Architect Mark de Reus of de Reus Architects designed this modern barn-inspired house for his own family, situated near Sun Valley, Idaho, next to the Big Wood River. This striking residence seamlessly combines practical agricultural and modern building forms for its design. The living spaces feature a two-story gable barn design, while the entry, garage, and terrace areas have a flat roof structure.

The project aimed to achieve a modern barn appearance on the exterior and a contemporary mountain cabin aesthetic inside. The home’s placement harmonizes with the natural riparian forest along the river, with its dark grey and black exterior color palette complementing the Aspen forest surroundings.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT de Reus Architects LANDSCAPE DESIGN NS Consulting BUILDER Young Construcción LANDSCAPE Mark de Reus and NS Consulting, PLLC

Native plantings blend with the river environment, supporting wildlife and a healthy forest…the home defers to nature.

What We Love: Local vernacular and a minimalist concept helped to drive the design of this beautiful modern barn-inspired house in Sun Valley, Idaho. Surrounded by dense forest, we can imagine that this home would be a peaceful place to reside throughout the seasons. We love the warm and inviting living room with its wood-clad walls, floor-t0-ceiling-fireplace, and windows capturing the views of nature.

Tell Us: What do you think of the overall design aesthetics of this home? Would you change any details if this were your mountain retreat? Let us know in the Comments below, we love reading your feedback!

Note: Be sure to have a look at a couple of other fascinating home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign from the state of Idaho: Rustic mountain house with a stunning timeless aesthetic in Idaho and Mountain sanctuary offers a sense of tranquility in the Idaho wilderness.

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