When a couple from Northern California made the decision to construct a year-round vacation home for their family in Victory Ranch near Park City, they enlisted the expertise of architect Tim Furner, interior designer Carrie Delany, and builder Anthony Jorgensen. The couple desired a mountain retreat, but they sought to avoid the heaviness of a traditional lodge-style dwelling or an overly modern design, preferring instead a ranch-style ambiance. As showcased in our feature The High Life, the outcome is a stunning fusion of contemporary ease and rustic ranch aesthetics, boasting both livability and luxury. Call it Mountain Modern Craftsman, Furner suggests. Presented here are additional photographs that delve further into the spaces of this exceptional project, showcasing even more reasons to admire its beauty.

Photos by Lindsay Salazar

The broad beams, natural stone and reclaimed barnwood siding that characterize the exterior and contribute to the desired ranch aesthetic are echoed indoors, including the great room where an inviting living room opens to the kitchen and dining room. “The dark beams add a graphic nature to the interior, making it a little more contemporary,” Delany explains. 

Natural stone adds a rustic touch to the kitchen, where an island painted with Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green delivers a shot of color. Silver Macaubas Quartzite lends elegant veining to the countertops illuminated by pendants by Arteriors. The cabinetry is by Premier Woodwork & Design. 

Built into the stone-covered fireplace, a vertical firebox adds an eye-catching architectural element to the entry and stairway areas. 

Located off the kitchen, a cozy dining nook is sheathed in tongue-and-groove paneling.  Beneath a pitched ceiling and collection of Natalie Page ceramic pendants, a floating table serves two benches custom made for the space. 

Within the open dining room, Delany relied on a Phillip Jeffries grasscloth mural to deliver a sense of sophistication to the space. The look is fostered by an Urban Electric pendant adorned with customized blue shades. The informal wood table and woven chairs further enhance a sense of comfort.

Combining a classic silhouette with a contemporary finish, the bathtub in the primary suite gleams in the natural light streaming through expansive corner windows, offering stunning views of the mountain landscape.

Located near the bottom of the light-filled stairwell, the lower-level bar boasts richly veined Magic Brown marble and a shared wine room wall.

Furner dedicated considerable effort to meticulously positioning the house and its various spaces on the hillside property. For instance, the stairwell is strategically situated opposite the front door, offering unobstructed views across the Jordanelle Reservoir and towards Deer Valley in the distance.

A Round Cross Stitch Mirror from Jamie Young Co. adorns the entryway, positioned above a handsome wood console. The space is clad with white oak tongue-and-groove paneling and natural stone.

Built-in cabinetry furnishes the room’s billiards area located near the lower-level bar.

Photography by Chad Mellon

Nestled within the majestic peaks of Park City, designer Stephanie Hunt’s new family residence weaves a vibrant tapestry of color, character and fun-loving style. Here, vintage quirks collide with modern marvels in a bold dance of style. In every nook and cranny of this spirited dwelling, a curated playground unfolds, with eclectic finds narrating tales of adventures and travels. Hunt—aka The Flairhunter—signed on architect Solim Gasparik and contractor Big Canyon Homes to help create the dynamic dwelling, as showcased in our feature story, Personal Touch. Beyond this feature, the accompanying photos offer a deeper glimpse into this remarkable project, revealing even more to love about the Hunt family’s extraordinary mountain home.

The residence showcases dark gray vertical siding, steep gabled rooflines, textured gray stone accents, and understated fascia and eaves. Opting for a multi-structure approach on the expansive property, the primary home adopts a spacious. A visit to Reykjavik, Iceland, sparked the idea of creating distinct “pods” or pavilions interconnected by halls or breezeways, each serving as a unique section of the residence. Complementing the main dwelling are two additional structures—a detached barn serving as Hunt’s office and design studio, and a newly reconstructed big red barn paying homage to the original structure. The property is further enhanced with amenities such as a pool, a Bocce court, two fire pits, the planting of 600 new trees, and various seating areas offering panoramic views of the nearby ski resorts.

Located just around the corner from the kitchen, the dining room occupies a distinct and tranquil area. Adorned with a vintage Italian light fixture, framed charcoal etchings from Hunt’s parents, and white linen dining chairs adorned with faux-fur throws, the room is designed to evoke a cozy atmosphere during the winter months.

In the primary bathroom, Hunt opted for a chevron-patterned floor using three different shades of green tiles. She expresses her affinity for green, referring to it as her spirit color and considering it a neutral that harmonizes effortlessly with any other hue, drawing inspiration from the natural world. The slate tub is by Native Trails. 

Hunt combined sleek, blonde wood stairs with a black powder-coated steel railing featuring a vertical design. Emphasizing her appreciation for using objects as art, she displayed a collection of three framed vintage life preservers, a homage to her California origins. The custom-designed light fixture originates from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

The primary dwelling is an expansive modern farmhouse with a Scandinavian influence, featuring extensive glass-enclosed hallways serving as galleries for the couple’s extensive art collection. The design took inspiration from the Hunts’ visit to Reykjavik, Iceland.

In the spacious kitchen and great room, the aesthetic of the entire area was influenced by a turquoise-green glazed Syzygy Tile backsplash, showcasing a geometric, dimensional pattern.

Within the expansive kitchen and great room, the combination of blonde floors and white walls contrasts with the presence of dark exposed beams against white walls. The inclusion of clerestory windows not only floods the space with abundant natural light but also imparts a cathedral-like ambiance. Collaborating with her architect Solim Gasparik, Hunt strategically designated areas for cherished salvaged pieces, including a vintage airplane propeller, a train station clock, and weathered pendant lights. 

“I’m not a minimalist; it’s not me, it’s not us. I attempted the sophisticated, neutral look, and my husband remarked, ‘This feels boring,’” says Hunt. She firmly stands by the enchantment of amalgamating various elements, embracing the fusion of the old and the new, the high and the low, the bold and the subtle, and the funky and the refined.

Situated on her five-acre property in Park City, designer Stephanie Hunt, known as The Flairhunter, operates her business within a standalone barn-style structure. Inside her colorful workspace, one can find artwork created by her sons, complemented by paintings sourced from local galleries like Julie Nester Gallery, Gallery Mar, J Go Gallery, and A Gallery. The distinctive oversized tumbleweed light fixture originates from Summit Gallery in Park City.

Hunt’s distinctive touch, characterized by bold colors, lively patterns, eye-catching tiles, playful art, and cherished mementos, defines all of her projects, and this one is no exception. 

See more of this colorful home in our original House Tour, from Utah Style & Design Winter 2024.

PHOTOS BY JOSHUA CALDWELL

The owners of this Salt Lake City residence knew what they wanted, and that included Parisian-style over a New York loft aesthetic for their two-story Meridien condo built within the shell of the old Veterans Administration Hospital in the Upper Avenues neighborhood. Their team—designer Anne-Marie Barton, contractor Steve Dubell and architect Brian Junge—delivered as they transformed a gutted unit into the unique and luxurious residence their clients desired. As captured in our feature story Tres Chic, the result is a breathtaking composition of modern sensibilities and timeless tradition—plus plenty of elegance and flair to spare. The following photos take us beyond those showcased in the feature, providing even more to love about this remarkable project. 

“The first thing that spoke to me was the three sets of arched doors,” says Interior designer Anne-Marie Barton, describing the end of the salon flooded with light and breathtaking views of the Salt Lake City and its majestic mountain scapes. Adorned with spectacular moldings and architectural details, the end and center of the main level’s open living area includes two facing sitting spaces, a dining area and a spacious kitchen. Assorted furnishings subtly offset the architecture’s symmetry, creating interest and intrigue. White oak floors, from Burchette and Burchette, ground the space with rich color and natural elegance.

Located near the open kitchen, the chic breakfast area is furnished with a round table accompanied by shapely modern chairs and a curved mini-sofa by Holly Hunt. 

In the entry, designer Anne-Marie Barton framed the deep window openings in brass. She wrapped the walls in metallic ombré Horsehair wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries, and above she floated a uniquely shaped Ralph Pucci pendant designed by Ted Abramczyk.

A quartz-rock chandelier hangs above the salon’s elegant conversation area like a glittering halo. An organically-shaped sofa and sectional by Coup D’Etat encircle a bi-level cocktail table by Holly Hunt. A large window frames a sculpture by Tom Corbin and nearby, a dramatically beveled stone fireplace surround adds weight and artistry to the compelling space.

The powder room impresses with its simple forms and strong forms: nothing ornate or overworked here. The custom cabinet is topped with an integrated stone sink that flows from countertop to sink without any disruption of color or finish change.

Walls of dark smoked glass enclose the shower and toilet room in the ultra-luxurious primary bathroom. A custom brass towel holder and elegant door handle mount directly on the glass-enclosed shower. 

Less is more in the open kitchen, where Mont Blanc quartzite is elegantly paired with custom walnut cabinetry to deliver a streamlined, luxurious style to the space. Barton fashioned a walnut dining slab and fully integrated kitchen sink into the island’s Mont Blanc quartzite countertop. Cabinets by Teerlink Cabinet; Stone and fabricationEuropean Marble and Granite; faucet is by California Faucet. 

In the primary bedroom, Barton purposefully chose the impressive fireplace’s Taj Mahal quartzite for the soft, clouded appearance it presents without creating eye-catching drama or distraction.

A painted canvas and glass pendant lights aren’t the only works of art in the home’s stairwell. A recessed brass handrail, inspired by a similar feature in the late Christian Liaigre’s apartment, is artfully integrated into a recessed cavity that wraps around the corner of the main staircase.

See more of of this luxurious House Tour here.