Traci wanted a space to entertain friends , and the girls needed their own space with a creative area ,” says Shepherd . They had clear criteria . “ We wanted it to feel like a mountain resort home while accommodating our family ’ s laid-back lifestyle ,” adds Traci . “ A sleek , modern look accented with warm , touchable-not-precious accents .”
Another challenge was the floor plan of the 4,000-square-foot home . “ It ’ s long and narrow ,” explains Shepherd . “ Think San Francisco . So I needed to delineate areas without blocking the flow of overall zones .” The solution : Channel Alice in Wonderland . “ I wanted to keep it open and energetic to accentuate views of the mountains ,” she says . Upstairs features a great room with unhindered access to the kitchen , dining room and living room . “ It ’ s a rectangular room and I didn ’ t want to have anyone with their backs to another person ,” says Shepherd . So she custom designed open-ended chaises that indicate areas without alienating anyone . The dining area serves as entertainment as well . “ When you ’ re sitting playing cards , you don ’ t have to send people to another room ,” she explains . “ They can sit on the sofa .”
Shepherd repeated circular elements — bespoke wall art made of tree trunks , a chandelier with bones , and a round , diamond-tufted ottoman in the living room — to add warmth to the highly angular environment . “ I love the upstairs kitchen and open living space ,” says Traci . “ Beth Ann designed the furniture to maximize the functionality of seating and entertaining by making it all movable and transitional . Low backs on the sofas and beautifully crafted oversized ottomans keep the space open and versatile . You can enjoy the beautiful view and easily entertain a large number of guests . It ’ s simply masterful design .”
The downstairs followed the same floor plan but
White book shelves on rollers filled with whimsical toys and children ’ s books make an ingenious room divider .
OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT : Each of the rugs in this adorable bunk room represents the daughters ’ favorite colors . The girls ’ artwork is matted and framed . The bunks ’ dual-lined blackout drapes shut out both light and noise for privacy and personal space .
OPPOSITE BOTTOM RIGHT : Custom-designed wingback chairs help hide the fanciful bunk room .
OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFT : Acrylic chairs introduce color and form without adding bulk .
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