Designing a home with enduring meaning takes more than aesthetics—it demands vision, trust, and a shared sense of purpose. From the start, this mountain retreat was shaped by a uniquely collaborative process, uniting designer Anne-Marie Barton, architect Michael Upwall and Magleby Construction with deeply engaged clients who embraced the journey as much as the destination. What followed was a fluid exchange of ideas and imagination, resulting in a legacy home that feels both boldly architectural and intimately personal—a sanctuary built to welcome generations with warmth, elegance and soul. Here, we share additional images not included in the original story “Natural Beauty”—capturing even more of the home’s thoughtful design details and breathtaking setting.
Photos by Josh Caldwell
The 25-foot-tall entry was designed to feel grounded despite its expansive volume, using rich walnut paneling, aged brass details, and a light greige ceiling to add warmth and weight. Custom furniture, dramatic lighting, and an emotive piece of art create a welcoming landing that balances scale with intimacy. The result is a deeply textured and rhythmic composition that draws you in from the very first step.
Upon entering this soaring 26-foot-high-ceilinged space, the design aims to ground and humanize the experience through warm, tactile materials and a strong connection to the outdoors. A raked Indiana limestone fireplace anchors the open living room, while white oak floors layered with cashmere and mohair bring softness and warmth. Decorative lighting spans 14 feet, casting a subtle, ambient glow rather than overpowering the space. Sculptural, organic-shaped sofas and jewel-like coffee tables in natural brass and stone redefine traditional notions of comfort and form.
Apparatus’ Lariat light fixture dances in a free-standing staircase, with the lowest-hanging globe just above a bespoke water feature made of blue fusion marble.
A leathered Perla quartzite brought tonal harmony to the spacious kitchen, seamlessly tying together Greyshed walnut, antique brass accents, stone shelving and soft white oak flooring for a soothing, sanctuary-like feel. Gaggenau appliances introduced a refined sense of modernism, with their rich finishes and sleek, dynamic design elements. A 60-inch integrated stone sink with dual faucets provided both function and elegance.
For Barton, a primary bedroom calls for tranquility, elevated through luxurious textures and calming tones. In this space, a substantial fireplace adds necessary scale and weight to the room framed by glass, while the organic curves of the Audre sofa introduce a fluid, modern elegance. A perfectly scaled swivel chair complements the layout, and motorized blinds provide seamless light control, paired with full-height drapery panels that bring warmth, color and a sense of movement to the room.
The fully equipped spa flows into a serene relaxation room, perfectly positioned to take in breathtaking mountain views.
The spa’s shower showcases a waterfall spill. Here and throughout the tranquil space, Barton accented the softness of the stone features with a gunmetal finish on all the fantini hardware. “Everything echoes spa and feels incredibly natural and tranquil,” she explains.
The lower level balances comfort and luxury with a 12-seat Flexform sectional, Una Malan chairs and a long-haired cashmere rug that anchors the open-concept great room. A blend of limestone, marble and brass on the fireplace enriches the material palette. Designed without traditional walls, the space flows effortlessly from lounge to game area, theater and a kitchenette with a pass-through window to the outdoor pool.
Architectural and unexpected, this design reimagines a traditional desk space by integrating a walnut desktop that cuts through painted cabinetry, introducing dynamic energy and form. The interlocking planes of what would typically be a desk and closet create a striking architectural moment. While the composition feels bold and unique, it remains grounded in timeless materials and craftsmanship—proving that when thoughtfully combined, contrasting elements can create a cohesive and elevated whole.
Richness and depth were essential in this husband-and-wife office, sparked by their shared love for a bespoke metal and marble writing table. The custom millwork blends wood and metal in unexpected ways, offering both function and artistry, with open shelving, integrated lighting and 12-foot-high reeded walnut adding texture and visual interest.
