Meadow Mountain Retreat

Meadow Mountain Retreat is a 7,100-square-foot residence completed by Vertical Arts Architecture in 2025, situated on a hillside in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The project responds to the Texan clients’ request for a design blending formal, tailored details with the tactile qualities of a Colorado mountain home. The siting strategy rotates the house 45 degrees within the Elkins Meadows neighborhood, orienting primary spaces toward western vistas and sunsets, while also creating a private outdoor area at the rear with a secluded patio, in-ground hot tub, and fire features. Spatially, the retreat centers on a vaulted great room that connects fluidly to the kitchen and dining area, supporting the clients’ vision for entertaining and an integrated indoor-outdoor experience. Interior finishes emphasize craftsmanship with a restrained, casual palette: whitewashed limestone, rustic oversized ceiling beams, and Montana-sourced dark gray limestone around the fireplace. The kitchen features a large island and custom cabinetry finished to highlight wood grain, along with quartzite countertops and brass-accented hardware. Materials such as unlacquered brass and patinated metal were selected for their capacity to gain character over time.

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