Trail's End

Just steps from the entrance to Keystone Resort, this striking residence began as a high-end rental concept but quickly became a full-time home, a reflection of how deeply the clients connected with the site. Designed with Scandinavian minimalism and modern mountain sensibility, the home blends flat-angled roofs, light wood interiors, and expansive glass with bold nods to Colorado’s mining heritage. A corten steel fireplace links indoors and out, while a black granite waterfall wet bar adds sculptural contrast. At once sleek and soulful, the design is both highly functional and deeply personal, crafted to reflect not just a place, but a lifestyle fully embraced.

Location: Keystone, CO
Elevation: 9,384 ft.
Size: 5,319 sq. ft.
Style: Modern
Modern entryway with open black front door, large windows showing snowy mountains, contemporary chandelier, and a bench with cushions and a throw blanket next to a metal railing staircase.

Rooted in Story and Setting

From the ski-focused mudroom to the snowcat parked proudly out front, every element honors the clients' adventurous spirit. The home is more than a backdrop, it’s a launchpad for alpine living, shaped by history and designed for now.

Black and white architectural drawing of a modern, multi-level house with large windows, horizontal lines, and a flat roof, showcasing a minimalist and geometric design.
Modern, two-story house with large windows is illuminated at dusk, surrounded by snow and tall pine trees, with mountains visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A spacious great room with a living area in front of a rusted corten steel fireplace in the foreground and a modern light wood kitchen and dining room in the background.

"I am much better at knowing what I don't want. We both knew we didn't want a dark log-cabin lodge feel."

A modern dining room with large windows showing a snowy mountain landscape, a wooden table with six chairs, two green velvet benches, minimalist lighting, and natural light flooding the space.
Modern living room with large windows, a rust-colored fireplace, a wall-mounted TV, light wood floors, a neutral sofa with green accents, a coffee table, and a cozy rug. Natural light fills the airy space.

Design That Connects

Western sunsets pour through floor-to-ceiling windows, while oversized sliding doors open the great room to the deck in one seamless gesture. It’s a space built to blur boundaries, marrying Keystone’s rugged charm with refined, modern ease.

Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a large black island with five light gray barstools, stainless steel appliances, pendant lights, open shelves with decor, and exposed wooden ceiling beams.
Modern bathroom with a floating wood vanity, white rectangular sink, oval mirror, and a unique black pendant light. The wall behind is covered in glossy black rectangular tiles. A towel and soap dispenser sit beside the sink.
Let’s talk about what’s next.