Mountain Rustic Home
Mountain Rustic Home Design in Huntleigh, Missouri
When our clients approached us with their vision of a rustic mountain home that would celebrate their love of the outdoors while providing modern comfort, we knew we had an exciting challenge ahead. The result is a stunning 7,000-square-foot mountain countryside house that seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings while offering the privacy and functionality our clients desired.
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A Rustic Mountain Home that Integrates with Nature
Situated on a pristine three-acre lot in Huntleigh, Missouri, this modern mountain home takes full advantage of its natural setting. Our design team carefully studied the property's existing features—including a serene pond and gently sloping hill—to determine the optimal orientation for the house.Â
This thoughtful positioning not only ensures privacy from neighboring properties but also creates carefully framed views of the surrounding landscape, allowing our clients to feel truly immersed in nature.
Maintaining Authentic Character While Incorporating Natural Light
One of our primary challenges was maintaining the authentic character of mountain homes while incorporating abundant natural light—typically a challenge with this style's characteristic heavy walls and substantial stone and timber elements. The solution? Strategic window placement and architectural details that respect the rustic home’s interior aesthetic while transforming its interior spaces.
Creative Approach to Natural Illumination
By incorporating elevated ceilings throughout rooms and hallways—space traditionally relegated to attics—we were able to install dormer windows high on the walls, allowing natural light to cascade down into the living spaces below. This creative approach ensures that every room in this home benefits from natural illumination while preserving the robust, rustic character of the mountain house architecture.
Central Core of the Home: Kitchen, Dining, and Family Room
The home's charming design radiates from a central core comprising the kitchen, dining area, and family room—spaces that foster connection and daily living. Guests are welcomed by a dramatic entry foyer featuring a large masonry see-through fireplace and an elegant groin vaulted ceiling, setting the tone for the sophisticated yet warm atmosphere that pervades this mountain rustic house.
Luxury in Every Detail of this Rustic Mountain Home’s Interior
Throughout the 7,000 square feet of living space in this rustic mountain home, our team incorporated numerous distinctive features that elevate the home beyond the ordinary. Five bedrooms and six full bathrooms, plus three half baths, ensure ample space for family and guests. The music room, complete with its own fireplace, provides an intimate setting for entertainment, while a dedicated wine room adds a touch of sophistication to the home’s interior.
The lower level of this countryside house features an open-concept design perfect for entertaining, while a custom gym surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows allows for exercising with views of the natural landscape.
This mountain rustic home stands as proof that natural beauty and modern comfort can coexist in perfect harmony. Every detail, every beam, and every stone contributes to a home that respects its rustic roots while embracing the comforts of contemporary living. It's a masterpiece of contradictions—a retreat that feels both grand and intimate, both rustic and refined.
