A fabulous mountain lake house retreat in Colorado’s high desert

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This impressive mountain lake house, crafted by Dominick Architects, is nestled in the high desert town of Fruita, Colorado.

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The region is known for its dry temperatures that can sit at over 100 degrees for weeks at a time. This played a major impact on the design, materials, and layout to keep the home cool and accessible throughout the year.

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Indoors and out, this mountain lake house is a tribute to community, gathering with friends and family around the dining table or outdoors on the deck.

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The living and dining yurt features a mix of furnishings. Defining the living space is a red Knoll Womb chair, Oggetti Showtime coffee table, Callan chairs from Room & Board.

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Concrete was the material of choice to keep the home cool and also make it bulletproof with many people in and out.

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In the kitchen, the red Bertoia barstools are by Knoll. Additional furnishings throughout this home were sourced from Room & Board, CB2, and Design Within Reach.

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The master bedroom yurt overlooks the property’s lake. A custom bed is fabricated out of reclaimed wood fencing, built by Lincoln Cabinets.

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This dwelling offers expansive patios and decks for outdoor lounging.

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The exterior was as important as the interior. Open gathering spots, decks and docks were all created with a cohesive flow and updated style.

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PHOTOGRAPHER Kimberly Gavin Photography PHOTOGRAPHER Kimberly Gavin Photography Learn more

A fabulous mountain lake house retreat in Colorado’s high desert

This impressive mountain lake house, crafted by Dominick Architects, is nestled in the high desert town of Fruita, Colorado.

The region is known for its dry temperatures that can sit at over 100 degrees for weeks at a time. This played a major impact on the design, materials, and layout to keep the home cool and accessible throughout the year.

Indoors and out, this mountain lake house is a tribute to community, gathering with friends and family around the dining table or outdoors on the deck.

The living and dining yurt features a mix of furnishings. Defining the living space is a red Knoll Womb chair, Oggetti Showtime coffee table, Callan chairs from Room & Board.

Concrete was the material of choice to keep the home cool and also make it bulletproof with many people in and out.

In the kitchen, the red Bertoia barstools are by Knoll. Additional furnishings throughout this home were sourced from Room & Board, CB2, and Design Within Reach.

The master bedroom yurt overlooks the property’s lake. A custom bed is fabricated out of reclaimed wood fencing, built by Lincoln Cabinets.

This dwelling offers expansive patios and decks for outdoor lounging.

The exterior was as important as the interior. Open gathering spots, decks and docks were all created with a cohesive flow and updated style.

swipe up to read the full post!

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