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This modern farmhouse sanctuary, crafted as a dream house for a family of five by Surround Architecture, is nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountain Foothills in West Boulder, Colorado. The 6,800-square-foot structure was built to make the most of its one-acre site while enabling the homeowners to live the family life they had envisioned. This was a family compound on their land, a grouping of buildings that you would find on a traditional farm.
They also wished for ornamentation that was deliberate, utilitarian, and with touches of industrial. To enhance the modern farmhouse aesthetic, the project team focused on the color palette and material selections. Details are crisp and calculated, taking the idea of a traditional black and white palette and modifying it. The darker hues come from blackened steel. The overall feel is clean and modern.
DESIGN DETAILS
ARCHITECT Surround Architecture
INTERIOR DESIGN CKY Design, Inc.
HOME BUILDER Harrington Stanko Construction
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Marpa Landscape Architecture + Construction
The house is formed as a U-shaped structure that appears as a cluster of buildings. With this design, one wing encompasses the bedrooms, while the other houses a guest suite. In the middle, the public living spaces — the entry, great room, kitchen, and dining room. The exterior is designed as a simple, geometric structure with a stylish, modern facade that carries an agrarian character.
A driving force of the design was to encourage outdoor living. With this in mind, the project team worked from the “inside out”, creating easy accessibility to the yard and open spaces beyond. Interior spaces are comfortable and inviting with a harmonious flow. All of the interior spaces have access or sightlines to the outdoors.
The home was designed to feel like a retreat, with so many spaces that were designed to feel intimate. Outdoor spaces were designed to feel the same way, with places to gather and have fun.
What We Love About This Home
This modern farmhouse sanctuary offers its inhabitants a warm and welcoming atmosphere for family living and entertaining. A strong indoor-outdoor connection encourages the family to spend as much time as possible enjoying the beautiful outdoor spaces right outside their home. Overall, the project team did a fabulous job of mixing exquisite materials, finishes, and furnishings to create an attractive design.
Tell Us: What do you like most about the design of this family home? Are there any details that you would change if this were your home? Let us know in the Comments below!
Note: Have a look at another inspiring home tour that we have featured here on One Kindesign from the portfolio of the architects of this project, Surround Architecture: Breathtaking Colorado home with contemporary farmhouse-style details.
Above: Built-in storage compartments for firewood are conveniently integrated into the living room.
Above: The dining table, chairs, and light fixture are all sourced from Restoration Hardware. Highlights of the great room include customized iron and steel structural trusses, tongue-and-groove painted wood ceilings, European oak floors, and two-panel wood doors.
A Kitchen Designed for Family Gatherings
Above: The kitchen island countertop is honed absolute black granite, while the overhead pendant lights are by Normann Copenhagen.
Living Room Details That Balance Warmth and Modern Edge
Above: The sofas in the living room are from Croft House.
The Owner’s Bedroom: A Calm and Considered Retreat
Above: The wood bed and area rug is from Restoration Hardware, while the wall sconces are from Allied Maker. Bedside tables are from Charleston Forge.
Spa-Worthy Owner’s Bathroom
Above: In the bathroom, the oval soaking tub is by Victoria + Albert.
The Mudroom: Where Practicality Meets Great Design
An Outdoor Oasis Inspired by Mountain Resort Living
On the exterior, the landscape was designed as a residential version of a mountain resort. Highlights include a swimming pool, in-ground spa, sprawling lawn, and a large fire pit — all with a backdrop of rugged mountains.
Above: The owners are part of a large family, so having guest quarters in their home was a must. In the guest bedroom, the vintage metal cart, armchair and ottoman, and dresser are all sourced from Room & Board.
Above: The string lights provide a magical atmosphere over the covered patio, sourced from Restoration Hardware.
PHOTOGRAPHER Emily Minton Redfield
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