Located just 30 minutes outside Golden Colorado in Golden Gate Canyon this Modern Mountain Home is a stunning example of custom home building. The owners purchased the land about five years ago and, once they finally decided where to build their house, they contacted F9 Productions with three goals for the home: efficiency, endurance, functionality.

Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright this modern styling of a Mountain home follows a simple layout using geometric shapes respect the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, as does the muted palette of the interior. The building frames the expansive view; it does not complete with it. 

As guests enter Douglas fir pine, polished hydronic concrete floors, and lots of glass greet their arrival. All the colors here are earth tones, making the visitors feel truly at home in this modern mountain home.

Built to endure the demands of the area the home was structurally designed to resister 100 mph wings and heavy Colorado snow with a steel post and beam system supporting the roof. To mitigate the ever-present wildfire danger, the exterior material palette is Corten steel, masonry, and glass, with Class A fire-rated Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) roofing and Ipe decking.

Located in the center of the home the onsen room is a unique addition to the property. A large stainless-steel Japanese onsen (soaking tub) is nestled into the foundation, sitting upon its own concrete supports directly on the earth below. The polished concrete floor has been sculpted to allow the tub’s inset.

Decorative polished rocks have been used to fill in around the tub, removing any indication that the onsen is an immoveable part of the structure. And while the tub is behind that inner brick wall, a window has been placed in the wall to add a magnificent view of the valley to the ultimate relaxation spot.

Contractor/Builder: Tinker Homes
Onsen: Diamond Spas
Photo Credit: Jason Buss

Neighborhood: Golden Gate Canyon (Colorado)
Number of Bedrooms: 3
Number of Bathrooms: 2
Approximate Square Footage: 2,116
Year Built: 2019

Windows/ glass panes: Sierra Pacific
Countertops: granite
Cabinets/ceiling: Douglas fir pine
Major appliances: Bosch
Oven hood: ZLine
Beverage cooler: Kalamera
Shower tiles: Marble
Exterior materials: Corten steel and CMU block from Recla-Metals
Interior walls: Brick and Plaster
Deck material: Trex

When this happens, picking the best solution for your family is important and that’s why JD Power awards are such a wonderful resource for homeowners to refer to. For over a decade JD Power has annually released satisfaction studies that evaluate major home appliances like washer, dryers, stops, refrigerators and more. Award winners are named based on overall customer satisfaction.

This year, six unique brands were selected across 11 segments of products. “The fact that there are six different well-recognized brands stepping into the spotlight shows how competitive the appliance market has become and how a manufacturer can be successful when focusing on the right set of products,” said Christina Cooley, Director, Home Improvement and Technology Practice.

The kitchen is the heart of the home. Most families spend most of their time in this room and cooking is a daily necessity that the entire household revolves around. Selecting the best appliances for your kitchen means finding ones with longevity and ease of use the entire family can enjoy.

2018 JD Power Winners – Kitchen Appliances

Side-by-Side Refrigerators: LG
French Door Refrigerators: Kenmore
Top-Mount Freezer Refrigerators: LG
Dishwashers: Maytag
Freestanding Ranges: LG
Cooktops: Bosch
Wall Ovens: Bosch
Over-the-Range Microwaves: Bosch

No one likes doing laundry but this chore is a task that MUST be done. Using a washer and dryer that will stand the test of the dirtiest clothing and ensures everything comes out clean is key to a happy home.

2018 JD Power Winners – Laundry Appliances

Top-Load Washers: LG
Front-Load Washers: Samsung
Clothes Dryers: Kenmore Elite

For more information about the J.D. Power Appliance Retailer Satisfaction Study, visit http://www.jdpower.com/resource/us-home-improvement-retailer-satisfaction-study.

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