A rustic mountain ski house in Vermont designed with beautiful barn wood

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This rustic mountain ski house was designed by Vermont Barns in collaboration with NK Home Interior Design, located in West Dover, Vermont. The goal of this ski house was to be inviting and cozy. This was achieved by combining new wood, reclaimed wood, hand-hewn beams, and stone, all among lots of places to gather.

This home’s open layout was conceived so that everyone could be together whether they are cooking in the kitchen, playing backgammon in the game area, sitting by the fire, or hanging out at the bar. White Cedar Lumber Company has supplied the barn wood for the exterior cladding, stair treads, cabinetry, barn doors, and antique beam accents. Continue on for the home tour…

What We Love: This rustic mountain ski house offers a beautiful retreat for family and extended family to enjoy outdoor activities throughout the season. Inspiring design details can be found throughout this warm and inviting home. We are especially loving the great room, from the exquisite barn wood island and stone accent wall to the cozy fireplace in the living room. This timeless home will be enjoyed for many years to come and create treasured memories.

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Note: Check out a couple of other amazing home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of Vermont: Elegant farmhouse surrounded by a beautiful woodsy property in Vermont and Modern retreat in Vermont inspired by a meadow landscape.

Above: The island and refrigerator were finished with barn wood. Plenty of lower cabinet storage was created so that upper cabinets would not be needed. The designer wanted to let the stone wall be the main feature of the kitchen, instead of the cabinetry. The stove hood is custom-made of steel by a local metalsmith.

Above: The cabinets on either side of the stove are a combination of barn wood and stainless steel mesh.

Above: The “coffee” bar is tucked away to the side of the kitchen to keep the appliance clutter out of the main kitchen space.

Above: In the pantry, the old metal signs came off a broken set of bakery shelves. The shelves were designed to be thick enough to fit the vintage metal signs, adding whimsy to this functional space. The grain bin came from an old farmhouse in Wilmington and is now a bin for dog food.

Above: The dining table is custom-made by a local furniture maker. The table has a birch top and steel legs. The coffered ceiling goes throughout the main space. It was purposely designed to be no more than 8 1/2′ high in order to add a cozy feel.

Above: The living room, bar, office, kitchen, dining area, and game room were all designed to be one open space.

Above: A ski house is all about entertaining, so a great bar was key. This seven-foot bar was designed to be a mix of steel and barn board. The steel bar stool counter was done by a local Vermont metalsmith. The bar cabinet is wrapped in reclaimed red barn wood with a zinc bar top, also all done by local tradespeople.

Above: The stairs free stand between all three floors.

Above: The goal was to combine modern with rustic. A combination of stone, steel, and chunky wood achieves a dramatic staircase.

Above: All that separates the master bedroom from the master bath is this oversized stone fireplace, since the master suite was built away from the rest of the house for ultimate privacy.

Above: As you enter the third floor where the guest suites are located, a large LED chandelier was suspended.

Above: The legs of this vanity were found at a flea market. The faucet is made from plumbing fixtures and finished in an antique brass. The mirror was also found at a flea market and is made of welded conveyor belt pieces.

Above: All guest rooms should have easy on/off to their bedside lighting. “Striping” of grey and brown board creates this cozy ceiling.

Above: This bathroom features a farmhouse sink. The light fixture is made from plumbing piping.

Above: The transom window above the bathroom doorway was purchased at a flea market. This room is called “The Farmhouse” room since its walls and ceiling are lined with white-washed boards.

Above: This vintage “Light Box” was once used to read photo negatives, but now serves as a cabinet in a guest bathroom. The sink in this bathroom is an old janitors’ sink.

Above: This metal sink base was made by a local metalsmith.

Above: This seamless shower is done in a tile that looks like reclaimed wood.

Above: The game area was an important part of the house design since monopoly, card games, and backgammon are favorite activities in this ski home.

Above: Antique headboards and a child’s desk look new with the red walls.

Above: The “Girls’ Bunk Room” has two single beds and a queen bed. These bunks also have a small cubby complete with a reading light and USB outlet.

Above: The metal work was all done by a local metalsmith.

Above: The basement in this home has two bedrooms…a Boys’ bunk room and a Girls’ bunk room. The girls’ bunk room has a queen bed and two single bunk beds.