Minimalist Opulence Makes This Victorian Gem Shine

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Originally, the front door opened directly into a traditional coat closet. Matter used custom millwork in whitewashed pine to dress up a practical landing spot with storage for everything the homeowners need to transition effortlessly from indoors to outdoors, including shoes, jackets, outdoor wear and pet gear for long walks with their much-loved dogs. A tiled entryway means that dirty paws, muddy shoes and wet snow boots are never a problem. Removing the coat closet and replacing with a stone console provided a new focal point for art and an elegant transition into the living room.

BEAUTIFUL BUILT-INS

Extensive custom millwork was used to expand an entryway closet while also artfully concealing the powder room with a custom wood door using hidden hinges. From the outside, the room creates an attractive volume in front of which a minimalist console and artwork are highlighted by discreet spotlights. Within, the small, elegantly appointed room features an integrated solid stone sink with matching back wall and an elongated mirror that reflects natural light into the space.

SEAMLESS SERENITY

The owners love to play host to their children and grandchildren, and the kitchen was designed as a multipurpose space that could accommodate everything from catering and prep to informal family breakfasts. Originally the kitchen was located straight beyond the minor’s cabin as a galley style layout. With function and flow in mind, Matter relocated the kitchen and tucked it in the pre-existing family room with ease of access to the patio with BBQ.

The serene space was created by using neutral tone-on-tone materials and low-profile appliances including an invisible cooktop vent, push-latch drawers and doors, and a cabinet that hides a coffee bar complete with espresso machine, pull-out tray, and electrical outlets.

The owners gravitated toward a natural stone with an unusual lavender undertone for the waterfall-edge island, and Matter customized the cabinetry to match the color and finish.

OFFICE HIDEAWAY

Despite the smaller footprint, Matter was able to carve space for a much-needed home office. Behind a frosted pocket door that provides privacy while letting in natural light, custom millwork makes the most of the compact space. Uplit counter-to-ceiling shelving displays objects collected during the owners' extensive travels, while recessed desk lighting adds depth and visual interest. Desk drawers have been customized so that everything has a place, including the printer and hard drive, and visible space can remain clean and uncluttered.

LOFTY AND LIGHT-FILLED

Upstairs, the beautiful angles of the peaked roof became the design inspiration for reimagining the master suite layout. Previously, the primary suite entry was a vestibule with a flat ceiling comprising three doors to the bathroom, closet, and bedroom. Matter reorientated the layout, placing the soaking tub and headboard under opposite peaks of the ceiling, thereby gaining the volume of the ceiling height and allowing for more ease between the three spaces. New windows were strategically placed in both the bedroom, closet and ensuite bathroom for more natural light and sightlines to the aspen treetops.

GATHERINGS AND GAME NIGHTS

At the center of the home, the sweeping curve of a Holly Hunt sofa is roomy enough to bring the whole family together for cocktail hour or game nights. A restful, tone-on-tone palette promotes ease and tranquility, while pops of violet add color and fun to the decor. Bench seating surrounding the fireplace offers ample built-in storage for blankets and board games.

HONORING VICTORIAN ROOTS

Throughout the home, Matter incorporated materials and styles that hearken back to the cabin's Victorian roots. In addition to retaining the striking peaks of the original roof, Matter recreated a warm, cozy atmosphere by using whitewashed Colorado pine for the flooring, built-ins and accent walls. In the main bathroom, exposed plumbing, floor-mounted faucets, and vessel sinks offer a sleek, modernist take on turn-of-the-century styles.