This striking hillside house perfectly harmonizes with Boulder's pristine landscape

This striking hillside house perfectly harmonizes with Boulder’s pristine landscape

Modern farmhouse exterior with stone base, vertical wood siding, and steep gabled roof, surrounded by landscaped garden

❤️ Would you like to save this?

We'll email this article to you, so you can read it later!

By saving, we'll email this post to you for later. Unsubscribe anytime.

The beautiful contemporary home, designed for family living by Surround Architecture, is situated on a picturesque hillside in Dakota Ridge, one of Boulder, Colorado’s most desired neighborhoods. Nestled against the foothills and surrounded by open space, Dakota Ridge offers 360-degree views that give it a distinct beauty and openness.

On the exterior, the landscape design embodies sophisticated luxury and tranquility. Featuring a stunning swimming pool and multiple fire elements, the outdoor space is perfect for both relaxation and family fun. Serene natural stone pavers enhance the aesthetic, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings.

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECT Surround Architecture
GENERAL CONTRACTOR Buildwell Builders
LANDSCAPE DESIGN EVOKE
SPECIALTY STEEL + TIMBER Spearhead
STYLING Natalie Warady

⁠ Aerial view of contemporary home with standing-seam metal roof, stone chimneys, and mountain views in the background

An unusable slope was thoughtfully transformed into a series of outdoor rooms, culminating in a lower patio featuring a reflecting pool. The calming sound of water makes it perfect for yoga and meditation. The outdoor kitchen invites alfresco dining, while the rooftop deck, complete with a Lumacast fire pit, offers breathtaking views of the Flatirons. This exquisite landscape harmonizes with Boulder’s beauty, providing an unparalleled outdoor living experience.

A Hillside Exterior Wrapped in Stone and Cedar

Close-up of stone and wood exterior with black-framed balcony and second-story windows above entry

A Dramatic Steel-and-Glass Entry

Glass-walled entryway with black steel-framed doors opening to a view of mountains and outdoor seating

What We Love About This Home

The material palette of stone, blackened steel, and cedar siding can read as cold and uninviting, but the wood ceilings and soft, sheepskin-draped seating make living spaces feel warm and welcoming. What really sets this property apart is the hillside itself: a steep, once-unusable slope reimagined as a string of outdoor rooms leading down to a reflecting pool, with a rooftop fire pit and Flatirons views as the payoff at the top. Overall, this hillside family home is perfect for everyday living and entertaining, thanks to its incredible landscaping.

Tell Us: Would you rather unwind by the reflecting pool, gather around the rooftop fire pit, or curl up by the living room fireplace? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other fabulous home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Colorado: Inside a stunning Colorado mountain ranch home with reclaimed barn timbers and A blissful modern alpine cabin cradled in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Dark wood pivot front door with brass lion knocker, flanked by stone column and wood-clad ceiling

Floating wood and steel staircase beside a stone archway leading to the wood front door

A Moody Powder Room with Stone and Black Tile

Moody powder room with black herringbone tile, arched black mirror, alabaster sconces, and a rustic stone trough sink

Above: This powder room is a dance between austere and playful; sleek and organic, trendy and timeless. The same limestone that comprises the home’s masonry is celebrated here as a custom-hewn basin, highlighted against the black marble wainscot.

A Vaulted Living Room with a Soaring Stone Fireplace

Vaulted living room with exposed wood beams, stone fireplace, open shelving, and cream upholstered chairs

Above: Just beyond the entry, this gathering room is the pause point before being poolside just outside the sliders.

Boston terrier sitting on a mid-century chair beside a stone fireplace and wood shelving

Living room with peaked wood-beamed ceiling, stone fireplace wall, and hanging glass pendant lights

Open-concept living and dining area with stone fireplace, sheepskin-draped chairs, and mountain-view windows

A Charcoal Kitchen with Marble Countertops

Kitchen with charcoal cabinetry and white countertops opening to a living room with stone fireplace

Wide view of living and dining space with vaulted wood ceiling, steel beam, and floor-to-ceiling windows

Kitchen with dark gray cabinets, marble island, and wood-beamed ceiling with white pendant lights

Kitchen island with white oak stools and gray cabinetry beneath a vaulted wood-beamed ceiling

A Dining Room Framed by Floor-to-Ceiling Windows

Dining room with live-edge wood table, green velvet chairs, and soaring wood-beamed cathedral ceiling

Floor-to-ceiling black-framed windows in dining room showcasing mountain views beyond a wood dining table

Dining area with green chairs and expansive glass walls framing rolling foothill scenery

Backyard patio and pool area with stone and wood gable facade, dog resting on a blanket

An Outdoor Dining Patio Beneath a Glass Gable

Covered outdoor dining patio under a glass gable peak, overlooking a green lawn with mountain views

Above: The Avalon Dining Chairs, sourced from Harbor Outdoors, are perfectly at home in this beautifully styled outdoor space just off the kitchen.

Owner’s Retreat with a Linear Fireplace and Mountain Views

Primary bedroom with sliding glass wall opening to pool deck and mountain view, stone fireplace, and wood-clad ceiling

Bedroom with linear gas fireplace in stone-textured wall, leather lounge chair, and view to outdoor patio

Close-up of linear fireplace flames beside stacked stone wall and slatted wood nightstand divider

Bedroom with stone fireplace, dark accent wall, slatted wood panel headboard, and hallway view

A Spa-Inspired Bathroom with a Soaking Tub

Spa-style bathroom with freestanding soaking tub, glass shower, wood vanity, and brass fixtures

Detail of vertical tile wall with built-in marble niche shelf above a freestanding white bathtub

Interior stairwell with wood and steel railing beside floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking rooftops and lavender

Exterior view of black-framed glass walls and standing-seam metal roof over a rooftop deck

A Rooftop Deck Overlooking the Flatirons

Rooftop patio with fire pit, woven lounge chairs, metal roof, and Flatirons mountain view

Close-up of rooftop fire pit and outdoor seating beneath a sloped standing-seam metal roof

Upward view of dark gray standing-seam metal roof planes meeting against a cloudy sky

A Reflecting Pool Built Into a Boulder-Terraced Hillside

Backyard water feature with stone spillway, boulders, and lavender below a gabled glass facade

Built-in reflecting pool surrounded by boulders, native plantings, and mature trees

Large boulders and lavender plantings beside a stone-edged patio near the home's glass gable

Garden corner with boulder, white gravel mulch, and flowering perennials beside a concrete paver path

Elevated stone patio with reflecting pool overlooking boulders, trees, and distant mountains at dusk

Twilight view of the home's rear facade with illuminated interiors, stone retaining wall, and boulder landscaping

Evening exterior of gabled glass living spaces glowing warmly above a boulder and lavender hillside

Backyard fire pit and Adirondack chairs on gravel patio facing the illuminated home at dusk

Twilight view of the home's expansive rear lawn, glass gables, and stone terrace steps

Twilight patio with fire feature, gray lounge chairs, pool, and glass gable facade of the home

Outdoor dining table set for sunset with allium centerpiece on a covered patio overlooking hills

Fire pit lounge area at dusk beside an infinity-edge pool with mountain silhouette in the distance

Sunset reflecting on a rectangular pool's still water with mountain backdrop and lawn foreground

Stone patio with small reflecting pool perched above a boulder-terraced hillside at dusk

Above: When spaces dedicated to retreat and a moment of calm — like stepping down the hillside to a serene reflecting pool for a cold dip — can feel as sublime as the bigger, grander moments of architecture.

Elevated garden view of a reflecting pool, boulders, lavender, and a small Buddha statue at sunset

Close-up of a spillway water feature flowing into a dark-tiled pool framed by lavender and a Buddha figure

Detail of a sleek black spout pouring water into a glass-tiled pool surrounded by purple flowering plants

Garden boulder feature with bubbling rock, foxglove, and hydrangea beside a concrete paver path

An Outdoor Kitchen and Garden Retreat

Outdoor kitchen nook with built-in grill, stacked firewood, and stone counter against a cedar fence

Black metal planter box filled with lavender and herbs beside a wood slat fence and gravel path

Rooftop lounge chairs with cushions and throws beneath a slanted metal roof overlooking the Flatirons

Evening rooftop terrace with fire bowl, lounge chairs, and glass-walled addition under a moody sky

PHOTOGRAPHER Dane Cronin Photography