This stunning mountain modern home was designed by Kelly & Stone Architects within a majestic forest of Jeffrey pines, offering views out to the Sierra mountain range in Lake Tahoe, California. Created as a peaceful getaway home for its San Francisco-based owners, this custom home offers a modern monochromatic design with comfortable and inviting design elements.

A contemporary roofline combines low-slope shed roof elements with flat roof forms. A black metal-clad chimney complements cedar siding and quartzite stone veneer metal panels. This 3,250 square-foot dwelling offers a wonderful indoor-outdoor living experience courtesy of its expansive bi-folding doors.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Kelly & Stone Architects BUILDER Vineyard Custom Homes INTERIOR DESIGNER Kelly & Stone Architects

The home’s great room floor plan is ideal for entertaining, with an abundance of indoor-outdoor space. A transparent wine storage unit functions as a sculptural design element, drawing attention toward the spacious kitchen and dining areas. Structural steel beams that span the great room ceiling add a rich design detail and reinforce the long-span structure, facilitating a column-free space. 

Both upper-level bedrooms have access to an expansive balcony, which extends over an outdoor dining area on the ground level. And a terraced pathway off the master bedroom leads to an in-ground, stainless-steel spa. 

Above: This custom-fabricated wine cellar features suspended bottles that are highlighted by rich butternut cabinetry, helping to break up the black-and-white color palette. 

A mix of materials including white oak flooring, slatted cedar wood ceilings, and pops of black add warmth and offset the neutral color scheme.

Above: The interiors are decorated with a neutral color palette of furnishings and finishes so as not to compete with the natural mountainscape outside.

Above: The light fixtures over the kitchen island are the Troy Berlin Collection 16 In. LED Pendant Lights in a dark gray finish, Troy Lighting. The counter stools are the Pratt 24″ counter stool, espresso from Palecek.

What We Love: This modern mountain home in Lake Tahoe features comfortable and inviting design elements. With a strong construction approach, the design team did a fabulous job of softening the interiors with a balance of delicate finishes and furnishing throughout. We love every detail in this home, from the cozy living room with its peaceful forest views to the beautiful kitchen with its custom wine cellar that is perfect for entertaining during the holidays.

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Above: Textured wall tile in the powder room runs floor-to-ceiling behind the vanity for a dramatic effect.

Above: In the owner’s bedroom, large windows above the bed help to provide privacy while highlighting the treetop views.

Above: This exquisite fireplace in the owner’s bedroom features a sleek cement facade with unique details in the tile that add dimension.

Above: In the owner’s bathroom, a large picture window frames captivating forest views — an idyllic spot to enjoy a warm soak while watching a winter snowfall.

Above: The “Moose Bedroom” is one of the coziest spaces in this dwelling, featuring layers of inviting textures on the bed. Gorgeous Cora Pendant lights with distressed mercury glass by Four Hands glow like candlelight.

Photos: Courtesy of Kelly & Stone Architects