More to See: Old Town Modern

Some people consider historic and modern elements odd companions when it comes to design, but a new home showcased in our feature story Old Town Modern may change their minds. Imagined by developer Braden Bell, this Upper Main Street residence embraces both new and old as it combines distinctive architectural details, surprising details, savvy space solutions and a calm-yet-compelling palette. For proof, check out these engaging photos not included in our printed feature.

Photos by Scot Zimmerman

An in-ground hot tub is among the lower-level patio’s year-round amenities. The setting enjoys the tranquil sound of Poison Creek, a waterway running out of Park City’s nearby Daly Canyon along the lot’s boundary. 

Helping to establish a sense of arrival and separation from the street, board-form concrete walls surround the small courtyard preceding the home’s main entry. 

The home’s decor is all about quiet and simple sophistication. In the front hallway, white oak treads and landing, glass railings and a multi-globe Bocci pendant light define the sculpture-like staircase. 

Pendant lights were used in place of lamps in this and other guest bedrooms to leave ample space on the bedside tables. 

Biefbi cabinetry and charcoal-black floor and wall tiles create an elegantly urbane backdrop for a crisp-white countertop, commode and brushed nickel fixtures in the entry-level bathroom.

The spacious and cozy media room is an ideal retreat at the end of a busy day spent schussing the slopes, pedaling the trails or gallery hopping along Main Street. This room and a bedroom/bathroom suite occupy the entire lowest level of the home, providing ideal accommodations for a family with young children or a group of teens.

The bottom-level bedroom is a study in texture, from its plush velvet headboard to the masculine Phillip Jefferies wallpaper. Clear glass pendant lights and crisp white bedding balance the rich headboard and wall coverings. 

An upholstered bed frame, oversized throw pillows and a pair of armless, low-slung chairs establish an air of subtle resplendence in the primary bedroom, which has direct access to the hot tub and firepit at the rear of the home.

The bottom-level bathroom features the home’s only tub (other than the outdoor hot tub). This room is furnished with the same Biefbi cabinetry found in the home’s other bathrooms, but is paired here with rectangular mosaic wall tiles by AKDO.

The great room’s reclaimed-wood ceiling and Restoration Hardware furnishings lend warmth and comfort to the home’s inviting top-floor, open-concept living room and kitchen. Colorful pop art and eclectic throw pillows on the dining table banquette add visual interest.