Finding that sweet spot between coziness and spaciousness is no easy task with a modern mountain home. But with the right natural materials, one can create ample space as well as a strong sense of place. Case in point: This 10,538-square-foot mountainside beauty in Monument, Colorado, is warmed by redwood inside and out.

Featured both on the exterior and interior of the seven-bedroom home, Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C013133) certified redwood—sourced from Humboldt Sawmill and milled locally—infuses the space with a natural warmth.

The versatile, sustainable material is a perfect fit for the Colorado setting: something that holds up in a mountain environment and offers impressive creative control. (Plus, for every redwood milled, Humboldt Sawmill plants seven saplings in its place, ensuring that each year, more trees are grown than are harvested.)

With its inviting natural hue, the material pops next to white Brauer veneer stone and custom white oak cabinetry. Dozens of oversize Pella windows, framed by dramatic black steel, welcome in an abundance of natural light; a custom, locally made black steel staircase—featuring laminated white oak stringers and glass panels—echoes the modern material palette.

It’s a design that celebrates what’s outside the home as much as what’s inside. The wood-wrapped accent walls extend outward beyond sections of the building’s glazed facade, establishing strong ties with the tree-lined terrain.

Between the rich redwood and breathtaking views of nearby valleys and mountaintops, it’s a modern home that embraces nature at every turn.

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