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Lauren Crocco Architecture, in collaboration with interior designer Heidi Caillier, has crafted a new family home on a 13-acre ranch in southwest Colorado that feels as though it has stood for generations. This 5,000-square-foot residence was thoughtfully designed around the site’s mature trees and waterways.
Early in the design process, the owners expressed a desire for a timeless equestrian feel for their pastoral site rather than the pervasive Western aesthetic found in the region. Internally, living spaces are visually cohesive yet distinct, with expansive views of the San Juan Mountains beyond.
Above: The home’s shingled facade and copper-accented dormers blend seamlessly into the Colorado landscape.
DESIGN DETAILS
ARCHITECT Lauren Crocco Architecture
INTERIOR DESIGN Heidi Caillier
What began as a renovation of the original 1970s farmhouse ultimately gave way to an entirely new build, a decision driven by both architectural challenges and a growing family. Yet the goal remained the same: to create a home that felt deeply rooted rather than newly placed on the land. Materials with patina, like reclaimed limestone floors, were thoughtfully chosen to lend the residence a sense of history, while layered interiors draw from antiques, bespoke textiles, and vintage finds to give each space a character that feels personal and enduring.
The Entry & Mudroom
Above: The entry hall is wrapped in wallpaper by Michael Smith and painted in Farrow & Ball’s Pigeon. The reclaimed limestone floors, antique furnishings, and stairwell sconces from Besselink & Jones add warmth and patina throughout.
What We Love About This Home
This stunning Colorado mountain home is a testament to the power of thoughtful collaboration and patience. What began as a renovation of a 1970s farmhouse ultimately evolved into an entirely new residence, one that defies its age at every turn. Rather than defaulting to the expected Western aesthetic so common in the region, the project team worked closely with the owners to create something far more personal and enduring. From the reclaimed limestone floors to the layered antiques and carefully chosen textiles, every detail feels collected over a lifetime rather than curated all at once. Overall, we love every single detail of this remarkable family home.
Tell Us…
Which space in this timeless Colorado equestrian home would you most love to spend time in — the warm, layered living room with its classic fireplace, or curled up in a cozy sitting room with views of the San Juan Mountains? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other incredible home tours we have showcased here on One Kindesign in Colorado: Rustic Modern Colorado Home with Serene Views of the Continental Divide and A Colorado ranch home overlooking beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park.
Above: The mudroom features Benjamin Moore’s Dark Olive cabinetry, a walnut countertop, reclaimed limestone floors, and an exposed stone wall. Brass fixtures by Devol and café curtains in Pindler’s Danville Natural fabric complete the space.
Above: Pierre Frey wallpaper envelops the powder room, paired with a pleated Decors Barbares sink skirt and a Water Monopoly sink fitted with Drummonds brass fixtures. An antique tramp mirror flanked by Ann Morris sconces completes the look.
The Kitchen & Dining
Above: The kitchen’s breakfast nook features an antique dining table and farm chairs from 1stDibs, a built-in banquette in Decors Barbares fabric, and a bold midcentury Italian pendant overhead. The antique cabinet is from Arcadia, and the walls are painted in Portola Paints’ Blondie.
Above: The kitchen features Farrow & Ball’s Brinjal cabinetry and Pantalon island, with marble and walnut countertops, Waterworks brass fixtures, and oversized Jamb pendant lights beneath rustic wood beams.
Above: A Michael Smith wallpaper sets a rich tone in this powder room, where a Water Monopoly sink and fixtures are paired with a midcentury Italian bamboo mirror flanked by antique brass tole sconces.
Above: The dining room is anchored by Morris & Co. wallpaper and a custom St. Frank textile at the windows. An antique hutch displays collected ceramics, while a Shoppe Amber Interiors dining table is surrounded by Windsor chairs from Shaker Shoppe. A rope-wrapped chandelier from Hollywood at Home adds a rustic finishing touch overhead.
The Living Room
Above: Exposed wood beams and a classic marble fireplace anchor the living room, painted in Farrow & Ball’s Wimborne White. Layered seating includes a floral Howe sofa, George Smith armchairs, and a Nickey Kehoe sofa in a deep blue Zak+Fox fabric.
The Sitting Room
Above: This sun-drenched sitting room is painted in Farrow & Ball’s Lichen and layered with vintage finds and patterned textiles, including a custom Guy Goodfellow stripe ottoman, a Pierre Frey rattan chair, and a floral armchair in Clarence House’s Dahlia Handblock.
The Guest Bedroom & Bathroom
Above: This guest bedroom is wrapped in Farrow & Ball’s Setting Plaster and anchored by a Chelsea Textiles spindle bed dressed in an antique coverlet. Furbish Studios nightstands flank the bed, a custom Eliko rug adds texture underfoot, and a Jamb lantern pendant hangs overhead.
Above: The guest bathroom features a Clé Tile checkerboard in deep plum and chocolate tones, a brass-framed shower enclosure, and Drummonds plumbing fixtures. Walls are painted in Farrow & Ball’s Tailor Tack.
The Children’s Rooms
Above: Robert Kime wallpaper cocoons the eldest daughter’s bedroom, where a custom Carolina Irving upholstered bed is topped with an ochre John Derian coverlet.
Above: The daughter’s bathroom features custom Tempest Tileworks shower tile, a scalloped Studio HÁM vanity with Waterworks brass plumbing, and walls painted in Farrow & Ball’s Wimborne White.
The Owner’s Bedroom Suite
Above: The owner’s bedroom is painted throughout in Farrow & Ball’s Dead Salmon and anchored by a custom bed in Michael Smith fabric dressed in a Hollywood at Home coverlet. Vintage floral sconces frame the headboard, vintage Paolo Buffa armchairs in a C&C Milano textile create a cozy seating area, and custom Robert Kime drapery softens the large windows.
Above: A Water Monopoly tub with Drummonds brass fixtures anchors the primary bathroom, where an antique English chest topped with Calacatta Viola marble serves as the vanity. Vintage terra-cotta hex tiles from Clé Tile ground the room, painted in Farrow & Ball’s Vert de Terre and Portola Paints’ Blondie limewash.
Above: Custom Zina Studio wallpaper and Pierre Frey buffalo check drapery set the tone in the twin daughters’ bedroom, where Virginia Tupker woven headboard beds are dressed in vintage kantha quilts.
Above: The daughters’ bathroom features Portola Paints’ Magic Potion on the walls and cabinetry, Water Monopoly brass fixtures, and a shower curtain in 36 Bourne Street fabric.
The Outdoor Spaces
Above: The sunroom features cabinetry painted in Farrow & Ball’s Breakfast Room Green, reclaimed limestone floors, and a vintage rug beneath a glass roof with sweeping mountain views.
Above: The outdoor dining area features a custom table surrounded by DWR chairs, set atop flagstone pavers with sweeping mountain views beyond.
PHOTOGRAPHER Haris Kenjar
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