Aspen Family Home

Situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains, this family home in Aspen reflects an approach that favors architectural clarity and refined comfort over gratuitous aesthetic layering. The project involved stripping back heavy, 1980s-era stains to reveal original bleached oak and natural materials, balancing rather than overpowering vistas of rugged Alpine peaks visible in almost every direction.

By amplifying the grandeur of the setting, the design anchors soaring, double-height spaces with distinct furnishings. In the living room, custom Farming Net Lamps by Nendo float overhead, while a custom lava stone coffee and Guillerme et Chambron wingback chairs ground the eclectic yet coherent setting. A sofa inspired by the classic 1930s Dominique typology is joined by an experimental recycled plastic and concrete console sourced from Aybar Gallery. Additional character is provided by Jean Prouvé stools and a sculptural Maroon Hug piece by Tara Vaughan. Vibrant accents including a dry bar inset with an antique red mirror stand out within the neutral ashen envelopment.

Functionally, the floor plan supports a family of five. Various spaces prioritize high-durability. While the kitchen’s secondary prep area facilitates seamless entertaining, the mudroom was outfitted with a seamlessly integrated custom storage system. The private quarters are equally considered. A bunk room features cozy Garnet Hill bedding and a playful Lujo Living bean bag chair. Another bedroom integrates warm bedside lamps by Natan Moss and a Margot Bench by Chapter & Verse. The resulting environment ensures high-traffic zones remain resilient without compromising aesthetic integrity. Though little was left to chance, the home is both playful and elevated. Every square foot is optimized, merging utility with a design vocabulary that’s both site-sensitive and personalized.