your home’s finishes and outside your windows—and decide which elements you’d like to accentuate.“A lot of the decisions have to do with the context,” Rinfret says.
TRICKS OF THE TRADE Incorporating a Motif
BELOW: Squares and rectangles reignsupreme in the breakfast nook, which holds a custom-designed table by Gravino Furnitureand camel-colored Christian Liagre “VelinBenches” from Holly Hunt. The right anglesare offset by the gyroscope-like “Atlas”lantern from Holly Hunt and ephemeral“Bolero” sheers from Zimmer & Rohde.
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ABOVE: Custom walnut cabinetsand commercial-grade appliances
arm this kitchen for entertaining.The glass tiles on the backsplash
are from Ann Sacks. The pair ofcube pendant lamps over the island
is from Holly Hunt. “Mixing up thematerials in the kitchen—granite
and stainless-steel countertops, aglass-tile backsplash—makes thedesign more interesting and more
fun,” the homeowner says.
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This chic bedroom belongs to adaughter who is now nearly 19 years
old, so “we didn’t need a babyish, girlyroom,” says the homeowner. “This was
designed to stand the test of time.”White flannel curtains inspired the
room’s wintery design. “The cut-outslook like snowflakes,” Rinfret says. A
custom-designed, oversized modern canopy bed draws the eye up
to the beamed ceiling. A cozy sofawith nailhead detail is custom, and the “Visconti” cabinet is from Bungalow 5.
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ML: Speaking of gutsiness, tell us about that amazing bed inthe master bedroom.
CR: Those are actual birch trees. The trees were trimmedinside the room so that they reach right up to the peak ofthe ceiling. Literally, a guy was in there with a chainsawcutting the tops of them to fit the room. How often doesthat happen, right?
ML: It should happen more often if you end up with dramaticresults like that. But what about the drama outside: How didyou design the home to measure up to those magnificentmountain views?
KW: We played with the form and added grandiose transi-tions to it. You enter into great spaces, but as you transitionout of those spaces, the scale comes down. The dining room,for example, which is cantilevered off the north side of thehouse, is a glass room that has an intimate scale of its own.
CR: And the color scheme is sort of inside-outside. Becauseof the views and the way Kyle sited the house on the property, we wanted it to feel like there was a unity betweenthe “organicness” outside and the inside of the house. Ithink Kyle did that very well with the materials palette—thestone, the beams and the wood. When you have really greatarchitecture, you don’t have to over-gild it. >>
“THIS HOUSE IS REALLY THE EPITOME OF WHO THE HOMEOWNERS ARE AT THIS POINT. IT TRULY REFLECTS THEM, THEIR LIFESTYLE AND THEIR CASUAL ELEGANCE.”
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Asian influences,” Webb says. Flanking the entry, “there are massivestones that we incorporated into the
design to really ground the house.”From this vantage, the homeowner’s
love of great lighting fixtures is particularly evident. “It makes such a
difference when you walk into ahome where the lighting is front and
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THE BEAUTY OF Handcrafted Details
ARCHITECTKyle Webb
CUSTOM FRONT DOOR by K.H. WebbArchitects, Vail, Colo. “It’s made of walnut with zinc panels near the glass.The sense of arrival that front door creates couldn’t have been better.”
EXTERIOR ENTRY LIGHTS by IronstoneLighting, Eagle, Colo. “When you arrivein the evening, this whole entry is glow-ing and it’s just majestic.”
INTERIOR DESIGNERCindy Rinfret
CUSTOM ROCK-CRYSTAL CHANDELIER by HB Home of Greenwich, Conn. “It’s gutsy, it’s unique,and the scale of it is outrageous.”
CUSTOM BIRCH-TREE BED by RusticFurniture of Willow Creek, Mont. “It feels so natural in this house without being corny—and it could havegone either way.”
HOMEOWNER
ENTRY HALL TABLE by Burgess FineWoodworking of Eagle, Colo., and Mark Ditzler Glass Studio of Seattle,Wash. “I saw a similar table online and loved it, so I asked a local craftsman to reinterpret it for me.”
BAR TOP by Burgess Fine Woodworkingof Eagle, Colo. “This bar is unbelievable.I love that the wood looks so natural.” ●
CUSTOM-DESIGNED AND HANDMADE FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS ARE THE ULTIMATE LUXURY, AND THE 2010 HOME
OF THE YEAR IS FULL OF SUCH ONE-OF-A-KIND TOUCHES. HERE ARE A FEW OF THE DESIGN TEAM’S FAVORITE THINGS:
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1 Delicate meets dramatic in the rock-crystalchandelier (p. 66) that presides over the living roomin our Home of the Year. For a similar effect, try theFlowerfall Chandelier by Oly Studio; its cascadingstrands of cast-resin flowers are like the ephemeralarms of a weeping willow. Turn the light on andenjoy the warm, dramatic glow. olystudio.com
2 David Stine Woodworking offers a new takeon natural with the Pine Cant Bench, a solid blockof hand-planed white pine set atop two black wal-nut runners. Pair the bench’s beautiful grain withclean-lined, glossy pieces and you’ll achieve thenature-dressed-up look à la the grand entryway (p.67). stinewoodworking.com
3 If you think the nailhead-studded chest in thebedroom on page 74 is to die for (like we do), thenyou’ll love the Vendome Pois Chest of Drawers byItalian furniture purveyor Nella Vetrina: its gracefullycontoured white-lacquered wood goes glam witha swirl of sparkling Swarovski crystals and chrome-plated diamond knobs. nellavetrina.com
4 Admiring the gyroscope-inspired light fixture(p. 73) in the home’s casual dining space? This it-eration is its fancier counterpart. The Kate Lanternby Circa Lighting, a sculpture of aged iron and an-tique brass, is part medieval, part contemporary—and sure to make a statement. circalighting.com
5 Sleeping in this natural wonder (p. 70) is noth-ing like camping. Designer Diane Ross reclaimsdowned wood from tree-cutters located within 500miles of her studio, then crafts every element ofher Birch Tree Beds (each custom-fit and oftenbuilt on site) from the same tree. rusticfurniture.net.
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1. Aspen Music Festival Encore Reception July 11, 2010 2. Cordillera Home & Garden Tour August 7, 2010 3. EverGreen BallAugust 14, 2010 4. The Artists’ Rendezvous, Jackson Hole September 9, 2010 5. Telluride Film Festival September 3-6, 20106. Western Design Conference September 9-12, 2010 7. Cody High Style Fashion Show September 22, 2010 8. Summit County Parade of Homes Awards Ceremony September 17, 2010 9. Vertical Arts 5th Anniversary Event August 27, 2010
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House of the MomentPHOTO BY BLAKE MARVIN / HKS, INC.; COURTESY JOSHUA & CO.
IRRESISTIBLE DETAILS Drive through Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley and you’ll pass many a scenic ranch. But the superla-tives that describe this property, called Aspen Valley Ranch, distinguish it from the others. For starters, the 813-acre ranch is theRoaring Fork Valley’s largest. It includes a dozen developable lots, senior water rights, irrigated pastures, and a restored 10-stallhorse barn, as well as vast adjacent public lands—where you can enjoy trails, live water, wildlife and Elk Range views. Situatedjust 10 minutes from the Aspen airport and 20 minutes from town and the four Aspen ski areas, the property enjoys the closestproximity to town of any ranch in the valley. The new four-bedroom, 5,750-square-foot main residence has its own distinctive features, from inlaid Argentine leather floors to reclaimed timbers—sourced from Pennsylvania, Maryland and Wyoming—used in-side and out. A 1,900-square-foot ranch manager’s cabin, which would make an ideal guest house, rounds out the impressive offering.
LOCATIONWoody Creek, Colorado
LISTING PRICE$59 million
LISTING BROKERSJoshua Saslove & Tommy Latousek, Joshua & Co., The
Ranch Group, 970-925-8810, joshuaco.com/ranches
