Nestled deep in the woods of ski country, this cozy A-frame cabin was completely reimagined by Gerber Berend Design Build, located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. A New Hampshire couple had been vacationing in this region for over 30 years and wished to share this vacation home with extended family.
When the owners first stumbled upon this home tucked away in the woods, they saw the beauty and full potential this home could bring them. Other architects suggested demolishing and starting fresh, but Gerber Berend shared a vision with the owners to re-create this classic 1970s A-frame. Continue below to see how this vision was brought to life…
Project Team: Architecture/Builder: Gerber Berend Design Build | Fixed Finishes: Tanya Lillehoff | Interior Design/Furnishings: Into the West | Cabinetry: Fedewa Custom Works Inc. | Landscape Architect: Gecko Landscape and Design
The architects saw this dwelling’s structure as its biggest asset. It was rustic, and it felt true to the local vernacular of Steamboat Springs. They also knew that the multiple levels of this a-frame would work perfectly for a multi-generational family.
“We could keep cousins’ nighttime giggling well out of parents’ earshot,” states Gerber Berend. “We could see grandparents’ waking up on a snowy morning to look down over the living space and see their kids and grandkids spread out on the sofas below.”
The A-frame lent itself to that kind of family nostalgia. Yet the house was more than that, and a contemporary, Scandinavian update would keep this place looking fresh into the future for this family. The architects breathed new life into this A-frame, giving the finished result a blend of rustic and contemporary, cozy and cool.
What We Love: This cozy A-Frame cabin offers a couple and their extended family a beautiful newly configured vacation home to gather and enjoy outdoor activities. Large windows frame views of this home’s spectacular surroundings, inviting natural light and nature inside. We can imagine this would make a great retreat for the holidays!
Tell Us: What do you think of the overall aesthetics of this A-frame? Is there anything you would have like to have seen done differently in the design? Let us know in the Comments!
Note: Have a look at a couple of other amazing home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign from the portfolio of the architects of this home, Gerber Berend Design Build: Inviting mountain modern home nestled creekside in Steamboat Springs and Rustic eco-friendly home perched on the picturesque Elkins Meadow.
Above: A new addition allowed for a modern kitchen with a large window framing a ski-mountain view. Sleek white Carrara marble countertops keep this space crisp and clean.
Photos: Courtesy of Gerber Berend Design Build
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